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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-04-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 570
Posted By Gugs

Maxima Off to a New Home =[

Hi Guys/Gals,

The time has finally come... the trusty Maxima found a new home. With almost 280k, she served me very well. I wanted to take a moment to thank you guys for the help over the years! ...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-26-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,688
Posted By Gugs

Ya I was thinking the same thing... I have...

Ya I was thinking the same thing... I have another one on the way. Thanks.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-26-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,688
Posted By Gugs

RTH: Alternator Noise when Turning by hand?

Hi guys. I'm about to install a new alternator in my '03 and I noticed that the alternator is smooth and quiet when turning by hand in the normal direction of rotation (clockwise), but makes a...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-23-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,295
Posted By Gugs

Check the top hats of the strut mounts.

Check the top hats of the strut mounts.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-28-2013, 03:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,486
Posted By Gugs

Update: We are now at 264k miles on this pinging...

Update: We are now at 264k miles on this pinging POS. It still runs great, but I decided to zip tie the VIAS shut on the intake manifold and that almost eliminated the pinging problem at light...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-06-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,215
Posted By Gugs

Thanks for your response guys. Is the regulator a...

Thanks for your response guys. Is the regulator a replaceable component or is it part of the fuel pump itself? I think I'm going to hook up a dvom just to see if voltages to the pump varies or not. ...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-06-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,486
Posted By Gugs

Sorry for the delayed response. While the...

Sorry for the delayed response. While the diagnostic computer was hooked up, I was able to completely eliminate the pinging by drastically retarding the timing. Power went to ****, but the pinging...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-06-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,215
Posted By Gugs

2003 VQ35DE - Fuel Pressure Regulator?

Does the VQ35DE have a fuel pressure regulator? I see a pulsation dampener on the fuel rail but I don't see the traditional fuel pressure regulator with the vacuum nipple. The FSM doesn't seem to...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-28-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,429
Posted By Gugs

Hmm... sounds like I need to bribe a different...

Hmm... sounds like I need to bribe a different (more qualified?) Nissan tech.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-28-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,429
Posted By Gugs

The adjusted timing is not retained in the ECU......

The adjusted timing is not retained in the ECU... the values will default right back to it's original settings as soon as the Consult is unplugged. Only way to "permanently" change the value is to...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-24-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,694
Posted By Gugs

I would love to get a reflash just to get rid of...

I would love to get a reflash just to get rid of this damn light load pinging problem. Please keep us posted. =]
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-24-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,038
Posted By Gugs

I replaced mine at about 245k. I was hoping that...

I replaced mine at about 245k. I was hoping that a clogged fuel filter was the cause of the light load pinging issue that I have been battling, but the car runs as it did prior to changing out the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-20-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,486
Posted By Gugs

Update: Earlier today I hooked up the...

Update:

Earlier today I hooked up the diagnostic computer and played around with various timing values. I was able to retard the timing 4 degrees and that totally eliminated the light load...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-20-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,247
Posted By Gugs

So earlier today I had the diagnostic computer...

So earlier today I had the diagnostic computer hooked up and played around with various timing values. Unfortunately, the adjusted timing values do not retain in the memory of the ECU. Bummer.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-19-2012, 10:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,247
Posted By Gugs

Yes, I totally understand that the ECU is...

Yes, I totally understand that the ECU is constantly making adjustments to the timing advance/retard as needed.

So when I hook up the Consult (or equivalent) to make an adjustment to the timing...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-19-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,247
Posted By Gugs

So my question is... once the timing is adjusted...

So my question is... once the timing is adjusted to whatever setting, does the stock ecu adjust the base setting on its own?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-18-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By Gugs

You may also want to try raising the front end...

You may also want to try raising the front end and turning the steering wheel lock to lock several times with the engine OFF.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-18-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,247
Posted By Gugs

I'm referring to the timing that is adjustable...

I'm referring to the timing that is adjustable +/- 5-degrees using the Consult or equivalent.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-17-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,486
Posted By Gugs

Update: Car is still pinging along. One...

Update:

Car is still pinging along. One thing that I noticed is that the car is very smooth and peppy, until the car is parked and then restarted. I believe heat soak is a huge contributor to the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-17-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,829
Posted By Gugs

Sounds like a busted timing chain tensioner.

Sounds like a busted timing chain tensioner.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-17-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,247
Posted By Gugs

VQ35DE (2002-2003) Ignition Timing Question

When the base timing is set using the Consult, does the ECU make changes to the setting on its own?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-17-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By Gugs

You might have air in the system... try bleeding?

You might have air in the system... try bleeding?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-09-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,033
Posted By Gugs

Watch out for the 1700-2000 RPM pinging...

Watch out for the 1700-2000 RPM pinging problem... I'm still trying to figure mine out:

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generation-maxima-2000-2003/653537-2002-2003-vq35de-owners-please-read.html
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-16-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,486
Posted By Gugs

So are you saying that your "pinging" in the...

So are you saying that your "pinging" in the range of 1700-2000 rpm under light load is completely gone now?

I'm thinking that in your case, the fuel injectors had something to do with fixing the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-15-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,486
Posted By Gugs

Have you tried the colder plugs?

Have you tried the colder plugs?
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