Maxima Forums

 
Page 1 of 15
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: 5thgenmaxima
Showing results 1 to 25 of 354
Search took 0.15 seconds.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-30-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 650
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

First check spark. Pull a coil and verify a blue...

First check spark. Pull a coil and verify a blue spark from the coil to a ground.. grab a rubber handle screwdriver put the screwdriver in the coil with the metal side of the screwdriver 30 to 40...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-30-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

A little more info would be helpful. That looks...

A little more info would be helpful. That looks like it adjusts your A/F ratio. Is it an output you tie between your PCM and injectors like a power commander or is it one of those things that tricks...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-30-2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 606
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

p0420? If so it's most likely a bad catalytic...

p0420? If so it's most likely a bad catalytic converter.. In short: The rear 02 sensor isn't suppossed to fluctuate like the front. When it does it sets that code indicating the cat isn't doing it's...
Forum: Garage and Workshop
04-10-2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,382
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

Mac "mac edge" sockets are by far the best...

Mac "mac edge" sockets are by far the best sockets I have EVER used.
Most of my impacts are Matco. I also have a set of shallow and mid Matco 3/8 sockets and a set of deep well Snap-on sockets. ...
Forum: Garage and Workshop
04-10-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,398
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

$120.00 for what that scanner does is pricey IMO....

$120.00 for what that scanner does is pricey IMO. If you have a laptop $120 can get you a code scanner that also data logs, shows all sensor outputs, graphs them for you and even shows you what...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-10-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 27,078
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

The reason I mention the battery thing is because...

The reason I mention the battery thing is because you said the car just "clicks" (the engine doesn't turn over) indicating that you left a battery terminal loose when you disconnected the battery or...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-10-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 27,078
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

Sounds like you have two different issues. ...

Sounds like you have two different issues.
First lets start with the "clicking" issues. If it cranked before you unhooked the battery then most likely you left the battery terminals loose. Since...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-16-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 939
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

Is that noise your engine knocking from inside...

Is that noise your engine knocking from inside the car??

It's been -27 around here w/o the windchill the last two days...oil viscosity changes when it breaks down (sludges up) and becomes much...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-11-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

What year max? Did you reset the code and have...

What year max? Did you reset the code and have it come back or did you accidently pull a "history" code after replacing the sensor?

What codes do you have?

Does the light come on immediately...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-11-2009, 10:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,804
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

Sounds like things are coming along nicely. Good...

Sounds like things are coming along nicely. Good to see you got it out in a day and have all bolts labeled.. It's also nice that you didn't have to completely pull the dash. You saved a headache with...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-10-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 106,923
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

Yes p301 is for bank 1. If cylinders 1 3 and 5...

Yes p301 is for bank 1. If cylinders 1 3 and 5 are on the right hand side then you need one for the right bank...
I didn't see what year vehicle you had, but if you have a 3.5 and can afford to dish...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-10-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,788
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

Refrigerant is very cold to the touch.. 1.)...

Refrigerant is very cold to the touch..
1.) If your evap core or a hose blew it probably wouldn't leave that much fluid on the ground. R134 has a boiling point somewhere far below freezing (or...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-07-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,788
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

REMOVAL ...

REMOVAL

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3784/3881/21959440146_large.jpg
1.)Drain the cooling system. Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant".
2.)Disconnect the two heater hoses from...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-06-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,788
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

You're not going to find a junk yard to pull a...

You're not going to find a junk yard to pull a used heater core..To labor intensive...You're better off buying a new one anyways...I wouldn't want to spend 3/4 of a day to find I had a bad heater...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-06-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,946
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

I'm not sure where the weep hole is on these...

I'm not sure where the weep hole is on these nissans. but if it's inside the timing chain area you can check your engine oil to see if there is coolant in there.. Alot of times it's hard to see on...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-05-2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,946
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

You could try adding some coolant dye to try and...

You could try adding some coolant dye to try and find the leak. or take a flashlight and look for an orange corroded streak... yes I've seen water pumps only leak at times..Usually when the coolant...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-05-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,788
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

DO NOT let the temp gauge go to hot.. I'm putting...

DO NOT let the temp gauge go to hot.. I'm putting a head gasket on an in-laws car right now because he drove the car for 3 miles after the temp gauge went into the red...
If you drive an overheated...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-05-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,390
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

ignition switch is good... Feeling to see if the...

ignition switch is good... Feeling to see if the relay clicks or not will let you know if the clutch interlock is bad or the starter..I doubt it's a intermittant open in a wire since it has a normal...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-04-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 47,915
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/11/web...

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/11/web/2195000-2195999/2195944_144_full.jpg

Driving this drive cycle should run all diagnostics. Do it twice to make sure and you should be...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-04-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,390
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

Well in that case, the picture is fixed.. Instead...

Well in that case, the picture is fixed.. Instead try swapping the clutch interlock relay with another relay, and if you have a friend that can help check to see if the clutch interlock relay is...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-04-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,390
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

Next time it acts up look at your radio to see if...

Next time it acts up look at your radio to see if it shuts off.. I just went out to check my car and while in the crank position the radio shuts down..Even if the car is already running...Some cars...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-04-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,066
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

I had no O/D light blinking and the fail safe...

I had no O/D light blinking and the fail safe didn't go away after restarting....I did try to go WOT a few times incase something was jammed, but never let the rpms go past 5000 since I didn't want...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-04-2009, 02:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,066
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

Thanks for the photos pmohr. I just pulled up...

Thanks for the photos pmohr. I just pulled up alldata again to check power flow to the gears since the only thing related to the two problems is the low reverse and brake. I happened to find the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-30-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 929
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

Moog's a good brand. Our OEM stabilizer links go...

Moog's a good brand. Our OEM stabilizer links go every 50,000-60,000 miles. We throw moog on the customers cars now since they have a much better life expectancy.
As far as two outer tie rod's, we...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-29-2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,066
Posted By 5thgenmaxima

LOL, yea you're right about being stupid on ice....

LOL, yea you're right about being stupid on ice. I f'ed up...
As far as comparing a max to a corolla/Aura...I don't give a F..Personally, the XR delivers more power and has just as good handling as...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 354
 
Page 1 of 15
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:22 AM.