Need '89 Maxima gear ratios
#1
Need '89 Maxima gear ratios
A friend has a 1989 Maxima with an automatic transmission with a non-working speedometer. I need the gear ratios for 4th (O.D.) and the final drive ratio so I can calculate the rpm for a given speed so she can use the tach as a temporary speedometer.
When the speedometer quit I replaced the speed sensor and the speedometer immediately started working. I tested the old speed sensor and it put out voltage pulses when I rotated its shaft. So it was probably good. Now the speedometer stopped working again. Any ideas? Bad connection? Anyone had a similar problem?
Thanks for any help.
Alan
When the speedometer quit I replaced the speed sensor and the speedometer immediately started working. I tested the old speed sensor and it put out voltage pulses when I rotated its shaft. So it was probably good. Now the speedometer stopped working again. Any ideas? Bad connection? Anyone had a similar problem?
Thanks for any help.
Alan
#3
Probably a bad connection. I know of 2 89 (both SE's though) where the speedo would do funny stuff (match the tach, not work, etc). I replaced the speedos and neither have had a problem since.
If you would like, I have a spare GXE gauge cluster off of a 93 pm me if your interested
If you would like, I have a spare GXE gauge cluster off of a 93 pm me if your interested
#5
VG auto's (1989-1991 SE,1989-1994 GXE)
Gear Ratio's
1st = 2.785
2nd = 1.545
3rd = 1.000
4th = 0.695
Reverse = 2.272
Final drive ratio = 3.642
MPH=(5,950rpm X 12.75) / (2.785 X 3.642 X 168)
MPH= 75862.5 / 1704.01896
MPH= 44.52mph@5,950rpm in 1st gear
MPH/1,000rpm= 7.48mph
MPH= 75862.5 / (1.545 X 3.642 X 168)
MPH= 75862.5 / 945.31752
MPH=80.25mph@5,950rpm in 2nd gear
MPH/1,000rpm=13.49mph
MPH=75862.5 / (1.00 X 3.642 X 168)
MPH=75862.5 / 611.856
MPH=123.99mph@5,950rpm in 3rd gear**
MPH/1,000rpm=20.84
MPH=75862.5 / (.695 X 3.642 X 168)
MPH=75862.5 / 425.24
MPH=178.40mph@5,950rpm in 4th gear ***
MPH/1,000rpm=29.98mph
Gear Ratio's
1st = 2.785
2nd = 1.545
3rd = 1.000
4th = 0.695
Reverse = 2.272
Final drive ratio = 3.642
MPH=(5,950rpm X 12.75) / (2.785 X 3.642 X 168)
MPH= 75862.5 / 1704.01896
MPH= 44.52mph@5,950rpm in 1st gear
MPH/1,000rpm= 7.48mph
MPH= 75862.5 / (1.545 X 3.642 X 168)
MPH= 75862.5 / 945.31752
MPH=80.25mph@5,950rpm in 2nd gear
MPH/1,000rpm=13.49mph
MPH=75862.5 / (1.00 X 3.642 X 168)
MPH=75862.5 / 611.856
MPH=123.99mph@5,950rpm in 3rd gear**
MPH/1,000rpm=20.84
MPH=75862.5 / (.695 X 3.642 X 168)
MPH=75862.5 / 425.24
MPH=178.40mph@5,950rpm in 4th gear ***
MPH/1,000rpm=29.98mph
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Lakersallday24
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
13
03-20-2024 11:22 AM