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10-07-2008, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by RowzsMax99
Well I went with what they had, Bosch plat plus. Oddly, whoever last changed them had 3 NGKs in the back and 3 regular Champions in the front. I expected it to run much better after I saw that.
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bosch is a bad choice for asian imports. replace them with ngk platinum or iridium. some guys go with coppers - less expensive. |
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10-07-2008, 10:14 AM
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Gas pedal sticks to the top
Hi, guys. I've got a problem my gas pedal stick to the top and I have to literally kick it to break it though. It happens whenever I idle on a red light or roll down the hill on a neutral (I have a stick shift) or when I drop the pedal after acceleration about 3500-4000Rpm. I really do not know what it could be. The only guess is the throttle cables need to be changed but I am not sure. What do you guys think? Please help me with this issue.
Last edited by Yankel.v; 10-07-2008 at 10:58 AM.
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10-07-2008, 10:53 AM
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Carbon Fiber addict
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Originally Posted by RowzsMax99
Question on engine miss:
I know this is covered somewhere but I'm not seeing an answer specific to my issue. I have a 99 Max that developed over time a slight miss in the engine with the related blip on the tac and my mechanic told me to wait until the CEL came on. It did, and I got a code saying cyl 1 was misfiring. I picked up a new plug and coil and put them both in and problem solved. Or so I thought. Since the plug looked fairly well burnt I thought I would go ahead and change the other 5 and it ran good for about 10 minutes or so and darn if it didnt start missing again. Back to the Autozone and they tell me Cyl 5 is misfiring. So, thinking maybe I got something wrong I took it apart again checked the plug and it seemed fine and put it back together. They cleared the code so the light hasnt come back on yet, but it soon will as its missing again like it did before. By the way, it has also been throwing a KS code as well but I felt it was just a ghost over whatever the problem is going on as I understand the KS would not cause the engine to miss. Any help as to what to do next would be appreciated. I hate to keep buying coils if that is not the problem, but I feel like Im playing "musical coils" right now.
Thanks
Rando
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99's are notorious for coilpack issues. Sounds like it might be time to just replace them all. The testing procedure for the coilpacks is in the stickies FWIW.
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Originally Posted by RowzsMax99
Well I went with what they had, Bosch plat plus. Oddly, whoever last changed them had 3 NGKs in the back and 3 regular Champions in the front. I expected it to run much better after I saw that.
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Get those outta there. Go with NGK coppers since Autozone etc carry those.
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99 Maxima 5 spd SE, SC'd, MEVI, Cattman Headers, KEVLO LED tails,R34 S2000 AP1 projector retro, Brembo GT BBK, Emanage Ultimate.....381 HP/323 TQ
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10-08-2008, 12:21 AM
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Newbie - Just Registered
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HI
When i turn on my high beams they wont stay on,the signal switch just returns back
to the low beam position ?
I purchased new 9004 they did the same thing
i have a 1999 SE
all stock
thanks
VOID
I fixed it " it was human error.
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10-08-2008, 07:23 AM
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blah, blah, blah...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by illegal error
HI
When i turn on my high beams they wont stay on,the signal switch just returns back
to the low beam position ?
I purchased new 9004 they did the same thing
i have a 1999 SE
all stock
thanks
VOID
I fixed it " it was human error.
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guess you figured out you were using flash to pass rather than going the opposite way to turn them on.
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Originally Posted by Benstoked
he is worth his weight in platinum plugs
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10-08-2008, 09:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by internetautomar
guess you figured out you were using flash to pass rather than going the opposite way to turn them on.
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 yep !!
i just got my max some months ago
i will post some pictures soon
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10-09-2008, 08:47 PM
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I have a 1997 Maxima SE and the check engine soon light came on. This is what they told me needed to be replaced:
1. Ignition switch
2. Starter motor
3. O2 sensor & pipe (they said I couldn't just replace the sensor, but had to replace the pipe too. It is a fitted exhaust tube repair kit that's going to run $667!) Contacted OxygenSensors and they said I could just replace the sensor (got to find out exactly which one it is) - This car has 187,000 miles on it and the sensors have never been replaced. Would it make sense to replace both the sensors (error codes 0114 and 0115?)
Need to know if these are things that we can do ourselves. Have some car knowledge but didn't know how complicated it was to fix the things above.
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10-09-2008, 09:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gwobug
I have a 1997 Maxima SE and the check engine soon light came on. This is what they told me needed to be replaced:
1. Ignition switch
2. Starter motor
3. O2 sensor & pipe (they said I couldn't just replace the sensor, but had to replace the pipe too. It is a fitted exhaust tube repair kit that's going to run $667!) Contacted OxygenSensors and they said I could just replace the sensor (got to find out exactly which one it is) - This car has 187,000 miles on it and the sensors have never been replaced. Would it make sense to replace both the sensors (error codes 0114 and 0115?)
Need to know if these are things that we can do ourselves. Have some car knowledge but didn't know how complicated it was to fix the things above.
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o2 sensors are simple and relatively cheap to replace. just have to get under the car, screw out the old ones and screw in the new ones.
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10-09-2008, 10:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gwobug
I have a 1997 Maxima SE and the check engine soon light came on. This is what they told me needed to be replaced:
1. Ignition switch
2. Starter motor
3. O2 sensor & pipe (they said I couldn't just replace the sensor, but had to replace the pipe too. It is a fitted exhaust tube repair kit that's going to run $667!) Contacted OxygenSensors and they said I could just replace the sensor (got to find out exactly which one it is) - This car has 187,000 miles on it and the sensors have never been replaced. Would it make sense to replace both the sensors (error codes 0114 and 0115?)
Need to know if these are things that we can do ourselves. Have some car knowledge but didn't know how complicated it was to fix the things above.
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i would just replace the o2 sensors to start. there might be 3 of them depending on if your max is ca or fed spec. when i did mine i used denso sensors. went directly to their site they were about $50 a piece. http://www.densoproducts.com |
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10-10-2008, 06:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by prekoshus
i would just replace the o2 sensors to start. there might be 3 of them depending on if your max is ca or fed spec. when i did mine i used denso sensors. went directly to their site they were about $50 a piece. http://www.densoproducts.com |
I would get an ODB-II scanner, and get a better idea what might need to replace. |
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10-10-2008, 07:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by prekoshus
i would just replace the o2 sensors to start. there might be 3 of them depending on if your max is ca or fed spec. when i did mine i used denso sensors. went directly to their site they were about $50 a piece. http://www.dunsoproducts.com |
that is not DENSO's website it is nothing more than another reseller of denso products.
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94 Pathfinder POS GONE! | 79 Camaro sold
98 I30t Silver on black A/T gone | 96 Granite Pearl (AKA Purple) A/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 96 I30 Black gone
92 maroon VE A/T gone | 92 white VE M/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 6/84 L24E last of the RWD Maxima gone
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Originally Posted by Benstoked
he is worth his weight in platinum plugs
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10-10-2008, 10:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gwobug
I have a 1997 Maxima SE and the check engine soon light came on. This is what they told me needed to be replaced:
1. Ignition switch
2. Starter motor
3. O2 sensor & pipe (they said I couldn't just replace the sensor, but had to replace the pipe too. It is a fitted exhaust tube repair kit that's going to run $667!) Contacted OxygenSensors and they said I could just replace the sensor (got to find out exactly which one it is) - This car has 187,000 miles on it and the sensors have never been replaced. Would it make sense to replace both the sensors (error codes 0114 and 0115?)
Need to know if these are things that we can do ourselves. Have some car knowledge but didn't know how complicated it was to fix the things above.
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if you are handy enough, pull the codes yourself and look at the CEL posts in the 4th gen forum. the computer is pretty good at diagnosis. The o2 sensors are not hard to replace, and you should not need to replace any part of your exhaust unless its rotted (wouldnt pass inspection), so thats probly bs. unless your ignition switch isnt working, dont muck with it. although it could be done by novice, good luck getting everyting to look stock again . and if your started aint broken, dont fix it. pull the codes, i would laugh if none of that stuff is the problem... some places replace o2 sensors like they are flux capacitors  |
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10-10-2008, 12:52 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by prekoshus
right thats a reseller, authorised reseller. try finding them cheaper someplace. and try buying from densos website. neither are happening and its densoproducts.com not dunso
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man, just a word of advice - you're too fresh here to stand up to .org old timers. they've been around the block a few times and if they want to school you...deal with it or you might not get answers to your future questions.
and why denso? i got 2 ntks for less than $50 shipped. |
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10-10-2008, 01:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by prekoshus
right thats a reseller, authorised reseller. try finding them cheaper someplace. and try buying from densos website. neither are happening and its densoproducts.com not dunso
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that change to your link was quite intentional.
I am well aware of denso. I sell their products.
I can EASILY get them cheaper than that site, and no you can't.
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94 Pathfinder POS GONE! | 79 Camaro sold
98 I30t Silver on black A/T gone | 96 Granite Pearl (AKA Purple) A/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 96 I30 Black gone
92 maroon VE A/T gone | 92 white VE M/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 6/84 L24E last of the RWD Maxima gone
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Originally Posted by Benstoked
he is worth his weight in platinum plugs
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10-10-2008, 01:38 PM
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Certified Hooptie
Join Date: Dec 2000
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I use OEM NGK coppers  |
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10-10-2008, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I use OEM NGK coppers |
you either use NTK as an oxygen sensor or NGK copper as spark plugs, which is NOT the OEM plug.
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94 Pathfinder POS GONE! | 79 Camaro sold
98 I30t Silver on black A/T gone | 96 Granite Pearl (AKA Purple) A/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 96 I30 Black gone
92 maroon VE A/T gone | 92 white VE M/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 6/84 L24E last of the RWD Maxima gone
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Originally Posted by Benstoked
he is worth his weight in platinum plugs
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10-10-2008, 01:51 PM
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Certified Hooptie
Join Date: Dec 2000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by internetautomar
you either use NTK as an oxygen sensor or NGK copper as spark plugs, which is NOT the OEM plug.
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I was hoping you would say that.
True Pt's are, but I got them at Nissan.  Where did NTK come from? I said nothing of O2 sensors. |
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10-10-2008, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I was hoping you would say that.
True Pt's are, but I got them at Nissan. Where did NTK come from? I said nothing of O2 sensors. |
the posts before yours were about o2s not spark plugs. that is why I said it.
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Maxima parts catalog
94 Pathfinder POS GONE! | 79 Camaro sold
98 I30t Silver on black A/T gone | 96 Granite Pearl (AKA Purple) A/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 96 I30 Black gone
92 maroon VE A/T gone | 92 white VE M/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 6/84 L24E last of the RWD Maxima gone
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Originally Posted by Benstoked
he is worth his weight in platinum plugs
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10-11-2008, 03:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by internetautomar
that change to your link was quite intentional.
I am well aware of denso. I sell their products.
I can EASILY get them cheaper than that site, and no you can't.
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thats what happens when u get on here first thing after waking up. u get dumb, then u get schooled.
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10-11-2008, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by allensteiner21
adjust the belt tensioner and most likely your problem will go away. you can also spray some belt dressing on.
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How exactly do I adjust the belt tensioner (I'm having similar trouble, but only on start-up)? I'm not totally sure which way I should turn it. |
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10-12-2008, 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JSR15
How exactly do I adjust the belt tensioner (I'm having similar trouble, but only on start-up)? I'm not totally sure which way I should turn it.
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loosen the nut that's in the middle of the pulley a bit (14mm) and adjust the tension by turning the nut on top (12mm). clockwise tightens. make sure you check belt tension while adjusting not to overtighten. |
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10-12-2008, 06:52 PM
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Alright i'm a noob and I have a question- after a while of searching the forums, i've realized there isn't much talk about 95- 96 grills. Although i've found a few on ebay which may not be great, I was still wondering if there is any advice for me as to which and where to get one. I want to compliment the rest of my car by gettin rid of that ugly stock grill ASAP. thanks
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10-12-2008, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by (Cody McKown)
Alright i'm a noob and I have a question- after a while of searching the forums, i've realized there isn't much talk about 95- 96 grills. Although i've found a few on ebay which may not be great, I was still wondering if there is any advice for me as to which and where to get one. I want to compliment the rest of my car by gettin rid of that ugly stock grill ASAP. thanks
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i like my stocker with $2 of gutter guard. a lot nicer than ebay bmw/pontiac looking one.
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