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Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
04-25-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,975
Posted By sonicii

According to other posts, you can use the HUD...

According to other posts, you can use the HUD with the analog cluster, you just need the digital control unit to drive the HUD, I would do the whole digital cluster, but I don't have the cluster or...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
04-25-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,501
Posted By sonicii

The ASCD does need the speed signal derived by...

The ASCD does need the speed signal derived by the Speedo cluster, this signal also feeds the TCU and ECU, so if you check the codes on your ECU and receive a speed signal code, then this is probably...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
04-23-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,975
Posted By sonicii

I still haven't figured out how to calibrate this...

I still haven't figured out how to calibrate this unit, it appears to be out by an absolute figure, as at 100km/h it also reads about 5km/h fast.

I have found a few devices that you can fit in the...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
04-22-2011, 04:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,975
Posted By sonicii

HUD conversion

I have a couple of questions regarding a HUD conversion with analog gauges.
I have been running some tests on the HUD I have and found it is quite a bit out of calibration, my analog gauge lines up...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-21-2009, 01:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 691
Posted By sonicii

Sounds like you have 2 separate problems. 1....

Sounds like you have 2 separate problems.

1. A bad cyl4 injector - causing the miss on cyl 4.
2. A bad Coolant Temp sensor (CTS), or a bad connector on the CTS. - causing the fans to come on and...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-20-2009, 05:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,122
Posted By sonicii

Although I agree it may very well be the shifter...

Although I agree it may very well be the shifter bushing, usually the first complaint of this is the transmission not shifting into D until you pull the shifter into 2 or 1. Another possibility is...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-20-2009, 05:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,451
Posted By sonicii

The expansion valve is on the high pressure side...

The expansion valve is on the high pressure side of the evaporator, it controls the flow of liquid refrigerant into the evaporator, and STV is on the compressor/suction side of the evaporator, and it...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
07-31-2009, 06:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,894
Posted By sonicii

Ok, correct me if I am wrong, but does my system...

Ok, correct me if I am wrong, but does my system work just using a TXV and then simply uses an air temperature sensor on the outlet of the evaporator to switches off the compressor clutch if the...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
07-31-2009, 01:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,894
Posted By sonicii

Interesting my maxima came as R12 and has no such...

Interesting my maxima came as R12 and has no such valve, only a TX valve, my previous 1986 nissan was also the same. Sounds like its function is similar to a TX valve anyway, it just works on the...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
07-29-2009, 07:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,894
Posted By sonicii

Never heard of a STV, every car airconditioner I...

Never heard of a STV, every car airconditioner I have seen uses a thermostat and cycles the compressor. The TX valve prevents the evaporator from icing up.

You will need a TX valve to suit R12,...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
06-27-2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,356
Posted By sonicii

I thought that was a pressure switch which told...

I thought that was a pressure switch which told the ECU to idle up when the pump pressure incresed? (turning the wheel when stopped)
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
06-03-2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,867
Posted By sonicii

If the flow rate of the injectors you are using...

If the flow rate of the injectors you are using are higher than stock, then you have 2 options. Replace them with the correct injectors, or use something like this http://www.nistune.com/ to adjust...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
06-02-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,971
Posted By sonicii

Ah, yes, the control cable for the 'cool air', it...

Ah, yes, the control cable for the 'cool air', it is a right pain to get off. If you have a small screwdriver, you can remove the screw securing the cable clamp from the side of the unit, the way I...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
06-01-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 836
Posted By sonicii

Not sure what skylines are available in LHD, but...

Not sure what skylines are available in LHD, but the 92 skyline's were available in anything from a non turbo RB20, through to a twin turbo RB26, so if it was a NA RB20, then it isn't surprising a...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
06-01-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,971
Posted By sonicii

Depends on the condition of the joint, it is a...

Depends on the condition of the joint, it is a good idea to add a little more solder to help 're-wet' the joint, however you don't want to end up with a huge blob of solder on the joint either. If...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
05-31-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,971
Posted By sonicii

I posted a writeup a while ago here. ...

I posted a writeup a while ago here.

http://www.maximasdownunder.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2911

As I mentioned, I am not convinced the bad surface mount cap is a common cause of this...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
05-11-2009, 05:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,848
Posted By sonicii

Agreed.. check the ecu is receiving power and has...

Agreed.. check the ecu is receiving power and has a good ground.. a dead ecu is possible, but it is more likely to be something else.
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
05-09-2009, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,416
Posted By sonicii

Sounds like a bad injector, when one of mine went...

Sounds like a bad injector, when one of mine went bad it was also intermittant, sometimes when starting it ran on 5 cylinder, but after about 2 minutes of driving it came good, and was fine until the...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
03-09-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 835
Posted By sonicii

Agreed.. anything stronger than the factory bar...

Agreed.. anything stronger than the factory bar will destroy the links. Get the links from blehmco, they are overkill, but they will never break!
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
02-24-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By sonicii

I usually drive with OD on all the time, but a...

I usually drive with OD on all the time, but a few years ago I tried turning it off for all city driving over several tanks of fuel, made no noticable difference to fuel economy. If you find your...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
02-23-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By sonicii

Either the LED can be removed from the base, or...

Either the LED can be removed from the base, or it has been put together wrong if there is a polarity issue, since the casing is Ground and the single pin on the bottom is +12V, I would say more...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
02-23-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By sonicii

Very true, the raised boiling point just happens...

Very true, the raised boiling point just happens to be a side effect that marketing has latched on to!
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
02-23-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,980
Posted By sonicii

No difference in the Australian 3rd gen Autos,...

No difference in the Australian 3rd gen Autos, the OD is simply 4th Gear, exactly the same as 5th gear on 5speed Manual transmissions, by selecting the O/D off switch, you are just preventing the...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
02-23-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By sonicii

Actually, the water does a majority of the work...

Actually, the water does a majority of the work (drawing the heat from the engine, and releasing it to the cooler radiator), the antifreeze just raises the boiling point and lowers the freezing point...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
02-23-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By sonicii

Yes, that is what I meant. I have heard stories...

Yes, that is what I meant. I have heard stories of uneducated people using 100% antifreeze in their radiator and overheating their engine.
I have only ever used 30% AF. You can also purchase...
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