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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-10-2006, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
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No codes. Sweet. Sounds like a deal. I'll have...

No codes. Sweet. Sounds like a deal. I'll have to replace a couple of buttons on the new HU from my old unit (CD & tape are dead - just having radio really bites) but I'll post back with odds n'...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-10-2006, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
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Bose "theft codes" ??

I'm in the process of purchasing a replacement Bose head unit for my '96 Max. The person sez they don't have the "theft codes" for the unit. I was under the impression that swapping out like head...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-01-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
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You can find OEM O2 sensors as cheap as $70-$80...

You can find OEM O2 sensors as cheap as $70-$80 on the internet but don't for a second think that your local stealership will give you that price. One here in Pittsburgh quoted me $175!! :chairshot...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-28-2005, 05:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
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Replaced Both

My local Nissan dealer did not have the O-ring in stock so I went ahead and bought a package of assorted "under-the-hood" O-rings (~$4) and fixed that leak.

Given the number of comments regarding...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-25-2005, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
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:snap: Yeah, that'd be the one. Guess I'd...

:snap:

Yeah, that'd be the one. Guess I'd better take a closer look, eh?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-25-2005, 07:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,816
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Yup and yup. Do mine every third oil change. ...

Yup and yup. Do mine every third oil change. Just drop the ATF into a bucket to measure the exact amount out (I have marked a white bucket with quart lines for this) and replace. Use what the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-25-2005, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
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Camshaft Position Sensor Leak

Along with many of you out there, I have spent some time tracking down a couple of pesky oil leaks :banghead: One, the oil pressure sending unit, was a quick fix.

The second I found is from the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-24-2005, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 535
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Well Whaddaya Know...

Great link :thumbsup:

This got me scratchin' my head tho':

And remember when you next do a disc brake job, don't just push back the piston with a C-clamp. First, clamp the brake hose with...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-24-2005, 05:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 638
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Squeaking? Likely more a pad thing than a rotor...

Squeaking? Likely more a pad thing than a rotor thing. To truly avoid squeaking, don't use the cheapo semi-metallic pads. As far as the rotors go, just make sure you don't buy the Chinese...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-23-2005, 06:20 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 11,355
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Another Old Fogey Here...

Fun thread...

Took a relatively unknown car and gave it a bit of personality - 1971 Dodge Demon

http://tinyurl.com/49hqf

In college, the real need for speed hit - 1977 Datsun 280Z
...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-22-2005, 12:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,557
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list.. 1. 37,MM 2. 1996 3. 1 for me, 1 for...

list..
1. 37,MM
2. 1996
3. 1 for me, 1 for DW + DW has 2 accidents on record :banghead:
4. $832/yr
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-22-2005, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 684
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No problem. Hose checks are good but it might be...

No problem. Hose checks are good but it might be real useful if you cleaned the engine compartment thoroughly (degreaser and all) and then do some intensive scouting for the leak to be sure it's...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-22-2005, 07:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 684
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Looks like quite an involved job: ...

Looks like quite an involved job:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=308680

At least this should give you a taste of what you have in store should you decide to DIY. For my money, that's...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-17-2005, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
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Has 3 - Crappy Pic

Pic doesn't show the 3rd wire - it's there but not shown clearly.

I was more referring to the design of the sensor end - it's completely different looking than the old one in that it has several...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-17-2005, 06:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
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Your New O2 Sensors Look Like This?

Took a snap of my old and new O2 sensors side by side (old on the left). They look fairly different to me - are all the new OEM O2 sensors a bit different from the originals?
...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-17-2005, 06:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 431
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Patience...

I had a really hard time getting the wire mount plastic clips out due to the less-than-friendly arrangement of "stuff" btw the engine and firewall. YMMV, but I ended up having to cut the O2 wires to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-17-2005, 05:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 946
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JR Nissan

FWIW, I paid $113.00 from Jerry Rome Nissan - included shipping.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-15-2005, 06:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,047
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Listen To DR-Max!

:sprint:

e-fund just saved my bacon: $300 for 2 x O2 sensors and a KS + new plugs

Just found a cracked CV boot whilst rooting around down there so now both of these are next (if one goes, the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-14-2005, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 679
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Kinda

Sorta, kinda, maybe... :gotme: replaced last week and I *might* have a bit more pull <3K rpm but it could just be my imagination. Only replaced it because the resistance was far too high (see...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-12-2005, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
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Sounds like a plan - thought I had cleared the...

Sounds like a plan - thought I had cleared the ECU after the step but the light was still on so I guess not. Will pull that one,and see what's what, reset and give it a couple of hundred miles and...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-10-2005, 03:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
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Not Really

I'm probably accelerating a little faster but not enough to really make the effort worthwhile just for that. In fact, i've noticed a bit of a mpg *decrease* that I've got to figure out. Not sure if...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-08-2005, 04:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
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Well - I must admit that I do work pretty...

Well - I must admit that I do work pretty carefully (slowly) by most folks standards. I'd rather take my time the first time to be really sure its right so that I won't have to mess with it again....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-07-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
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Front O2 Sensor & KS Replacements: Success!

Managed to replace both of the front O2 sensors (O2S) and the knock sensor (KS) this weekend on my '96 (have been getting codes for all three for months now - just been lazy - but just failed...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-04-2005, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 827
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:bowrofl: :sprint:

:bowrofl: :sprint:
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-04-2005, 10:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 595
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Phasing *Might* Be A Good Thing...

From what I have read/heard, the phased change over *may* help ease the engine seals' transition to a new oil formulation. Some folks, especially on high-ish mileage cars like the OP's, have claimed...
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