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10-06-2020, 07:17 PM
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Posted By Bobo

The provincial insurance company is letting me...

The provincial insurance company is letting me keep the car and get it fixed. It is going to cost me Cdn$1,200 (US$900) to get it fixed out of my own pocket on top of what they are offering me.
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10-04-2020, 11:13 AM
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Views: 914
Posted By Bobo

I am going to get it fixed if I can and am...

I am going to get it fixed if I can and am prepared to pay the difference. I am lucky I have a representative that is fighting to let me do that. Just trying to up the offer a bit.
She is only...
10-03-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,182
Posted By Bobo

The passenger seat was not available as a power...

The passenger seat was not available as a power seat until the 1996 model year.
10-03-2020, 01:07 PM
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Views: 914
Posted By Bobo

1995 Nissan Maxima SE insurance issue

I posted a thread on September 18 entitled Potential Problem with ICBC. ICBC is the provincial insurance company in British Columbia.

Someone backed into me as I was exiting a parking lot. I have...
09-18-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 956
Posted By Bobo

I did that decades ago and got more money. I...

I did that decades ago and got more money. I don't believe I used a lawyer. I believe it was a car appraiser or something like that.


I will check around and see if something like that exists...
09-18-2020, 07:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 956
Posted By Bobo

I kept collision on the car. I will argue that I...

I kept collision on the car. I will argue that I wouldn't have paid the premium for several years if all I thought I would get is $x in the event of a claim.

I will argue ad infinitum that they...
09-18-2020, 06:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 956
Posted By Bobo

ICBC stands for the Insurance Corporation of...

ICBC stands for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, the provincial insurance company.

I have reported the accident to them but they haven't gotten back to me. HIstorically you take the...
09-17-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 956
Posted By Bobo

115,000 miles on it. Absolutely no rust. ...

115,000 miles on it. Absolutely no rust.

Probably totaled but I am going to present invoices to show how much I have spent on it in repairs in the past 5 years, just larger items and also the...
09-17-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 956
Posted By Bobo

Potential problem with ICBC

Someone backed into me in a parking lot yesterday as I was driving by.

Damaged my right rear passenger door, quarter panel, rocker panel.

Estimate is $3,360. May be able to reduce that somewhat...
06-15-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

Problem fixed. Went with Hanshin coil. Car runs...

Problem fixed. Went with Hanshin coil. Car runs like new..
06-12-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

So my problem is with the #6 ignition coil. ...

So my problem is with the #6 ignition coil.

From what I can see there is a lot of discussion about Hanshin and Mitsubishi. My 1995 is an 08/94 build.
I can get a Hanshin.

There is also Denso...
06-08-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

Obviously the coil packs are checked first. My...

Obviously the coil packs are checked first. My car is probably in the bottom decile of 4th Gen mileage on it on the planet.

I am simply trying to draw on the experience of peeps who have 2 or 3...
06-08-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

I will also check the spark plugs to see if any...

I will also check the spark plugs to see if any are fouled. I replaced the OEM ones at 108,000 kms with NGK laser platinum OEM plugs. They have less than 73,000 kms on them (45,000 miles).
06-08-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

So if I hear you properly you are saying that the...

So if I hear you properly you are saying that the rubber grommets do not come with the fuel injectors. If so, mine were never replaced AFAIK.
06-08-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

Thanks. Will do. In the case of fuel...

Thanks. Will do.

In the case of fuel injectors I have replaced 2 and both times I got a misfire code.
06-08-2019, 08:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

Just responding to PH91830 who said to read the...

Just responding to PH91830 who said to read the code and post it.

I am under the impression that if I have a P1320 code I should also get a cylinder misfire code.
I have also read that...
06-07-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

So I have 2 codes. P1320 Primary Ignition...

So I have 2 codes.

P1320 Primary Ignition Signal Fault
P0325 Knock Sensor

I knew about the knock sensor, but the P1320 is new.

Not getting a code for a cylinder misfire or a cam or crank...
06-04-2019, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,552
Posted By Bobo

What of my criteria was noise and both brands I...

What of my criteria was noise and both brands I have mentioned pass that test.
06-04-2019, 05:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

Those days are behind me and them some. I have...

Those days are behind me and them some. I have seen The Doors and Led Zeppelin both twice. That is how old I am.
06-04-2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

I guess I will bite the bullet. I buy my...

I guess I will bite the bullet.

I buy my road bikes and get profesionally fitted and never adjust the seat height thereafter.

I can fill up the gas tank, check the oil and add air to the tires,...
06-04-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

It has been very good to me. I still have the...

It has been very good to me. I still have the original alternator.

I only replaced the front brakes abut 2.5 years ago. I didn't use them much. 5-speed manual, I would down shift or coast up to a...
06-04-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

I am a 67-year old retired accountant who is...

I am a 67-year old retired accountant who is mechanically inept and has no tools to speak of.

I ride my road bicycles about twice as many miles a year as I drive the Maxima and it is my only car....
06-04-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

I am looking at my Haynes manual and it says...

I am looking at my Haynes manual and it says there are two upstream oxygen sensors (one for each cylinder bank) and one downstream oxygen sensor.

The upstream oxygen sensors control the engine...
06-04-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

I replaced an oxygen sensor years ago. I believe...

I replaced an oxygen sensor years ago. I believe the 95 has 2 of them, correct

I didn't notice any issues then other than the CEL but needed to replace it right away to pass Air Care
when I...
06-04-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bobo

I live in British Columbia and fill up at Chevron...

I live in British Columbia and fill up at Chevron with an equal $ amount of 87 and 94 which gives me 90.2 octane at 89 prices.

I used to get it for about $2 cheaper than 89 that way until they...
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