Recall: crank and cam position sensors can cause stalling or a no-start (2003)
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What causes "Recall: crank and cam position sensors can cause stalling or a no-start (2003)" on the Infiniti G35 (V35, 2003-2007 sedan and coupe), and how is it fixed?
Solder joints on the sensor circuit boards can crack from heat stress, made worse by flux residue. Fix: Dealers replace the crank and cam sensors and, on some cars, the valve timing sensors.
Symptoms
Service engine light, reduced power, stalling or a no-start.
Cause
Solder joints on the sensor circuit boards can crack from heat stress, made worse by flux residue.
Fix (summary)
Dealers replace the crank and cam sensors and, on some cars, the valve timing sensors. Check by VIN.
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More for this car
- All Infiniti G35 (V35, 2003-2007 sedan and coupe) fitment answers · V35 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 03V-455 (2003 350Z and G35 among others, crank/cam position sensors) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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