*NOOBIES* - The "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread

[Slappy]

Originally Posted by Slappy

Hello all, from Northeast PA.

I have a 2000 Maxima. What appeared to be a burned-out headlight has been found to be a disintegrated headlight connector, or "pigtail". I have about 15 hours logged to this task so far of finding a replacement.>>>>>>.
I would be thrilled to give someone a finder's fee that can hook me up with the right part or point me to it. I'd double it if they can have it to me by 9/5/08.

Just a follow-up. I finally did find a yard that had a 2000, and I'm good to go.

[evalyn]

Originally Posted by richierich

I would say go with the 35% tint all around (except for the windshield). This is the same darkness as the SUV factory tint. It's dark enough at night but not too dark.

I went with 35%, and am loving it. Just got it done today! Thanks to all of y'all for your help! Here's two shots:

[osama1234]

Originally Posted by evalyn

How hard is it to replace your own brake pads? I've read the write-ups, but I'm not sure if I'm man enough. I can change belts, replace an ignition switch, and install a car stereo. That's the extent of my experience.

On a scale of 1-10, if changing your motor oil is a 1 and rebuilding the engine is a 10, what do you think replacing brake pads is?

3 - i think it really is meant to be a DYI job. Even with 3 i'm being conservative, maybe 2.5.

[evalyn]

Help! I was under the car the other day, and for the life of me I cannot get the power steering belt off. I replaced the alternator belt with little/no problem, but even after loosening the power steering belt tensioner all the way, the thing still won't budge. I even hit it with a hammer! Must be doing something wrong.

[dtype]

hey i have a maxima se 01 and i plan on modding it. i want to know if all 5th gen. maxima's have the same parts. for example can greddy cat back exhaust from a '00 maxima be used on a 01 maxima. basically are all 5th gen. mod parts compatible to eachother. sorry for the newb questions but i must know, lol. thank you.

[richierich]

Originally Posted by evalyn

I went with 35%, and am loving it. Just got it done today! Thanks to all of y'all for your help! Here's two shots:

Looks just like my car except mine is dark green! Looks good, you may think it is a little on the light side during the day but you'll be find that it is plenty dark at night!

[af22]

Hello,

New to the site, just got a 2000 Maxima and need help.

My dash illumination lights goes out when driving with the lights on after 10-15 minutes. I have to switch the headlights off and back on for a brief moment for it to work again. Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be? I did a search and could not find any relevant information other then that the dash illumination is a fluorescent bulb? Could this be the source of my problems?

Thanks!

[EvoEnvy]

Ok guys heres my problem,

My rear brakes seem to be locking up at times, I can hear the drivers side rear brakes squeeling and I can smell something burning on both rears after I stop driving. It also feels sluggish when driving so its quite obvious. But the problem is it only happens once in a while, I drove it 25 miles this morning and it was BURNING like fire, then drove it 25 miles back home and the brakes worked fine. It sounds like a computer problem, I searched and found that it could be the ABS computer, I recently changed the tire specs on my car from 50 to 45 series in the rear but this problem has been happening BEFORE I changed the tires, any suggestions???

[megalos]

I was just looking for any opinions on the megan and obx cattback for the 2000 maxima and if the greddy was really worth the extra the money. Also just wondering what suggestions there are for a performance intake thanks.

[richierich]

Originally Posted by richierich

I forgot to mention that the owners manual states that the blinking light has something to do with the seat belt tensioner. But I have no idea why it would be turning on and off intermittently.

While I still have it at top of mind....a few more questions.
1. My e-brake gets stuck at the right rear wheel. Is this common? Car was in Michigan snow and salt for 6 years....boo. I have to crawl under car and use a metal pipe or something to free the spring/brake line area. For some reason when I brake and get the pedal past a certain point, I also hear a slight popping noise or something like that. Any thoughts?

2. Is it difficult to replace the hood cable? Has anyone done it and have pics to show me how to do it?

3. The headlights are getting dim since they are getting translucent on the inside. It seems like they just need to be polished. Has anyone cleaned the inside of the headlights and do they have pics or anything to tell me how to do it?

4. When the A/C is on, the fans behind the radiator kick on. However, they are somewhat noisy and vibrate slightly. Is that normal? The car was in a front end accident years ago. I believe these are OE replacement parts.

Thanks so much in advance!!!

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[richierich]

Originally Posted by richierich

Hey fellow owners! I've been online for a while and browse through to help fix my little issues here and there. I searched this thread and many others to try to figure out 2 things but had no luck. Can anyone help me on the following?

My car is a 2000 SE:
1. The seat belt light comes on periodically and flashes continuously, even with the belt on. It does not happen every time I start the car.

2. For some reason, while going from LA to Vegas or LA to San Fran, when going up the mountain, I think the torque convertor unlocks and leaves the car out of overdrive. This happens probably around 2000 feet in elevation. It stays in 4th, so around 80mph and 4k rpm, killing my mpg. It doesn't go back to overdrive unless I come closer to sea level and shut the car off and wait a few minutes before driving off. DOes anyone have any idea what the heck is going on? I took it to the dealer and had the transmission flush and the dealer didn't know jack.....


I appreciate your help!

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[megalos]

also i was wondering what people do with the jwt filter if it can be attached to your aftermarket intake like berk or injen if berk is still even making their intakes. thanks again

[VQP0WER]

Originally Posted by richierich

2. For some reason, while going from LA to Vegas or LA to San Fran, when going up the mountain, I think the torque convertor unlocks and leaves the car out of overdrive. This happens probably around 2000 feet in elevation. It stays in 4th, so around 80mph and 4k rpm, killing my mpg. It doesn't go back to overdrive unless I come closer to sea level and shut the car off and wait a few minutes before driving off. DOes anyone have any idea what the heck is going on? I took it to the dealer and had the transmission flush and the dealer didn't know jack.....

Your car only has 4 speeds....not 5....so, your are stuck in 3rd gear then? Could be your trans solenoids, T/Q etc. Is your O/D light flashing?

Dealer didn't know jack? I find that hard to believe........

[bossman427111]

i have a gle can i put the se black tail lights in my car?

[TeH BawNeY]

what would happen if my muffler got a small crack in it?

[Solebreaker]

will a 4th gen torque converter fit my 2000? i got code p0744

[ateick]

Newb here in the process of buying an '03 SE. Great car, great website. I've been doing tons of research.

My question -- just had some pics sent to me of a potential SE. Looking them over I noticed wood trim everywhere in the car. Was it ever possible to have ordered an SE with wood trim? I'm just concerned about possible re-badging.

[VQP0WER]

Originally Posted by TeH BawNeY

what would happen if my muffler got a small crack in it?

Is this a serious question?

[VQP0WER]

Originally Posted by bossman427111

i have a gle can i put the se black tail lights in my car?

Yes. No modifications needed.

[TeH BawNeY]

Originally Posted by VQP0WER

Is this a serious question?

yeah basically

[DaveVQ]

Originally Posted by TeH BawNeY

what would happen if my muffler got a small crack in it?

it would be louder

[squiggy2469]

I need to replace CV Boot but don't have a torque wrench. Is it OK to just crank the shi* out of the hub nut and go back in within a month when I get the wrench and properly torque? BTW, I'm not doing the shaft because the tear is only a couple weeks old and about 1/4". Plus the shaft is 1.5 yrs. old.

Advice Please!

[VQP0WER]

Originally Posted by squiggy2469

I need to replace CV Boot but don't have a torque wrench. Is it OK to just crank the shi* out of the hub nut and go back in within a month when I get the wrench and properly torque? BTW, I'm not doing the shaft because the tear is only a couple weeks old and about 1/4". Plus the shaft is 1.5 yrs. old.

Advice Please!

Autozone type stores will let you "borrow" with a small deposit a torque wrench. I suggest you do that.

[squiggy2469]

Disaster at both ends. Can't get spindle out of hub; tried hammer and swinging it out but nothing. I got the three bolts out of other end but can't figure out where to separate. There is an invisible seam where bolts were taken out that has no where to pry but there is another seam about a half an inch away that could be pryed but doesn't seem to be held by bracket (is that where I pry?)

[VQP0WER]

Originally Posted by squiggy2469

Disaster at both ends. Can't get spindle out of hub; tried hammer and swinging it out but nothing. I got the three bolts out of other end but can't figure out where to separate. There is an invisible seam where bolts were taken out that has no where to pry but there is another seam about a half an inch away that could be pryed but doesn't seem to be held by bracket (is that where I pry?)

It's gonna take some elbow grease. Go by a Autozone and rent a puller tool.

[GATORMAX02]

I have 2 questions, both far apart from each other. 1) How do u take the orange out of the tailights and what red do u use to put back in? 2) has anyone ever used nitrous on there max?, what brand?, how big of a shot? Someone out there has to know.