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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-12-2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,872
Posted By weltonw

Spoke with both Dave Burnette and an independent...

Spoke with both Dave Burnette and an independent repair shop today, and given the symptoms / codes they both felt MAF replacement would be the logical next step.

I ordered the part (the AM600...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-12-2009, 12:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,872
Posted By weltonw

One other note: the first hard start happened...

One other note: the first hard start happened after I had gassed up in Virginia where they use a 10% ethanol fuel blend (we don't have it in New York). That was the only fuel available throughout...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-12-2009, 12:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,872
Posted By weltonw

Will a bad MAF cause hard starting?

Last week during a family trip my 2002 Max began having some problems. Initially it was just very hard to start (both hot / cold): I'd crank it for 5-10 seconds and it would begin to catch but not...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-21-2005, 06:15 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,716
Posted By weltonw

So kcowden, has your setup eliminated (to your...

So kcowden, has your setup eliminated (to your satisfaction) any pinging you were experiencing?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-22-2005, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By weltonw

pinging... Had an 85 Accord which would...

pinging...

Had an 85 Accord which would ping. Bought the Max knowing it had a top-rated engine, yet now I have the annoying low-RPM ping...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-06-2005, 06:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,275
Posted By weltonw

Good point. It never occurred to me to choose...

Good point. It never occurred to me to choose the gear (1st / R) depending on the slope.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-03-2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,275
Posted By weltonw

Higher gear = less resistance It's not...

Higher gear = less resistance


It's not slipping - I checked it.


The car pulls strong and doesn't burn any oil. The only issue I have is the pinging under moderate load, which many others...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-02-2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,275
Posted By weltonw

Believe me, I'm going to start doing that.

Believe me, I'm going to start doing that.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-02-2005, 07:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,099
Posted By weltonw

My engine also pings btwn 2-3k RPM under moderate...

My engine also pings btwn 2-3k RPM under moderate load. It's been happening for 3 years now, to the point where I can predict when it's going to happen. Annoying. I'm also at 16 deg advance, BTW....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-02-2005, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,275
Posted By weltonw

Surprise after parking on slight incline

I came home this evening and left my max parked in my driveway, which has mild incline. It's a 6-speed and I left it in 1st gear. Since it's mildly sloped I didn't even think of using the parking...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-21-2005, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By weltonw

This thread...

This thread (http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=234009) gives information on tweaks that can be done, including adjusting the sensitivity of your lights. Unfortunately it looks like it...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-28-2005, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,916
Posted By weltonw

Thanks to those who responded. The final...

Thanks to those who responded.

The final update on this - I was able to fix it!

It took me about 3 hours last night to get the glass unbolted at the bottom. It's just a long reach in a very...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-25-2005, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 684
Posted By weltonw

I hope for your sake it's nothing but a fuse - a...

I hope for your sake it's nothing but a fuse - a quick and easy fix.

My window went out yesterday (http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=419111), and I'm struggling to disassemble things.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-24-2005, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,916
Posted By weltonw

Window Stuck Open

My driver's side front window on my 2k2 is all the way open and won't go up anymore. I did a search and came up with this thread...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-19-2004, 07:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,312
Posted By weltonw

I have it too, and have come to believe it's...

I have it too, and have come to believe it's normal.

Some older threads on this:
thread 1 (http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=136177&highlight=ping)
thread 2...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-01-2004, 05:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,463
Posted By weltonw

Glad you were able to fix it without spending...

Glad you were able to fix it without spending $$$.

BTW, here's another thread (http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=247172) from last year that describes the sequence in detail. It's a good...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-27-2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,202
Posted By weltonw

You should be getting a zip file when you press...

You should be getting a zip file when you press the button. I believe the PHP is the server file which handles the request - you shouldn't be getting that. What browser are you using?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-27-2004, 02:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 920
Posted By weltonw

Yeah, my daughter liked resting her feet on the...

Yeah, my daughter liked resting her feet on the seatback too. I punched two holes in a small towel and hung it from the head rest.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-27-2004, 01:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 920
Posted By weltonw

I have one child (now age 5) and it's worked...

I have one child (now age 5) and it's worked great for me the past 2 years. My previous car (85 Accord) was a PITA because it didn't have the LATCH system.

The biggest problem: food crumbs all...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-26-2004, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By weltonw

I was looking at my engine bay today too. It's a...

I was looking at my engine bay today too. It's a bit dirty, but doesn't seem as bad as yours. I live in central NY state, so we have quite a bit of salt too. Mine's a 2k2, so I'm bit surprised...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-25-2004, 09:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 907
Posted By weltonw

Here's one link that gives a reasonable...

Here's one link that gives a reasonable explanation:

http://www.shotimes.com/brakes/part1.html

I recommend getting yourself a torque wrench so you can verify all lug nuts are evenly tightened...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-19-2004, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By weltonw

It does totally suck. Whenever I visit my folks...

It does totally suck. Whenever I visit my folks in CA the first thing I always notice is how clean most of the cars are.

I guess the only fun thing about snow is that you can do some drifting...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-19-2004, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 670
Posted By weltonw

Yes it was. Good point - forgot to mention that.

Yes it was. Good point - forgot to mention that.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-19-2004, 08:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 670
Posted By weltonw

Common problem with the HU. See ...

Common problem with the HU.

See
http://maxima.theowensfamily.com/tsb/NTB03-017.pdf

I had mine replaced free of charge.

Also see

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=189182
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-19-2004, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 46,493
Posted By weltonw

BTW, you should really get yourself an owner's...

BTW, you should really get yourself an owner's manual. You can download them free in PDF format from:

http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/nissan/deptog.asp?dept%5Fid=37
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