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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-14-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,155
Posted By Maxima880

It's not normal, it's corrosion that's built up...

It's not normal, it's corrosion that's built up on connectors over the years. First place to look is where two large connectors plug in on the positive terminal. That's where the problem was on my...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-05-2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,117
Posted By Maxima880

Not that I have anything against using nitrogen,...

Not that I have anything against using nitrogen, but don't tires start out full of atmospheric air before the nitrogen bottle is ever hooked up? Wouldn't you have to somehow pull a vacuum on a tire...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-10-2007, 08:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 885
Posted By Maxima880

I kept getting a greenish corrosion that kept...

I kept getting a greenish corrosion that kept returning no matter what I used. I tried cleaning with baking soda then coating with vaseline, dielectric grease, and regular automotive grease. Nothing...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-29-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 553
Posted By Maxima880

It's not hard. main cable goes directly to...

It's not hard. main cable goes directly to starter. there's two plastic fasteners to secure cable to engine bay sheet metal and two sub harness connectors to plug in. should be able to do it in 15 -...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-29-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,594
Posted By Maxima880

I suspected mine was going bad because it got to...

I suspected mine was going bad because it got to where I had to twist the key hard against the stop before it would activate the starter. I kept saying to myself that it didn't feel right. Sure...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-20-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 696
Posted By Maxima880

follow the main negative cable to engine block...

follow the main negative cable to engine block just under where the upper radiator hose enters engine. from there you'll fine a number of grounds from harness to engine. I know most of the engine...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-12-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,100
Posted By Maxima880

First thing to do is determine if your battery...

First thing to do is determine if your battery has a full charge. Even though you recently replaced the battery there could be other problems that are preventing the battery from fully charging or...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-11-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By Maxima880

Likely hidden corrosion. On your positive...

Likely hidden corrosion. On your positive terminal beside where it attaches to the battery post there are 2 plug in connecters. I believe the entire electrical system (except the starter) is...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-11-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By Maxima880

At night with your lights on when you come to a...

At night with your lights on when you come to a stop do your headlights dim noticably when you hit the brakes?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-09-2007, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,744
Posted By Maxima880

I put a Bosal b pipe and muffler on mine. I...

I put a Bosal b pipe and muffler on mine. I expect it to last as long as I keep the car (2 or 3 more years). I just couldn't justify spending over $500 for a car that's near the end of it's useful...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-25-2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Maxima880

When engines fail internally it's often where the...

When engines fail internally it's often where the camlobe meets the pushrod or lifter. Lifter/shim in the case of the Maxima. For instance one of your two intake valves for a cylinder could be...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-13-2007, 05:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,167
Posted By Maxima880

The end of the positive terminal connector has...

The end of the positive terminal connector has the ring that attaches to the post and beside the ring are two connectons where the harness plugs in (at least that's the way my 97 is). I believe, and...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-09-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,167
Posted By Maxima880

My car did the same. Headlights dimmed severely...

My car did the same. Headlights dimmed severely and stereo would kick off sometimes. I had a corrosion problem on + battery post that I finally solved with CRC battery cleaner and terminal...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-25-2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 767
Posted By Maxima880

Crutchfield doesn't think the Kappa will fit. ...

Crutchfield doesn't think the Kappa will fit. The Focal don't look like they will fit - In the front anyway. Depth is fairly limited in the doors. The 6010cs are shown as fitting.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-25-2006, 08:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 767
Posted By Maxima880

Good factory replacement for not a lot of money...

Good factory replacement for not a lot of money are Alpine SPR-17LP. Screw right in, magnets are about 3X size of factory and a lot cleaner bass. About $100 pair at etronics.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-24-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By Maxima880

I understand. Electrical problems can be the...

I understand. Electrical problems can be the most frustrating. Often difficult to isolate the problem and difficult to fix. One thing I've learned in many years of working on my cars is my...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-24-2006, 06:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By Maxima880

Yea, without O2 data to the computer I imagine...

Yea, without O2 data to the computer I imagine you'll see performance loss and gas mileage drop. You don't cut wiring to test circuits. You test between connectors. For instance you might unplug...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-23-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By Maxima880

When the manual refers to the wiring harness,...

When the manual refers to the wiring harness, it's refering to the wires that make up that particular circuit. In the case of the O2 sensors that's two wires that run between the ECM and the sensor,...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-15-2006, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By Maxima880

Are you talking about a permenant connection or a...

Are you talking about a permenant connection or a temporary ground for some reason. If permenant, what's wrong with the original ground connection on the front manifold area?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-15-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By Maxima880

Check belt tension first. It needs to be quite...

Check belt tension first. It needs to be quite tight. An old dry belt can also contribute to the problem. You can check the alt and pulley bearings by relieving belt tension and turning them by...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-12-2006, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By Maxima880

You can check the valve itself by removing it. ...

You can check the valve itself by removing it. You should be able to blow through it without power. You should not be able to blow through it with 12V applied across the terminals. If the valve...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-12-2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By Maxima880

P0446 off a scanner correlates to 0903 off the...

P0446 off a scanner correlates to 0903 off the ECM, Vent Control Valve, on the evap canister.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-12-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By Maxima880

P205/65R15 is original size, don't know how much...

P205/65R15 is original size, don't know how much bigger you can go though.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-29-2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By Maxima880

It's bolted to the front bank exhaust manifold...

It's bolted to the front bank exhaust manifold driver's side directly below where the upper radiator hose enters the block.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-20-2006, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,729
Posted By Maxima880

Don't have my car here to look at, but seems like...

Don't have my car here to look at, but seems like the box end of a combination wrench is what I've always used there. As I remember a socket and ratchet is too big.
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