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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-31-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 59,209
Posted By Entropy

That is classic IACV (Idle Air Control Valve) -...

That is classic IACV (Idle Air Control Valve) - which is a small opening in the intake underneath the butterfly.

With just about any starting/cold starting/idling problem in a 4th Gen Maxima - the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-30-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,007
Posted By Entropy

Bought my '98 in '99 with 20K on it and put 225k...

Bought my '98 in '99 with 20K on it and put 225k miles on it. Got T-boned - car totaled.

Bought my '99 in '05 with 70K on it and put 230k miles on it. Got rear-ended tonight.

Not happy.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-30-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 988
Posted By Entropy

Have you thoroughly cleaned the intake around the...

Have you thoroughly cleaned the intake around the butterfly?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-30-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 9,897
Posted By Entropy

Just out of curiosity... Why are there tweeters...

Just out of curiosity... Why are there tweeters in your trunk?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-13-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By Entropy

Are you using regular wet cell batteries? ...

Are you using regular wet cell batteries?

Why would you need 3 batteries if you only have 1500 watts?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-13-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,727
Posted By Entropy

Basically, yes... I'm looking at this: ...

Basically, yes...

I'm looking at this:
http://www.courtesyparts.com/maxima-parts-a32b-1995-1999/genuine-nissan-parts/body-electrical/272-control-unit/-c-1783_1784_1822_1841.html

It shows three...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-13-2010, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,727
Posted By Entropy

Automatic Climate Control Lights

I'm getting to all of the little nitpicky things that bother me about my car recently (like taking most of the front clip off so I could repaint the subframe that you can see through the bottom of...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-10-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By Entropy

AutoGator Roseville-PRP,PAR Member...

AutoGator Roseville-PRP,PAR Member USA-CA(Roseville) Request_Quote 1-800-833-9292 Request_Insurance_Quote

They have one for 20 bucks.

If that doesn't work - go to Car-part.com and start...
Forum: 4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
05-07-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By Entropy

I also took my front license plate mount off...

I also took my front license plate mount off today - so that is the same deal as above.

It still has the two little screw clips in it. No hardware included. Since I moved here, I no longer need...
Forum: 4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
05-07-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By Entropy

FS: Top Mount Brake Light and Driver's Side Fog Light Bracket

I simply don't need them and someone might be looking for one in a junkyard... so I'd rather they get it then throw them away.

The Fog light bracket is just that. It is off of my 99 - you'll need...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-10-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,437
Posted By Entropy

The driver's side is 1.0° and the passenger side...

The driver's side is 1.0° and the passenger side is 1.2°

The 1.0° is within spec - but just barely.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-10-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,437
Posted By Entropy

I see what you're saying - but I am unbelievably...

I see what you're saying - but I am unbelievably anal retentive.

While I have not had it happen to me before (knock on wood) - I have had friends lose wheels on the interstate after getting new...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-10-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,437
Posted By Entropy

Camber Bolts and Firestone

So, I just got a call from Firestone. They are installing four new WideOvals, which is my current favorite tire.

I had them do an alignment as well, cause I just got done replacing EVERYTHING up...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-03-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,759
Posted By Entropy

Interesting you have this problem - I came here...

Interesting you have this problem - I came here to look for threads on that.

I replaced CVs (raxles), LCA+Bushings+Ball Joints, Sway-Bar Links, Outer Tie-rod ends, wheel bearings/races/seals...
...
Forum: Maximas for Sale / Wanted
06-02-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,702
Posted By Entropy

I have a neighbor selling a white max and was...

I have a neighbor selling a white max and was trying to find it on craigslist... and ran across your post and followed it here.

Just wanted to say that it is very clean. Wish I would have seen it...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-02-2009, 07:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,970
Posted By Entropy

Yours sounds like a TPS to me... You said in...

Yours sounds like a TPS to me...

You said in your first post that it only happened at low throttle, but half throttle was fine.

Bad gas or a fuel pump wouldn't do that, in my opinion. A...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-02-2009, 07:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,265
Posted By Entropy

When Autozone checks it, they hook it up to a big...

When Autozone checks it, they hook it up to a big machine with a belt and they stress test it... put it under a load... etc...

My OEM alt lasted 190K miles with no problems. Unfortunately, the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-02-2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,970
Posted By Entropy

Have any of you cleaned your throttle body? ...

Have any of you cleaned your throttle body?

Even if it isn't the exact problem, it should be the first thing to get cleaned when you're having rough idle problems. It may not be THE problem, but...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-09-2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 869
Posted By Entropy

Honestly, I think it just backed off over time. ...

Honestly, I think it just backed off over time.

That nut hasn't been touched by anyone since I've owned the car and I've put 120,000 miles on it.

Good thing though - it would have been a lot...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-09-2008, 07:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 869
Posted By Entropy

Actually, we did. The one that was on there...

Actually, we did. The one that was on there snapped when we took it out - and Mark had a handful of them from his DSM days - and they worked fine.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-08-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 869
Posted By Entropy

Alrighty then... Driving it home (with all...

Alrighty then...

Driving it home (with all tires aired up properly) I paid a lot more attention to what was happening. Stereo off, a/c off, and listening and feeling it out intently.

There was...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-08-2008, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 869
Posted By Entropy

Oh, and both my winter and summer wheels are...

Oh, and both my winter and summer wheels are stock 5 spoke SE rims.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-08-2008, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 869
Posted By Entropy

Heh, now that you mention it - it is kind of...

Heh, now that you mention it - it is kind of suspect. I was convinced that it was the driver's side - but that was mostly a knee jerk reaction.

When changing out from my winter rims to my summer...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-08-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 869
Posted By Entropy

I ruled out wheel balance issues because it has...

I ruled out wheel balance issues because it has gotten worse and it disappears when there is left pressure on the drivetrain. I've never experienced a wheel balance problem that gets noticeably...
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