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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-10-2009, 11:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,601
Posted By d40sithui

Would it be hard for me to buy the gasket and do...

Would it be hard for me to buy the gasket and do the work myself?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-10-2009, 09:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,601
Posted By d40sithui

I just called the dealership and explained to...

I just called the dealership and explained to them that I want a "Intake Manifold Gasket" replaced. They quoted me for $1048. Holy Christ. Is this accurate?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-10-2009, 07:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,601
Posted By d40sithui

This air leak thing actually makes sense... I'd...

This air leak thing actually makes sense...
I'd like to test it, but the linked post implied that there are "gaskets" (more than one). Being a novice to all this, can someone tell me where to find...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-09-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,601
Posted By d40sithui

So it seems that this is a normal thing then? I...

So it seems that this is a normal thing then?
I hope so because I do not want to spend anymore money this month to repair it.
This morning, it was about 40 degrees out - had the same problem after...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-08-2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,601
Posted By d40sithui

Yeah, what I mean is that the card jerks very...

Yeah, what I mean is that the card jerks very sharply on acceleration - kind of pulling me back and forth a few secs before it settles. This seems to happen on cold starts - although I usualy wait...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-08-2009, 03:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,601
Posted By d40sithui

Thanks for the reply. It currently has 107k...

Thanks for the reply.
It currently has 107k miles.
GXE Model, 5 Sp Transmission
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-08-2009, 02:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,601
Posted By d40sithui

Car Drives Like Crap - Please Help.

I've had an 00 maxima for 2+ years now. It always ran well, although a few parts did die on me - most recently the starter which was replaced.
Anyway, right after I got it back from the shop, I...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-22-2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 694
Posted By d40sithui

I will check it out. Thanks. One more question...

I will check it out. Thanks. One more question though, if the ECTS fails, wouldn't the car act this way even when it's not idling? What I mean is, if I periodically rev the car, theres no chance it...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-22-2008, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 694
Posted By d40sithui

An Old Problem Revisited

Hi everyone,
So I think I posted here a month back or so about my 00 max that was having some idle problems. To summarize briefly, the car would idle really low with tachyometer going up and down...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-10-2008, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By d40sithui

yes thank you sooner. i know its in that general...

yes thank you sooner. i know its in that general area. the thing is i never messed with it before. and theres all these other screws that are around so i have no idea which one it could be.
in...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-07-2008, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,004
Posted By d40sithui

oh yeah i forgot about this thread. it is the...

oh yeah i forgot about this thread. it is the alternator after testing with a working battery. the alternator is replaced along with a new drive belt.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-07-2008, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By d40sithui

idle screw location

hey guys, does anyone know where the idle screw on a 2000 max is located? I think i need to raise it a little. symptoms: (1)misses idle mark on rev (drop below 500 rpm. (2) short-term idle is at 700...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-28-2008, 08:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,758
Posted By d40sithui

Well, I got my car back from the dealer. They...

Well, I got my car back from the dealer. They wanted to replace the throttle body. Hell, I'll just drive it like this. I just gota rev it a little at every 10 sec interval so the RPMS don't dip....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-26-2008, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,758
Posted By d40sithui

i have not done the idle air volume procedure. as...

i have not done the idle air volume procedure. as i understand it, the dealer did this about a month ago when the ECU was replaced.
I'm not sure if its the MAF. Again, the dealer hasnt called back....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-26-2008, 08:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,758
Posted By d40sithui

Another Idle problem

Hi guys,
Well my car's at the dealership since yesterday. I doubt they'll find anything, but I'm out of ideas so :bawling:
The sympton is only present when the car is all warmed up. If I put the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-20-2008, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By d40sithui

Erratic Idle. What's wrong?

Hey guys,
I drive a 00 5spd.
During the last 3000 miles, when I'm at a long stop light and looking down at my RPM needle it goes below the 500 range and then fight its way back up to the norm,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-10-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,004
Posted By d40sithui

lol that looks kinda hard. i'll call the dealer...

lol that looks kinda hard. i'll call the dealer and see how much they charge. if its not too extrme ill have them do it. otherwise, i'll do it myself. thanks. you guys are invaluable.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-10-2008, 06:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,004
Posted By d40sithui

thanks guys. i checked it out with a jumpstart...

thanks guys. i checked it out with a jumpstart cable and another car. My car can start and idle fine but if you pull out the power source (jumper cable) it will eventually lose power. the headlights...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-09-2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,004
Posted By d40sithui

Help! My car died!

Hey guys,
See if you can solve this one:
1) Today, I ran it for about 30 minutes on the highway fine.
2) Then after parking it and attempting to start it, it wouldn't start. I had to put the car...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-13-2008, 06:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,029
Posted By d40sithui

woa i didnt realize there would be so many holes...

woa i didnt realize there would be so many holes for this thing. thanks for the tips. whats this "wing with the snaps in caps" you speak of?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-12-2008, 06:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,029
Posted By d40sithui

hey thanks for the reply. I dont think this is...

hey thanks for the reply.
I dont think this is one of those spoilers you speak of. it does however, come painted. (wow!)
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-12-2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,029
Posted By d40sithui

spoiler installation

Hi all,
I wanted to install a OEM spoiler for my 00. Probably buy it off ebay or something. However, my car doesn't have the factory holes. Is it easy just to drill the holes myself install the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-04-2008, 07:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,942
Posted By d40sithui

yea i think theres some kind of warranty on the...

yea i think theres some kind of warranty on the service so i'll bring it back. for now it runs fine and idles at 1k at the stop light. as i do recall, they did suggest to replace my MAF when they...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-03-2008, 01:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,942
Posted By d40sithui

i'm not a car person either. i know only the...

i'm not a car person either. i know only the basics. i was reading on another forum, not sure if i can post links on here, but it seems that this is a fairly common problem for us 5th gen maximas....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-03-2008, 12:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,942
Posted By d40sithui

thanks for the replies. can it be the MAF? the...

thanks for the replies. can it be the MAF? the 505 code suggest the idle air system. the iac is new. and ecu is rebuilt, so new too, but in a different sense. wouldn't maf throw a different code?
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