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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-13-2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,932
Posted By Pilm

OK, so why did the misfire move from cylinder #2...

OK, so why did the misfire move from cylinder #2 to cylinder #6 when you swapped coils if the real problem was a bad spark plug in cylinder #6? Remember, the original problem was with cylinder #2......
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-15-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,803
Posted By Pilm

Did you really mean "shoot me AND...

Did you really mean "shoot me AND e-mail"?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-24-2014, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,523
Posted By Pilm

Doubt they are related, you probably have a bad...

Doubt they are related, you probably have a bad IACV and an ECM with a burned out STA509A mosfet. If you do it yourself you can repair both these for about $150, maybe even $100 as some have used...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-23-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,377
Posted By Pilm

i've been using the cheapest thing they sell at...

i've been using the cheapest thing they sell at walmart for oil and oil filter going on 13 years now, been working just fine for me
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-21-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By Pilm

the gasket that fits between the IACV and...

the gasket that fits between the IACV and throttle body on my failed IACV was in excellent condition and there was no sign of coolant breaching the gasket, so i don't think changing that gasket will...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-20-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By Pilm

as someone else said, if replacing just the IACV...

as someone else said, if replacing just the IACV fixes the problem you are very lucky because most times the ECU is damaged not long after the IACV fails. if it were me i'd at least pull out the ECU...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-19-2014, 07:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,714
Posted By Pilm

no, just replace the damaged mosfet is usually...

no, just replace the damaged mosfet is usually all it takes. in some cases a trace or two are fired, so you just jumper in a new wire. it's a total waste to replace an entire circuit board simply...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-16-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,714
Posted By Pilm

It is possible to damage the board, for example...

It is possible to damage the board, for example if you heat up a pin to remove the chip and it gets too hot, it can cause the solder pad on the board to lift (delaminate) and possibly break off. ...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-15-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,714
Posted By Pilm

Soldering isn't hard to do but you need to get a...

Soldering isn't hard to do but you need to get a few items, a soldering iron and solder, and either solder wick or solder sucker, all can be had for about $25 total. If you want a crash course in...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-11-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,188
Posted By Pilm

should be a label on the inside door jam with...

should be a label on the inside door jam with date of manufacture. there are also Nissan parts websites that will use your VIN to point you to the right part number.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-10-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 143,412
Posted By Pilm

Pretty good work. I didn't have a solder sucker...

Pretty good work. I didn't have a solder sucker so my repair turned rather ugly, but I got the new mosfet deadbugged in there and it's been almost 2 years now and it's still running good!
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-03-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By Pilm

I hope they at least returned your unfixable ECU,...

I hope they at least returned your unfixable ECU, otherwise they'll probably sell it to someone else. Sad part of all this is most ECU's are easy to repair yourself...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-16-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,260
Posted By Pilm

13 years of changing the oil on my 01 max and...

13 years of changing the oil on my 01 max and never used a new gasket, never leaked a drop
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-11-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,600
Posted By Pilm

nice summary, need to do this myself, just...

nice summary, need to do this myself, just debating whether to drain using plug or pull the hose
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-08-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 40,380
Posted By Pilm

Point being?

Point being?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-19-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,677
Posted By Pilm

Another option for a blown ECU is to replace the...

Another option for a blown ECU is to replace the STA509A mosfet that controls the IACV, I got a replacement chip on eBay for $15 and that fixed the ECU 100%. Much cheaper and no worries about...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-19-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 611
Posted By Pilm

The hose is the return line that runs from the...

The hose is the return line that runs from the radiator to the transmission, on my 01' Maxima it's the hose that connects to the BOTTOM of the radiator on the DRIVER'S side. No gaskets, just a...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-18-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,093
Posted By Pilm

Take off the cover and look for the part STA509A...

Take off the cover and look for the part STA509A shown in this post's photo:

http://forums.maxima.org/6957652-post27.html

If it's bad it'll usually show some sign of damage, maybe a chip out,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-17-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,049
Posted By Pilm

Hmm, I'll have to give him a shout when I need...

Hmm, I'll have to give him a shout when I need something for my new Honda!!
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-17-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,093
Posted By Pilm

I would definitely try replacing the MOSFET in...

I would definitely try replacing the MOSFET in the ECM, it'll only cost you $15, so if it don't fix the problem then you aren't out much. A new ECM from Nissan will cost you $700-800, or you can...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-11-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,093
Posted By Pilm

Sounds like the IACV is not broken if it...

Sounds like the IACV is not broken if it eventually holds a steady idle, so I wonder if there is a problem with the ECM trying to set too low of a value at start up. The FSM says:

"the target...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-11-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,093
Posted By Pilm

The OP's idle issue was only at startup, once...

The OP's idle issue was only at startup, once warm the idle was fine. Is your idle also ok once warm?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-01-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By Pilm

Both websites are legit, however I think it's...

Both websites are legit, however I think it's overkill to replace the mosfet with avpro's custom mosfet circuit with overload protection given it took 11 freaking years for my first IACV to fail. ...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-30-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,159
Posted By Pilm

My car has a squeak too, can anyone tell me what...

My car has a squeak too, can anyone tell me what it is... :D
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-23-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,758
Posted By Pilm

>$500 for a new MAF, are they serious?? I'm sure...

>$500 for a new MAF, are they serious?? I'm sure the abs actuator price is similarly absurd. Seems like you might have an O2 sensor problem but if you haven't put in a new MAF for the life of the...
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