Infiniti Q50S Hybrid: BIGGEST PROBLEM!! Traction & Launch Issues

[@johnwick-f8j]

@ATLAS NEON , It Is The AC compressor, your car will slow you down if the ac compressor is not fully working 1-the ac compressor shouldnt be turning on and turning off all the time, even if youre getting cool air. 2- you ac pulley bearings gets wet in that compressor pulley, it will slow down the belt and this on its own Results in misfires without any Engine Codes 3-a faulty ac compressor will only build resistance, slowing down your belt, therefore, resulting in slow acceleartion on any hybrid or electric cars, if the ac system is not functioning properly, the ecu will not give you a full recharge to your battery, therefore, you will see very slow charge, or you will see 3 bars or less, when on a full working car you will always get constant 6 bars or higher. And of course unless you drive like a turtle you see 4 bars or less i own a hybrid and iam still learning along the way. My lats advice, i strongly reccomend replacing all your fuses for your hybrid motor assist, for me it were only 3 fuses, make sure they are straight from the original manufacture and not aftermarket, your hybrid will start to charge ALOT faster, even if your previous fuses were still okay and working. Remember, there is way too much electricity flowing through all your parts. I wish i knew this the first day, it couldve saved me alot of money in gas and headaches!

[@ephraimmanyaka1020]

It uses electruc compressor that gets power straight from the battery...there's no pulling and belts on those engines

[@marklowry8799]

My engine makes a high pitched sound at the end of 1st gear on redline shifts but not loss of traction or power, it’s done this for five years of my ownership and hasn’t changed. The only time I lose traction is on wet or loose roads. To add the Q50 hybrid is the most underrated car of all time.

[@AtlasWilder]

I’ve heard the high pitch whine as well, I’m looking into issues regarding the switches under brake pedal also. Cuz sometimes from a dead stop it thuds and cuts power and soon as I step off the brake to full acceleration.

[@147NITRO]

@@AtlasWilder maybe the battery overheats too much and this is a safe program kicking in mine has it yours has it everyone has this problem :D

[@borika005]

I have the same problem, probably a clutch disc that would not die ahead of time does not allow slipping

[@papercutpostman1660]

Maybe shift 5k to 7k? Also, you can go full tc off by pressing the left button under your brake pedal

[@stanley2412]

I noticed the same thing on my Q50s hybrid AWD today..damn. I started in 1st gear manual mode, then switched to "D" once rev passed 4000 rpm, the car would cut power after 6000 rpm but will not shift until red line, and only seems to happen in 1st gear. Not every time though, very weird...

[@AtlasWilder]

I’m not sure why it does this but I’ve read plenty of Hybrid owners complain about it, it’s almost embarrassing at times especially when you wanna take off quick and it just stalls lol FML

[@geoffreybotha1994]

@@AtlasWilder I'm planning on buying the M35h has 28000miles on it , should I be worried about replacing the hybrid battery on it ? And what is the cost of replacing the battery. And lastly which would you advise buying M35h or the M37.

[@AtlasWilder]

@@geoffreybotha1994 this shouldn’t be a concern very little issues with the batteries

[@geoffreybotha1994]

@@AtlasWilder Thank you for your response, lastly which of the two would advise getting between the two,M35 or M37

[@davidedwards7594]

I was all set on the Q50 hybrid. Actually drove 3 but hard to find with low miles and clean. Just so happen to walk past a Q50 redsport at the dealership and it was sick. I wasn’t interested until I drove the redsport. Not sure I’ll wait for a low mileage Hybrid or just purchase a new red sport.

[@AtlasWilder]

If MPG isn’t all that important Redsport for sure!!

[@davidedwards7594]

I purchased a 22 red sport instead

[@Hectorpjr23]

When I’m on manual mode I shift at 7k rpm

[@AtlasWilder]

I’ve been trying this and sometimes get better shifts! Still hoping to fix the issue with new tires, wheels and other parts

[@Chaj90]

@@AtlasWilder keep us updated!!!!!

[@calvinflanagan9322]

my q50HS does the same thing and its killing me. Im not sure if i want to keep it or save my money and trade it for a red sport. Will be following your channel closely, hope we get it figured out!

[@AtlasWilder]

It’s so annoying right !? I’m hoping all this stuff coming in will fix everything. I’m so close to finishing this build. Thanks for watching

[@calvinflanagan9322]

@@AtlasWilder definitely annoying. good luck with this build, rootin 4 ya!

[@APsupportsTerrorism]

- tires tires tires - ecu/tcu learning - something is wrong with the car (transmission / clutches ?)

[@AtlasWilder]

Going to be trying that also with some lighter wheels soon

[@tluquin29]

Stability control lol . Im running 295 on the rear no power cut off just have issues spinning tire

[@AtlasWilder]

I’m gonna keep close to stock size just better rubber going continental extreme contact with light wheels soon. I never spin, awd doesn’t let me the system cuts power tho when it can’t put it down.

[@lazeemtaylor9949]

It don’t cut power it switches from hybrid to gas

[@nipal1912]

Hello from Ukraine! Dude, did you get it how to launch in not EV-mode when battery is 6 bars? It’s very annoying. Any time when I try to start fast, my Q50 Hybrid fall down into EV-mode, and it takes 0.3-0.7 seconds to run Engine. Sorry for my bad English. Waiting for you answer. Thank you

[@AtlasWilder]

Lift off the brake just barely and the engine will start then launch

[@nipal1912]

@@AtlasWilder seems like it doesn’t work like this. The Q50 just roll by EV in this case. Engine start running only when I already rolling at least 0.2-0.3 seconds, and only if I push gas pedal

[@AtlasWilder]

@@nipal1912 kzbin.info/www/bejne/goHMemmOf81nrac Takes practice lift slowly off brake tap gas then launch

[@khalilyusef8096]

Would it have to be in sport mode with traction off and also in manual mode to launch

[@Elkeku50]

Is this problem still happening in 2016 models? A friend sells me his hybrid q50s rwd with 34,000K miles and im thinking teice if its a good option or if I should grab a 400 RS

[@DriftThatJawn]

Did u ever find out the problem?

[@cameronsarabia5269]

I’m assuming here but since it’s a hybrid when you rev the engine at stop for a launch the electrical system is prolly trying to stop itself from being overcharged since revving the engine will charge the battery and so it’s cutting off the ability to use the electric motor? Also hybrids were meant for efficiency and so if the gas engine is running by your foot being on the petal it wouldn’t make sense to the computer to run the battery as well. I am not an expert by any means just my thoughts on it.

[@DennyBalance]

Agree

[@robertthomas8123]

Have you figured it out?? I have been looking into a 2014 Q50 Hybrid with 110k from a dealership and now I'm nervous lol

[@AtlasWilder]

Get a 3.0 the hybrid is finicky and prob will need all these supporting mods to be glitch free. I’m still working on it I have parts on the way to finish the build and go all out o stay tuned

[@khalilyusef8096]

Will any of these mods void aftermarket warranty

[@brandoglinton3877]

I just ordered the same car as well...I'm starting to have nervousness...mine is the 2wd

[@AtlasWilder]

@brandoglinton3877 let me know how the 2WD does. Supposedly those launch with less issues and are slightly faster 0-60

[@michelleparker2053]

I have the redsport nothing but issues with it. Did you ever get the redsport

[@AtlasWilder]

I upgraded to an RS3

[@MrAbstractj]

Overall, would you recommend the q50 hybrid?

[@AtlasWilder]

As a daily yes. A car you should mod, no.

[@alejandr0031]

Hm i never noticed this in my car but i dont launch it very often. Ill have to get on it next time i drive it and se eif i notice this

[@AtlasWilder]

It’s embarrassing when you wanna launch from a stop and it lunges then just stops in the intersection lol soooo lame. Hope I can figure this out soon

[@MrWTFish]

This car or lexus 330hybrid?

[@AtlasWilder]

Depends on price and year. 2015 sport q50 is a bargain and its quicker

[@MrWTFish]

@@AtlasWilder you are the only guy on youtube that has infinity hybrid videos, i havent checked in the dealership if the car is out but i was looking for a 2021 brand new

[@AtlasWilder]

They stopped making hybrids in 2018. New I would just consider a redsport variant.

[@justiceodueze2897]

dude how did you get the badging done? Plasti dip?

[@AtlasWilder]

Ordered oem badges and Painted them myself lol then stuck back on car lol

[@kjchannel8821]

Can anyone explain why when I try reving In my 2014 q50 hybrid it doesn’t let me rev pass 3k rpm. Is it because it’s a hybrid ?

[@SecretDoxer]

yes

[@iz1238]

Is this an issue on stock 2014/15 q50s Hybrid?

[@AtlasWilder]

Seems to be common for some of us

[@Lltkxx]

For being awd it breaks traction so easily I drifted it in eco somehow 💀 I mean it’s fun tho

[@robertrydlewski9538]

Did you fix it ??

[@AtlasWilder]

Nope lol

[@tluquin29]

Tires 🤔🤔🤔 because i have a q50s hybrid

[@AtlasWilder]

Getting new rubber once I switch to lighter wheels soon!

[@GODiscomingsoonagain]

I think rwd with traction off will be better

[@KungFvPanda]

Try to put out ABS fuse.

[@AtlasWilder]

Sold this car to my co workers cousin I’ll let him know

[@leor769]

Brother I couldn't last 1 min watching your video because your background music is way to loud over ur voice sorry was really looking forward to watching

[@jadencresser]

You think I can turbo this car

[@AtlasWilder]

Probably not get a 3.0t

[@jadencresser]

@@AtlasWilder but the mpg 🤧

[@AtlasWilder]

Facts AF, it’s definitely nice

[@crazyone1067]

Red Sport!!!!

[@AtlasWilder]

Gonna finish the hybrid build sound and already got the second build on deck cooking!! Going to be some Diesel action in the future 🤪

[@Hectorpjr23]

Your shifting to early

[@kungfuhustle6363]

Ok Q50 hybrid 360bhp with 4 wheel drive or rear wheel drive. It hasnt been built to accomadate any mods for the simple fact its been designed to the best of its ability. More than likely they tried to make it 400bhp plus but didnt because of the issues YOU are having so they held it back. Good luck basicically fucking up the millions they put in to develop this and probably your diff, drive shafts or your clutches 😂

[@AtlasWilder]

You may be a absolutely right and if that’s the case I’ll just get a Tesla lol but someone has to to figure this out for the rest of the community, no one else has gone all in yet. So I have the means currently so might as well give it a whirl and make some decent content while I’m at it lol. Wish me luck!! FML

[@kungfuhustle6363]

@@AtlasWilder well good luck brother i just hoping you do find out how to solve the issue as i have one myself and love it but the car has so much computing power i just think to myself the powers enough 😂😂. Good luck you now have an extra subscriber

[@AtlasWilder]

Thanks for the sub! If I can just squeeze 4.9 0-60 out of my AWD @4000ft elevation I’ll be just a bit happier and hopefully get some cool wheels too 😂🤷‍♂️😎. I love the platform just want some extra juice 🔋 LOL

[@AtlasWilder]

Already have custom forged Vossens on the way, thanks for the offer!

[@martinfreeman6227]

@@prevailz do you still have this wheels ?

[@gogutzy]

you don't modify good cars.

[@AtlasWilder]

Exactly why I had to modify this one it’s not a good car 😂

[@khalilyusef8096]

Anyway a good intake or exhaust will do any justice for my 2015 infiniti Q50S Hybrid