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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-02-2005, 05:36 AM
Replies: 536
Views: 62,834
Posted By ppetruccelli

I got the p1320 code many times when my coil...

I got the p1320 code many times when my coil problem was small (car was a little jerky sometimes). When the coils got really bad (car running really rough) the ECU put out the codes for the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-27-2005, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,080
Posted By ppetruccelli

Possibly a vacuum leak from the work you...

Possibly a vacuum leak from the work you performed. I just did the same job, and was meticulous in cleaning up parts before replacing the valve. Everything works perfect.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-26-2005, 01:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,015
Posted By ppetruccelli

I personally run NGK iridiums, but I think my car...

I personally run NGK iridiums, but I think my car ran slightly better on the stock plats.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-26-2005, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 759
Posted By ppetruccelli

Yes, it started all at once with no signs leading...

Yes, it started all at once with no signs leading up to the failure. It conveniently started stalling on me at 3:00am when I was dropping a buddy off DOWTOWN, about 35kilometers from home. If you...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-26-2005, 11:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 759
Posted By ppetruccelli

My Car had trouble most of the time, but ran okay...

My Car had trouble most of the time, but ran okay sometimes. But, I did change the parts within 2 days. My car did idle very steady, but would just stall most of the time. I had to two foot my gas...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-26-2005, 08:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,015
Posted By ppetruccelli

No matter what anybody says, copper is the best! ...

No matter what anybody says, copper is the best! They are high maintenance and less durable, but they are the best conductors. If you don't mind doing the work every year, buy the cheap plugs. If...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-26-2005, 05:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 759
Posted By ppetruccelli

Your car has alot of work done to it, but my car...

Your car has alot of work done to it, but my car had the exact same problem and it was the IACV. I just replaced it without any reset procedure and the car runs as good as new. Read my new thread...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-26-2005, 05:52 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 82,295
Posted By ppetruccelli

PO505 - Idle air control valve replacement

Yesterday I changed my idle air control valve. Quite the job. It is time consuming, but pretty easy. My reason for changing it was because my car wouldn't idle without stallling, and the car's...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-26-2005, 05:31 AM
Replies: 536
Views: 62,834
Posted By ppetruccelli

I don't know about the weak acceleration. When...

I don't know about the weak acceleration. When my coils went my, car sputtered alot. The acceleration was great, but when the coils acted up, the car would be very jumpy and non-linear. But, my...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-24-2005, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 670
Posted By ppetruccelli

Need Help Replacing Idle Air Control Valve

My car (2000GLE) put out the Code PO505. The car constantly stalls at idle. This is a code for a malfunction of the "idle air control valve". I erased the code, and cleaned out my throttle body to...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-13-2004, 04:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 377
Posted By ppetruccelli

Auto Heater Control unit bulb replacement

Two LED bulbs in my automatic heater control unit are burnt out. The bulbs behind the "Mode" and Recirculating Air buttons are burnt out. Can I replace them without ripping out the whole unit, or...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-08-2003, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By ppetruccelli

I thought it would be a worthy opponent, but I...

I thought it would be a worthy opponent, but I guess not!
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-08-2003, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By ppetruccelli

CTS Kill

Last night I lined it up with a 5-speed Caddy CTS. After 3 runs, my 2k auto Max took him by 3-4 cars each time. He pulled on me off the line because of his launch advantage (5-speed and Rear...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-04-2003, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By ppetruccelli

My Canadian 2K GLE has a full size aluminum too! ...

My Canadian 2K GLE has a full size aluminum too! It's good feeling to know you have a spare for the set in case you hit a curb.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-03-2003, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 870
Posted By ppetruccelli

Sorry, you don't have to bleed the brakes when...

Sorry, you don't have to bleed the brakes when you disassemble each caliper. You only bleed the brakes if you disconnect the brake lines. Disconnecting the lines is not necessary! Plus, if you have...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-02-2003, 05:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,407
Posted By ppetruccelli

320, Mostly City

320, Mostly City
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-01-2003, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By ppetruccelli

Thanks for the info. I wish I knew that. The...

Thanks for the info. I wish I knew that. The double Iridium must be the OE laser Iridium. But, NGK promotes the IX as their best. Very Odd! I guess I'll have to periodically clean the ground. ...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-01-2003, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 745
Posted By ppetruccelli

Need new switch

Remove the switch for the seat warmer (pop it out with a flat screw driver) and test the wiring to see if the switch is getting power (use a circuit tester). If you are getting power to the switch,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-01-2003, 03:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 870
Posted By ppetruccelli

Remove the Calipers and Pads, and thoroughly...

Remove the Calipers and Pads, and thoroughly Clean them up with Brake Parts Cleaner. Also, clean the Rotors with the Brake Parts Cleaner by simply spraying them. Once everything is cleaned up apply...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-01-2003, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By ppetruccelli

Not very important in this case. But, the less...

Not very important in this case. But, the less resistance the metal creates in the plug, the greater the plug's ability to break the barrier of resistance created by the molecules in gap. The point...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-01-2003, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By ppetruccelli

The Best Spark Plug in the World!

Just need to relieve some frustration on the topic of “the best spark plug”. I’m not a mechanic, but I have some sense and I know something about science. All the metals on earth have a specific...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-31-2003, 04:25 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 35,557
Posted By ppetruccelli

The pump screen can be cleaned through a back...

The pump screen can be cleaned through a back seat passage. Lift your rear seat and you'll see the access port.
Forum: Infiniti I30/I35
10-30-2003, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,987
Posted By ppetruccelli

I have the Haynes manual for the 2000-2003...

I have the Haynes manual for the 2000-2003 Maxima, and it states that this code means that the Transmission Control Unit is Shot (easy to change) , or there is a broken circuit in the transmission...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-29-2003, 12:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 860
Posted By ppetruccelli

In most other cars, low brake fluid sets off the...

In most other cars, low brake fluid sets off the brake warning light, not the SES. This is the same light that comes on as when you put your parking break on.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-29-2003, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 860
Posted By ppetruccelli

What type of malfunctions trigger a flashing SES...

What type of malfunctions trigger a flashing SES on a maxima? The only time my light has come on in the last 3 years is from my O2 sensor, which was a solid SES.
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