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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-20-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

SELLING IT - I give up

So I bought the good, used OEM MAF sensor. No change in engine performance. Starts right up, idles good, just has no power over about 2500- 3000 RPM
I think I have replaced all the possible causes...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-05-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

Sorry for being so needy. You have been extremely...

Sorry for being so needy. You have been extremely helpful. Thank YOU!
Looking on Ebay for a maf sensor. I find several that say they fit a 2003 Maxima BUT they don't look like the original I have....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-05-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

Sorry for over analyzing - I'm just about done...

Sorry for over analyzing - I'm just about done throwing more parts at it with no positive results (very frustrated). Based on Maxima.org forum recommendations, I just put in: new knock sensor, new...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-05-2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

How does the junk yard test it to make sure it's...

How does the junk yard test it to make sure it's good?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-03-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

aftermarket MAF recommendation

OK, I'm going to try a new MAF sensor. Can anyone recommend an aftermarket MAF sensor that isn't too expensive that someone has had some successful experience with?

Just drove it. It runs a little...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-03-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

Gutting both pre-cats is way too big a job for me...

Gutting both pre-cats is way too big a job for me (don't have the right tools, don't have the right body to be laying/twisting under a car for hours-(almost 70 with arthritis). Unfortunately I don't...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-03-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

Just curious (and certainly not an expert) -...

Just curious (and certainly not an expert) - Wouldn't a faulty MAF affect both engine banks? It starts right up and idles fine and runs ok until about 2500 RPM. beyond 2500 RPM it begins to bog...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-30-2022, 02:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

Selling my Baby

So I have replaced, knock sensor, fuel pump, fuel filter, ignition coils, fuel injectors, spark plugs, then removed the rear cat and found a bunch of crumbled cat bits plugging up the rear cat. I...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-20-2022, 08:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

It is extremely unlikely that it's the...

It is extremely unlikely that it's the non-Hitachi coils since there was absolutely no change in how it runs before and after the new coils (which unfortunately tells me that all the new parts I put...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-19-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

Here is what I've done - replaced fuel pump and...

Here is what I've done - replaced fuel pump and fuel filter, removed and cleaned rear cat with lacquer thinner (I could see through cat before I cleaned it), cleaned and tested all under hood...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-19-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By Keviwe

I found and cleaned all the grounds under the...

I found and cleaned all the grounds under the hood. I tested across every ground with a meter. Found the trans ground wire broke, so fixed that. All grounds are good (except the braided one from the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-14-2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By Keviwe

Ground to frame locations?

Can anyone provide me with a quick sketch or diagram as to where the ground to frame wires are located? Found battery to engine block (seems OK). Found rear cat flange to frame (broken).

I ask...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-10-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

Hello! New NGK Platinum spark plugs about 3,000...

Hello!
New NGK Platinum spark plugs about 3,000 miles ago and new plenum gasket. Sprayed starting fluid all around vacuum lines - no change in rpm. Put new engine air filter in
I have run Cataclean...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-14-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By Keviwe

severe ping and severe loss of power

2003 Maxima (original owner), 285,000 miles, regular fuel for its entire life. New NGK spark plugs about 3,000 miles ago.
Suddenly while driving at least 50+MPH the engine started pinging really bad...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-10-2019, 08:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,364
Posted By Keviwe

I don't know exactly what's rattling but it is...

I don't know exactly what's rattling but it is getting louder and delaying start while spinning the starter (for maybe 5 seconds longer that usual) will allow the oil to pump up and eliminate the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-06-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,364
Posted By Keviwe

rod bearings rattle at first start "dry start" "excessive drain down"

I was told that Nissan micro polished the crankshaft journals and insist on using a Nissan oil filter because this 2003 - VQ35 has a tendency to let the oil drain down too much promoting a "dry...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-11-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,892
Views: 131,469
Posted By Keviwe

Actually the recommended 5W-30 "drained down" and...

Actually the recommended 5W-30 "drained down" and the rods rattled at every cold start (always with a Nissan oil filter. Aftermarket filters allowed even a longer duration of "rod rattle") I kept...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-11-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1,892
Views: 131,469
Posted By Keviwe

2003 - 260,000 miles

2003 - 260,000 miles
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-04-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,892
Views: 131,469
Posted By Keviwe

2003 GLE 259K miles. Original owner. All stock....

2003 GLE 259K miles. Original owner. All stock. Runs like new! I use 20w-50 oil since the 200K mark and from new, only a genuine Nissan oil filter (aftermarket oil filters allowed "drain down" and...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
10-31-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,451
Posted By Keviwe

Rear caliper rebuild kit

2003 Maxima, manufacture date 4/02. Every auto parts store is confused as to what REAR caliper rebuild kit I need. Some have snap rings and some kits don't. Can anyone tell me if I need the rebuild...
Forum: 5th Generation Classifieds (2000-2003)
02-23-2017, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,960
Posted By Keviwe

LR side marker yellow plastic clip

Hello,
Can anyone tell me where to get one of these small yellow clips for my 03 Maxima LR side marker light
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-16-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,869
Posted By Keviwe

Marker light rear yellow clip

anybody know where I can buy just the little yellow clip on the rear side marker light assembly
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-16-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,869
Posted By Keviwe

rear side marker clip

Hi, Did you find out where to buy just the little yellow clip? I need one
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-29-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1,892
Views: 131,469
Posted By Keviwe

2003 - 247,000 miles. Still running good!

2003 - 247,000 miles. Still running good!
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-16-2008, 10:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 37,631
Posted By Keviwe

Were can I look up this SB 06029 to get the...

Were can I look up this SB 06029 to get the o-ring part number myself. My parts guy at the dealership isn't too creative so I can't count on him.
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