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01-01-2011, 11:58 PM
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Posted By maxima_million

My Boes factory radio does this more often when...

My Boes factory radio does this more often when it's cold. I'll look to do the soldering in the spring - THANKS!
10-19-2010, 08:31 PM
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Views: 1,157
Posted By maxima_million

I have noticed my '98 w/173k miles started doing...

I have noticed my '98 w/173k miles started doing the same thing. What did you all replace? Should I just look to grease the pistons and do a break job? How tough is it to replace the parking break...
05-05-2010, 06:28 PM
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Posted By maxima_million

Funny I read this... my car only started to...

Funny I read this... my car only started to 'buck' when at a stop light. It doesn't happen a lot, only once every 10-15 days. I thought it was me, but after reading this thread, I think I'm going...
05-05-2010, 06:25 PM
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Posted By maxima_million

I'm going to try re-greasing the pistons on each...

I'm going to try re-greasing the pistons on each of the calipers and see if that works. Thanks for the input/suggestions!
05-04-2010, 05:41 PM
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Posted By maxima_million

Rear brakes moan when moving from a stopped position

Got a '98 with 170k and not many issues with the car EVER (Love my Max!) but now I'm noticing that every time I release the break from a stopped position, I hear moaning for 1-2 seconds. I do not...
10-21-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,778
Posted By maxima_million

Divewjason - I hear ya, I miss my '70 Cutlass...

Divewjason - I hear ya, I miss my '70 Cutlass Convertible ;-(

anyone out there suggest OEM vs. aftermarket thermostat? I was also going to change my upper/lower radiator hoses while I'm at it...
10-17-2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 26
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Posted By maxima_million

Hate to restart an old thread, but my temp gage...

Hate to restart an old thread, but my temp gage is fluxuating when I'm driving. It's gone from 1/2 way (normal operating temp) to stone cold all while on the highway. I'm thinking it's the...
08-18-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 732
Posted By maxima_million

There are not many of those shops around Northern...

There are not many of those shops around Northern NJ or if there are, they are not in my neck of NJ. I also have state inspection next month and see a major decrease in gas mileage. I'm assuming...
08-18-2009, 09:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 732
Posted By maxima_million

YIKES - Just got back from the stealerships. ...

YIKES - Just got back from the stealerships. They are worse than I thought. I could go into the details, but in short: I was quoted $3400. More than double what I thought it would be. I think...
08-17-2009, 12:40 PM
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Views: 732
Posted By maxima_million

So if I understand this correctly - if I go with...

So if I understand this correctly - if I go with a Midas muffler, I'll get a 'noisier' sound upon accelleration? I'm not interested in making more noise in the car.... I got a quote for an OEM...
08-17-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 732
Posted By maxima_million

Thanks! I scheduled an apt at the Stealership...

Thanks! I scheduled an apt at the Stealership for tomorrow and I stopped off at Midas. Midas is going to run 500 from the flex pipe back which includes cutting out and keeping the cat. I just...
08-17-2009, 07:46 AM
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Views: 732
Posted By maxima_million

What involved in replacing exhaust?

Got a 98 with 161k and I know the flexpipe is pretty bad. Any ideas as to the costs? I expect to replace the cat too :-( thanks!
08-17-2009, 07:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,243
Posted By maxima_million

It's not the odb2 computer. Essentially the...

It's not the odb2 computer. Essentially the computer had to be retrained to a clean reading. The rpms were adjusted higher allowing more air. Problem fixed
08-14-2009, 01:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,794
Posted By maxima_million

I couldn't sleep and it's been a while since I've...

I couldn't sleep and it's been a while since I've surfed here. My '98 is experiencing similar vibrations. I also have a bizzare code: 0509. I've checked many places and all I found was 'undefined'...
06-21-2009, 05:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 791
Posted By maxima_million

I ended up having nissan reset my edu via a...

I ended up having nissan reset my edu via a odb2scanner. The car went through a 10 min process and my rpms were adjusted from 700
To 744. Just a thought!!
06-14-2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,243
Posted By maxima_million

k, long story/short: I changed all sparkplugs...

k, long story/short: I changed all sparkplugs and I ended up having a conversation with a Nissan Tech. I asked the same question and he thinks it's because I cleaned the IACV and did not reset 'the...
06-13-2009, 05:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,243
Posted By maxima_million

I am on my way to the store to get a spark plug...

I am on my way to the store to get a spark plug socket and change all 6 plugs. Strangely, it did not occur once yesterday... The fuel filter was changed about 6-8k miles ago. I'm pretty good with...
06-10-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,243
Posted By maxima_million

Codes: I do have an 02 code: 0509. I replaced...

Codes: I do have an 02 code: 0509. I replaced the front 02 and the code continues ( I SHOULD have mentioned that)
06-10-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,243
Posted By maxima_million

How did you know?

How did you know?
06-10-2009, 05:01 PM
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Views: 1,243
Posted By maxima_million

My profile is updated (sorry - didn't know it was...

My profile is updated (sorry - didn't know it was there). It's a 1998 Auto SC-A/T. I didn't consider the misfireing, but it sounds logical and I do have the replacements. I replaced the orig....
06-10-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,243
Posted By maxima_million

LOL - No, I only drive with one foot! It's hard...

LOL - No, I only drive with one foot! It's hard to explain.... regular driving is fine. It only happens when I'm stopped. It will idle fine then I feel a 'thud'. It happens for only a quick...
06-10-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,243
Posted By maxima_million

I did clean the TB and IACV a few months ago + I...

I did clean the TB and IACV a few months ago + I use OEM spark plugs. Never considered a vacuume hoses.... that's one possibility! Thanks
06-10-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,243
Posted By maxima_million

engine revs at while stopped

I'm not sure how to explain this, but I'll try. It started about 3 weeks ago. When I am at a red light/stop sign etc, every once in a while (and getting more frequent) I will feel as if the engine...
04-29-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 881
Posted By maxima_million

Sorry to hear about your work status! One thing...

Sorry to hear about your work status! One thing I just did was to clean the IACV. Every once in a while, my car would jump into gear and accelerate WHEN I WAS AT A LIGHT!!! I took it apart,...
02-22-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 864
Posted By maxima_million

Ok, this is wierd: I too pulled 0509 and...

Ok, this is wierd: I too pulled 0509 and replaced the front 02 sensor. About 10 days after, the 'Check Engine Light" came on and I pulled 0509 AND 0115. Today it took 3 tries before the engine...
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