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Old 08-10-2008, 09:09 PM   #1
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98 I30 running rough, need help

I drove the car last night and it was fine. Go out today, it starts then dies right away. On the 3rd try, I give it gas and it starts, but is idling very rough. At low speeds I can hear a chuga-chuga sound. At highway speed it seems to get a bit smoother. The check engine light is now on, but every so often, it starts flashing. I have always put premium gas in it. Any help would be greatly appreicated. Thanks.
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Old 08-11-2008, 04:15 PM   #2
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Could the exhaust cause the problems I am having?
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Old 08-11-2008, 05:16 PM   #3
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From the sound of it, sounds like a vacuum leak to me. Check your hoses against your vacuum diagram and see if you have a leak somewhere.
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Old 08-11-2008, 05:59 PM   #4
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Read the engine error codes and search in the 4th Gen Maxima forum as see what other owners are saying.
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Old 08-11-2008, 07:00 PM   #5
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Thanks for the help. The check engine light does'nt seem to have a pattern. It will start flashing out of nowhere and then stop just as suddenly. I will check the hoses and hope thats the problem. Again, thank you both.
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get the ecu checked for codes, theres obviously a code there that can help diagnose the problem.
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Old 08-12-2008, 10:06 PM   #7
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It was a bad coil pack. I forgot which number it was, if you are facing the engine it was the one on the left closer to the front. Thanks for the help.
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Hey, I'm a new member and can't post threads so sorry for stealing this thread. I have a 98 I30 and I need to replace my CV Joints and I was wondering if anyone here knows what a good price for a job like that is?
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Hey, I'm a new member and can't post threads so sorry for stealing this thread. I have a 98 I30 and I need to replace my CV Joints and I was wondering if anyone here knows what a good price for a job like that is?
Next time post in the "I'm new here but have a q" thread. But, you are looking at about 1 hour of labor for each joint plus the cost of the joint which is about $130-$150. So if you need both done about $450-$500.
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Thanks for the help, I'll definitely be getting that done soon.
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