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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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only running on 5 cyl

ok so my car has been running verry rough latley we checked all the spark plug wires when wire one is removed there is no change in idle but all the rest a drop accurs. we checked the pressure and it is at 120. we cleaned all injector connectors. you can here injector one clicking on but it still is only at 5 cyl..any idea?
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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120 is a little low compression,i would make sure it is not a bad spark plug wire or spark plug.Try switching the wire to another cylinder and see if the miss transfers to the other cylinder,same with the spark plug ..

If they check out ok,then it may be the injector..
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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120 is quite low. is that 120 on a single cylinder or multiple?
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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120 is quite low. is that 120 on a single cylinder or multiple?
I may be due to the cylinder being saturated with fuel..
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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the spark plugs seem fine my dad said it was burning to white meaning it was not getting enough fuel
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 04:57 AM
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so your injector is plugged, pull them and get them cleaned. as long as they all ohm out good you should be ok with getting them cleaned. otherwise replace with new ones, because when one goes the others usually aren't far behind.
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 02:14 AM
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what is the avg price on injectors I think I maybe having the same problem. Also my lifters on my hood are shot are they easy to replace i picked up 2 for 29 each at AutoZone.
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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so you what can i clean them with?...we used carb cleaner to clean the connections....
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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what is the avg price on injectors I think I maybe having the same problem. Also my lifters on my hood are shot are they easy to replace i picked up 2 for 29 each at AutoZone.
$95 an injector for your car.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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I support (and generally do) give my business to members of the forum (ie. InternetAutomar and Kaleb from Courtesy Nissan).

But... I am working on replacing 3 injectors for a car worth less than $500. I looked for as cheap as I could get. I had several sources strongly discourage me from using rebuilt Nissan injectors. Apparently they are not really rebuildable and frequently don't even last their warranty period.

Parts America has new Beck-Arnley injectors for your car for $57 plus $9 core and free shipping. I would plan on eating the core charge, because I was unable to get the injectors out of my 1990 without destroying the top of the injector with channel locks. Good luck.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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if there is a core, then they aren't new. or PA screwed up <- more likely
there is a cheap new injector but it is absolute crap.
I'd recommend used over rebuilt any day of the week

let us know if they are new or rebuilt.
they may just be reboxed Venom injectors which means you'll have to do the job twice (or 3 times as was the case with one set i sold)
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I have a set of six used injectors still in the rail,110,000 miles on them..

For sale...
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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If you are on a budget, I would definitley recommend used over rebuilt. Even though the reman ones usually come with a lifetime warranty, whereas used would come with no warranty, reman ones have a very bad record of failing..And though u would get your next set free, i wouldnt wanna go through all the labor again....Get used or new OEM....
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If you are on a budget, I would definitley recommend used over rebuilt. Even though the reman ones usually come with a lifetime warranty, whereas used would come with no warranty, reman ones have a very bad record of failing..And though u would get your next set free, i wouldnt wanna go through all the labor again....Get used or new OEM....
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ok so here is the deal i will be selling the car before winter and leaving maximas. i have had way to many problems(all four struts bad/broke window regulator/broken speedomiter/warped roaters/bad cv right side shaft/all motor mounts bad/replaced left and right controle arm and passenger side wheel baring/2 oil leeks/two exshaust leeks/and new tires) and that is just major items. now i have loved my maxima don't get me wrong but i am just looking for a quick fix so i can sell it. i have spent way to much money on a car that blue books at $885 and looking into something newer..so should i go rebuilt or just go to a junk yard or try cleaning them?..(sorry about typos)
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Junkyard off a running motor
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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couldn't it also be from an ignition problem? I'm having that problem myself intermitently
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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no the car starts just fine and i think we found out it is bad piston...
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 4thgradedropout
no the car starts just fine and i think we found out it is bad piston...

I have pistons too...
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 06:11 AM
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I have pistons too...

hahahahaha, you sure you're not "The Parts *****!!" in this thread...
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 4thgradedropout
ok so here is the deal i will be selling the car before winter and leaving maximas. i have had way to many problems(all four struts bad/broke window regulator/broken speedomiter/warped roaters/bad cv right side shaft/all motor mounts bad/replaced left and right controle arm and passenger side wheel baring/2 oil leeks/two exshaust leeks/and new tires) and that is just major items. now i have loved my maxima don't get me wrong but i am just looking for a quick fix so i can sell it. i have spent way to much money on a car that blue books at $885 and looking into something newer..so should i go rebuilt or just go to a junk yard or try cleaning them?..(sorry about typos)
pretty normal for a 15 yr old car...
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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hahahahaha, you sure you're not "The Parts *****!!" in this thread...





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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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what is the fireing order of the injectors?/spark plugs?
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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is the firing order the same for the VE
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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is the firing order the same for the VE

Yes.


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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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anyone now anything good to take of the gree gung that grows on the connectors for the fuel injectors?
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 4thgradedropout
anyone now anything good to take of the gree gung that grows on the connectors for the fuel injectors?
I used a small wire brush...You can get them at wallyworld for a few $$
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