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I brought my 2002 Maxima GLE to the shop because it has rattle or pining noise. He told me it is my lifter. Any idea what this is and how to get rid of the noise? I think the noise has been there for a while (more than a month). Is this bad? I could not hear the noise unless I open the window or standing outside. I hope it is not too late.
what fuel are you using? premium like nissan recommends (owners manual and inside the fuel door)
i hate to hit up the newbie thread again with a (hopefully) stupid question, but i'm really trying to avoid a trip to the mechanic. the a/c switch in my 03 doesn't work on the 1 and 2 settings, but works perfectly on 3 and 4, cold air and all. i have no idea if it's just like a bad connection or what but if anyone has any info on this it would be much appreciated because i'm really tired of having either no a/c on or full blast a/c. thanks in advance
i hate to hit up the newbie thread again with a (hopefully) stupid question, but i'm really trying to avoid a trip to the mechanic. the a/c switch in my 03 doesn't work on the 1 and 2 settings, but works perfectly on 3 and 4, cold air and all. i have no idea if it's just like a bad connection or what but if anyone has any info on this it would be much appreciated because i'm really tired of having either no a/c on or full blast a/c. thanks in advance
It's your resistor pack located behind the dash. You will probably have to get it from the dealer. The resistor pack mounts to the plastic a/c plenum just downstream of the blower. It has 4 wires coming out of it.
Hey guys, got a quick question. After having the car off for an hour or so, i start the car again and when i take off or reverse, theres a sound like the tire is rubbing on the wheel well. it never makes the sound while im driving. I jacked up the car to get underneath, had my friend put it on drive and i checked under to see if the tires or anything was rubbing and found nothing. Not sure how to explain it but it seems like it has somthing to do with the transmission. I'm sure its not brake or suspension related and the sound only appears for a second and goes away. Had this problem ever since I bought the car last year. I wanted to get some answers before i have the mechanic look at it. Any help is appreciated..thanks
I just replaced the radiator on my 2001 Maxima with 140K miles and noticed that the bushing in the bracket that holds the top of the radiator to the grille has completely dried out and provides very little support to the upper part of the radiator (which I believe led to the radiator leak in the first place).
I've tried all kinds of Google searches and can't come up with a replacement part for the bracket or the bushing. Does anyone know if this is something I can get after-market or do I have to go through Nissan?
Hey guys, got a quick question. After having the car off for an hour or so, i start the car again and when i take off or reverse, theres a sound like the tire is rubbing on the wheel well. it never makes the sound while im driving. I jacked up the car to get underneath, had my friend put it on drive and i checked under to see if the tires or anything was rubbing and found nothing. Not sure how to explain it but it seems like it has somthing to do with the transmission. I'm sure its not brake or suspension related and the sound only appears for a second and goes away. Had this problem ever since I bought the car last year. I wanted to get some answers before i have the mechanic look at it. Any help is appreciated..thanks
Sounds like bad motor mounts. You haven't mentioned what type of car you got (Auto/Manual), miles?
It's your resistor pack located behind the dash. You will probably have to get it from the dealer. The resistor pack mounts to the plastic a/c plenum just downstream of the blower. It has 4 wires coming out of it.
I think i made a huge mistake. I bought halo projector from ebay. I went to get em installed and the dude told me he can't install em because I have HIDs already in and the halo's projectors come with a plug. So in order to put the halos in, he has to pull out the HIDs. I love my HIDs but want my halos. Is there a way to have them both or is there a picture anyone has to show the difference between the two?
I think i made a huge mistake. I bought halo projector from ebay. I went to get em installed and the dude told me he can't install em because I have HIDs already in and the halo's projectors come with a plug. So in order to put the halos in, he has to pull out the HIDs. I love my HIDs but want my halos. Is there a way to have them both or is there a picture anyone has to show the difference between the two?
should have done research...its a well known fact on here that those are crap.
you can install the halos (which I think are way played out) on your stock headlights...do some searches for how-tos
I've had an 01 for a few years now and just got around to swapping on the Bose Single Disc player with the Bose 6CD Changer. I was having trouble with the single player anyways. The steering controls are not working properly. Is there a different steering control module for the 6CD changer? I called the dealer and he only mentioned that it comes with the steering wheel and that it would be $500-$600. I find that really hard to believe. If there is a different module, would I also need a different cable to go from it to the radio? I'm having a really hard time finding info on this. I can't find part numbers or how the controller even works. I'm at a loss. Can someone point me in the right direction?
i have a 2000 maxima and wanted to know if its possibly to convert aftermarket HID headlights back to a 2002 maxima stock headlights?, im having issues with the aftermarket ones and dont like them anymore.
let me know thanks im new to this site any help i would appricate it.
i have a 2000 maxima and wanted to know if its possibly to convert aftermarket HID headlights back to a 2002 maxima stock headlights?, im having issues with the aftermarket ones and dont like them anymore.
let me know thanks im new to this site any help i would appricate it.
Totally depends on how the HID kit was installed.
If wires were cut and spliced to install the HID ballasts, you'll need find new standard bulb connectors and fix the wiring.
If the HID ballast was installed using an adapter to the original plug, then just remove the ballast, put in a regular halogen bulb, connect the plug to that, and you're done.
I use 93. I also added Lucas but I still hear pinging.
Lots of other, more likely causes than your lifters. If that's the first thing out of his mouth, get another shop, quick.
Pinging/detonation is caused by running too lean, or too low octane (bad gas, water in gas, whatever), or the timing is too far advanced. While something with 91 octane or more is recommended, the ECU can compensate all the way down to 87 octane at sea level, and 85 or so at high altitude.
Too lean conditions in order of likelihood:
1. Vacuum leak
2. Fuel injector issue
3. Fuel pressure issue
4. Bad sensor (or sensor connector) somewhere causing the ECU to lean out the mix or advance the timing too far; MAF, knock sensor
5. Depending on your year and model, the idle air assist valve could not be closing all the way.
6. (really unlikely) wrong kind of spark plug
Guys I just installed a used a/c compressor I purchased from one of the org. bros. The clutch does not engage. Is that normal after you have just installed the unit. No it has no freon or been evacuated. Just put on the car. I cranked the car to see and the blower came on but the clutch did not engage.Does the unit need to be under pressure to work?
Guys the above post is for a 2k Max se. I did check the fuse in the car and under the hood. Do not know how to check the relay. I did remove it and put it back.
Guys I just installed a used a/c compressor I purchased from one of the org. bros. The clutch does not engage. Is that normal after you have just installed the unit. No it has no freon or been evacuated. Just put on the car. I cranked the car to see and the blower came on but the clutch did not engage.Does the unit need to be under pressure to work?
Compressor will not come on unless it is charged. Why would someone get rid of a good A/C compressor to begin with?
Guys I just installed a used a/c compressor I purchased from one of the org. bros. The clutch does not engage. Is that normal after you have just installed the unit. No it has no freon or been evacuated. Just put on the car. I cranked the car to see and the blower came on but the clutch did not engage.Does the unit need to be under pressure to work?
And the single black wire is connected, and the system is charged, right?
I am not sure if it needs to be charged to engage, but engaging it when it's not is probably not healthy for it. Did you try, with the car off and the belt off, apply 12V to the clutch control wire slot to see if the pulley has more resistance to see that the clutch has engaged? Try it on your old one.
Hi guys, long time reader, first time poster, and since I can't make a thread even though I have accumulated the posts (perhaps it updates daily/weekly on certain permissions w/e), I will post here.
Background Info: (since you really cared )
I have a '01 20th AE SE A/T with 190K KILOMETRES located in Toronto, Ontario. Purchased @ 123K, and loved every centimetre along the way. Was silver, painted black with purple pearldust in the clear coat, and now shines like a dark purple pearl in the sun.
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Problemo Uno:
There is a massive hole in my muffler (it actually sounds really beefy - as I dont really have a 'muffler' anymore given how big that hole has gotten), and the pipe from the back of the muff to the cat is rusted and cracked. Therefore instead of changing the muffler, I figured I might as well get a cat-back exhaust and solve that problem altogether.
I did want a 3" for some mean noise, but looking at the price jump from 2.5 -> 3", it seems like I might just be better off with a 2.5". Realistically, she's automatic and I hope to soon acquire an '03 6spd within the next year or two and go mod-happy when that time comes.
That being said, I'm not opposed to a 3" if I found it for the right price, but I highly doubt that ever happening. Price IS a factor. I noticed that JMAuto has the Megan 2.5" for $380, so with the 10% off that pretty much goes down to the avg price I've found throughout the net, though I see that ordering parts is a serious shop-around task due to the markups and shipping costs, which can be around or over $100 given my location.
Being that I am located in Toronto with this 4spd A/T, what would you recommend and more importantly from where?
-Secondly; my windows struggle. Horribly. Disgustingly. Extremely slow and makes a nasty whining sound when going up or down. The front passenger one especially usually requires the help of someone pushing it gently to the right, which leads me to think its almost off-track? Never played around with it as I didn't want the window to explode in my hands. Will post a video of this. Occurs in the front windows, but the rear ones seem slow as well.
-Thirdly; cheapest retailer to obtain an O2 sensor?
-Fourthly; if my steering wheel is cranked fully to the left, and I go up on an incline (lets say a fairly raised driveway or something) I get a disgusting "GRINGCHA" noise, almost like a dirty rusted heavy-duty spring. It makes your teeth clench, disgusting noise. Any ideas there?
-Fifthly; I want to complement the new catback exhaust with some minor modifications under the hood. Cold air intake or something? I am a newb when it comes to mods so bare with me.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to read and respond.
Long live VQ!
And the single black wire is connected, and the system is charged, right?
I am not sure if it needs to be charged to engage, but engaging it when it's not is probably not healthy for it. Did you try, with the car off and the belt off, apply 12V to the clutch control wire slot to see if the pulley has more resistance to see that the clutch has engaged? Try it on your old one.
Needs to be charged. From the manual:
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Originally Posted by Service Manual
The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high or low pressures by the refrigerant pressure sensor, located on the liquid tank. If the system pressure rises above, or falls below the specifications, the refrigerant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside the refrigerant line and sends the voltage signal to the ECM. ECM makes the A/C relay go OFF and stops the compressor when pressure on the high pressure side detected by refrigerant pressure sensor is over about 2,746 kPa (28 kg/cm2, 398 psi) or below about 177 kPa (1.8 kg/cm2, 26 psi).
Back lights for AC controller - Steering pressuse hose - shocks
...ok newbie here, just acquired a 2000 GLE, a few concerns and questions:
- half of AC controller back ligh is dead , I've searched but couldn't find anything on replacing the bulbs for this - Please help
- Steering pressure hose is leaking, should I get the nissan ones or aftermarket? I've search and found Nissan part tend to fail more often , Please verify this help me to purchase the right one soon...
- I'm also replacing all 4 shocks/truts, but couldn't fin the shock boots for it any where ... please direct me the right place for OEM ones.
Thanks in advance and greatly appriciate for all ur helps.
I'm a super noon to Nissan's. Bought an 02 gle with 90k yesterday. I have to replace the radiator thus far (ordered a koyo ) but this morning when I drove the car it was making a strange ticking noise. It got louder as I accelerated and after about 3 minutes it went away. Is this something I should be concerned about? What should I start doing maintenance wise.
I'm a super noon to Nissan's. Bought an 02 gle with 90k yesterday. I have to replace the radiator thus far (ordered a koyo ) but this morning when I drove the car it was making a strange ticking noise. It got louder as I accelerated and after about 3 minutes it went away. Is this something I should be concerned about? What should I start doing maintenance wise.
Thanks!
check oil levels for starters.use search function.Ive found a few topics on the matter using simple keywords.
Is there a thread with all the info on G35 wheel swaps? Are they just a direct bolt on swap, offset, etc is ok? Thanks in advance and nice board. (2000 Maxima SE)
Is there a thread with all the info on G35 wheel swaps? Are they just a direct bolt on swap, offset, etc is ok? Thanks in advance and nice board. (2000 Maxima SE)
I'm new to this site
my boy blew out the left front strut on my 03 Maxima w/3.5L eng.
(could tell because oil from it leaked all over the driveway)
I realize that I should not just replace the one.
I'm not looking for anything special but the site I went to for after market replacement struts wants me to Ok this VQ35DE.
Where do i get this info from or does the fact that I have the 3.5L already mean that this VQ35DE applies?
Hi I have a 2000 Nissan maxima and I recently purchased an after market reverse glow gauge but it is only for models without the rest needle on the fuel gauge. I was wondering if anything bad would happen if I were to remove the needle.
I'm new to this site
my boy blew out the left front strut on my 03 Maxima w/3.5L eng.
(could tell because oil from it leaked all over the driveway)
I realize that I should not just replace the one.
I'm not looking for anything special but the site I went to for after market replacement struts wants me to Ok this VQ35DE.
Where do i get this info from or does the fact that I have the 3.5L already mean that this VQ35DE applies?
any help
Thanks
Joe
Before you go start buying struts, etc....
From the top, happened with the oil, etc? Details
Also, 5th gen struts will work, and it has a VQ30DEK ..
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It's like killing ants with a rocket launcher ....
Just completed my first mod. I purchased a set of HID fogs that have been for sale here for quite some time.I installed them on my 2000 GXE as it didnt come with fogs... They look SWEET!!!!!!! 6000k and wired to come on with my parking lights. I'm also in the process of replacing my breaks, doing the rears first as they are down pretty far, not much life left in the pads. Out of all the types of cars i've had I never had one were you had to use a special tool to push the break piston back in WTF. Have to rent a kit from Advanced auto. I got the left rear finished as that was the worst in terms of break life. After work tomorrow I'll have to get the right rear and the fronts done.
When i turn the AC on in my 2000 maxima sometimes the temperature gauge goes up nearly all the way but i turn the AC off and it goes back to normal. Today i turned the AC on and popped the hood and saw that only one fan was turning shouldnt both be turning?
Im guessing the Relay is dead so im assuming just replacing that would solve the problem.
Would this be the correct part to replace it with? Fan relay
and i see the box in front of the battery that has the relays in it, but which one will i be replacing?
and provides very little support to the upper part of the radiator (which I believe led to the radiator leak in the first place).
. Does anyone know if this is something I can get after-market or do I have to go through Nissan?
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, what would you recommend and more importantly from where?
happened with the oil, etc? Details 
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