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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-20-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,250
Posted By raincity

I had the flashing headlight problem on my I30...

I had the flashing headlight problem on my I30 and just completed this repair. It was somewhat of a challenge to get all the clips on the switch to release, it was a breeze once that was done.
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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-08-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 98,900
Posted By raincity

Stop lamp replacement on a 2000 I30 / Maxima

These pictures were extremely helpful but on my 2000 I30 the crowded area around the brake light switch made it pretty much impossible to get a grip on, either with tools or with my hand. The...
Forum: Infiniti I30/I35
11-23-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 26,094
Posted By raincity

Replacing CCFL with LED strips - correct wiring points for 2000 I30

After only 4 years my replacement CCFL had dimmed to the point that I couldn't see the display when the car was very cold. It was only poorly visible even when warmed up so I decided to finally...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-19-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,099
Posted By raincity

Degaussed sensor still working great

After 5 weeks my car is still starting instantly every single time so the crankcase position sensor seems to be fine now. It looks like this may be a permanent solution after all.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-08-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,907
Posted By raincity

I'd be happy to, but my I30 came with a spare...

I'd be happy to, but my I30 came with a spare tire cover from the factory.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-07-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,907
Posted By raincity

A big thanks to all the contributors here

After many hours of research on this and other forums and many more hours under the car I've successfully solved all of my suspension noise problems and, in the process, made my car drive like new...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-16-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 848
Posted By raincity

Had a similar problem

I had a problem with my 2000 that was similar a few years ago. It was the MAF sensor.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-14-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,076
Posted By raincity

When you turn the ignition key (and don't try to...

When you turn the ignition key (and don't try to start it) on you should be able to hear the fuel pump run for 1 second. The fuel pump will then stop and only run again when the ECM gets a signal...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-14-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,099
Posted By raincity

Yet another hard starting thread - with a twist and an unlikely solution

A few weeks ago my car developed the dreaded hard start problem that is covered by so many threads in this forum. Starting was the only problem; it ran great each time I was eventually able to get it...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
09-12-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,445
Posted By raincity

If you lube the caliper guide pins make sure you...

If you lube the caliper guide pins make sure you use the correct kind of lubricant. Failing to do so can cause big problems. Standard lithium lubricant will solidify if exposed to the heat...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-16-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,907
Posted By raincity

If anyone's looking for the rear struts, JC...

If anyone's looking for the rear struts, JC Whitney has them for $66 including shipping right now which is by far the best price I could find. No tax in most states.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-16-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,907
Posted By raincity

Tokico Blues front struts on sale at Amazon for 2000 model year

After procrastinating for months I finally couldn't put off changing the struts any longer and went online to order them. Lucky me - Tokico Blues are now on sale at Amazon for my 2000 I30.

I...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-02-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,907
Posted By raincity

I'd certainly do that, however my I30 actually...

I'd certainly do that, however my I30 actually came with a hard cover supporting the carpet over the spare tire similar to the one you're producing. That and the sticker shock looking at the total...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-01-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,907
Posted By raincity

djfrestyl...

djfrestyl (http://forums.maxima.org/member.php?u=21707), thanks for all the info about this. With the help of you and others in this forum I'm willing to tackle something I would never consider ...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-30-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,907
Posted By raincity

I just spent 10 minutes staring at the Nissan...

I just spent 10 minutes staring at the Nissan parts diagram and I don't see the bump stops as separate items. You say to buy all 4 so I've got to be missing something. Can you point me to the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-30-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,907
Posted By raincity

I'd buy from Amazon too for the warranty alone,...

I'd buy from Amazon too for the warranty alone, but living in Washington State adds 10% sales tax to their prices. In this case their price is higher so buying from them would add about $30 to the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-30-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,907
Posted By raincity

Part number 54034 on the Maxima parts diagram is...

Part number 54034 on the Maxima parts diagram is described as a seat. (Part numbers 54034+A and 54034+B are also described as seats by Nissan but Energy Suspension describes them as isolators.)
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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-29-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,907
Posted By raincity

Energy Suspension Coil Spring Isolators

One more question:

Energy Suspension makes a slide on isolator that, according to various sources is a universal fit and won't change ride height or quality. Has anyone used these on their...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-29-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,907
Posted By raincity

Replacing the front struts - what else to throw at it?

After reading posts on this forum for many hours I missed the one that mostly answers my question. It figures. Post 177 answered most of my question with the exception of the following:

Strut...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-19-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,494
Posted By raincity

Perhaps that's the case, but as usual on this and...

Perhaps that's the case, but as usual on this and every other online forum the question is: Which post do I believe? Without researching a wide sampling of each user's contributions it's very hard...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-19-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,494
Posted By raincity

A couple people posted that the ES bushings make...

A couple people posted that the ES bushings make the ride significantly firmer. With the crappy roads around here I didn't want to do that.
Forum: Infiniti I30/I35
04-18-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 26,094
Posted By raincity

Infiniti dash lighting replacement

Thanks for the post. I replaced my CCFL a couple of years ago but the brightness has already diminished somewhat and I've been thinking of changing to LEDs.

A couple of questions:

How's the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-16-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By raincity

I had symptoms very much like this a few years...

I had symptoms very much like this a few years ago and I replaced hundreds of dollars worth of parts before I found the problem. On my car it was the air mass sensor.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-16-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,614
Posted By raincity

This could also be the idle control valve. If...

This could also be the idle control valve. If it's working correctly the valve is constantly adjusting the amount of air entering the engine to maintain a constant idle speed. If it's sticking it...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-16-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,235
Posted By raincity

I've tried all three grades in my Nissan multiple...

I've tried all three grades in my Nissan multiple times. Mid grade and premium return exactly the same mileage and I can't detect even the slightest difference in performance between the two. ...
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