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09-03-2014, 06:52 AM
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Posted By gomba

Key doesn't come out of ignition easily...have to shake it to get it out...why?

Hey,

When I turn the car off and try to take the key out of the ignition, it will not turn normally. In fact, no matter how hard I turn it, the key will not unlock and come out. It will turn the...
03-17-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,327
Posted By gomba

I checked MAF voltage in Consult and it didn't...

I checked MAF voltage in Consult and it didn't move wildly or out of spec when the car would hesitate which makes me assume it's not the MAF. Also, afaik, at least on my 200sx, the IAT is only for...
03-17-2014, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,327
Posted By gomba

I'd guess a bad knock sensor, which would lead to...

I'd guess a bad knock sensor, which would lead to limp mode, would make the car run super slow, but shouldn't make it hesitate as it basically would retard timing.

In regards to the cat causing...
03-16-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,327
Posted By gomba

I hooked up my consult cable and noticed tha car...

I hooked up my consult cable and noticed tha car is basically overheating.

Anyone know what operating temps you all are seeing on your cars?

I know the fans seem to be coming on @ 203 or so. My...
03-13-2014, 06:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,327
Posted By gomba

Well, 2 people who are confident it's a coil...

Well, 2 people who are confident it's a coil pack. I'll start there.

I did multimeter them in the past, but if one of them is acting up only when heated up, then I wouldn't have noticed.

Is...
03-12-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,327
Posted By gomba

spark plugs are fine(something I checked in the...

spark plugs are fine(something I checked in the past), maf is good afaik. Why would the maf start acting up only when heating up?

More I think about it and read, the more I think it's a clogged...
03-12-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,327
Posted By gomba

Horrible hesitation - only when hot - help!

Hey All,

I have a '96 auto Maxima. When the car is cold it runs great. No issues at all. Car starts up all the time no issues. When the car gets to operating temperature and maybe 10 minutes after...
02-05-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 287
Posted By gomba

Please don't make me PM every person doing a...

Please don't make me PM every person doing a part-out :/
02-04-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 287
Posted By gomba

Closed: Windsheild Washer Pump -- The Plug Only $5

!! FOUND !! No Longer Need!!


Looking for something really simple. It's the plug that goes into the windshield washer pump. I need the plug and a couple inches of wire coming off it.

Pump...
01-09-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,136
Posted By gomba

The only bearing I'm replacing is the front...

The only bearing I'm replacing is the front bearing behind the pulley. Perhaps it is the rear bearing that's making the noise. If so, I guess I'd just wasted $20 and will have to buy a new alternator...
01-09-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,136
Posted By gomba

cool, sounds pretty easy. Ordering bearing. I'll...

cool, sounds pretty easy. Ordering bearing. I'll let you all know how it turns out when I do it. I was worried I'd need a press to get it in/out but that doesn't appear to be the case.

Thanks for...
01-09-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,136
Posted By gomba

How to replace alternator bearing??

Hey,

I have an alternator that's making a lot of whining noise constantly. I see at Advanced I can get a bearing instead of alternator. The fact that the alternator is charging fine tells me only...
11-29-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 24,166
Posted By gomba

That is definately some insane insurance just for...

That is definately some insane insurance just for liablity. That really makes no sense as he's paying for a whole car every year. I think he meant full coverage. Otherwise, he needs to shop around a...
11-29-2010, 10:00 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 24,166
Posted By gomba

whoa! That doesn't seem right. I pay about $500 a...

whoa! That doesn't seem right. I pay about $500 a year for TWO cars that just have liability. Liability should be car-agnostic. I pay as much on liablity for a 4th gen Maxima as I would a brand new...
11-28-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 24,166
Posted By gomba

you guys should list coverage as...

you guys should list coverage as well(full/liablity only)..
11-28-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By gomba

Car sounds like it needs a lot of work, but once...

Car sounds like it needs a lot of work, but once you get all the stuff fixed it should last you a long time and resale value will go up.
11-27-2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By gomba

The program or the cable? What are you trying to...

The program or the cable? What are you trying to do?
11-25-2010, 06:57 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 35,107
Posted By gomba

I don't know how many because the car world I'm...

I don't know how many because the car world I'm from we have kits for absolutely nothing. We have to piece our turbo kits together basically from hand. Regardless, I've never heard this term 'street...
11-19-2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,898
Posted By gomba

lol 0wned! ;)

lol 0wned! ;)
11-16-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,125
Posted By gomba

drop gets you looks and suspension upgrade.

drop gets you looks and suspension upgrade.
11-13-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,200
Posted By gomba

can't you just buy one from a local auto parts...

can't you just buy one from a local auto parts store w/the temp you want? usually there's ranges.
11-11-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,912
Posted By gomba

You will find the Maxima for less money, you can...

You will find the Maxima for less money, you can find them all over junkyards so replacement parts are easy to come by any weekend and the VQ30 is very reliable and powerful. Go Maxima, especially if...
11-09-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 927
Posted By gomba

JUNKYARD. Tons of Maximas there. Probably has...

JUNKYARD. Tons of Maximas there. Probably has your color.
11-07-2010, 12:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,261
Posted By gomba

From that angle it looks pretty good. Got any...

From that angle it looks pretty good. Got any other pics?
Forum: Members Rides
11-06-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,409
Posted By gomba

nice

nice
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