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Old May 15, 2006 | 07:06 AM
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Few problems can anyone help?

i got a 98se...
First when i make a right turn like 75degrees i hear noise (whof whof whof whof whof) sound accoring to my speed..its not brakes or rotors i checked..not sure if its bearings?

secondly when ever am driving and the road has little sinks and stuff the steering wheel tend to wanna go anywhere the road sinks takes it freely...

my gas gauge doesnt show the right amount of gas most of the time whats the problem there?

then my clutch when i drive in the mornings or after the car has been sitting for like 4hrs or more the clutch is free without pressure when i press on the pedal and sometimes i have to drive with it like that until it comes back to normal..i changed the master and slave cylinder...can anyone help me with these few problems i wanna have my car running really nice before i go ahead and start modding

foglights i changed the bulbs thinking that was the problem but its not...when i turned it on it keeps on blowing the foglight fuse in the fusebox located in the engine bay...so i dont kno where to start with that one...
Old May 15, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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OK what kind of noise do you hear from the front end? (whof)? Check my page out I might have the same problem as you, http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=472141.

Your second thing, when ever you drive and have a little sink in the road your steering wheel goes towards that direction right? Mine does the same thing, unless your problem is worse then mine.

Don't know what is wrong with your gas gauge.

your clutch may need to be bleeded, but I'm not sure. I don't drive a 5spd YET.

Check your wire connection for your fogs. It might be grounded somewhere in the line.

Good luck to you with that car.
Old May 16, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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i checked it out but i think mine is different because it seems like the wheel bearing thats where am really thinking to...
Old May 16, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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Bleed your clutch, it can't hurt and it may very well fix your problem.

The Maxima gas gauge isn't the most accurate in the world, but I'm not sure if it's the electronics powering the gauge itself, the float in the tank, or the sender unit. I've been considering putting an aftermarket float and sender in and getting a fuel gauge as well, since mine is usually off by a bit.

If it keeps blowing fuses then it's grounded somewhere, easiest place to check is down at the foglights themselves, check the harness and make sure it isn't rubbed through and touching any body panels anywhere.
Old May 16, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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for the "dip in the road" wandering problem, check for worn bushings on the lca (lower control arm).
Old May 16, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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hmm thanks guys seems like some helpful tips there i will be checking them all out tomorrow
Old May 17, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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i need help also i have a 95 max..some time it just cut off for no reason.after 5 or 6 times it's starts up sluggish and its fine...this happens about 2 times a day ..is it my KS???help
Old May 17, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by reggaeboyz
i got a 98se...
First when i make a right turn like 75degrees i hear noise (whof whof whof whof whof) sound accoring to my speed..its not brakes or rotors i checked..not sure if its bearings?

secondly when ever am driving and the road has little sinks and stuff the steering wheel tend to wanna go anywhere the road sinks takes it freely...

my gas gauge doesnt show the right amount of gas most of the time whats the problem there?

then my clutch when i drive in the mornings or after the car has been sitting for like 4hrs or more the clutch is free without pressure when i press on the pedal and sometimes i have to drive with it like that until it comes back to normal..i changed the master and slave cylinder...can anyone help me with these few problems i wanna have my car running really nice before i go ahead and start modding

foglights i changed the bulbs thinking that was the problem but its not...when i turned it on it keeps on blowing the foglight fuse in the fusebox located in the engine bay...so i dont kno where to start with that one...
It may sound crazy, but check your tires. Do you have a flat spot?
Definitely check bearings and CV joints.
For the steering, check LCA's and bushings and basically everything suspension/steering related
No clue on the gas gauge-may need a new sending unit???
Bleed the clutch-check the Motorvate site for a good writeup with pictures
Do you have the CORRECT bulbs in? Should be H3 bulbs.

Nuff Respec'
Old May 17, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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thanks man..ill check that site out
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