NOOBIES: The "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread...
#641
Originally Posted by stevenmaxva
I want to upgrade alot on this grand old car, 250k original owner, where do I start?
thanks
Steve
thanks
Steve
#642
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Originally Posted by stevenmaxva
I want to upgrade alot on this grand old car, 250k original owner, where do I start?
thanks
Steve
thanks
Steve
#643
Originally Posted by stevenmaxva
I want to upgrade alot on this grand old car, 250k original owner, where do I start?
thanks
Steve
thanks
Steve
#644
Slow Acceleration
HI all sorry for my english , I get my maxima 96 a month ago, everithing seem normal, but first i got a strange shifting on transmision, like lagging on changing speeds, next, when i press the acelerator, the RPM increase but there is a little acceleration compared at first, sometime when i go on reverse the engine turn off.
All the things went worse when i replaced the battery, is when the chek engine light appeared, because the battery die when the car stop for more than 2 days, like if something is in shortcut.
These are the codes.
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0407
Diagnostic Trouble Code 0407 indicates a malfunction was detected when...
A) 120 degree signal is not entered to ECM for the first few seconds during
engine cranking.
B) 120 degree signal is not entered to ECM during engine running.
C) 120 degree signal cycle excessively changes during engine running.
Possible causes...
- Harness or connectors
- Crankshaft Position Sensor (REF)
- Starter motor
- Starting system circuit
0503
Diagnostic Trouble Code 0503 indicates a problem with the front Oxygen Sensor on the right cylinder bank. The right bank is also called the rear bank. It is cylinders 1,3,5. A normal signal sweeps back and forth between 0.2 volts and 0.8 volts. This malfunction was detected when the Engine Control Module received a signal from the sensor which was a constant value of approximately 0.3 volts.
Possible causes include ...
- Harness or connectors (the sensor circuit is open or shorted).
- Defective Oxygen Sensor
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Im not sure if these problems with acceleration are cause by these Sensors.
and i dont know where i can start for fixing.
First the strange transmission, second the battery and finally the poor acceleration.
Can someone Helpme.
All the things went worse when i replaced the battery, is when the chek engine light appeared, because the battery die when the car stop for more than 2 days, like if something is in shortcut.
These are the codes.
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0407
Diagnostic Trouble Code 0407 indicates a malfunction was detected when...
A) 120 degree signal is not entered to ECM for the first few seconds during
engine cranking.
B) 120 degree signal is not entered to ECM during engine running.
C) 120 degree signal cycle excessively changes during engine running.
Possible causes...
- Harness or connectors
- Crankshaft Position Sensor (REF)
- Starter motor
- Starting system circuit
0503
Diagnostic Trouble Code 0503 indicates a problem with the front Oxygen Sensor on the right cylinder bank. The right bank is also called the rear bank. It is cylinders 1,3,5. A normal signal sweeps back and forth between 0.2 volts and 0.8 volts. This malfunction was detected when the Engine Control Module received a signal from the sensor which was a constant value of approximately 0.3 volts.
Possible causes include ...
- Harness or connectors (the sensor circuit is open or shorted).
- Defective Oxygen Sensor
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Im not sure if these problems with acceleration are cause by these Sensors.
and i dont know where i can start for fixing.
First the strange transmission, second the battery and finally the poor acceleration.
Can someone Helpme.
#645
Hi I'm new to this forum. I have a '96 GLE and I am trying to figure out what's wrong with my antenna. It will not extend and I can't get any reception whatsoever. I pulled the lining off and checked the wiring and there doesn't seem to be anything disconnected. Has anyone had this problem before?
Please help!
Thanks!
Please help!
Thanks!
#646
Motor is probably messed up or the antenna is getting stuck inside. How to's might have something about fixing that, I dont remember. Might need new stuff. Mine is doing it now and I'm about to get a new unmotorized antenna.
#647
Which antenna are you getting? (brand/model?) I am interested but I don't know much about that. Also, do you know how I can get into the antenna box? It seems to be behind a plate of metal that is welded into place. I guess I need to know how to get the box out so I can have a look at it.
#648
Take the nut off the top of the antenna mount, turn the antenna on and pull it out. There are two screw that hold the antenna unit to the side brace. Either way, I think you are going to have to take it out. Order a new antenna off E-bay or go to auto-zone. You'll get instructions. I took mine apart and relubed everything, pretty bad after 11 years.
#649
I'm just going to get a stationary antenna. Small black on to blend in with the car for now. Maybe sometime in the future I'll reroute the antenna up to the roof for a shark fin. But that's only if I ever get the car painted. Just buy a stock antenna from ebay or on here.
#652
Originally Posted by JPhaSE
do you have to use premium in the maxima?
might be a dumb question.. but just wanted to ask.
might be a dumb question.. but just wanted to ask.
No doubt, the car is tuned for premium (91-93 octane), and it performs best with it. If you run lower, it may knock and then the engine will retard timing to prevent damage to the engine. If you want every last HP, run premium.
IME, for fuel economy the answer is no. I run 89 octane and my fuel economy has not changed one bit. But my fuel costs have gone down, and I keep detailed records to prove it. So you will save money not using the high-end premium.
I haven't tried 87, since I think that might just be too low.
Dave
#653
Originally Posted by the red death
Hi I'm new to this forum. I have a '96 GLE and I am trying to figure out what's wrong with my antenna. It will not extend and I can't get any reception whatsoever. I pulled the lining off and checked the wiring and there doesn't seem to be anything disconnected. Has anyone had this problem before?
Please help!
Thanks!
Please help!
Thanks!
#654
Bose head unit repair...
Hey guys my bose head unit on my 96 maxima died and will not turn on for anything, the only thing that works on the thing is the eject for the cd player.?.?.? i read the FAQ's and took the head unit out and apart because they said it may be a bad resistor, now I have a soldering iron, but i dont know where i would go about getting a replacement resistor for the unit. I went to radio shack, and the sell some cylindrical 470 ohm resistors but they look nothing like what is on the circuit board.... can y'all help me get this fixed.
Hey guys my bose head unit on my 96 maxima died and will not turn on for anything, the only thing that works on the thing is the eject for the cd player.?.?.? i read the FAQ's and took the head unit out and apart because they said it may be a bad resistor, now I have a soldering iron, but i dont know where i would go about getting a replacement resistor for the unit. I went to radio shack, and the sell some cylindrical 470 ohm resistors but they look nothing like what is on the circuit board.... can y'all help me get this fixed.
#656
Originally Posted by rxman09
Bose head unit repair...
Hey guys my bose head unit on my 96 maxima died and will not turn on for anything, the only thing that works on the thing is the eject for the cd player.?.?.? i read the FAQ's and took the head unit out and apart because they said it may be a bad resistor, now I have a soldering iron, but i dont know where i would go about getting a replacement resistor for the unit. I went to radio shack, and the sell some cylindrical 470 ohm resistors but they look nothing like what is on the circuit board.... can y'all help me get this fixed.
Hey guys my bose head unit on my 96 maxima died and will not turn on for anything, the only thing that works on the thing is the eject for the cd player.?.?.? i read the FAQ's and took the head unit out and apart because they said it may be a bad resistor, now I have a soldering iron, but i dont know where i would go about getting a replacement resistor for the unit. I went to radio shack, and the sell some cylindrical 470 ohm resistors but they look nothing like what is on the circuit board.... can y'all help me get this fixed.
#657
Gauge Cluster Lights
I was thinking about replacing the gauge cluster white (incadecent) lights with leds (white or blue). My question: Will I still be able to control the bulbs with the dimmer or will I need to put some type of resistor in-line to control the brightness?
#658
allright,
so I checked all of the resistors, and they all checked out... so i am pretty much fed up with this whole stereo. If I buy new speakers and head unit to put in the car, can i use the same wires that the bose system ran off of, or did they use some special wire crap that I would have to change?
so I checked all of the resistors, and they all checked out... so i am pretty much fed up with this whole stereo. If I buy new speakers and head unit to put in the car, can i use the same wires that the bose system ran off of, or did they use some special wire crap that I would have to change?
#659
I've been looking for some good quality aftermarket struts/springs that work like original equipment or better. I'm not really into lowering my car. I just want something good that will last another 213k miles. Any sources? Everything I search for on the web gives me over-kill items that lower the car or modify something.
#660
Originally Posted by Q8BallMAXIMA
I was thinking about replacing the gauge cluster white (incadecent) lights with leds (white or blue). My question: Will I still be able to control the bulbs with the dimmer or will I need to put some type of resistor in-line to control the brightness?
Eshelon, check the stickies. Tokico Blues are stock replacement but better. Springs would be your choice. Also look back on here. Somewhere there is a link to maxmods site. That will give you all upgrades for the car, performance and all.
rxman09, whole new hu could work as long as its not a problem with something other than the hu.
#661
Hey guys, my bro just got new wheels on his 05 STi and I was wondering if his 225/40/17's will fit on my maxima. The rim is 17x8 and with a 53mm offset. I asked some guy today who does alignments and he said it would fit but I would need a new alignment. What do you guys think?
#662
Originally Posted by Eshelon
I've been looking for some good quality aftermarket struts/springs that work like original equipment or better. I'm not really into lowering my car. I just want something good that will last another 213k miles. Any sources? Everything I search for on the web gives me over-kill items that lower the car or modify something.
Dave
#663
Originally Posted by MaxpowerGLE
Hey guys, my bro just got new wheels on his 05 STi and I was wondering if his 225/40/17's will fit on my maxima. The rim is 17x8 and with a 53mm offset. I asked some guy today who does alignments and he said it would fit but I would need a new alignment. What do you guys think?
#664
I've been a new Maxima owner since Oct 2006 and have found this site very useful. I have a question about taillights.
I have a 99 and didn't realize it when I bought the car that it came with the 95-96 tails. The previous owner must have done things to it I do not know. But anyway I bought some red/clears off ebay. I thought it would have been an easy switch so I tried to put them on this past weekend. Once I got the old tail out I realized the back housing of the 95-96 tails are not like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140073903445
I was thinking I have to just take the bulbs apart from the housing and place the bulbs in the new tails but wanted to ask if anyone has any any expereince with this. Thanks
I have a 99 and didn't realize it when I bought the car that it came with the 95-96 tails. The previous owner must have done things to it I do not know. But anyway I bought some red/clears off ebay. I thought it would have been an easy switch so I tried to put them on this past weekend. Once I got the old tail out I realized the back housing of the 95-96 tails are not like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140073903445
I was thinking I have to just take the bulbs apart from the housing and place the bulbs in the new tails but wanted to ask if anyone has any any expereince with this. Thanks
#665
Those tails will fit, just because the back of the tail lights are different doesn't mean there not going to fit. The molds may have been different from the 95-96 tails to the 97-99 tails. The bulbs and connectors should be a swap-for-swap on the new tails you got. Just be sure the CLIPS or SCREW HOLES are in the same locations. If not, then the tails are not going to work. Modifications can be done, but not recommended.
#666
Originally Posted by ajh624
I've been a new Maxima owner since Oct 2006 and have found this site very useful. I have a question about taillights.
I have a 99 and didn't realize it when I bought the car that it came with the 95-96 tails. The previous owner must have done things to it I do not know. But anyway I bought some red/clears off ebay. I thought it would have been an easy switch so I tried to put them on this past weekend. Once I got the old tail out I realized the back housing of the 95-96 tails are not like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140073903445
I was thinking I have to just take the bulbs apart from the housing and place the bulbs in the new tails but wanted to ask if anyone has any any expereince with this. Thanks
I have a 99 and didn't realize it when I bought the car that it came with the 95-96 tails. The previous owner must have done things to it I do not know. But anyway I bought some red/clears off ebay. I thought it would have been an easy switch so I tried to put them on this past weekend. Once I got the old tail out I realized the back housing of the 95-96 tails are not like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140073903445
I was thinking I have to just take the bulbs apart from the housing and place the bulbs in the new tails but wanted to ask if anyone has any any expereince with this. Thanks
#668
Originally Posted by Q8BallMAXIMA
Those tails will fit, just because the back of the tail lights are different doesn't mean there not going to fit. The molds may have been different from the 95-96 tails to the 97-99 tails. The bulbs and connectors should be a swap-for-swap on the new tails you got. Just be sure the CLIPS or SCREW HOLES are in the same locations. If not, then the tails are not going to work. Modifications can be done, but not recommended.
:edit: as mazzivart already said. My bad.
What are you talking about how long do you have left?
#669
No it's just the 95-96 lights on a 99 trunk and back. It already looks off because the 95-96's are on it. This is what I meant:
The stock 95-96's on the left and the new tail (for this case the 95-96 CE tails) The review for that install said it came with a wiring harness. I just have the tail itself. I don't think I would need anything extra would I?
The stock 95-96's on the left and the new tail (for this case the 95-96 CE tails) The review for that install said it came with a wiring harness. I just have the tail itself. I don't think I would need anything extra would I?
#671
Those are the outside tails. Those will fit no matter what year. The inner tails are what is different because of the trunk. You can't mix tails so you need to make sure you get a full set of tails, inside and out for 97-99 if thats what you want.
#672
I'm sorry if I'm not making my question clear. The white "board" where all the bulbs are attached to can just be taken out and put on the new tail I bought? I tried to change them this past weekend when it was 15 degrees outside and didn't have patience to look things through. At first I thought I would just see wires and bulbs that can placed in the new tail, but instad I saw the bulbs attached to the white "board" (don't know what to call it)
Call me a noob but this is my first time doing this stuff to a Maxima.. just need some help along the way.
Call me a noob but this is my first time doing this stuff to a Maxima.. just need some help along the way.
#673
I don't know if those can be changed. It doesn't look like the white plate can go on the new tail. The new tail has spots for the bulbs already. I don't know what kind of harness was supposed to come with them but you might need that.
#674
Originally Posted by Cdg2125
I don't know if those can be changed. It doesn't look like the white plate can go on the new tail. The new tail has spots for the bulbs already. I don't know what kind of harness was supposed to come with them but you might need that.
#675
Originally Posted by ajh624
then that is indeed the problem I am facing...
I have the Ebay version but are the same basic thing. You seem to have a 95 96 trunk on your 99 and that is why you are not able to put the new inner tails on. My advise is to attempt to sell the 97 to 99 tails and buy the same ones for a 95 96 max instead.
#676
18X9 with +24 offset?
Will these work on my max? And if so what would I need to get them to work and what size tire am I looking at. I am completely stock right now, but I plan on doing a H&R spring with Illumina shocks soon. Thanks
#677
Originally Posted by mikey chalupa
Will these work on my max?
#679
ok here's what's going on. After all of your feedback I set out to change the lights this morning. I bought the outer 99 red/clear tails off ebay to put on my 99 Maxima with the 99 trunk and back because the previous owner had the 95-96 outer tails on them. Everything is a 99 except for the outer tails which are 95-96. I just wanted to make that clear as there was some confusion to the set up I have form the above posts.
The picture above shows the 95-96 tail on the left and the new tail on the right. How can I get the bulbs to work on the new tail? I took apart the "white board" housing that the bulbs are attached too but then I had problems with securing the bulbs on the new tail and also placing the ground. I do not know what I am doing at all as I just thought it would be an easy switch. Does anyone have any suggestions to help me out or would like to sell me some 97-99 tails?
#680
Originally Posted by ChrisD
Does anyone know where the fuse is located for the corner/parking lights. In the engine the fuse box cover says "corner lamp" but when you open it up, there is no fuse. I am lost.
1997 Maxima SE
1997 Maxima SE