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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-13-2006, 05:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,096
Posted By fangorn

The max is rated for 1 ton towing with 200 lbs...

The max is rated for 1 ton towing with 200 lbs tongue weight. This is less than your 3000, so I'd stay away from it. But, the max doesn't look ugly with a trailer hitch as some have said. The reason...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-12-2006, 05:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,167
Posted By fangorn

It was the intake manifold gasket. My mechanic...

It was the intake manifold gasket. My mechanic said that they are usually metal, but showed me the one on my 99 max - it was rubber. So the holes had a few spots where they had gotten out of round...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-06-2006, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,167
Posted By fangorn

Ditto, I'll do that. I wonder... The day before...

Ditto, I'll do that. I wonder... The day before this started I put in a cheap fuel injector cleaner and replaced the air filter. I don't remember the brand of the cleaner, but it was a cheapy. Then I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-05-2006, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,167
Posted By fangorn

Replace the fuel injectors? Is that a hard job?...

Replace the fuel injectors? Is that a hard job? Costly?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-05-2006, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,167
Posted By fangorn

Wow, I had the exact same thing happen just 2...

Wow, I had the exact same thing happen just 2 weeks ago. 14 05. I reset the ECU and Check Engine light hasn't come on since. But I have notice something odd. When idling (with NO A/C running), the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-10-2004, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By fangorn

In-Cabin Microfilter for '99

I saw in the how to sticky, GregHome.com (http://www.greghome.com/Greg%27s%20Garage/2002MaxSE/In-Cabin%20Microfilter%20Change.htm) has instructions for changing the in-cabin microfilter. His is a...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-16-2004, 05:59 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,644
Posted By fangorn

As zack342 said, give your max (even stock) more...

As zack342 said, give your max (even stock) more credit. I got to 120 without realizing - it's so smooth. Dangerous? I think the guy here in B'ham, AL who made the paper for getting ticketed for 197...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-22-2004, 05:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 870
Posted By fangorn

what year was your car? Did it have the nissan...

what year was your car? Did it have the nissan immobilizer system on it?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-22-2004, 05:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 723
Posted By fangorn

Had a car stolen once and then found...wasn't...

Had a car stolen once and then found...wasn't ever the same. What year was your max?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-14-2004, 12:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 87,817
Posted By fangorn

that's true. hopefully it's been fixed since the...

that's true. hopefully it's been fixed since the 99s! i must say, the immobilizer system worked great - couldn't start my car at all and couldn't use it for 2 days. it immobilized me! good thing i...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-14-2004, 10:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 87,817
Posted By fangorn

I have several things in response to your posts...

I have several things in response to your posts (thanks for responding btw!):

My key didn't go bad because I got my same keys back. I have several scratches and breaks in my key and therefore can...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-14-2004, 05:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 87,817
Posted By fangorn

Nissan Immobilizer System bites me!

I've got a '99 Maxima which I've had very little problems with in the past 5 years. This weekend my car failed me. I stuck the key in and the car wouldn't start. It would turn over but wouldn't...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-08-2004, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By fangorn

Well gents, who knew. The immobilizer kicked in....

Well gents, who knew. The immobilizer kicked in. The ECU has been reset and the chips in the keys re-registered and it's working again. Do these things just up and lose their memory like that? Funny...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-08-2004, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By fangorn

I had the car towed to a mechanic and they say...

I had the car towed to a mechanic and they say that the immobilizer has been setoff. Apparently when the ECU thinks the key used doesn't have the correct chip, the car is immobilized and will not...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-07-2004, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By fangorn

kevlo, I see now that you've copied from an old...

kevlo, I see now that you've copied from an old thread.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=235667

How did you know that 14 longs and 1 blink is DTC 0305? Even this old thread...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-07-2004, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By fangorn

kevlo, is DTC 0305 equivalent to 14 longs and 1...

kevlo, is DTC 0305 equivalent to 14 longs and 1 short engine light blinks? Did I assume incorrectly about that being P1401?

Since my car won't start, it kind of looks like the EGR system isn't the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-07-2004, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By fangorn

Ok, assuming that the long and shorts are used...

Ok, assuming that the long and shorts are used directly for the DTCs, my codes are P1401 and P1402. I found these here http://www.troublecodes.net/Nissan/95ams96-00.shtml. the codes are:

P1401 EGR...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-07-2004, 05:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By fangorn

Max won't start, ECU codes undefined!

I have a '99 maxima. It was driving just fine yesterday when I parked it, ran into my house for 10 minutes and came back out and the car would start but 2 seconds later it died. This happened 2-3...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-09-2004, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 384
Posted By fangorn

'99 Max Alignment Problem

I've got a 99 Max that has 56K miles on it and I'm the original owner. About a year ago the car started getting out of alignment and I'll have to fight the wheel. The car pulls to the left. My...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-21-2003, 02:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By fangorn

They were $72, about $8 cheaper than the ones at...

They were $72, about $8 cheaper than the ones at my dealer. Since the dealer looked me in the eye and proved themselves dumb as a cow, I went with Autozone. But there is a guy who has posted here...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-21-2003, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By fangorn

You had to take the coil out to get to the spark...

You had to take the coil out to get to the spark plug. So basically it's really easy if you know how to change your spark plug. That long tube that you pulled out of the cylinder that was attached to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-21-2003, 09:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By fangorn

I have a 99 max where the coils needed replaced...

I have a 99 max where the coils needed replaced at 40k miles. the dealer wanted $700 for the job, but as you said, the parts are $70 a piece * 6, where the hell does $400 for labor come from? So I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-03-2003, 09:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,298
Posted By fangorn

Don't let the dealership beat you. Keep at em and...

Don't let the dealership beat you. Keep at em and give 'em hell. Go up the chain as far as possible. Certified SAE mechanics (which they damn well better have and advertise too) should be able to fix...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-03-2003, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By fangorn

Funny you should mention the coil packs, I...

Funny you should mention the coil packs, I replaced all 6 1K miles ago.
I changed the air filter (it was filthy) and it helped. I'll look into the throttle body and fuel filter.
Thanks!
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-03-2003, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By fangorn

'99 with slight hesitation

I have a '99 Max with 47000 miles. I have recently felt a slight hesitation during acceleration and also while holding pedal steady.
The ECU light records no fault codes (thought it might be knock...
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