Joining the 3.5 swap club
11-12-2012, 03:34 PM
#41
Swap is 99% done! I think...lol. Just need to top off fluids and test drive!! Look out Kansas! Huge thanks to Aackshun and his buddy, that I can't remember his name, for doing the clutch and ECU headache. He's on the org here too somewhere.
HELL, YES!!!
Oh, BTW, I got real lucky with the swap and got a pathfinder TB and a VLSD 5 speed. No big deal.
HELL, YES!!!
Oh, BTW, I got real lucky with the swap and got a pathfinder TB and a VLSD 5 speed. No big deal.
11-14-2012, 12:24 AM
#43
Anyone have a link for me on how to get my reverse lights working again?
Bypassed the neutral safety switch, anything to do with that?
This org app on my phone sucks for searching. Thanks.
Edit: found a thread about it, just have to try it.
Going to wire a toggle switch if I can.
Bypassed the neutral safety switch, anything to do with that?
This org app on my phone sucks for searching. Thanks.
Edit: found a thread about it, just have to try it.
Going to wire a toggle switch if I can.
Last edited by Fakie J Farkerton; 01-04-2013 at 12:24 AM.
11-14-2012, 12:28 AM
#44
Originally Posted by litch
Dear OP:
This swap is gonna be expensive, and there are always "little things." that are going to happen. This is normal, I would trust aackshun with the swap no problem, he has a ton of experience and has the parts hook up to boot. I spent 1600 on my swap. If you are coming in under that, you are doing fine. WELCOME TO THE CLUB HOMES!
This swap is gonna be expensive, and there are always "little things." that are going to happen. This is normal, I would trust aackshun with the swap no problem, he has a ton of experience and has the parts hook up to boot. I spent 1600 on my swap. If you are coming in under that, you are doing fine. WELCOME TO THE CLUB HOMES!
11-14-2012, 12:37 AM
#45
Originally Posted by JNCoRacer
Im surprised he didnt try talking you into a 6spd swap instead of the 5MT.
Either way, when the motors out, dont forget to take the obligatory pic of you in standing in the empty engine bay.
Either way, when the motors out, dont forget to take the obligatory pic of you in standing in the empty engine bay.
11-24-2012, 01:26 PM
#47
Now I'm dealing with a wiring harness issue.
Out of the 19 codes that popped up after the swap, I was only really worried about the crankshaft position sensor at the moment.
The rest were auto transmission errors and emissions nightmares<-resistors fix?--anyways, I had my mechanic check everything over and he noticed the wires were pinched by the CSPS so he unwrapped the casing and checked for shorts and told be it was fine; tape it up and zip tied it, then it wouldn't start.
He jiggled the harness down below and I got home with a bunch of misfires going on.
So I'm pissed. I've been in contact with my swapper, and he's sending me my old harness which I'm sure I better than the one that was swapped in from the previous car.
From what I understand, I should be able to just swap part of the harness out instead of yanking the whole thing. Edit: yes!
The harness I have now came from a 96? and mine is a 97GLE.
Search SUCKS on this mobile app and I'm wondering if I need to do anything special to rewire anything or am I just plug and play?
Out of the 19 codes that popped up after the swap, I was only really worried about the crankshaft position sensor at the moment.
The rest were auto transmission errors and emissions nightmares<-resistors fix?--anyways, I had my mechanic check everything over and he noticed the wires were pinched by the CSPS so he unwrapped the casing and checked for shorts and told be it was fine; tape it up and zip tied it, then it wouldn't start.
He jiggled the harness down below and I got home with a bunch of misfires going on.
So I'm pissed. I've been in contact with my swapper, and he's sending me my old harness which I'm sure I better than the one that was swapped in from the previous car.
From what I understand, I should be able to just swap part of the harness out instead of yanking the whole thing. Edit: yes!
The harness I have now came from a 96? and mine is a 97GLE.
Search SUCKS on this mobile app and I'm wondering if I need to do anything special to rewire anything or am I just plug and play?
Last edited by Fakie J Farkerton; 01-04-2013 at 12:26 AM.
11-24-2012, 05:59 PM
#49
Now I'm dealing with a wiring harness issue. Out of the 19 codes that popped up after the swap, I was only really worried about the crankshaft position sensor at the moment. The rest were auto transmission errors and emissions nightmares<-resistors fix?--anyways, I had my mechanic check everything over and he noticed the wires were pinched by the CSPS so he unwrapped the casing and checked for shorts and told be it was fine; tape it up and zip tied it, then it wouldn't start. He jiggled the harness down below and I got home with a bunch of misfires going on.
So I'm pissed. I've been in contact with my swapper, and he's sending me my old harness which I'm sure I better than the one that was swapped in from the previous car.
From what I understand, I should be able to just swap part of the harness out instead of yanking the whole thing.
The harness I have now came from a 96? and mine is a 97GLE.
Search SUCKS on this mobile app and I'm wondering if I need to do anything special to rewire anything or am I just plug and play?
So I'm pissed. I've been in contact with my swapper, and he's sending me my old harness which I'm sure I better than the one that was swapped in from the previous car.
From what I understand, I should be able to just swap part of the harness out instead of yanking the whole thing.
The harness I have now came from a 96? and mine is a 97GLE.
Search SUCKS on this mobile app and I'm wondering if I need to do anything special to rewire anything or am I just plug and play?
Give the codes some time. Some of the codes may disappear...
Last edited by deloa84; 11-24-2012 at 06:03 PM.
11-24-2012, 10:08 PM
#50
Originally Posted by asand1
You should be running a 5 speed ECU, less codes. I would just cut the smashed bit of harness, and solder in another connector and wires.
11-24-2012, 10:13 PM
#51
Originally Posted by deloa84
Give the codes some time. Some of the codes may disappear...
I just want my Maxima back.
I expected my old harness today, but nothing.
I'm going to move my car somewhere that I can leave it on ramps and try to pull this harness myself.
Last edited by Fakie J Farkerton; 01-04-2013 at 12:28 AM.
11-27-2012, 04:05 PM
#52
Grrrrrrrrr. Waiting on my harness still.
I can't even get my car to start now.
I wish I wasn't so intimidated by wiring my car.
About to order a jwt Ecu, have it programed, and my car doesn't even run...
Going to have it towed somewhere I can trust it too...my apartments suck.
I just needed to share my b@*ching.
Good times.
I can't even get my car to start now.
I wish I wasn't so intimidated by wiring my car.
About to order a jwt Ecu, have it programed, and my car doesn't even run...
Going to have it towed somewhere I can trust it too...my apartments suck.
I just needed to share my b@*ching.
Good times.
11-27-2012, 08:35 PM
#54
Originally Posted by VisciousMo
This thread is exactly the reason why I am not touching my motor until I buy another car
11-28-2012, 03:15 PM
#55
the excitement then dissapointment, this tread was hard to read. but here goes a perfect example why u wana have a 2nd whip for the sole reason of "downtime" . hopefully you get everything situated there farkerton. best of luck!!
Last edited by steezmuffin686; 11-28-2012 at 03:17 PM.
11-28-2012, 03:36 PM
#56
Originally Posted by steezmuffin686
the excitement then dissapointment, this tread was hard to read. but here goes a perfect example why u wana have a 2nd whip for the sole reason of "downtime" . hopefully you get everything situated there farkerton. best of luck!!
11-29-2012, 01:50 PM
#58
Originally Posted by dtholmanmax
Grows on trees, man, it grows on trees...
I feel like your words carry weight; planting a tree now.
11-29-2012, 03:34 PM
#59
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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Got outta the game - boats & hos, you know. And wife and family and stupid car moves getting out of maximas. Just lurking now as I put a few funds together to get back in
11-29-2012, 03:48 PM
#60
Originally Posted by dtholmanmax
Got outta the game - boats & hos, you know. And wife and family and stupid car moves getting out of maximas. Just lurking now as I put a few funds together to get back in
Watching Stepbrothers now..
12-05-2012, 01:35 PM
#61
Update. Car has been towed to the shop for the harness, both sides motor/trans mounts and my power steering leak. Fingers crossed.
JWT ECU arrives tomorrow. Sending it in for a reflash to my specs ASAP.
Got a z32 MAF also, but I hear it's overkill for N/A. I'll ask JWT what they think I guess.
JWT ECU arrives tomorrow. Sending it in for a reflash to my specs ASAP.
Got a z32 MAF also, but I hear it's overkill for N/A. I'll ask JWT what they think I guess.
Last edited by Fakie J Farkerton; 12-05-2012 at 04:01 PM.
12-08-2012, 10:56 AM
#64
Picking up my car today!!
Motor mounts and transmission mount done. Power steering hose replaced, and most importantly; wiring harness swapped out to a working one. After I plug in my JWT ECU, I'm done with it for awhile!
Motor mounts and transmission mount done. Power steering hose replaced, and most importantly; wiring harness swapped out to a working one. After I plug in my JWT ECU, I'm done with it for awhile!
12-08-2012, 02:09 PM
#67
12-09-2012, 09:17 PM
#69
12-10-2012, 09:15 AM
#70
12-10-2012, 09:20 AM
#71
They're Honda builders, but they tolerate Nissans too..
How's your car running now?
12-10-2012, 10:08 AM
#72
...i. I guess I never looked at it like that before...its actually Litch... but hey I wonder how many other people thought my name was Iitch.... thats funny. No prob, just put some secksay vids up.
Last edited by litch; 12-10-2012 at 10:10 AM.
12-10-2012, 11:22 PM
#73
Thanks for the tip. Other than having to baby my clutch, the only problem I'm noticing is some noise during acceleration on my drivers side front. My axle is new, as well as about everything else besides wheel bearings. Good times.
12-10-2012, 11:24 PM
#74
I'll post a video ASAP.
. Got places to go, nam sayn'?
