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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-03-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 82,297
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Stir-fried ECU

I had my car towed to the dealer because the ECU wouldnt recognize the car key as 'legitimate,' They said the ECU was dead. I researched the forum and concluded that the best solution was replace...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
03-21-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 166,434
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Miles and miles

Bought mine new in 2000 and just hit 201000 miles.
REplaced the coils, transmission speed sensor and radiator (hoses, too), but the rest is just maintenance with Mobil 1 and Bosch sparkplugs.
...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-28-2010, 07:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 31,725
Posted By PaulfromOlney

LCA replacement

Thanks, JHolley.
I replaced the driver's side months ago using the Haynes method (Don't touch the Axle). Your way looks much better, based on my experience.

I ended up having to use a grinder...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-18-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,029
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Me, too. And I'm glad I used Mobil-1 from the...

Me, too. And I'm glad I used Mobil-1 from the first oil change. I'm at 200,000 miles and counting with (knock on wood) no rattling from the timing chiain.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-13-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,948
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Do all fifth gens have them? I've never noticed...

Do all fifth gens have them? I've never noticed it.
Thanks!
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-13-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,231
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Anyone have suggestions for renewing the painted...

Anyone have suggestions for renewing the painted plastic panel on the armrest? What kind of material will not get scratched as soon as it's installed>?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-13-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,679
Posted By PaulfromOlney

first gear

This happend to me! It only happened intermittently, and you cold temporarily solve it by shutting off the engine for a few minutes.

Solution is to change the speed (revolution) sensor in the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-13-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 14,869
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Lower control arms

HOW DO you get the nut off the ball joint? Aftr ten years of exposure to road salt , etc., I had to use a cut off wheel to split the nut in half. The rest was easy, but that nut took the fun out...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-13-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,356
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Check Craigslist. And you will do bettter by...

Check Craigslist. And you will do bettter by selling your mods separately.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-13-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 106,924
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Coils

Thansk for the write up. Cute Kid, by the way. Makes it all worth while!!

Now if only oxygen sensors could be tested that way! :rolleyes:
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-13-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 30,103
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Great wheeels

This is inspiring! I have some wheels for my Corvette that have terrible brake dust contamination. I've tried everything to clean them. I'm wondering if I can paint over the brake dust. It's...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-04-2010, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,451
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Transmission speed sensor reapir

I had the same symptoms as others- wouldn't upshift at all. But this happend every few weeks and could be 'fixed' by turning off engine for 5 minutes. That would cure it for several weeks.
Then I...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-31-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,638
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Great idea! Thanks. Any chance of reposting...

Great idea!
Thanks.
Any chance of reposting the pics?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-21-2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,878
Posted By PaulfromOlney

getting the O2 Sensor connector disconnected

I pulled on the wires to get the connector off, but it stays put. Is there a release that has to be depressed to get the connector out?
Thanks!
Paul
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
02-18-2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 11,173
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Rust is affecting my car too

I discovered the Rust on both sides of my trunk when I took my struts out for replacemnt. It looks like I need to visit my friendly Nissan dealer too.
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
01-28-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 700
Posted By PaulfromOlney

I have the manual climate control system and the...

I have the manual climate control system and the same problem. No matter which button I push, it stays on the defreoster setting. I hope it's a simple fix, otherwise I'll have to get used to cold...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
01-28-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 861
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Don't rule out WindoWeld!! It worked for me! 2...

Don't rule out WindoWeld!! It worked for me! 2 motor mounts for less than $20.
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
01-28-2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,217
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Polyurethane's the way to go

Urethane mounts will give you a great solution for less money. I used 3M Windoweld. Cures in 24 hours. Best way to go is to take the crossmember off with the motor mounts attached. Then take them...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
01-28-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 671
Posted By PaulfromOlney

Seafoam experience

I used seafoam in my Maxima after the head gasket blew and got water in the oil. It quickly and effectively got the gunk out of the oil and made the next oil change look like normal (normal for a...
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