The NEW 4th Gen year to year differences thread.
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The NEW 4th Gen year to year differences thread.
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.
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.
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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
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
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Originally posted by xHypex
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
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
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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.
1999- Double din headunit redesigned again, white pearl paint is different from 95-98 white pearl paint.
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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.
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.
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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
DW
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99's have different IAC(idle air control) valves than the 95-98's
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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
By the way, the IAC valve is an engine component, controls the car's idle.
DW
Originally posted by funnylittlman
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
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
#17
Originally posted by MaxPayne
What all is included in this package?
What all is included in this package?
* 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.
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Originally posted by meccanoble
THIS HAS BEEN DISCUSSED BEFORE
also, the 96 is the first year where both seats can have electronic (forgot what u call it)
THIS HAS BEEN DISCUSSED BEFORE
also, the 96 is the first year where both seats can have electronic (forgot what u call it)
Do you mean power passenger seat? I will add it to the list.
Originally posted by DanSE
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.
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.
there is some dbate over the 99 SE-L / 99.5 thing here http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....highlight=99.5
Originally posted by praetorian300
My '98 SE doesnt have the ambient temp button? anyone elses have this?
My '98 SE doesnt have the ambient temp button? anyone elses have this?
Originally posted by ImStockBaby
99's have different IAC(idle air control) valves than the 95-98's.
99's have different IAC(idle air control) valves than the 95-98's.
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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
DW
Originally posted by 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
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
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Originally posted by praetorian300
My '98 SE doesnt have the ambient temp button? anyone elses have this?
My '98 SE doesnt have the ambient temp button? anyone elses have this?
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Re: The NEW 4th Gen year to year differences thread.
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
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
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Re: Re: The NEW 4th Gen year to year differences thread.
Originally posted by 96shogunmax
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
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
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.
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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
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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=amb
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Originally posted by MONTE 01&97 SE
Your right the 98's donot have the Ambient switch, just a square piece where it appeared on the 99's.
Your right the 98's donot have the Ambient switch, just a square piece where it appeared on the 99's.
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Re: Re: Re: The NEW 4th Gen year to year differences thread.
Originally posted by ptatohed
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.
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.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: The NEW 4th Gen year to year differences thread.
Originally posted by 96shogunmax
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?
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?
#31
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.
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Originally posted by 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.
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.
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Originally posted by 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).
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).
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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
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Originally posted by 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).
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).
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Originally posted by Anachronism
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 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