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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-14-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,122
Posted By arrrghhh

Ok, thanks. Any tips on how to temporarily...

Ok, thanks.

Any tips on how to temporarily fix the passenger window? I don't really have the money to replace the regulator. Just a stopgap until I can get it fixed right...

Edit - disregard....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-13-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,122
Posted By arrrghhh

Power Window Woes...

Hey guys,

My '96 is getting a little long in the tooth, but I'd like to still keep it around - mechanically I think the car has quite a bit left in her (~200k) but the power windows are falling...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-12-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,649
Posted By arrrghhh

First of all, LOL. I don't know how "this is me"...

First of all, LOL. I don't know how "this is me" but it's pretty funny nonetheless.

Second, I was looking for advice on how these plugs work. I figured that's what this forum was for... advice...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-12-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,649
Posted By arrrghhh

Huh. Dunno if this forum is dead or if I just...

Huh. Dunno if this forum is dead or if I just asked the wrong question...

I fixed it. Gorilla glue and patience won in the end.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-11-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,649
Posted By arrrghhh

Help! Electrical / MAF Wiring issue!!

I searched around, and I can't seem to find what I'm looking for.

Basically the MAF sensor wiring plug has three wires - one of them had a short/something wrong and a shop replaced the wire that...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-25-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,094
Posted By arrrghhh

I _did_ search. What I found was not helpful. I...

I _did_ search. What I found was not helpful. I have received a few helpful responses, with a lot of bickering.

I found that vqpower link in the stickies before I posted this thread. Evidently...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-25-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,509
Posted By arrrghhh

Yea, I also don't have a good multimeter... I...

Yea, I also don't have a good multimeter... I have a crappy analog one, which I was told was not a good idea to check continuity with an ECM. Some digital ones aren't that great either...

I'm not...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-25-2010, 08:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,094
Posted By arrrghhh

Wow. Just woke up to read all this. I did...

Wow. Just woke up to read all this.

I did search, honestly it was a quick one. I just did a search for "sunroof" - got 250 posts, I trolled thru about 100... not a single one about a stuck...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-24-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,509
Posted By arrrghhh

Took it to a shop, it was a bad wire going to the...

Took it to a shop, it was a bad wire going to the plug for the MAF. $48, not bad! I think the guy felt bad because he said that it was a bad MAF at first, but I pressed the issue that it had...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-24-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,094
Posted By arrrghhh

Stuck Sunroof!

Never had an issue with it before... Open the sunroof today no problem (rolling all the way back) then try to close it and the damned thing gets stuck. Seems to be catching on one side... Not sure...
Forum: All Motor
07-23-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 958
Views: 186,500
Posted By arrrghhh

Sounds good dude. Do it right, take your time. ...

Sounds good dude. Do it right, take your time. Definitely not a project to rush, by any stretch of the word. Good luck, hope your time at sea goes well!
Forum: All Motor
07-22-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 958
Views: 186,500
Posted By arrrghhh

+1. I think confusion arose from the OP's...

+1. I think confusion arose from the OP's profile. He had NY listed, even tho he works/currently lives in CA.

I am curious tho, why are you starting over? Was it a wiring nightmare? I hope you...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-20-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,067
Posted By arrrghhh

Yea, I don't get this logic at all. To the...

Yea, I don't get this logic at all.

To the OP - you may want to switch to a high mileage blend, not sure how much of a difference it actually makes. 190k on my '96, I've always been using...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-20-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,509
Posted By arrrghhh

Sounds good. I heard it was an issue with analog...

Sounds good. I heard it was an issue with analog voltmeters and I shouldn't use 'em on sensitive circuitry - I can't seem to find my nice digital multimeter, so I'm not going to do the continuity...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-19-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,509
Posted By arrrghhh

Well if someone can help me fix the harness :D ...

Well if someone can help me fix the harness :D I'd love it. Just struggling thru troubleshooting at this point! I'll try the relay trick and report back.

Swapped relays, problem persists. CEL...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-19-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,509
Posted By arrrghhh

Is it ok for me to start the car without that...

Is it ok for me to start the car without that FAN1 relay? Or should I just test that red wire for voltage when the ignition is ON?

Thanks again for the help!. At this point I'm just narrowing it...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-19-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,509
Posted By arrrghhh

Cool, thank you. Have my lappy in the garage...

Cool, thank you. Have my lappy in the garage testing stuff now... Damn I wish I could find my "good" (relative term...) voltmeter!!

Ok... It looks like I'm getting about 12v from the ECCS relay -...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-19-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,822
Posted By arrrghhh

Well the symptoms point to either head gasket or...

Well the symptoms point to either head gasket or water pump... I would lean towards head gasket, but that's mainly because of the chocolate milk description of your oil... that + the smoke are...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-19-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,273
Posted By arrrghhh

I may still have this stock HU when I replaced it...

I may still have this stock HU when I replaced it with an aftermarket...

With that said, I would just get an aftermarket HU.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-19-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,509
Posted By arrrghhh

Excellent, thank you. I will check this tonight....

Excellent, thank you. I will check this tonight.



Both. Still getting P0100, and engine still in LIMP mode - fuel cuts at about 2500 rpms. FSM says 2400 rpms, either way.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-19-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,509
Posted By arrrghhh

For me, wires *look* fine. No exposed metal or...

For me, wires *look* fine. No exposed metal or anything that would indicate a fault (to me). Wiggling has not had an effect on voltage... but again, I have no clue where these wires end up in the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-19-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,509
Posted By arrrghhh

Well, read the rest of the thread... it seems...

Well, read the rest of the thread... it seems like mine is electrical, I can't get any voltage at the plug. Do the steps that were recommended to me - I'm just a n00b when it comes to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-19-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,509
Posted By arrrghhh

Yes. I agree completely. I'll check...

Yes.



I agree completely. I'll check the grounds. I'll look at the FSM's to see how to check the ECM... not sure how to do that. Alrighty, I looked over the FSM and it's making a little more...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-18-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,101
Posted By arrrghhh

I guess this forum doesn't archive old posts......

I guess this forum doesn't archive old posts... oh well!
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-18-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,509
Posted By arrrghhh

Ok, so with a very thin piece of wire shoved into...

Ok, so with a very thin piece of wire shoved into the back of the plug on the white wire... I get no voltage. I'm taking the red probe on my voltmeter and hooking it up to that exposed wire coming...
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