I'm sorry but I can't follow what you are saying. Maybe you should take the car to a mechanic and talk to them.

As for the brakes, they should not lock up because of an alignment problem. But if the brake pads have become oil soaked, they can lock up from this.

 

Close eye on...what? The alignment? As long as you don't hit something, mess with the steering/suspension, or a component doesn't wear out or fail, the alignment shouldn't change.

Or are you talking about the axle? You don't even know what's going on with it, you're thinking based on an assumption that came from seeing metal that wasn't dirty.

An axle that according to you 'moved' 1/4"? No, not really. The alleged outward movement would eventually cause it to freewheel separate from the trans, the opposite of your 'locking up' concern.

What are you talking about packing bearings? There's not a single bearing on this car, or most cars past the 80s that has bearings that need to be packed.

Again, the trans side of the axle will NOT be affected by an alignment. Everything is bolted solidly together, the only possible way for it to back off is a bearing coming apart, or the bolts backing out. Both would be quite obvious if you were looking at it.

Can you take a picture (something better than your previous pics of the alignment specs, it would be helpful to have at least two pixels) of this 'problem' of clean metal you're having?

 

Hi i have a 99 maxima and i the check engine light came on but for some reason the scan tool is not communicating with the car any help please.......

 

Are you sure this scanner is compatible with the ISO protocol? Is the correct protocol selected?

Have you checked for power and ground at the DLC? Continuity from the DLC back to the ECU?

Can you pull the codes manually?

 

that last post was all over the place my bad fellas, got the front end aligned, and the guy raised the car up so i could look under it. When he did he pointed out to me that the passenger side axle inner boot was spitting a little grease out. From what i saw it was not a lot. like maybe 1/4 of a teaspoon.

i could see where the boot or axle had moved (somehow) about an quarter of an inch I'm going to my parents house and ill put a jack under it and take a picture of the movement and grease that has been slung. Keep in mind there was a minor front end collision on the driver side maybe this could have moved it.

 

i checked the power and ground and it was an open ground, now is working fine.

 

Thank you Dennis for the information, my next question is cover these correct before i start hosing down the engine bay.

 

You don't have to, no. As long as you aren't holding a pressure washer directly on the coils, you're not going to have a problem with water intrusion.

 

I've been wanting to clean my bay so much dude, thanks man

EDIT:
Are there any hoses i should be careful for as well, i forgot to ask before i begin

 

What's up Org, noob here... I have a 96 Max 168k mi. (AT) that just recently started shutting off at a stop in (D). I've cleaned my maf, iacv, tb, egr tube, ks and used techron fsc about a month ago. Please help...

 

Keep away from the fuse and relay boxes, everything else is designed to be in the open in an automotive environment and as such is relatively weatherproofed. If you're using a hose, no problems. If a pressure washer, don't have a go directly at any of the electronics (weather seals not intended for high pressure).

Is this only when cold, only when hot, or at any time? Does it just suddenly die, or start to misfire/stumble, then die?

Will it die if you're idling in park then put it in gear, or only after you've been driving?

Any codes?

 

Now that I think about it...when hot, just suddenly die and no codes...

 

can someone tell me where i can find the factory service manual?

 

Have you tested the MAF? Did this problem just start occurring randomly, or was did it start after you started messing with all of the components you listed earlier?

http://boredmder.com/FSMs/
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/

 

Haven't tested the maf. When i started messing with the components i thought that fixed it, it rode even smoother after.

 

Hey guys. I've got a 1998 Maxima SE A/T and I'm trying to solve a PO138 O2 code. The badge shows my car is a cali spec -- 12th character in the string right under the VIN is a V. The door sticker says 5/98. I just want to make sure I'm picking up the right part for the "P0138 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2)" code my scanner is giving me. I believe this is downstream on the "right" or rear side, post cat. Is the Bosch 13374 the sensor I want?

 

use yur VIN and call nissan. have them give u the correct part number then order from

www.courtesyparts.com

 

Look for a fellow member, Fallenone. U can download the manual from his sig.

 

having some trouble..99 m/t. first im getting a code for Bank 1 o2 sensor. thats the one off the front exhaust mani right? second... i also have a code for 0201....Ignition signal. i replaced all 6 coil pack units. and cam sensor and still have this code. what else should i do?

 

I have a 95 Max that seems to be accelerating rather slow recently my check engine light is on and i pulled the code its a upstream sensor before the cat is that the cause of the lost of acceleration bc i was thinking about changing the plugs too.

 

Look at post 7497 by pmohr, right below your post.

http://boredmder.com/FSMs/
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/

 

Here's a link to help interpret those codes -

http://boredmder.com/ecucodes/index.php

Then download a FSM an use it to diagnose the problem.

http://boredmder.com/FSMs/ -or- http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/

 

Exactly which code did you get?

P0130 (0503) FRONT O2 SENSOR-BANK1
P0131 (0411) FRONT O2 SENSOR-BANK1
P0132 (0410) FRONT O2 SENSOR-BANK1
P0133 (0409) FRONT O2 SENSOR-BANK1
P0134 (0412) FRONT O2 SENSOR-BANK1
P0135 (0901) FRONT O2 SENSOR HEATER-BANK1

P0137 (0511) REAR O2 SENSOR
P0138 (0510) REAR O2 SENSOR
P0139 (0707) REAR O2 SENSOR
P0140 (0512) REAR O2 SENSOR
P0141 (0902) REAR O2 SENSOR HEATER

p0150 (0303) FRONT O2 SENSOR-BANK2
P0151 (0415) FRONT O2 SENSOR-BANK2
P0152 (0414) FRONT O2 SENSOR-BANK2
P0153 (0413) FRONT O2 SENSOR-BANK2
P0154 (0509) FRONT O2 SENSOR-BANK2
P0155 (1001) FRONT O2 SE HEATER-BANK2

You can also check this link and see id the info you need is in there.

http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...ere-first.html

Or try this link and scroll down about 3 screens.

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...on-issues.html

 

it was the P0135

 

Just was look for noob intro but haven't seen one. While new max owner just bought a 97 Dark green Gle 180k for $500 running and working but light front end damage. Already spent about $500 in parts. This car is more just a project car to tinker with lol. Well just wanted to intro myself...

 

bank 1 is next to the firewall



http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...on-issues.html

and scroll down about 3 screens.

 

You want to tinker huh? Ok, go ahead and tinker with replacing the head gaskets, put her back together and fire her up! Let me know when you start and give me the timeline you think you could have the project completed. Sound easy but let's say you have to do it while the engine is still in the car. It will be a fun project to tinker with and I'm not trying to be a smarta** either. U game?

 

i replaced that one and still getting that code

 

I have a 99 max with the factory alarm and key fob. When the alarm goes off only the lights flash, but there is no noise. This doesn't bother me at all (actually kind of like it that way) but I think it's related to another issue: there is no door chime. For example, I leave my headlights on when I step out of the car and the car just lets me. There is no warning or anything.

The car has done this since I bought it. I think the previous owner did something, but I don't know what.

 

For the alarm, I would check to see if a relay was removed. There are 2 possible relays, called Theft Warning Relay 1 and Theft Warning Relay 2. They are under the hood by the power steering oil reservoir. The cover over the relays is marked as to which relay is which. There are empty spaces normally, so only check the theft relay locations.

As for the warning chime, it may be unplugged. It is located next to the fuse block, on the backside of the plastic panel that runs across the bottom of the dash below the steering column.

 

Are there any tricks to fixing a 95/96 Bose cd player?
It's not just giving me an error on every cd I put in. I tried some compressed air thinking it was dirty but that hasn't helped.

 

Short of getting it refurbished at an electronic store...there not much u can do.

SEARCH the org for more help. THere are plenty of BOSE threads in the 4th gen section and in the audio forum.

 

Check for codes. Seems like your knock sensor is busted. Replacing that will restore lost power.

Do a tune up.

 

1.) looking for vacuum diagram, I have lots of the capped off. 2.) I have problem when it gets hot out I have to open the gas cap to relieve presser or it has problem starting and I'm looking for a permanent fix for this

Please PM me

 

Hey does anyone know a good garage in the North West area (preferably in Washington State) with experience in tuning the VQ30DE? I am basically a complete amateur when it comes to tuning cars and any advice would be helpful. The car has a JDM VQ30DE in it with a cold air intake and a new ECU. But I don't think it has had a tuneup since the new engine was put in. I am also somewhat unsure what the deal is with the tranny. It is the auto version but the guy I bought it from claimed he had a "short shift kit" on it. Is that possible on an auto tranny?

 

No such thing as a sts for automatic...however transgo i believe does make a shift kit...seach the 4th gen forum for that as i dont have much experience on automatics because i have a 5 speed

 

Just cuz I'm new on this site doesn't me I new to car's! Have you done a head gasket on a ford probe gt v6 in parking lot of an apartment complex with only hand tools? well I have! and yes you are being an *** I was only trying to introduce myself to the site. Your type of person that give's forums a bad name!!

 

need help with my short ram intake i might get one of these filters but i dont know which size i should get or does it even matter?

http://www.carid.com/1997-nissan-max...er-111625.html

 

Dude chill out....

 

Does the kit you purchased not come with a filter? also the ram intake sounds better and and is usually cheaper but I would still recommend a cold air intake. Especially if you don not have a hood scoop to feed the short ram air intake.

I went to stillen.com to get my cold air intake. This is the one I got (also by
Injen) http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...N&model=MAXIMA