Newbie Questions...
#1
Newbie Questions...
I just got my 1992 Nissan Maxima. I don't know what model it is, because my aunt still hasn't given me the owners manual, and I can't tell if it's an SE or GXE. It has a bose sound system...
My problems:
-I have power windows in my Nissan. I just got the drivers window fixed. It needed a new regulator. The other passenger windows don't work all the time. Sometimes the window will roll up and down, but when you turn the car off and turn the car back on the windows won't work. Could it be wiring?... If not, what could be the problem?
-My second problem is my highbeam headlights. The fog and normal low beam lights all work. The all the lights work, but one of the highbeam lights. When you turn the highbeams on, one of them turns on, and the light turns off. The light that turns on it on the driver's side. I looked at the bulb and both filiments are there. I bought 2 new headlight bulbs, and put both of them in; still the same problem as before. Does anybody know how to fix this?... My car won't pass inspection if both my highbeams don't work.
Thanks.
-Viet
AIM: eviltwingoat
EMAIL: gimpyemphtizykid@wmconnect.com
My problems:
-I have power windows in my Nissan. I just got the drivers window fixed. It needed a new regulator. The other passenger windows don't work all the time. Sometimes the window will roll up and down, but when you turn the car off and turn the car back on the windows won't work. Could it be wiring?... If not, what could be the problem?
-My second problem is my highbeam headlights. The fog and normal low beam lights all work. The all the lights work, but one of the highbeam lights. When you turn the highbeams on, one of them turns on, and the light turns off. The light that turns on it on the driver's side. I looked at the bulb and both filiments are there. I bought 2 new headlight bulbs, and put both of them in; still the same problem as before. Does anybody know how to fix this?... My car won't pass inspection if both my highbeams don't work.
Thanks.
-Viet
AIM: eviltwingoat
EMAIL: gimpyemphtizykid@wmconnect.com
#4
also, if you want to find out exactly what your specs are, check the vin # &model into on the firewall back of the engine bay.
there'll be a little plate there which will have your car's engine deal (vg30e, vg30de, ve30de mebe sumptin' freaky else?) & some other neat info.
if you search around you'll find numerous listing of the differences beween models on some member's pages and once you know what to look for it's really easy to spot and se from a gxe from a gle (start w/the rims)
there'll be a little plate there which will have your car's engine deal (vg30e, vg30de, ve30de mebe sumptin' freaky else?) & some other neat info.
if you search around you'll find numerous listing of the differences beween models on some member's pages and once you know what to look for it's really easy to spot and se from a gxe from a gle (start w/the rims)
#7
that is the lever (switch is mounted on the steering column) that controls your turn signals AND highbeams (you know, push it forward for constant, pull it back for "flash to pass"). It's all integrated into the same unit.
#8
Originally posted by Evil_Twin
Shavedmax,
the p/w lock?... That button?
cneary,
the turnsignal switch?... I don't understand. I got the repair manual from my local library, but it doesn't say anything about that switch.
-Viet
Shavedmax,
the p/w lock?... That button?
cneary,
the turnsignal switch?... I don't understand. I got the repair manual from my local library, but it doesn't say anything about that switch.
-Viet
Window regulators failing are a common problem in our cars. www.courtesyparts.com has them.
#11
I don't know what color the grill is because the grill was replaced. No my engine doesnt say twin cam, and the inside of the car is leather.
What I don't understand, is how can only one light work if the switch is broken?... All the other items work but that one headlight. I will look into buying a new lever.
-Viet
What I don't understand, is how can only one light work if the switch is broken?... All the other items work but that one headlight. I will look into buying a new lever.
-Viet
#12
if it is a 1992 SE it will have a motor that looks like this:
http://mrgone.homeip.net/images/92Max/14.JPG
if the engine does not look like that, you have a GXE.
if your not sure, do you have a keypad under the door handle?
http://mrgone.homeip.net/images/92Max/14.JPG
if the engine does not look like that, you have a GXE.
if your not sure, do you have a keypad under the door handle?
#15
also, there is a good site with pictures and descriptions of GXE/SE on www.4dsc.com/articles and on my page
#20
maybee its just a bad plug , swap the headlights and see if the problem still happens on the same side, if it does its either the plug or the wiring, change both, just tap into the other side headlight to make sure its good
#21
Try switching the bulbs. You could have a bad bulb. Remember not to touch the glass.
If it still won't work you'll need to check the plug to see if the treminals are good. Best way is to get a test probe. If the probe lights the terminals need to be cleaned or repaired.
If still no light you'll have to trace the wire back to see where your loosing volts.
Check the easy things first.
If it still won't work you'll need to check the plug to see if the treminals are good. Best way is to get a test probe. If the probe lights the terminals need to be cleaned or repaired.
If still no light you'll have to trace the wire back to see where your loosing volts.
Check the easy things first.
#22
I replaced the bulbs. And it didnt change anything. I think my dads friend checked the volts, and i think I am losing volts, but i dont know where yet.
I finally fixed all my windows, but the windows dont always work right away. It takes a while to work. Anybody know why?
-Viet
I finally fixed all my windows, but the windows dont always work right away. It takes a while to work. Anybody know why?
-Viet
#24
Originally posted by Evil_Twin
I replaced the bulbs. And it didnt change anything. I think my dads friend checked the volts, and i think I am losing volts, but i dont know where yet.
I finally fixed all my windows, but the windows dont always work right away. It takes a while to work. Anybody know why?
-Viet
I replaced the bulbs. And it didnt change anything. I think my dads friend checked the volts, and i think I am losing volts, but i dont know where yet.
I finally fixed all my windows, but the windows dont always work right away. It takes a while to work. Anybody know why?
-Viet
if you dont have the proper voltage at the light then either you have a faulty ground or a bad power wire
#25
Alright, well I got new regulators for both my (driver's) and the back seat. The windows do work always now. My dad and I looked at it and found a lose connection... But the highbeam is still bad.
Thanks for the help, and thanks for all the help that will come.
-Viet
Thanks for the help, and thanks for all the help that will come.
-Viet
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