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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-13-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By StartaFire89

Nope, no CEL. It used to have it in the past when...

Nope, no CEL. It used to have it in the past when my dad was putting in 87 Valero gas and one of the sensors was off. I started putting in Shell regular and it randomly went away. I then moved to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-12-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By StartaFire89

95 Max - Soft jerking at idle

I have read past threads on this issue, but I'm still not sure what it is and what could fix it, especially since I saw some mentions of fuel injection cleaners.
The jerk is not violent or...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-06-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,278
Posted By StartaFire89

What can cause a rumbling noise on a cold start?

By cold start, I mean both the car hasn't been started/driven in several hours and temps < 45F. It has never done this before. I was trying to back it out and it was shaking so bad I was like "Which...
Forum: Audio and Electronics
11-01-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,690
Posted By StartaFire89

I'm sorry to be resurrecting such an old thread,...

I'm sorry to be resurrecting such an old thread, but I can't believe that no one answered this question. I would like to know the answer too.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-31-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,365
Posted By StartaFire89

heater not heating

I'm having trouble trying to figure out what could make my heater stop working. I'm getting various theories from past posts. Bear with me here:

Last year in one of our coldest winters yet, the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-31-2011, 06:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,267
Posted By StartaFire89

I see at least 1 a day. They are all in varying...

I see at least 1 a day. They are all in varying states of repair. It's amazing that some are in such bad shape. If it wasn't for the black bumper and ugly wheels on mine, it would be a whole lot...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-19-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By StartaFire89

OK, that's what I thought. So, it could still be...

OK, that's what I thought. So, it could still be the VSS even if the speedometer isn't messed up. I browsed through the archives here and saw some people were talking about their speedometers not...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-19-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,991
Posted By StartaFire89

have you replaced the gauge unit yet?

have you replaced the gauge unit yet?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-19-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By StartaFire89

Maybe a replacement just might work. True I...

Maybe a replacement just might work. True I should check the fuses too, but when other electrical related items were gone caput, like radio and shift lock solenoid, and I thought it was the fuse that...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-18-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By StartaFire89

will something like this work? I don't want to...

will something like this work? I don't want to pay the money and it won't, but it will give me an excuse to swap for a SE gauge cluster. :p Just not sure what to do....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-17-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By StartaFire89

it's an off and on occurrence, sometimes...

it's an off and on occurrence, sometimes accompanied with minimal jerking at idle and sometimes not. additionally, the gas gauge may move 0.25 cm from its original starting point and return. nothing...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-17-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By StartaFire89

crazy tachometer and non-working odometer

Recently, the tachometer in my car has been going crazy. When I'm accelerating, it'll float with no relation to speed. While idling, it will also jump around. I can't tell you the specific RPMs,...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-20-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,298
Posted By StartaFire89

Wowwww...he should know better than that, unless...

Wowwww...he should know better than that, unless it means more business for him $$$ :/ So the MaxLife is ok to mix with the pre-existing fluid? I would clean the reservoir out too with a turkey...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-19-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,298
Posted By StartaFire89

proper power steering fluid

I already know that Nissan calls for a 1995 Max to use Dexron II or equivalent fluid in the power steering system. My problem lies in the existing fluid in the reservoir. It's a clear red-orange...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-14-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,562
Posted By StartaFire89

the sound was way worse today, along with a...

the sound was way worse today, along with a recent infestation of ants, thanks to the rain and the creepy tree in the front yard. ugh, how much is all of this going to cost? I have absolutely no...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-14-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,562
Posted By StartaFire89

ATF or power steering fluid?

ATF or power steering fluid?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-12-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,562
Posted By StartaFire89

Update: I checked the power steering fluid and it...

Update: I checked the power steering fluid and it is below the min line, both hot and cold. I know it should be at least between the minimum and maximum. guess I need to make a trip to autozone....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-11-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,562
Posted By StartaFire89

I've been crazy/busy/stressed during finals week,...

I've been crazy/busy/stressed during finals week, so I haven't had a chance to check anything yet. I hope it's something simple like steering fluid :slant:
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-07-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,562
Posted By StartaFire89

It sounds like old wood. Like when you sit on an...

It sounds like old wood. Like when you sit on an old wooden chair and it makes that creaky, knocking wood sound, or an old dresser. Additionally, it also decides to make the sound when a passenger is...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-07-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,562
Posted By StartaFire89

Makes groaning/creaking noise when turning wheel?

I'm figuring its a CV axle or something from what I have read around the internet. It just started making the noise not to long ago and got worse after it was towed from the front one day. The noise...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-06-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 21,452
Posted By StartaFire89

nice lights

nice lights
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-06-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,099
Posted By StartaFire89

The car was amazingly able to move from in front...

The car was amazingly able to move from in front of the house as the mechanic (my cousin) took it to the shop. I have to wait until next week to hear the verdict bc he has 2 other cars he is working...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-06-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,099
Posted By StartaFire89

Excuse me, but where are these rude comments...

Excuse me, but where are these rude comments coming from? I didn't come here to get bird s**t thrown at me.

First of all, I'm not a he, but a she. Second of all, this is my first car, so what the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-05-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,099
Posted By StartaFire89

No it hasn't been scanned. It may be that, who...

No it hasn't been scanned. It may be that, who knows. The battery did go dead, and it got its third replacement from ****ty Wal-Mart (need to leave them alone), but the brake and battery lights were...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-04-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,099
Posted By StartaFire89

Turns out it's not the alternator or battery....

Turns out it's not the alternator or battery. There is a short somewhere. The car sputters after it starts up and starts getting real sluggish. Then when the brake pedal is pressed, the stereo and...
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