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04-06-2004, 10:39 AM
#3
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 27
Usually jerking problems are caused by one of three things (that is, USUALLY)- an air/fuel flow problem,a vacuum leak or an electrical problem.
Air/fuel flow problems- check your air filter and fuel filter for clogs. If you haven't replaced them in a while, do it. You'd be amazed at the difference. Do you hear any humming from the rear of the vehicle? That is usually a sign of a fuel pump that is going out.
Vacuum leaks- check the engine for loose hoses. You should be able to hear some hissing, especially around the intake manifold. Look for loose bolts on the intake manifold and tighten them.
Electrical problems- most likely. Check all the parts of your ignition system, starting with the distributor. Check the distributor cap for cracks. Pull off the cap and check the rotor. See if it has any corroding or buildup on it. Then, follow your plug wires to each spark plug. Look for cracked rubber on the wires. Replace the plug wires if they are cracked. Check the connection between the spark plug wires and the spark plugs. Sometimes they jiggle loose and cause the cyliders to fire sporadically. Pull out your spark plugs and check them for oil, glazing, or other signs of wear. Get a Haynes manual- in the back it will show you spark plug diagnostics.
Good luck. I know that this problem is really annoying. Tune that baby up and see how it does.
Air/fuel flow problems- check your air filter and fuel filter for clogs. If you haven't replaced them in a while, do it. You'd be amazed at the difference. Do you hear any humming from the rear of the vehicle? That is usually a sign of a fuel pump that is going out.
Vacuum leaks- check the engine for loose hoses. You should be able to hear some hissing, especially around the intake manifold. Look for loose bolts on the intake manifold and tighten them.
Electrical problems- most likely. Check all the parts of your ignition system, starting with the distributor. Check the distributor cap for cracks. Pull off the cap and check the rotor. See if it has any corroding or buildup on it. Then, follow your plug wires to each spark plug. Look for cracked rubber on the wires. Replace the plug wires if they are cracked. Check the connection between the spark plug wires and the spark plugs. Sometimes they jiggle loose and cause the cyliders to fire sporadically. Pull out your spark plugs and check them for oil, glazing, or other signs of wear. Get a Haynes manual- in the back it will show you spark plug diagnostics.
Good luck. I know that this problem is really annoying. Tune that baby up and see how it does.
04-06-2004, 11:53 AM
#4
It would help if you would state what kind of Maxima you have. There are two different engines with two different types of problems available on 3rd gen Maximas.
If your car is a 92-94 SE, then you have the DOHC VE30DE engine and it doesn't have a distributor. All other 3rd gen Maxima types (89-91 SE and 89-94 GXE) have the SOHC VG30DE engine, which does have a distributor.
If your car is a 92-94 SE, then you have the DOHC VE30DE engine and it doesn't have a distributor. All other 3rd gen Maxima types (89-91 SE and 89-94 GXE) have the SOHC VG30DE engine, which does have a distributor.
04-06-2004, 01:32 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 535
Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
It would help if you would state what kind of Maxima you have. There are two different engines with two different types of problems available on 3rd gen Maximas.
If your car is a 92-94 SE, then you have the DOHC VE30DE engine and it doesn't have a distributor. All other 3rd gen Maxima types (89-91 SE and 89-94 GXE) have the SOHC VG30DE engine, which does have a distributor.
If your car is a 92-94 SE, then you have the DOHC VE30DE engine and it doesn't have a distributor. All other 3rd gen Maxima types (89-91 SE and 89-94 GXE) have the SOHC VG30DE engine, which does have a distributor.
why do you tell the wrong engine for the 89-91 se and 89-94 gxe, that it is VG30DE engine, the real engine for the 89-91 se and the 89-94 gxe is the VG30E engine, nissan never used the VG30DE in the max because it was to big to fit so they never used it,
that all
04-06-2004, 02:20 PM
#6
Originally Posted by maximagxe90
Hi Red92MaxSE,
why do you tell the wrong engine for the 89-91 se and 89-94 gxe, that it is VG30DE engine, the real engine for the 89-91 se and the 89-94 gxe is the VG30E engine, nissan never used the VG30DE in the max because it was to big to fit so they never used it,
that all
why do you tell the wrong engine for the 89-91 se and 89-94 gxe, that it is VG30DE engine, the real engine for the 89-91 se and the 89-94 gxe is the VG30E engine, nissan never used the VG30DE in the max because it was to big to fit so they never used it,
that all
probably copy and pasted and forgot to remove the D....
04-06-2004, 04:48 PM
#7
Donating Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 471
Have a diagnostic test done. It's probably either the MAF sensor or an o2 sensor. I had the same problem about 2 months ago. Once I changed the sensor the car ran fine but to be safe just do a tune-up and you should be alright.