*NOOBIES* The "I am new here,but have a question" thread..(post your questions here)
#6322
dude the shifter bushing is like $3-$5 at the dealership, its not gonna get any cheaper
#6325
Ive done a bit more looking around and from what Ive seen, my vtc has completely failed and lost its cap... So... anyone know where I can get these things for a good price? Anyone have any laying around that are in good shape?
Thanks
-Chris
Thanks
-Chris
#6326
Reading is apparently my friend...
The douche at the stealership told me they no longer offered a rebuild kit for the vtc gears... looking around a bit, I was able to find the part number and get them ordered from courtesy nissan...
Hopefully I can get everything fixed and the car back up and running soon.
Thanks
-Chris
The douche at the stealership told me they no longer offered a rebuild kit for the vtc gears... looking around a bit, I was able to find the part number and get them ordered from courtesy nissan...
Hopefully I can get everything fixed and the car back up and running soon.
Thanks
-Chris
#6327
My 93 maxima has started running rough at idle and when accelerating it gets slightly worse only over minimal acceleration though.
Checked the ECU and couldn't make sense of what I was getting (not the origianl ECU, original one got covered in coolant from heater core zzzz)
2 long, 3 short, 4 short, 5 short, 1 long and then repeating
Checked the ECU and couldn't make sense of what I was getting (not the origianl ECU, original one got covered in coolant from heater core zzzz)
2 long, 3 short, 4 short, 5 short, 1 long and then repeating
#6328
#6329
Maxima Won't go in reverse?
My 1992 Maxima GXE will not go into reverse or neutral. It is an automatic transmission.
It has 245,xxx miles on it, but I'm not sure how much the motor has on it (my step dad put a used engine in before he gave it to me) But it does not use any oil or any other fluids, and It seems like a good engine, especially since it's been sitting for 2 years.
I think I might need to get a used transmission and put it in until I can save up for a new one, but with over 200K miles on it is it worth it? Could it give me much more life if I change the transmission? Also what could be the problem? The one area that I know absolutely nothing about is the transmission, haha.
It went out when my idiot 'friend' tried to do burn outs in a FRONT WHEEL DRIVE by going on a hill and putting it into neutral, revving the engine, and shoving up into drive. Now I am pretty sure this caused it, but what exactly could it have done to my transmission?
It has 245,xxx miles on it, but I'm not sure how much the motor has on it (my step dad put a used engine in before he gave it to me) But it does not use any oil or any other fluids, and It seems like a good engine, especially since it's been sitting for 2 years.
I think I might need to get a used transmission and put it in until I can save up for a new one, but with over 200K miles on it is it worth it? Could it give me much more life if I change the transmission? Also what could be the problem? The one area that I know absolutely nothing about is the transmission, haha.
It went out when my idiot 'friend' tried to do burn outs in a FRONT WHEEL DRIVE by going on a hill and putting it into neutral, revving the engine, and shoving up into drive. Now I am pretty sure this caused it, but what exactly could it have done to my transmission?
#6330
my 92 maxima has a hesitation when accelerating from 700 to 1100 rpms it almost stalls then its perfectly fine after.it doesnt really have a bad idle its only when i give it little gas it has new plugs and wires i put sefoam in the gas tank and through the brake booster hose but still have a problem.new fuel filter also any ideas?
#6331
you should be able to get a good used one though to replace it
dont let anyone or yourself ever do neutral bombs or go from drive to reverse or reverse to drive while moving, i think the stats from tranny shops were 90% of problems they saw were preventable if people wouldnt shift while moving
Last edited by chrome91; 04-16-2011 at 01:40 PM.
#6332
thats called neutral dropping/neutral bombing. its HORRIBLY TERRIBLE on the tranny, sounds like he screwed up alot of stuff. i dont think theres any way around a rebuild
you should be able to get a good used one though to replace it
dont let anyone or yourself ever do neutral bombs or go from drive to reverse or reverse to drive while moving, i think the stats from tranny shops were 90% of problems they saw were preventable if people wouldnt shift while moving
you should be able to get a good used one though to replace it
dont let anyone or yourself ever do neutral bombs or go from drive to reverse or reverse to drive while moving, i think the stats from tranny shops were 90% of problems they saw were preventable if people wouldnt shift while moving
Thanks for the answer (=
#6333
Should shop cover damage?
Hello I have a 2000 nissan maxima and 3 days ago the passenger side cv axle and control arm came off while driving in mid-turn.I had this same problem on driver side about 6 months ago. full coverage fixed it and got warrenty for it. Should the shop cover this free of charge?
#6334
Yeah, I didn't know anything about cars then, and I still knew it wasn't good! lol. Ok, I know where I can get a used transmission for a good price, but is it worth it since the car has over 200K miles on it? Also I know nothing of putting in transmissions. I'm more of an engine person. How difficult is it?
Thanks for the answer (=
Thanks for the answer (=
Greeny is from Tennessee, maybe if you ask him nicely he could help you because hes done it before
#6335
Hello I have a 2000 nissan maxima and 3 days ago the passenger side cv axle and control arm came off while driving in mid-turn.I had this same problem on driver side about 6 months ago. full coverage fixed it and got warrenty for it. Should the shop cover this free of charge?
#6336
my 92 maxima has a hesitation when accelerating from 700 to 1100 rpms it almost stalls then its perfectly fine after.it doesnt really have a bad idle its only when i give it little gas it has new plugs and wires i put sefoam in the gas tank and through the brake booster hose but still have a problem.new fuel filter also any ideas?
#6337
its really up to you but to me it would be worth it. if you can remove an engine yourself im sure you could replace the trans yourself, or find someone on here who could help you or someone local who could help you
Greeny is from Tennessee, maybe if you ask him nicely he could help you because hes done it before
Greeny is from Tennessee, maybe if you ask him nicely he could help you because hes done it before
I'm just having trouble finding out if it's a DOHC or not. My vin number says it is one, but some mechanic guy said that if my engine says Twin Cam on it it's not. Which doens't make much sense because it seems like it owuld be the other way around.
Where in TN? lol I may have to ask. I'm new to the car world (=
#6338
That mechanic guy is a f***ing idiot then. If the valve cover says 24 valve, Twin Cam, then you have the VE30DE. And yes, it's DOHC. And yes, there is a huge difference between the SOHC and DOHC automatic transmissions, so be careful.
#6339
Also how do I tell if I have a locking or non locking differential?
*edit*
thats what the guy with the transmission asked me, but I just saw that the Maximas didn't have a locking differential, that it had either an open or limited slip. How do I tell?
Last edited by eclipse920; 04-21-2011 at 08:46 PM.
#6340
you can use a VE 5spd on a VG with a few mods, but a VE automatic on a VG requires some wiring sorting that few have done
IIRC RE4F04V is the auto VE VLSD trans code, some people say all VE in North America are VLSD and Japan got VE that could have no VLSD but some say it was optional in the US/Canada as well
#6341
Broken key, other half stuck inside
I have a 1993 SE. The key broke inside the ignition and it is in the lock position. The key release button is pushed and was stuck in that position too. I'm planning to remove the lock cylinder and change it if there's no hope in recovering the other half without damaging the original cylinder. Is this possible?
#6342
lol what in the hell mechanic is this? on V6 twin cam=DOHC=24v. single cam=SOHC=12v. VE are twin cam and VG are single cam. thats literally scary that he doesnt know that
you can use a VE 5spd on a VG with a few mods, but a VE automatic on a VG requires some wiring sorting that few have done
IIRC RE4F04V is the auto VE VLSD trans code, some people say all VE in North America are VLSD and Japan got VE that could have no VLSD but some say it was optional in the US/Canada as well
you can use a VE 5spd on a VG with a few mods, but a VE automatic on a VG requires some wiring sorting that few have done
IIRC RE4F04V is the auto VE VLSD trans code, some people say all VE in North America are VLSD and Japan got VE that could have no VLSD but some say it was optional in the US/Canada as well
Well, now we just have to get the transmission out of the other car, and it's going to be hard. We got everything out of the way except the motor mount. The bolt on it can take 300+ pounds of pressure, and there are no powertools allowed. fun lol.
#6343
I have a 1993 SE. The key broke inside the ignition and it is in the lock position. The key release button is pushed and was stuck in that position too. I'm planning to remove the lock cylinder and change it if there's no hope in recovering the other half without damaging the original cylinder. Is this possible?
#6344
I have a 1993 SE. The key broke inside the ignition and it is in the lock position. The key release button is pushed and was stuck in that position too. I'm planning to remove the lock cylinder and change it if there's no hope in recovering the other half without damaging the original cylinder. Is this possible?
have you tried needlenose pliers and pulling it yet or is it a really small piece inside? but yeah probably try a locksmith
#6345
I tried even using a dissecting tweezer because it's around 2cm deep but no luck. I'm thinking of calling one too but how much is the average cost of this matter?
Last edited by Laevateinn; 04-22-2011 at 11:30 PM.
#6346
A bunch of questions
This is my first car so I have these set of questions to be familiar with cars.
1. My friend gave me a 93 SE and I'm just wondering. Do 93 SE's have a remote to arm/disarm the car? Because I asked the her (which was the 2nd owner of the car) and she said that she doesn't know. So, is there a remote for this year and trim?
2. If you replace the ignition lock cylinder and get a new set of keys, will you still be able to open the doors, trunk, and the glovebox with the new key?
3. I checked the power windows but the windows don't move. I can hear a vibration when pushing the buttons. I think I tried all the buttons (even from the driver's side) but same outcome. Any possible causes?
4. 93 SE hoods are equipped with air struts, right? When I open the hood, it won't hold itself up. What is wrong with the struts if they wont hold? Will strut screw clamps work?
5. I can see a set of numbers on the front left side of the dashboard. What do these numbers mean?
6. How can you open the trunk without a key if the button in the driver's door for the trunk doesn't work?
1. My friend gave me a 93 SE and I'm just wondering. Do 93 SE's have a remote to arm/disarm the car? Because I asked the her (which was the 2nd owner of the car) and she said that she doesn't know. So, is there a remote for this year and trim?
2. If you replace the ignition lock cylinder and get a new set of keys, will you still be able to open the doors, trunk, and the glovebox with the new key?
3. I checked the power windows but the windows don't move. I can hear a vibration when pushing the buttons. I think I tried all the buttons (even from the driver's side) but same outcome. Any possible causes?
4. 93 SE hoods are equipped with air struts, right? When I open the hood, it won't hold itself up. What is wrong with the struts if they wont hold? Will strut screw clamps work?
5. I can see a set of numbers on the front left side of the dashboard. What do these numbers mean?
6. How can you open the trunk without a key if the button in the driver's door for the trunk doesn't work?
#6347
About the button. Do you hear anything moving when you press the button?
#6348
Yes. It's some kind of a "chug" sound when I push the trunk button by the driver's door.
#6350
#6351
I think my 93 SE AT has a very complicated ignition cylinder problem. Well, here are the factors:
1. Broken key, no spare and I cannot see the other key's half inside.
2. Keyhole in lock position.
3. Steering lock engaged and the steering wheel is locked.
4. Steering wheel in 10 o'clock position.
Anyone has a DIY instructions to remove the cylinder before calling a mechanic/locksmith to do this?
1. Broken key, no spare and I cannot see the other key's half inside.
2. Keyhole in lock position.
3. Steering lock engaged and the steering wheel is locked.
4. Steering wheel in 10 o'clock position.
Anyone has a DIY instructions to remove the cylinder before calling a mechanic/locksmith to do this?
#6355
other than the VG going from square tooth to round tooth on the timing belt most stuff is the same. the biggest changes were 90 to 91 (rear disc brake caliper/brackets changed and some electrical units and wiring behind the dash was modified), 91 to 92 (VG lost manual by becoming GXE-only, SE gained the VE motor with 2 new LSD transmissions)
#6356
http://www.courtesyparts.com/maxima-...1677_1696.html
#6357
other than the VG going from square tooth to round tooth on the timing belt most stuff is the same. the biggest changes were 90 to 91 (rear disc brake caliper/brackets changed and some electrical units and wiring behind the dash was modified), 91 to 92 (VG lost manual by becoming GXE-only, SE gained the VE motor with 2 new LSD transmissions)
#6359
#6360
My question is, has anyone ever tried to fit nissan Cefiro or Laurel parts onto their 3rd Gen max? Ive been lookin for a carbon hood for this for years, just recently found a realy sick one, but its for the nissan laurel, found another beast for the nissan cefiro(that one is the most promising) but the hoods and basic body shape look identical. just let me know if anyone has tried part swapping with these?