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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-02-2022, 04:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

16mm thick is a 40% reduction in core volume...

16mm thick is a 40% reduction in core volume compared to stock, I can't see how that is a good thing. It probably doesn't equate to a 40% reduction in cooling if the frontal area is the same, but i...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-29-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

Aftermarket radiators

I just purchased a radiator for my 5th gen maxima (NZ maxima, same as i30) but when it arrived today I noticed the core is only 16mm thick (the original radiator core is 26mm) surely this is not...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-06-2022, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

No check engine light or codes. All the coils are...

No check engine light or codes. All the coils are original so I am suspicious of them, but I would think a bad coil would trip a code or the check engine light. Would a coil only play up when warm...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-04-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

2003 maxima (NZ) running rough when half warm

I'm getting pretty frustrated with this problem. Car is a 2003 maxima (new Zealand) which is the same as an infiniti i30 with the 3.0VQ. 170,000km on the clock. When the car is cold it starts and...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-22-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,091
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

Maybe a slight vibration at certain revs, I...

Maybe a slight vibration at certain revs, I didn't notice any difference after I disconnected both electronic mounts. It is a known fault in this car along with the IAC valve, if either of the mounts...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-14-2021, 05:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,091
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

Consider not plugging the electronic mount back...

Consider not plugging the electronic mount back in, if the mount shorts out it will fry your cars computer.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-23-2020, 05:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

NZ is a great place for a road trip, I come...

NZ is a great place for a road trip, I come across a lot of tourists when i am out and about with my camera, Americans are usually among the most friendly. Which side of the South Island did you...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-23-2020, 05:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

The 5th gens look good with a body kit on to...

The 5th gens look good with a body kit on to soften those bumper overhangs and the high rear end, the car is still stock standard just as Nissan NZ sold it to the first owner so it was quite a nice...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-22-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

Coolant bypass to protect ECU and other stuff + Photos

So I've had my "new" 5th gen Maxima (actually same as an i30 here in new Zealand) since last Thursday and based on the information on this forum I've attempted the ECM protective measures that many...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-16-2020, 08:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,147
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

I just purchased this very car from another...

I just purchased this very car from another owner, I only just got home after an all day there and back trip, 704km total driving in one day with the help of my son. Drove over to get it in my 4th...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
12-12-2020, 03:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,801
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

I just looked through to posts about your A33 5th...

I just looked through to posts about your A33 5th gen max and it turns out that that it is the exact car I am looking at buying! small world. Might be a good car if you've owned it, i currently have...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-17-2019, 04:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,314
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

Haha, thanks for the offer mate, but I think the...

Haha, thanks for the offer mate, but I think the freight would have been a killer. I've been to the USA twice and it's a loooong way from home.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-17-2019, 04:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,314
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

Thanks for the replies. I changed the fuel pump...

Thanks for the replies. I changed the fuel pump today with an aftermarket pump from a local car parts retailer, cost me $200 (NZ) the brand name is "fuelmiser" not sure if you have that brand in the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-10-2019, 03:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,314
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

Time to replace fuel pump?

I can hear a high pitch whine from the rear of my car, not audible when inside or driving but can be heard if I open the drivers door while seated. On investigation the sound it appears to be coming...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-08-2019, 04:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,199
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

Crankshaft position sensor maybe? When you are...

Crankshaft position sensor maybe? When you are cranking the engine does it register on the tachometer?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-30-2019, 04:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

Good to get some confirmation from a senior...

Good to get some confirmation from a senior member, I'm still in the process of learning about the internal workings of the A32
In the end I got a second hand MAF for $160 which I was happy about...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-28-2019, 05:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

I would suspect the MAF sensor first and perhaps...

I would suspect the MAF sensor first and perhaps the throttle position sensor second. I've got a 5 speed A32 Cefiro with the VQ20 (in New Zealand) and just had similar problems. Even though I've got...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-15-2019, 04:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,697
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

How do these side skirts attach to the car? do...

How do these side skirts attach to the car? do you just use 3m tape or do you have to drill holes and use some kind of body panel clip?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-15-2019, 04:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,962
Posted By NZ 4th gen cefiro

The ECU does funny things when a sensor fails. I...

The ECU does funny things when a sensor fails. I had trouble for a couple of months with some of your symptoms, though the car always started ok. It turned out to be the MAF sensor, it was failing...
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