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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-23-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,580
Posted By dersh.z

I had a similar problem a couple of years ago...

I had a similar problem a couple of years ago with my 98, changed all the stuff everyone said I should... Turned out to be a leaking intake gasket (I was told that couldn't be the problem)... runs...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-16-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By dersh.z

Appreciate the replies... tomorrow (later this...

Appreciate the replies... tomorrow (later this morning) I'll be trying to find my starting issue (hard to or won't start when the engine is warm, starts fine if cold or hot, runs great once started)....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-16-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By dersh.z

What kind of symptoms can I expect if the sensor ...

What kind of symptoms can I expect if the sensor (not the EGR Valve) is bad, other than a code? and is it a temp or a flow sensor?


thanks,

dersh.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-16-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By dersh.z

EGR Pipe Sensor

What is the sensor on the EGR pipe for?

I've read (on-line) "temp" sensor and "flow" sensor, which is it or is it both...???

Anyone know what symptoms one might get if that sensor is not...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-03-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,280
Posted By dersh.z

could the egr temp sensor cause this problem? ...

could the egr temp sensor cause this problem? It's been awhile since the pipe was cleaned out.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-03-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,280
Posted By dersh.z

thanks for the replies I'll take a look at the...

thanks for the replies I'll take a look at the crank pos sensors, but both were changed a year and a half ago for another problem (turned out to be leaking intake).

thanks,

dersh.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-02-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,280
Posted By dersh.z

98 Max won't start when warm

I have a 98 Max with ~141K miles... it starts easily when the engine is stone cold or when it's hot (running temp or close to it), but if the engine temp is warm (more towards cold) it just cranks...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-26-2011, 11:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,235
Posted By dersh.z

While probably not the most common fix... I had a...

While probably not the most common fix... I had a leaking upper intake that caused all kinds of sputtering/rough running symptoms that everyone told me was this sensor or that sensor... wouldn't hurt...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-26-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,265
Posted By dersh.z

Outstanding!! I have the same issue.. as soon as...

Outstanding!! I have the same issue.. as soon as the weather warms up a bit I will fix the <insert colorful metaphor> cup holder.

Thanks!!!

dersh.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
01-26-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 51,506
Posted By dersh.z

low fuel = rough running in a 98 Max

Was this ever resolved? What fixed it?

I have a 98 Max (125K) that didn't hit a deer but also runs better with a full tank of gas than with a low tank.

When it gets below a 1/2 tank it...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-26-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9,763
Views: 1,012,383
Posted By dersh.z

Appreciate the reply... I just checked...

Appreciate the reply... I just checked courtesyparts for a 98 Max OEM pump, they don't have 'em. Any other suggestions? Brand?

Thanks much,

dersh.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-23-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9,763
Views: 1,012,383
Posted By dersh.z

Low fuel = car runs rough

I'm starting to have a problem when I'm low on fuel (1/4 tank or less) the car starts harder, doesn't have as much power, and/or will stall if I give it too much gas. I can also feel surging when...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-22-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,770
Posted By dersh.z

If I understand correctly... the KS is a...

If I understand correctly... the KS is a piezoelectric device that generates a voltage when the engine vibrates. The ECU uses this voltage (feedback) to adjust the timing... yes?

If that's so......
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-22-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,972
Posted By dersh.z

FYI... I finally gave up and took the car to a...

FYI... I finally gave up and took the car to a mechanic... after two weeks of fiddling with it, he found a leaking upper intake gasket. The car runs great except I have to give it a bit of gas to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-22-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,139
Posted By dersh.z

FYI... I finally gave up and took the car to a...

FYI... I finally gave up and took the car to a mechanic... after two weeks of fiddling with it, he found a leaking upper intake gasket. The car runs great except I have to give it a bit of gas to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-22-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9,763
Views: 1,012,383
Posted By dersh.z

FYI... I finally had to take the car into a...

FYI... I finally had to take the car into a mechanic since I don't have 15 replies and didn't get much feedback from the above... (it was suggested I try the MAF and ECTS - didn't help)

After 2...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-22-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,283
Posted By dersh.z

Give it gas to start

Did you fix this problem?

After a long battle with an intermittent problem (died after 20-45 minutes of running - turned out to be a leaking upper intake gasket) - I now have to use the gas...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-10-2010, 03:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,139
Posted By dersh.z

I'm in the same "boat"... not enough replies to...

I'm in the same "boat"... not enough replies to start a thread. I did put the ground to tranny on my 98 auto, didn't make a difference. In fact, I just got my car back from an auto repair shop who...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-02-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,972
Posted By dersh.z

I messed with the gas cap tonight... started the...

I messed with the gas cap tonight... started the car, let it run for about 30 minutes (ran good with or without the gas cap), when it eventually died, I opened the gas cap... there was some vacuum,...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-02-2010, 12:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,972
Posted By dersh.z

I've been fighting the intermittent dying for...

I've been fighting the intermittent dying for about a month now (not continuously tho :) ) 98 GXE Auto

Changed plugs (NGK Plat), CKPS (both), CMPS, TPS, MAF, Fuel Filter, swapped fuel pump,...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-18-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9,763
Views: 1,012,383
Posted By dersh.z

98 Max intermittently dies

Noob here (can't wait for 15 replies)... I have a 98 Max with 124K miles, auto, no mods, no problems ever until 3 weeks ago...

One morning before work the car wouldn't start, it turned over,...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-11-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,770
Posted By dersh.z

I would be most interested in the "resistor...

I would be most interested in the "resistor bypass" as well...??? My hands are bit too big to get at the knock sensor without removing the intake.

thanks.
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