no, get the parts and diy - will be a lot cheaper. check out the classifieds because i just saw someone selling a black hood there. grille - cheap at a yard, headlights - aftermarkets will be cheaper shipped than $200. and with diy you don't have any labor costs except beer for you and the buddy helping

 

My ride is 99 Maxima SE manual. All over sudden my check engine light came on, I ran to Auto Zone for free scan and it came up with not one, but a bunch of codes! There where knock sensor and all the oxygen sensors. I was thinking I should start with knock sensor and see what happens than. What do you guys think?

And another thing, is eBay knock sensor OK?, or I have to by an original(the difference in price is about 4 and a half times).

 

i bought an ebay KS and it worked fine... just make sure you know what you are getting... the 99 KS is different than the other years i believe

 

Where can I find out which one do I need, they all(eBay) have the same one #22060 30P00, however some of them saying that it fits my model and some of them saying that it does not. I tried to call dealer but they refuse to tell me the part#. Help me on that one please.

 

I use courtesy nissan parts web page to look up part numbers.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...&Category_Code=
shows that 99 Max uses the same knock sensor as all other years of 4th gen.

In addition to your previous question. While your knock sensor is likely busted, it would not cause CEL to come on by itself. Oxygen sensors would trip the CEL though. I have replaced knock sensor on my 95 Max and recently on my fathers 97 Max. Bought original Nissan parts of eBay. The last one cost me like $50 of ebay.
I also replaced front Oxygen sensor on my fathers 97, bought an NGK replacement sensor from http://www.sparkplugs.com/
good luck,
Max

 

replace the o2's, clear the codes and see if the knock sensor code comes back.

 

what up guys i got some Z32 calipers while i was on deployment in japan and i was wondering what you need to put them on the car if you need anything?

 

i think you'll need new caliper brackets for those.

 

I see that , however what bothers me is that part#on courtesyparts is 22060-00001 and eBay (together with http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raca...&parttype=5108) has part# 2206030P00. I don't know if they are the same.

 

Do they have to be original? or what brands are reliable?
Thanks

 

put some liquid gasket under the seal, press and hold till it binds and sets.

 

you can get bosh (oe) fairly cheap or some other brands off ebay - best deal. it doesn't really matter which brand as they all do the same thing - it all depends on how much money you want to spend. universal o2's are the cheapest but you'll have to splice the wires in yourself.

 

I have a maxima 96 and i would like to swap my engine and transmission from a maxima 2000.Would the engine and transmission will fit in my maxima 96?

 

yes, read the stickies - all info there on the swap.

 

If you want to be 100% sure, call courtesy parts or a different dealer and ask the question whether 99 uses a different knock sensor. I doubt it.

As far as oxygen sensors, I chose not to use Bosch after reading o2 topics on this board. I bought NGK, but I chose to buy one with OE plug and not universal type. Turns out that the sensor that failed was already replaced once, and guess the brand? Bosch. Then again, I am sure that most repair places put Bosch sensors and most are fine.

Removing the front sensor was a complete b*ch. Get a stubby 22mm wrench and alot of patience.
good luck,
Max

 

yea my car sometimes has the CEL come on too. i had mine checked and it showed the KS, and both 02 sensors. its really hard to start sometimes too and my buddy told me it could be the coolant temp sensor. it sometimes detonates but when it gets running it runs fine with no problems. i replaced all coils and plugs so what do you guys think it could be?

 

If you have CEL codes, you have to start with those. Especially O2 sensors. I know I replaced coolant temp sensor in my Maxima and at that time I had a specific CEL code for it.
good luck,
Max

 

How much (maximum and minimum) should a '96 maxima sell for now-a-days?

 

www.nada.com
www.kbb.com

IMO, depending on condition, between 1$ - $4000

 

Thanks for the reply. When it comes to DIY, I would take a pass. I am a total dumba$$ when it comes to taking apart a car, and I would not risk doing that to my only car. Moreover, I am very new to Houston, and don't really know anyone who could help me out.

So as for the parts, I think I can manage to get better deal, but what do you think about the labor charge? Are they asking too much for what needs to be done? Or is that how much usually the body shops charge?

Thanks again.

 

don't be scared, the hood has 4(?) bolts on the hinges, the grill has no bolts - just 5 clips and lighs are easy to replace too. try the regional forum and see who's near you. i know body shops are damn expensive.

 

hey i want to know what to choose for a y pipe i know cattman is always a good choice and stillen is good too but is the warpspeed been good i heard on some years the warpspeed y has some fitment issues but how has everyone elses luck been for a warpspeed i also heard the flex rips and isnt made from good material

 

In this instance, I'd go w/ Cattman. Stillen's current piece is garbage. It is nothing compared to their 1st gen piece.

I went from a Stillen 1st gen to a WSP and Sound is horrid, and it clanks on shifts.

I have yet to have problems w/ any of my y-pipe flex sections.

 

I just replace the Timing chain tensioner on my 99 Maxima. I took the timing cover off to do this. The car idles fine and no check light. Under hard accelleration the power is just not there. From about 2500 RPMS up it is kind of flat. I am afraid the chain may have moved a tooth while I had the tensioner out. Would that cause this kind of a problem and not set CEL.

 

I have a 1997 gle with climate control. The a/c works fine when it is under 80 degrees and blows nice and cold. If you leave the car in the sun, or drive in city traffic in over 80 degree weather it will not work, not just blow hot air, but blow hot humid air. If I drive on the freeway or over 45mph it works fine. keeping the rpms up tends to help it also. If its parked in the shade on a hot day it works fine, or if I spray the hood for about 5 min with water before driving it. I've taken it to the shop and they said the freon levels are fine. its like something is stopping the ac from even turning on when its hot. when it works, like when on the freeway it works very nice and super cold even when it 110 outside. I dont even know where to start. I'm petty mechanically inclined and not afraid to get my hands dirty. Any suggestions?

 

If your freon levels are actually fine then its probably your AC compressor is on its way out. If you need high RPMs for cold air it probably time to change it. You can send a PM to Maxima_Joe (or fanaticrockford) and see if he has any availible

 

I have a 99 Maxima and I added a little 134 to my system because it was on the low side of OK and it acted like yours. I took some out and it was fine. You can get a cheap gauge at any auto parts store. Check the pressure when it is acting up. Mine would go almost into the Red danger area. The pressure was normal at other times. The compressor will not run when the pressure is too high. Just my experience.

 

If one of you engine guys would offer me an opinion I would really appreciate it. I hate to take the cover off just to see that everything is lined up. I can not imagine what else it could be. I obviously did something, it ran fine before just a little noisy. Now it is quiet but sluggish. If anyone can think of something else please toss it out there

Thanks Gary

 

I got a 95 maxima..few days back standing on the light i picked up quick went up to 4000 rpm and then it started misfiring....then again i tried it but this time i tried it in a smother way like slowly going up to 5000 rpm and it was fine....so if I do it in a quick manner this misfiring happened like as if I'm pressing hard brakes while trying to accelerate...help plz!

 

hey i was wondering for the ebay ypipe and headers if the y pipe need any modification or the headers and if its even worth it to put the headers on or should i just go cattman ypipe no headers?

 

Alright, I am experiencing trouble starting my car after I leave it parked over night. When I try to start it, typically in the morning, it cranks without kicking over for about 5 seconds or so. Sometimes slightly worse. During the day it starts just fine. I do not have the slightest clue on what it could be. Can somebody please give me an idea?

 

Any one has a write up on how to replace the front O2 sensors preferably with pix.
Post it please or e-mail me at yashasland@gmail.com
Thanks

 

What do you need help with specifically??? All you need to replace an 02 sensor is a open ended 22mm wrench IIRC or the unique 02 sensor socket to go with your ratchet. The rest is just a plug assuming you go OEM.

 

I'll try to go OEM, I wanna get the NGK with original plug. It is not a problem for me to all this, but I don't know where it is located. So if it is that's simple, I guess a pic of location that's what I want.
By the way which other brand is good? as read here Bosch is not.

 

I dont have a picture, but here is how you find your front two o2 sensors.
Jack up the car, and get under it. Follow up the exhaust pipes into your engine, there will be two. On each of the pipes before they bolt onto the engine will be a sensor. The one on the back pipe is easily visible and accessable. The front one is more challenging.
Good luck,
Max

 

those are called ur exhaust manifolds/headers goin to ur engine Heads and yes he is right theres on on each side...plus the one bu Cat convertor

 

this thread=

but in all seriousness.. welcome everyone...

 

Knock sensor -98 maxima auto 170k miles

i want to know if this will fix my problem or not. I recently got the codes from my car and it only said that my knock sensor was bad. Sometimes the car will just die on me out of nowhere.. sometimes while changing gears.. while going slow..in park, at the stop light.. my usual rpm on drive is around 500-600rpm in first(is this the iddle speed?..yes im a noob :P) so anyways i was wondering if i replace the knock sensor on the car will it fix my problem? is there a good chance that it could be. is my RPM normal

also my brake pads dont have any anti rattle springs am i suppose to have them? I have tried many things to stop squealing from my car could this is the problem?

 

I recently had the opportunity to bring my car to Germany on the autobahn to visit my dad's brother for 2 months. Its a 1999 Max SE-L 5spd with 97kmiles great condition. I was a little upset that the car just stopped at 130miles per hour, I mean it would not pull any more! It seems after 5800rpms the car just looses its breath!. I hear of people on here that this car stock should be able to do 140mph correct? I was wondering if anyone knew if it could be sensor related like MAF or oxygen or knock? I only use Premium Gasoline.

It seems like after 5900rpm, the car just do sent want to pull to redline, Its really weak, so I'm thinking that something isnt right? Car drives fine when driven normally(not on the throttle to much). 130 is just embarrassing to tell people when they ask about my car. I know it has more, thanks guys

 

Is it a US version? Does it have a speed limiter?