Anachronism

It seems 'What are the diffences between model years?' comes up fairly often. I figured I woud put together a list for the FAQ. I put together a list below using the information from several threads but mainly this one http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=57596 and the information from this website http://www.geocities.com/jgadlage/maxspecs.html

Any options or changes continue to the next year unless they are noted to be removed or noted for only one year.

So, is there anything I missed or got wrong? I will edit this list as people add or correct things.

1995 - 1st year 4th gen. Rear oxygen sensor in cat. Only year GXE could have S&C package and 5 speed transmission. Only year SE could get S&C package without sunroof. SE came with 15" 'Sawblade' style rims, GLE had 15" 'Honeycomb' Rims.

1996 - revised emissions equipment, new cup holder, power passenger seat available (with leather package). Only year removable in console cup holder available (but most used Maxes no longer have it). Last year GLE came with 'fuzzy' pillars (A.B,C)

1997 – Restyled front and rear (front now has crossbar on grill, rear now has turn signals below taillights), improved crash protection, new steering wheel, 16" 5 spoke wheels on SE, Homelink on GLE and SE with S&C package, SE got orange Gauge needles. Two new steering wheel designs, one for GXE/GLE and one exclusive to SE. New center console - two drink cupholder with hinged lid, lose change holder, lose ashtray in back, lower armrest. New design of double din headunit. Tweeters moved from the A-pillar trim to the door. Cornering lamps removed. Rear oxygen sensor moved behind cat to b-pipe, B-pipe made longer. Rear emblem changed from individual letters to connected letters -- M A X I M A, to M_A_X_I_M_A. GLE trim got GLE badge on trunk. GLE gets the 15" sawblade rims that where on the 95-96 SE.

1998 - Side air bags available (with deluxe seating package), ‘Cold weather package’ replaced by ‘Deluxe seating package’, orange gauge needles on all trim levels (95-97 GXE/GLE had white needles), digital odometer (with two trip meters), climate control redesign, Fuel and temp. Gauges now ‘Mirror image’ instead of facing the same direction. 'Low Fuel' light moved from gas gauge to strip of warning lights, 'Air-bag warning' light moved from strip of lights to bottom of speedometer, 'X1000 RPM' moved from bottom of tachometer to center.

1999 - Emissions equipment and ECU wiring similar to 5th gen models, SE limited edition available, security chip in key, head unit redesign, ‘ambient temperature’ feature added to automatic climate control, three point seat belt for rear center position. Only year traction control was available.

On CA emission 99's Front pre-cat built into header, two extra oxygen sensors to monitor pre-cats (total of 4), Swirl valve in intake to improve emissions. Special aftermarket Y-pipe required and only 1 pre-cat can be removed.

xHypex

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All 1999s

Chipped keys due to Nissan Vehicle Immobolizer System (NVIS)
Electrical EVAP solenoid
Acorn Style top front strut nuts
ECU wiring colors similiar to 5th gens (i.e. no TAM, green tach wire)

-hype

Anachronism

Thanks, I added them to the list. Is 'Electrical EVAP solenoid',part of the change to 5th Gen emissions or is it something else?

ReichMax97

Good info but you say in 98 all models got red needles and that the 95-97 SE's had black needles. My 97 SE has the red/orange needles, so I think its just the 95-96 needles that didn't get orange needles.

96_maxspeed

This is exactly what I was looking for!

VeeQueue

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1997- New center console with a hinged, lidded two-drink cupholder, deletion of coin holder, and a new armrest. The dashboard is the same. Two new steering wheel designs, one for GXE/GLE and one exclusive to SE. New design of double din headunit. Tweeters moved from the A-pillar trim to the door.

1999- Double din headunit redesigned again, white pearl paint is different from 95-98 white pearl paint.

Nick97SE

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1999 was also the first year with 3-point seatbelts at ALL seating positions (including the rear center seat).

Later,
-Nick

maxNYC

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Also in 97, the ashtray was no longer in the back of the center arm rest.
I just had a new center console installed in my 95 GLE. Also, the Armrest is shorter in the 97+ than in the 95-96 version.

The seatwarmer buttons are futher up towards the gear shift, and you lose the coin holder in the 97+ version.

dwapenyi

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The 98 Auto-climate control was more than a facelift. It was a complete re-design. I've actually had the access to both the 97 and 98s auto climate controls. The 97 had 13 wires coming out of it, whereas the 98 has nearly 30.

DW

MacGyver265

What does "S&C" stand for? Apparently I have that package cuz I have the Homelink on my 97 GLE.

Jepht20

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security and convenience?

clee130

Yep.

Nismo3112

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99's have different IAC(idle air control) valves than the 95-98's.

funnylittlman

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Does that make a lot of noise? B/C when I am idling, and i turn off the autoclimate control, I can hear a / the lever inside the dash moving. Like it is switching between floor and defrost and vent, and is very confused.......... hmmmm

dwapenyi

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My 98 auto-climate control does that, too. It's just the vents moving around in the dash.

By the way, the IAC valve is an engine component, controls the car's idle.

DW

MacGyver265

What all is included in this package?

Anachronism

GXE Security and Convenience Package-(Requires automatic transmission)
* 8-way power driver's seat
* Remote keyless entry and vehicle security system
* Power trunk release
* Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
* Variant intermittent wipers
* Chrome exhuast finisher

SE Security and Convenience Package- (Requires sunroof)
* 8-way power driver's seat
* Remote keyless entry and vehicle security system
* Integrated HomeLink Transmitter
* Power trunk release
* Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
* Variable intermittent wipers

SE Leather Trim Package- Standard on GLE
(Requires SE Security and Convenience Package)
* Leather seating surfaces
* Automatic temperature control
* 4-way power front passenger's seat
* Simulated leather upper door trim
* Passenger-side seatback pocket

Cold Weather Package- (GXE and SE require Security and Convenience
Package and ABS option. GLE requires ABS option)
* Heated front seats
* Heated outside mirrors
* Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
* Heavy-duty battery

Leather and S&C already come on the GLE, the only thing you could add would be the cold weather package or after 98 the deluxe seating package.

Thanks guys I will update the list tomorrow.

praetorian300

My '98 SE doesnt have the ambient temp button? anyone elses have this?

DanSE

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What is the swirl valve on the 99 CA emission cars?
Thanks,
Dan

Also is there such thing as 99.5 ? I am confused about this, I have heard different things. I have a 99 SE-L.

mzmtg

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When did the Meridian Package appear?

meccanoble

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THIS HAS BEEN DISCUSSED BEFORE

also, the 96 is the first year where both seats can have electronic (forgot what u call it)

Anachronism

No need to shout, I know it comes up all the time. That’s why I wanted to try to get a complete list for the FAQ. It will still come up but then you can say ‘read the FAQ’

Do you mean power passenger seat? I will add it to the list.

It is a set of butterfly valves below the intake runners that activate a low RPM to create turbulance in the intake charge to mix the fuel and air better for more complete combustion and therefore cleaner emissions. (If I have this wrong please correct me)

there is some dbate over the 99 SE-L / 99.5 thing here http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....highlight=99.5

It’s only if you have the automatic climate control, it comes with the leaher package.

Are the 'Electrical EVAP solenoid' and IAC part of the emissions system?

dmplus

I didnt see this on the list but i believe in 97 they removed the cornering lamps. Something i cant believe they did as i love them on my 95

dwapenyi

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Good point. Actually, the dual filament bulb is still there, but the functionality is dead b/c Nissan removed the relays and other circuitry that made up the cornering light system in the 97-99s.

DW

MONTE 01&97 SE

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Your right the 98's donot have the Ambient switch, just a square piece where it appeared on the 99's.

96shogunmax

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1996 - revised emissions equipment, new cup holder, power passenger seat available (with leather package)


I have 96 and no new cup holder so that if false. I do have one now, since I got one out of a 99 GLE

ptatohed

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No, that is correct. In '96 they placed a removable cupholder in the console. If you didn't get one that's because it was removed.

dwapenyi

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If you have a 98 with auto climate control, and that button is missing, you can add the $10 button from the dealer, and voila, AMBient tempurature readingfs from your car. Apparently in '98, Nissan put everything else in there, and left the button as a dealer installed option, but you can do it yourself. Here's the thread;

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=amb

DW

96shogunmax

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only thing removable in the old console was an L shaped piece of plastic. and about the only drinks that would fit in there was a coke can. So what do the 95's look like then?

ptatohed

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I don't know. I just assumed it looks just like the '96 but with the cupholder removed. When I was doing my homework, I remember reading in Consumers that for '96 they added a cupholder in the center console. It is square in perimeter, clips over the front edge of the center console, and hogs about 33% of the console. The actual circular opening for the drink really isn't that big. More than a Coke can though.

EZEMaxima

What about the difference between the exhaust systems for the 4th gens. 95-96, 97-98, 99? I think you should include it here. I've tried searching and found some info but putting it altogether in this thread should help others.

Anachronism

Good idea. As far as I know the differences are on the 97-99 the oxygen sensor was moved behind the cat and the b pipe is slightly longer. I think the cali spec 99 has the front pre cat in the header instead of the down pipe (Y-pipe).

ivan25

I have a 98 se ,but all my emblems and the antenna are gold instead of chrome.Was this an option?

Jepht20

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the gold package is an option you can get on probably every year. i have it on my 95 and i hate it.

funnylittlman

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This is all correct. Damn Cali Spec

DanSE

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When you say the pre-cat is in the header, you mean when all the tubes come together as one?

dwapenyi

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99 Cali spec also has 4 O2 sensors in the Y pipe, 2 just to monitor the pre-cats. Talk about mod un-friendly

DW

funnylittlman

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Yes before the Y pipe

Wills98MaxSE

I thought in '98 the sunroof was included as part of the SE Security/Convenience pkg.

Anachronism

Means the same thing doesn't it? You cannot get the S&C without a sunroof.