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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-14-2017, 08:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By theWalkinator

Aftermarket radiator support, but I gave it a...

Aftermarket radiator support, but I gave it a rust protection treatment before I installed so I don't think it is rotted again, what I suspect is that since I didn't welded it but bolted back on, the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-08-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By theWalkinator

I did not go under the car myself to check out...

I did not go under the car myself to check out radiator support, but I replaced it myself few years ago, didn't weld it back, just bolted back on, anyhow, there are so many issues with the car now,...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-08-2017, 06:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By theWalkinator

I just got my car back from state inspection,...

I just got my car back from state inspection, well, bad news, all 3 engine mounts are broken, radiator support is separating, exhaust leak from gasket before the cat, tires need replaced. The car is...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-10-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By theWalkinator

Car died while driving

Yesterday afternoon on the way on highway, car was traveling around 60 mph and engine suddenly shut off, I put on neutral then restarted the engine and kept driving, then check engine light started...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-28-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,921
Posted By theWalkinator

Replaced mine couple of years ago in the winter,...

Replaced mine couple of years ago in the winter, no fun but I it holds up fine so far.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-09-2017, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 659
Posted By theWalkinator

Also try to swap Anti thief relay with windshield...

Also try to swap Anti thief relay with windshield wiper relay, relay box is located on passenger side in the engine bay.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-09-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 35,861
Posted By theWalkinator

I used one can of Seafoam trans tune to solve the...

I used one can of Seafoam trans tune to solve the hard shifting issue.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-09-2017, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 892
Posted By theWalkinator

It is probably sitting at bottom of oil pan, drop...

It is probably sitting at bottom of oil pan, drop the oil pan. When I did mine, I dropped one water pump bolt in there and it went all the way down the the oil pan, I have to dropped oil pan to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-02-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By theWalkinator

I did the same thing, I didn't weld it the the...

I did the same thing, I didn't weld it the the frame, the bolts seems to be enough. It has been over a year now and everything is still fine.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-24-2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,592
Posted By theWalkinator

I bought a set of this led bulb and they are...

I bought a set of this led bulb and they are working fine:...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-24-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,900
Posted By theWalkinator

Front is easy, back is a PITA, mainly because you...

Front is easy, back is a PITA, mainly because you need to remove the 2 bolts in the back of upper intake manifold, there is no space there and you cannot see so you have to use your hand and feel....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-08-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 755
Posted By theWalkinator

Not sure about 98, try swap anti-thieve relay...

Not sure about 98, try swap anti-thieve relay with windshield wiper relay, the relay box is located on the passenger side next to the strut tower. If your battery is fully charged, you can try to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-09-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,564
Posted By theWalkinator

I just got a used knuckle from a local junk yard...

I just got a used knuckle from a local junk yard for $50, much easier to replace knuckle than to replace the bearing, that was 30k miles ago and it is still good so far.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-03-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 13,191
Posted By theWalkinator

Yup, your alternator fired. Get a reman Bosch or...

Yup, your alternator fired. Get a reman Bosch or Hitachi alternator, 125 amp. Last year I had mine fried, got a Hitachi reman 125 amp off ebay, works great so far.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-29-2016, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,246
Posted By theWalkinator

Yes, so my advice is, if you have similar...

Yes, so my advice is, if you have similar problem, don't shim it, replace it, you don't want to have the car turns itself off in the middle of high way or in intersection, it is safety issue. The...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-27-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,246
Posted By theWalkinator

Replaced ignition switch

So I have this ignition slop issue about 3 years ago and the temporary fix was to cut a piece of coke can and shimmed it in the T-shape slot. Recently, the ignition switch is getting looser and...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-01-2016, 04:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,458
Posted By theWalkinator

If CV joint does not make clicking noise, just...

If CV joint does not make clicking noise, just reboot it, it is much easier to do with axle out.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-21-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By theWalkinator

springs

springs
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-21-2016, 05:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 716
Posted By theWalkinator

Alternator perhaps, did you left your headlights...

Alternator perhaps, did you left your headlights on? Jump start the car, measure the voltage, should be around 14.5v, or your alternator is bad.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-20-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,286
Posted By theWalkinator

Good info, I need to check my VIN.

Good info, I need to check my VIN.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-17-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,304
Posted By theWalkinator

One month short of 20 years, own since new, 230k...

One month short of 20 years, own since new, 230k miles, just replaced rusty radiator support, still going strong!
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-14-2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,332
Posted By theWalkinator

I bought with Bosch reman alternator from...

I bought with Bosch reman alternator from Autozone and it is working fine so far, there are 2 different voltages if I remember it correctly, go with higher voltage one.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-13-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By theWalkinator

Go to your local auto part store, something like...

Go to your local auto part store, something like this would do:
http://www.autozone.com/screws-pins-and-clips/exterior-body-retainer/dorman-door-interior-trim-panel-retainer/224719_0_0/?checkfit=true
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-12-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,332
Posted By theWalkinator

Well, if your wife smells something "burning"...

Well, if your wife smells something "burning" then it definitely is the alternator, this exactly happened to me, wife came home telling me that she smelled something "burning", but when I opened...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-12-2016, 07:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,332
Posted By theWalkinator

Well, one thing you can do, clean ground...

Well, one thing you can do, clean ground connection on the engine block then measure voltage again.
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