Yes, you have the right idea. Change to ECTS (Engine Coolant Temp Sensor) and that should rectify your problem.

 

Ok, so I've been concerned about my transmission lately. I drive a 98 SE with roughly 104,000. It has that sling shot effect, when I accelerate it starts to go but not like it should, then boom it kicks in. A few times that it was really bad. Also, when im slowly approaching a stop, it shakes, but when I come to a halt, its fine. It has had a case of the shakes at times in D and R but never in N. Finally, 2 or 3 times now, when accelerating from a stop, it would struggle to engage and it seems like it wasnt shifting correctly, I could hear a pop coming from the engine...it sounds like metal poping. Any advice would be appriciated as I have no idea where to begin...I'd love to have some sort of info to give my mechanic when I get this resolved. Thank you.

 

Grab a copy of the FSM from FallenOne's sig or search for it online. Start by going into the stickys on the forum and look how to lookup tranny codes. Has your O/D light been flashing??

 

I dont know what you consider flashing. It flashes for a few seconds when I turn the car on but then its not lit. Does that count?

 

I know we don't want to be thanking posters to take up space, but I'll call this a follow-up: For what it's worth, this seemed to solve the problem. Part was cheap, installation was easy, and I haven't had the issue again. Thanks!

 

I cleared the codes and redid them again when the CEL came back on. I got two more, an o2 sensor and a ignition signal circuit. What would cause this problem more, an o2 sensor or the ECTS? And what about that ignition signal circuit?? I'm thinking coil packs or something? This car was given to me for free about 5 months ago. Car hasn't given me much trouble until the past two or three months (cold weather). A little more info about the car, it has no exhaust (everything to the header pipe has fallen off), o2 sensor drags across the road.

Actually, now that I think about it, that ECTS may not be the problem. I will keep clearing codes to make sure. I remember the previous owner had the rad hose fall out on her going down the freeway, she didn't realize it for a while and when she found out, she found a hose clamp in the car, got down there and tightened that clamp as tight as her fingernail could get it and drove another 20 or 30k out of it till I got it.

 

Truly abuse of a 4th gen... Why would you keep clearing codes instead of fixing problems?? If the exhaust is completely off from the headers, that would explain the O2 codes.. Better start repairing or you going to be out of a car...

 

You drop resistor is bad. You can resistance test it for proper ohms.

 

+1

the car is throwing codes for a reason..not for u to ignore.

Clean TB and MAF per how tos. Replace ECTS. cut the neglect man thats a maxi we talkin bout

 

Hello everyone, I am looking for some help and hoping someone will be able to provide it.

I have a 95 Maxima, automatic transmission, v6 and it wont start. When I turn the key, it clicks once but the car doesn't start or even turn over. It has a brand new battery, the connections have been cleaned and all the fuses are good. I pulled the starter out today and took it to have it tested and the starter was good but for some reason my car still wont start. I have tried jumping it, to no avail and am all out of ideas. If someone could please help me out it would be much appreciated.

 

That would be your ignition switch. $40 from your local store and it is located under your steering column.

 

Jump pin 1 to pin 4 at the connector for the triple pressure switch, it should turn on.

 

I have a 4th gen 5 speed se, i found an LSD tranny, my stock non lsd went out... are there certain things to know before putting an LSD in? differences in the axles or anything like that?

 

Its a bad ground trust me, get a grounding cable less than 10 bucks, and go from tthe negative to a transmission bolt, starts right up... it happened to me a few monthes ago...

 

Its a bad ground trust me, get a grounding cable less than 10 bucks, and go from tthe negative to a transmission bolt, starts right up... it happened to me a few monthes ago...

 

I know people have talked about this problem before (found this out via searching like crazy on here" but I have a 1997 Nissan Maxima GLE with the bose system, and i installed a aftermarket 7 inch flip out headunit in my car, and after i was done with that install i realized i had no dash lights (like you haven't heard this before). But I did as other people said as in checking fuses and dimmer switch and everytime i replace the "int illum" fuse and turn the lights on to check and see if there working the fuse blows out instantly. Any insight on my problem would be wonderful.

 

I took my car for an oil change today. When the mechanic brought it back, he said "this is the car's last oil change here". When I asked him why, he told me that the lower radiator support and the front sub-frame cross member are both rotten to the point that they can break by hitting a pot hole.

He also told me that this is a known issue with Nissan, it is pretty expensive to fix, and I'm better off getting rid of it.

What do you think?

 

OEM lower radiator support costs ~$150. DO not buy an aftermarket one. Up to you if you want to replace it yourself or have a body shop paint it and install it for you which shouldn't be that much.

 

pros and cons of a 95 gxe?

 

I am looking for 95 up trunk accesories IE carpet etc. also exhaust pieces in usable shape thanks

 

best place to get used maxima parts

 

anyone got any ideas why everytime i change out my "int illu" fuse and try my lights and see if the dash lights up it instantly blows out again?

 

whats a good set of struts i can match up with some eibach springs?

 

I don't mean to second guess you, and I appreciate the help, but I don't think the ignition is the problem. When I turn the key it is obvious that I have power as all the instruments light up, the radio works and so do the windows and door locks. Plus there is also that click when I turn the key. I would assume that if the ignition were the problem nothing would happen at all when I turned the key.

Again, I am not trying to say you don't know what you are talking about, I just don't want to spend any more money than is necessary.

 

That's okay I understand. When the ignition switch goes bad, it does not affect your lights so it will still look normal. When you turn the key and you get nothing is when you have the check the ignition switch.

Do this, as you turn the key to start, try to wiggle the key in and out and from side to side and see if anything happens. If not, place the car in neutral and try turning the key and see what you get?

 

Anyone even reply to these or are we just spam......lol?

 

Well the thing is that when I turn the key, something does happen, it clicks once. I tried putting the car in neutral and starting it but that produces the same results.

Could it be possible that the starter works when tested in a shop but not in the vehicle? I checked the starter by hooking it to the batter but not bolting it to the tranny and when I turned the key the little wheel thing with teeth (please forgive my ignorance of the names of specific parts) kicked out once but the starter isn't fully engaging. I also tried to arc it when it was bolted to the tranny but it wouldn't arc either.

I thought about replacing the starter as that is the only way I can know for sure if that is the problem or not but the issue is that if I replace the starter and the car still doesn't start, I am out $140.

 

Hey guys who on here has the carpeting inside the trunk on a 4th gen?

 

thats awesome man...but seriously r u just posting in numerous threads to get your thread count up???

 

no i was actually looking and reading them

 

Hi all
I just joined the forum today. I have a 2010 maxima SV with premium package. I was wandering if there was a way to scroll through the music while playing it off the USB. Every time I try scrolling, it keeps changing the tracks. Doesn't let me scroll different folders either, when the music is playing.
Also I have a 800mb music hardrive which came installed with the premium package, but it doesn't let me put songs on it. Can anyone please guide/advice me.

Thanks

 

Ok what you do then is install the starter back into the tranny, turn your ignition to ON but DO NOT start. Open your hood and take a screwdriver and touch both leads on the starter. Your car should crank and start. If it doesn't check your engine ground cable and make sure its clean and has a good connection.

 

You are definitely in the wrong forum my friend. This is a 4th gen forum (95 - 99). You are looking for the 7th gen forums...

 

Look in the classifieds section and you may find someone parting out.

 

try testing all your fuses in the box inside the car. i just had the same problem with my maxima and for me it ended up being the "eng cont" fuse went. cheap easy fix would just be going through all your fuses and making sure their all good. with my problem it would make a click like the ignition worked but it wouldnt turn over or anything, i was about to go out and get a new starter until i checked my fuses and it fixed my problem.

 

i have code p0130 , 02 sensor bank 1 sensor 1.
just double checking before i order a part . this is the one on the exhaust manifold on the passenger side , right?

is this the one that i need?
http://www.courtesyparts.com/22690-o...ml?cPath=1783&

 

Yes sir. You are correct.

 

does anyone have a tutorial or can tell me how to replace spark plugs on an 02 Maxima Se because i just bought the car and was looking to do a tune up. Thanks

 

Here you go
http://www.greghome.com/Greg's%20Gar...eplacement.htm

 

Best place and cheapest to find a book on my maxor should I just go to autozone?