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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-31-2019, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,098
Posted By stevesmax

The button marked BC on the New Zealand sold 5th...

The button marked BC on the New Zealand sold 5th generation A33 Maxima was for the "Board Computer" or trip computer. This showed economy, time of travel, average speed etc. The handbook for my...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-27-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,795
Posted By stevesmax

Standard VQ35DE, not that there is much to see...

Standard VQ35DE, not that there is much to see from the top :)

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima.org-vbulletin/2000x1198/20190428_110950_ea792dcaf7d1c5f6a3fae154c19e5a359c9c47fb.jpg
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Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-27-2019, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,795
Posted By stevesmax

My new 2012 "orphan" 7th gen Maxima.

Hey, Im from New Zealand, and have recently purchased my 7th Maxima, replacing my previous 5th gen. Its a 2012 Maxima 350L which is a bit of an orphan in the 7th gen Maxima world, as it it based on...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-28-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 991
Posted By stevesmax

Another thing to try. It's possibly only a 2...

Another thing to try. It's possibly only a 2 position switch so technically should only be a 2 pin plug. Flip the cover off where it should be and look for a 2 pin plug, then put a bit of wire...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-28-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 991
Posted By stevesmax

My guess is the switch has been removed. Take the...

My guess is the switch has been removed. Take the cover off the centre hole where it should be as per the book and see what wiring is lurking inside. I know that other Nissans in NZ had it like the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-28-2019, 03:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 991
Posted By stevesmax

Nice car BTW. Looks like it has been well looked...

Nice car BTW. Looks like it has been well looked after. The GV's looked good with the leather interior and woodgrain.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-28-2019, 03:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 991
Posted By stevesmax

From mid 1998 in New Zealand, we had the same...

From mid 1998 in New Zealand, we had the same Maxima trim specification as Australia (NZ assembly had finished in 1998 so the interim models prior to the 5th gen Maxima release were the Australian...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-02-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,880
Posted By stevesmax

No problem. Seems to be a little known feature...

No problem. Seems to be a little known feature fitted to most Nissans. A 1982 Datsun I once owned had that slide lever to cancel the trunk opener, so its not a new idea. Only reason I knew about it,...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-01-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,880
Posted By stevesmax

There is a slide lever under the latch in the...

There is a slide lever under the latch in the trunk that when in the down position wont allow the use of the remote or the button on the drivers door. The solenoid will still operate but with a...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-23-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 887
Posted By stevesmax

Im from New Zealand. By the information given,...

Im from New Zealand. By the information given, especially VQ30 it will be an 4th gen A32 Nissan Cefiro, which was badged as Maxima when sold here new. I cant recall seeing a 3.0 litre 5th generation...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
08-24-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,394
Posted By stevesmax

Definitely not New Zealand. Headlight wipers or...

Definitely not New Zealand. Headlight wipers or that body colour were not even an option here. The New Zealand colours were unique to us as Nissan NZ assembled the Maxima here. Also doesnt look to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-16-2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,227
Posted By stevesmax

Was thinking if you have the correct plugs, which...

Was thinking if you have the correct plugs, which I guess will have a small portion of wiring, then technically they should be the same colour to what is original to your car. Dont think there would...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-16-2018, 03:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,227
Posted By stevesmax

You might have to call into Cockram Nissan...

You might have to call into Cockram Nissan workshop (just noticed you are in Christchurch also), and ask them nicely if you could look at their A32 workshop manual and take some pics. If I think of...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-16-2018, 03:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,227
Posted By stevesmax

Im from NZ. Both the NZ assembled SE and SEL have...

Im from NZ. Both the NZ assembled SE and SEL have the auto controls, whereas the lower trim spec S and SL have the manual controls. I cant say for sure that the auto controls are interchangeable...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-28-2018, 03:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,553
Posted By stevesmax

Some info on the New Zealand version of the SMX I...

Some info on the New Zealand version of the SMX I gleaned from the web. They were based on the base model Maxima S trim level, and converted by Nissan New Zealand with sports seats, suspension, Steve...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-22-2018, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 750
Posted By stevesmax

Not sure about the US Maxima/I30's, but the New...

Not sure about the US Maxima/I30's, but the New Zealand Maxima models (which look like I30's) have a delay from time of activation, with either the door lock or remote, to the time it will actually...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-19-2018, 02:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,780
Posted By stevesmax

I was interested to read that the US 5th gens...

I was interested to read that the US 5th gens have a space saver spare, or what you guys call a donut. In New Zealand our 5th gen Maximas, and all previous generations, have full size spares,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-04-2018, 01:39 AM
Replies: 1,892
Views: 131,483
Posted By stevesmax

2003 STi (New Zealand model that looks like an...

2003 STi (New Zealand model that looks like an I30) done 137K km (85k miles)
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-10-2017, 01:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,175
Posted By stevesmax

When a coil started to fail on my 4th gen Maxima,...

When a coil started to fail on my 4th gen Maxima, it was very intermittent, and could go for days without missing, then miss intermittently every day for a week. It is possible that the coil on your...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
08-26-2017, 04:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,018
Posted By stevesmax

Its a possibility it could be a hydraulic valve...

Its a possibility it could be a hydraulic valve lifter. Had that issue with the VG30 that was in my C32 Nissan Laurel. It would tick relatively loudly and increase with revs. Would quieten down after...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
08-14-2017, 02:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,018
Posted By stevesmax

Not sure if this is any help, but found this with...

Not sure if this is any help, but found this with a google search for J30 Maxima S, it is in the UK, and posted by a guy who knows his cars as have had dealings with him on various car sites over the...
Forum: Infiniti I30/I35
06-22-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,006
Posted By stevesmax

Now have working trunk lid lights

Hi everyone, some of you will have seen my post about my latest Maxima, which being a New Zealand model is the same as an Infiniti I30. It feels like a bit of an orphan in the 5th gen forum because...
Forum: Infiniti I30/I35
04-28-2016, 12:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,410
Posted By stevesmax

I finally found a picture of the two mixed styles...

I finally found a picture of the two mixed styles on the same car. A 1997 early tail light model with the later facelift centre garnish.
http://s32.postimg.org/avwdoohx1/maxima_rear_garnish.jpg...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-02-2016, 09:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By stevesmax

Our insurance doesn't give us the option of being...

Our insurance doesn't give us the option of being paid out or partly paid out in return for keeping the car. When they are written off, they get deregistered and go to a damaged vehicle auction, and...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-02-2016, 03:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By stevesmax

My Maxima will soon be no more :(

Hey, im a long time lurker, sometimes poster in these parts, but after a slight altercation with a truck a while ago, my Insurance has decided to write my Maxima off as being uneconomic to repair, so...
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