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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-01-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,171
Posted By buddywh1

if it's pinging you have something wrong. there...

if it's pinging you have something wrong. there are anti-knock detectors that detect pinging and retards timing to prevent it. you might have a little reduced performance, but not that much on 89...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-30-2011, 05:34 AM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

First thing is get a scan tool so you can read...

First thing is get a scan tool so you can read out codes whenever/wherever: there could be what's called a 'pending' code. The computer doesn't always light the CEL, sometimes it just holds it in...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-25-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,270
Posted By buddywh1

It's just starting... you still got coils, MAF...

It's just starting... you still got coils, MAF and O2 sensors in addition to the plugs.

Don't let breaking a plug off in the head scare you off from doing the job yourself. There's no special...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-24-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

Not sure what you're talking about... is it...

Not sure what you're talking about... is it actually on the engine? or the shock tower? That could be an A/C line... maybe the pressure switch. Leaking a little refreigerant oil maybe?

A picture...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-18-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

Maybe try the All Motors forum where they share...

Maybe try the All Motors forum where they share experiences and what-not after such ambitious projects as that.

Here, we're generally content with finding out why our SES light's keep blinking and...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-18-2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,718
Posted By buddywh1

hmm... silly me. i thought she was racing NASCAR...

hmm... silly me. i thought she was racing NASCAR now.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-18-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

Do a search for the steering recall notice... it...

Do a search for the steering recall notice... it tells you the model/year and affected serial numbers (VIN's). If we're talking about the same recall the part replaced they call a transverse link......
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-18-2011, 05:49 AM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

It's very common for the driver door, and...

It's very common for the driver door, and sometimes front passenger, to sag out of alignment. Some stainless washers between the door hinge plate and body pillar spaced it out a little and fixed the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-17-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

hahh! that depends way too much... well...

hahh!

that depends way too much... well maintained, the engines seem to be good for 200K plus... transmissions nearly as long if not used for racing or other hard driving.

But emissions...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-16-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

Thanks for your help... got a set of ramps and...

Thanks for your help... got a set of ramps and swapped the mounts without too many problems. The front one was thoroughly ripped; the rear one (center bolt) a total bi-otch to get to.

Before...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-16-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

The check engine bulb is NOT one the factory...

The check engine bulb is NOT one the factory could possibly leave out and legally sell the car in the USA. For those states/locales that have mandated emissions testing it's one of the things they...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-15-2011, 06:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,899
Posted By buddywh1

I've done this process twice on different...

I've done this process twice on different vehicles... it does work and is surprisingly easy to do. Once done, draining the 4 or 5 qts in the pan every 30K or so is all that's needed to keep it clean...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-13-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,430
Posted By buddywh1

I thought the gray dot was to help segregate...

I thought the gray dot was to help segregate new-built parts from old parts when Nissan and dealer stocks were intermingled. This many years on I'd think you'd get all new built parts.

I got...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-13-2011, 05:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,706
Posted By buddywh1

Just out of curiosity: why would you swap the ECU...

Just out of curiosity: why would you swap the ECU if it still operates?

I'd think that if the ECU were bad you couldn't run the engine at all so you couldn't drive it down to the dealer...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-13-2011, 04:53 AM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

More performance and style, IMO. Older Max's...

More performance and style, IMO. Older Max's kinda fail on the comfort part as motor mounts crap, bushings harden, power seats and windows don't move, radio controls don't work, brake rotors warp....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-12-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

THAT... scares me. I live in Philly rust belt...

THAT... scares me. I live in Philly rust belt and only the first two or three years of my 2k1 were in desert southwest. I'll check it really good before taking the crossmember out. Thanks for the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-12-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

When doing the Motor Mounts....

OK... I'm getting my plan together for replacing motor mounts (front/radiator and rear/firewall)... parts are on the way and I've been reviewing every comment I can find on the Org covering the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-11-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,520
Posted By buddywh1

I wonder if it comes with the software, but no...

I wonder if it comes with the software, but no license? You'll have to buy a license on-line to enable it... just a thought.

$32... that's just way to good to be true.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-11-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

Good strategy: just make sure he tells you if...

Good strategy: just make sure he tells you if there are pending codes and sensors that aren't ready for testing. That alerts you a CEL was recently reset.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-11-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

Does the bulb light when you first turn the...

Does the bulb light when you first turn the ignition on? That's the bulb check... if it doesn't only then do you know the bulb's burnt out. The light may not have been on because it had a pending...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-10-2011, 04:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By buddywh1

Isn't the fuel pump back in the gas tank? I'm...

Isn't the fuel pump back in the gas tank? I'm curious about this 'cause mine makes a buzzing or humming sound too and I disconnected the electronic motor mounts a long time ago. It's not so loud,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-08-2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,743
Posted By buddywh1

Indeed not! It is precisely that is which makes...

Indeed not! It is precisely that is which makes this seem a religious experience.

We genuflect at the alter of the almighty HorsePower... and we pray to the Wrench Gods, we give sacrifice to the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-07-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,646
Posted By buddywh1

Have to disagree... I know there are some third...

Have to disagree... I know there are some third party coils that do work correctly because I have them. From two sources: 4 from an e-bay source (maybe it was Amazon, can't remember) and 2 from...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-07-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,743
Posted By buddywh1

Did you search the dictionary to find a...

Did you search the dictionary to find a connotation between myth and TPS relearning procedures? Cause I'm curious as to the relationship: how can one perfectly reasonable person say something works...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-07-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,436,328
Posted By buddywh1

Well, to be fair it IS an 11 year old car; and so...

Well, to be fair it IS an 11 year old car; and so is mine. I'm just peeved 'cause the CEL's started right at about 65K miles. At first intermittent but after emissions warranty expired they weren't...
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