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Tacoma Drivers: Does Your 2018 Nissan Maxima Have a Bad Fuel Pump?
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(Posted on Apr 16, 2019 at 06:00PM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

My 2018 Nissan Maxima cut out while I was driving it recently. This happened to a friendâ€™s car before, and it was due to a bad fuel pump. Do you think Iâ€™m having the same problem?

Thanks,
Dave

Hi, Dave!

There are a number of issues which could cause your 2018 Nissan Maximaâ€™s engine to cut out, so it's hard for me to say without inspecting it. But, if your fuel pump is faulty, the car's engine will shut off.

The fuel pump ensures that gasoline gets from your carâ€™s tank to its engine. Vehicles can run for a short time while this component is failing but, eventually, the drivetrain will cut out.

There are some signs which will alert you to this issue. If you hear a whining noise from your engine or are having trouble starting it, it could be down to a bad fuel pump.

If your Maxima runs smoothly at a relatively high speed but then starts to splutter, this could also be caused by a failing fuel pump.

You should take your vehicle down to our Service Department and let the Technicians inspect it: they can quickly diagnose the problem.

Thanks for the question, Dave! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.

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Why Wonâ€™t Your 2018 Nissan Titanâ€™s Horn Work in Tacoma, Washington?
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(Posted on Apr 15, 2019 at 04:33PM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

When I pressed my 2018 Nissan Titanâ€™s horn yesterday nothing happened. I think there could be a problem with its fuse? Is this something that I need to worry about?

Thanks,
Sam

Hi, Sam!

There are a number of things which could cause your 2018 Nissan Titanâ€™s horn to fail. A blown fuse is the probably most common cause of this issue.

Like every electrical part in your Titan, the horn needs a fuse to work. If this unit has blown, youâ€™ll have to replace it. These components have a fork-like look and are connected by a wire.

If this wire is broken it means the unit has blown, and youâ€™ve found your culprit. Thankfully, fuses are cheap and easy to replace.

If thereâ€™s no problem with your fuse then the issue could be related to your truckâ€™s relay, the horn itself, or even your airbag.

The Technicians at our Service Department can quickly diagnose your Titan's problem. So, if you canâ€™t find the cause yourself, you should call in.

This issue wonâ€™t cause severe damage to your vehicle. But a horn could prevent you from getting involved in an accident, so this isnâ€™t something you should let linger.

Thanks for the question, Sam! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington if you need anything else.

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How To Keep Your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ Window From Freezing Shut in Tacoma, Washington
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(Posted on Apr 13, 2019 at 12:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

Throughout winter the windows on my 2018 Nissan Kicks were freezing shut. Is there any way to prevent this from happening?

Thanks,
Linda

Hi, Linda!

There are a number of ways to stop the windows on your 2018 Nissan Kicks from freezing shut. Just make sure you never pour warm water over them because this can easily crack or even break the glass.

To prevent this from happening, youâ€™ll first need to head down to your local auto parts store and pick up a can of silicone spray and a rag.

Silicone spray can be used to lubricate just about anything and itâ€™s resistant to water which stops ice from forming.

Put your Kicksâ€™ window all the way down and spray the rubber channels on the right, left, and top: a light coating should do the trick. This will keep the material soft and pliable and stop it from sticking to the glass.

Roll the window up and down a few times to spread the solution. Finally, wipe away any excess silicone with your rag.

Thanks for the question, Linda! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you ever need anything else.

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Why Wonâ€™t my 2018 Nissan Titan's A/C Blow Cold Air in Sumner, Washington?
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(Posted on Apr 8, 2019 at 03:00PM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

My 2018 Nissan Titanâ€™s A/C wonâ€™t blow cold air anymore. A friend of mine thinks that there could be a problem with its condenser: what do you think?

Thanks,
Jason

Hi, Jason!

Iâ€™m sorry to hear things are heating up in your 2018 Nissan Titan. But donâ€™t worry, this is a problem which will be gone long before the warm summer weather comes around. Broken or even blocked condensers could certainly stop your A/C unit from blowing cold air.

The air conditioning condenser is located between your vehicleâ€™s grille and engine. Here, gaseous refrigerant loses heat and returns to a liquid state.

The liquid refrigerant then flows through an evaporator which is in your dashboard. Finally, it comes out of the vents and cools your cabin down.

If your condenser becomes blocked or a component in it breaks, it wonâ€™t cool the refrigerant meaning thereâ€™ll be no cold air.

Unfortunately, your A/C system could have problems blowing cold air if your refrigerant was low or the clutch cycling switch had failed. So I canâ€™t say what the issue is with certainty.

My advice is to call down to our Service Department and let the Technicians have a look at your Titan.

Thanks for the question, Jason! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington if you ever need anything else.

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Why is Your 2018 Nissan Kicks' Exhaust Louder in Sumner, Washington?
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(Posted on Apr 7, 2019 at 06:59AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

My 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ exhaust has been sounding much louder recently. Do you think that thereâ€™s a problem with the carâ€™s muffler?

Thanks,
Emily

Hi, Emily!

Iâ€™m sorry to hear that your 2018 Nissan Kicks is too loud. There are quite a few issues that could cause this but, arguably, the most common is a failing muffler.

Car mufflers tend to take a real beating. Theyâ€™re exposed to extreme heat and pressure not to mention the road salts and grime. Problems like the one youâ€™re experiencing are often come about due to harsh winter weather.

A vehicleâ€™s muffler will develop holes and cracks over time. When this happens, the car will sound much louder.

When a muffler starts to fail itâ€™s usually accompanied by significantly lower gas mileage and an increase in exhaust fumes.

Unfortunately, a number of other problems could cause your car to sound louder. It's possible that a failing catalytic converter or a leak in the exhaust manifold might be to blame. So I can't say what the issue is for sure.

You should call down to our Service Department and let the Technicians have a look at your Kicks.

Thanks for your question, Emily! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington if you ever need anything else.

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Sumner Drivers: Why is Your 2019 Nissan Sentra Pulling to The Right?
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(Posted on Apr 7, 2019 at 03:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

Iâ€™ve noticed that my 2019 Nissan Sentra has been pulling to the right lately. The car is pretty new and I havenâ€™t damaged it, so I donâ€™t know whatâ€™s causing the issue: what do you think?

Thanks,
John

Hi John!

When your car starts pulling in a certain direction it can be frightening. But, since your 2019 Nissan Sentra is new and undamaged, it's unlikely that there's anything majorly wrong with it.

Having an under-inflated tire commonly results in this problem. It causes one side of your vehicle to be lower than the other and shifts its alignment.

Under-inflated tires also have a greater roll resistance which further amplifies the problem.

You need to make sure all your tires have the right amount of air in them. If one is under-inflated, then you know whatâ€™s causing your Sentra to pull.

If all your tires are correctly inflated, then you should call into our Service Department and let the Technicians have a look at your vehicle as the problem may be more serious.

Thanks for the question, John! Please donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else!

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What to do if Your 2018 Nissan Frontierâ€™s Check Engine Light is on in Snohomish, WA?
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(Posted on Apr 1, 2019 at 06:59AM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

I was out in my 2018 Nissan Frontier recently when the 'check engine' light came on. I donâ€™t know how serious this is so havenâ€™t driven it since: what should I do?

Thanks,
Emma

Hi, Emma!

Don't be alarmed if the 'check engine' light has come on in your 2018 Nissan Frontier.

This light doesnâ€™t mean you need to pull over whilst driving or call a mechanic straight away. You should, however, do your best to bring the vehicle to a garage at your earliest convenience.

Since the 1980s, computers have been monitoring and, in many ways, controlling vehicles. If a problem is detected with any of your car's systems, the 'check engine' light will turn on.

This light could be triggered by anything from a loose gas tank cap to a faulty oxygen sensor. A mechanic can quickly determine whatâ€™s causing the problem through the use of an electronic scan tool. My advice is to call down to our Service Department at your earliest convenience and let the Technicians have a look

Thanks for the question, Emma. Please donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you ever need anything else.

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Does Your 2019 Nissan Rogue Have an EVAP Leak in Snohomish, Washington?
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(Posted on Mar 31, 2019 at 11:00PM by Robert Bacon)

Hi, Robert

The engine check light just came on in my 2019 Nissan Rogue. A friend was in the car at the time and thought there was a smell of gas: he said this could be due to an EVAP leak. Can you explain what that is?

Thanks,
Kelly

Hi, Kelly!

The evaporative emission control system (EVAP) keeps harmful gasoline fumes from escaping your 2019 Nissan Rogueâ€™s tank: this helps to reduce air pollution. From how youâ€™ve described it, itâ€™s possible your car has a leak.

The most common cause of this problem is when people don't close or tighten their gasoline caps correctly or tightly. This is often the case if the check engine light comes on right after you fill up.

The first thing you need to do is check that your tank's cap is properly secured. If it is, there might be a more serious issue with your vehicle. Itâ€™s possible that thereâ€™s a leak in your hose system or a defective purge valve.

If you can't find out what the problem is by yourself, call down to our Service Department and let the Technicians have a look.

Thanks for the question, Kelly. Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.

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Why Are Your 2018 Nissan Titan XDâ€™s Lights Foggy in Snohomish, Washington?
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(Posted on Mar 31, 2019 at 04:00PM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

Iâ€™ve noticed the headlights on my 2018 Nissan Titan XD look somewhat foggy. Do you have any idea what causes this?

Thanks,
Jimmy,
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Hi, Jimmy!

There are a number of things which could cause the headlights on your 2018 Nissan Titan XD to become foggy. But donâ€™t worry, itâ€™s something that's easily fixed.

Headlights used to be made out of glass but are now composed of hard plastic which is covered with a clear coat to protect them.

Sooner or later this clear coat will start to fade away, resulting in a foggy headlight. Road salt and pollution will speed up this process.

Even though the clear coat has UV protection, it will still fade at a faster rate if itâ€™s exposed to intense direct sunlight.

If you donâ€™t spend a lot of time in environments which would cause your headlights to fade, the cleaning agent you're using is probably causing the problem: this is something for you to look in to.

If you have some mechanical ability, you can remove the headlights and use sandpaper to strip the foggy layer off. Otherwise, call down to our Service Department and the TechniciansÂ will do it for you.

Thanks for your question, Jimmy! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.

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Snohomish Drivers: Does Your 2018 Nissan Kicks Have Water in Its Transmission?
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(Posted on Mar 31, 2019 at 04:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

There has been torrential rain where I live recently. Yesterday I checked my 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ transmission fluid via the dipstick and noticed it hadnâ€™t been sealed properly: Iâ€™m worried water may have gotten in. What should I do?

Thanks,
Jerry

Hi, Jerry!

There are a couple of ways water could get into your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ transmission fluid. Entering through the dipstick is a possibility, especially if it wasn't sealed properly during heavy rainfall.

If there is water in the transmission, running your engine will continue to mix it and make the problem even worse. So, don't start your Kicks or the gearboxâ€™s components could begin to deteriorate.

If the lining of the clutches in your gearbox absorbs water, it will dissolve the glue which attaches material to the plates. Ultimately this causes total transmission failure and costs a lot to repair.

Even a tablespoon of water is enough to destroy your transmission. If youâ€™re worried some has gotten in, you should have your car towed down to our Service Department and let the Technicians have a look. Remember, itâ€™s very important not to start your engine.

Thanks for the question, Jerry. Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.

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Tacoma Drivers: Does Your 2018 Nissan Maxima Have a Bad Fuel Pump?

Why Wonâ€™t Your 2018 Nissan Titanâ€™s Horn Work in Tacoma, Washington?

How To Keep Your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ Window From Freezing Shut in Tacoma, Washington

Why Wonâ€™t my 2018 Nissan Titan's A/C Blow Cold Air in Sumner, Washington?

Why is Your 2018 Nissan Kicks' Exhaust Louder in Sumner, Washington?

Sumner Drivers: Why is Your 2019 Nissan Sentra Pulling to The Right?

What to do if Your 2018 Nissan Frontierâ€™s Check Engine Light is on in Snohomish, WA?

Does Your 2019 Nissan Rogue Have an EVAP Leak in Snohomish, Washington?

Why Are Your 2018 Nissan Titan XDâ€™s Lights Foggy in Snohomish, Washington?

Snohomish Drivers: Does Your 2018 Nissan Kicks Have Water in Its Transmission?

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