Yea I'm gonna assume the suspension is original and no I don't have the history , new plugs and filter eh , what does TB and IACV mean btw ??

 

TB == throttle body, they tend to get gunked up.

IACV == Idle Air Control Valve, same as the TB, they get gunked up with crap. That can cause some idle issues.

 

New user, new question! First, I want to say thank you to everyone here, I've spent a good amount of time reading up on mods and problems. I'll become a supporting member if my financial aid appeal is successful!

I own a 99 Maxima GXE, manual transmission. I bought it with a rebuilt salvage title from a Russian guy in cash (maybe not the smartest thing to do, but I love my car just the same). (nothing against Russians, of course, but he was better at haggling than I was)

I think I have a problem with my Mass Airflow sensor, but I wanted to post my symptoms and notes to get input on this, especially if there are other possible causes or simple easy fixes. I generally want to start with the cheapest fix and work my way up (starving student).

Here is my "symptom" spreadsheet:

 

Whatever formatting you may have had was completely lost when you copied and pasted it in. Clean it up a bit, and we'll be able to help you...a massive block of text isn't the greatest thing to try to decipher.

 

For the exhaust rattle you're just going to have to go under there and start shaking it around, see if you can isolate the problem.

The ECU losing the NATS coding is a relatively common thing, nothing out of the ordinary there.

Have you checked to see if you get power at the dome light? Bulb okay?

Misfire is likely due to your ignition coils, being a '99.

Have you checked to see if there's a bulb in there for the CEL? Checked continuity back to the ECU?

The missing power could also very well be due to either a MAF or slight misfire.

 

wow ive searched but i havent found the answer to what i need... i have a '95 max... she wont rev higher then 2000 rpm in park, reverse or drive, i know its not the trans because pickup is normal between 700 and 2000 rpm.... and this problem is annoying the he** out of me... ive replaced the fuel pump, i was told it might be the idle speed control, hell they said a list of things it could be,
i tried to get her on the computer to get some codes, but i was told i have a nissan plug, not obd1 or 2(obviously)
so my question is... is there anyone on here whos had that problem who can kinda filter me down to a specific part. or is there somplace i can go to get a code reader online somewhere kinda cheap????

 

Why do you say you're 'obviously' not OBD-II? You are. Simple as that.

Have you done any diagnostics on the MAF? That's your problem.

 

dont know if i posted this in the right place, please excuse me.... if not ill try and find another spot to post in prolly in a few days, contact me directly if you have n e idea what the hell could be happeneing to me at longstroqz@yahoo.com please someone help

 

obd II is for a 96 and up model vehicles not 95 which is what i have

 

Read my sig. Your car is OBD-II.

 

the maf sensor was removed before and it ran worse not sure if that sthe problem but i figure if it were bad the car would shut down and id have to restart....
my car gets me to wherever i need her to go just under 2000rpm which translates into about 40mph, except for down hills

 

If the MAF is failing, your car may or may not stall. If it doesn't, you're going to be limited to 2500 RPM (roughly).

Do diagnostics on the MAF, see if it's a sensor or wiring issue.

 

aboutr how much does one of those run? just a guestimate

 

Search the classifieds (but don't bump old threads) and you'll see. The price is variable depending on the seller.

That, or price it out at some auto parts stores, or from Nissan. You can find the price just as easily as we can.

But again, if you don't do any diagnostics on the matter, you may end up buying a MAF and not fixing the problem.

 

not for nothin though if thats what your car looks like in the pic mine looks exactly like that minus the foggs.... also the idiots at the nearest auto sone told me i dont have an obd II port and my mechanic said its not obd I which is why i was questioning you... not doubting you, i appologize

 

yeah unfourtunatly thats what i just did on a fuel pump....

 

They weren't looking in the correct place for it. Nissan moved the OBD-II port to the driver's side after OBD-II functionality was mandated for 1996, for the '95s it's on the passenger side, next to the ECU harness connector.

As soon as someone hears 1995, they automatically assume it doesn't have OBD-II. That's going to happen everywhere you go.

You can check the codes yourself for free, only takes 5 minutes. Check the stickies, it's listed in there. Just need a screwdriver.

 

well yeah i know that we both saw it but my car is a 95 pre-release i would think they had a obd1 no?
we were looking next to the fuse pannel under the left kneee of the driver, is this the correct place?

 

No, every single (USDM) A32 produced was OBD-II.

No, look at the pic in my sig.


As above, right side, above the ECU harness connector.

The connector you're looking at is the proprietary port for the Nissan CONSULT-II diagnostic machine.

CONSULT-II:

 

thanx a bunch ill hit you guys back tomorrow when i do my diag.

 

I attempted to start a new thread for this but was unable to, so here we go.
There will be two questions here.
1. I was driving one day and the illumination for my instrument cluster, window and locks, A/T shifter, and climate controls went out. I have checked all the bulbs/LEDS in the units and the all work great, there seems to be no power going to them though(fromt the car). I have tested the dimmer switch and that does not seem to be it either. I look in the service manual to see what it says, i found the J/C 22 or Diode M-80 may be the problem, but sadly, i cant find them in the manual....anywhere....does anyone have any idea as to where these are, or another possible problem?
The climate control, windows and locks, and the instruments(speed, rev, fuel, and temp guages) all work perfect, there is just no illumination.

2. I am also looking at getting a cold air intake, headlights, fog, and tail lights for my 95 Maxima. I would like some help deciding which air intake to buy, etc.
I would really like to have projector headlights, but am unable to find any on-line, and i would like to put LED tails on there as well. I am very tech savvy and do all my own maint, and could wire the tails myself, but just not sure if there is a set made that i could just buy to make life easier? I have also look for a good set of fog lights to add, but i cant find any i like.
Any ideas or help would be greatly apprecited!

 

Search, you'll find all the information you need on intakes.

Long story short - might as well stay stock, unless you're doing it for just the sound.

For projector headlights, you'll have to retro yourself, or buy a set that's already done in the classifieds. Search the classifieds, IIRC there's been a few pairs for sale recently.

LED tails, same as the headlights. Either make them yourself, or find a set on here that's been done. Search the 4th gen forum, you can see who have made them in the past.

OEM fogs are the easiest and look the best, really. Everything else pretty much looks like a cheap AutoZone addon. That's all personal preference though, search the forum and you'll find pictures of A32s with aftermarket foglights.

 

yeah i have been researching and it just sounded like lost horsepower. and yeah its been checked for codes but nothin there. im taking it in for new brakes this week so ask them about a tune up too. any idea what the problem might be tho before it take it in?

 

Have you done a tuneup? Is it misfiring?

 

where is the ignition condenser? what is it look like? is it connect with a red and gray wire?

 

R/B, not R/G (at least for a '98, but you didn't say what year your car is, nor have you filled out your profile).

 

just checked that area for the black/red wires. is it the condenser like a relay? there are 2 pins in it. i tested with the multimeter set to 2m ohm it didn't show anything does that mean it dead? i unplug it try to start my car and it start.

 

It should read above 1 megaohm at standard temperature, that's the only thing the FSM says.

Does it not start with the condenser plugged in?

 

either i plug/unplug that thing the car start. don't know what that thing does? i took some pics but don't know how to post it.

 

Do what? That sentence doesn't make any sense.

Google ignition condenser, read up a little.

Upload, then post. [IMG]IMGURL[/IMG].

Or click the 'Insert Image' button, or upload them as attachments.

 

is this the condenser? i did search the web but couldn't find any pics for the maxima condenser. i heard the car won't start if its a bad condenser is it true?

 

Yes, that should be the condenser.

Not sure on whether or not it'll keep the engine from starting.

 

i went to autozone show it them they can't come up with anything. they didn't know what this was so i have to bring it to the dealer tomorrow make sure this is it.hopefully not cost too much.

 

Where did you find it? If it's on the harness by the number 6 coil, then yes, that's it.

 

yea is next to coil 6 and infront of the TB so its kind of between them. it was taped with electric tape.

 

Then yes. If you look at my prior post, I even posted a picture of where it was...

 

i think so too, in that pic looks like its taped too and its the exactly the same place where i found it in the car. thank you!!!

 

ok i have a few questions,

i just bought a 95 maxima se, it has 163k miles on it, what should i be on the look out for as to problems with the car

what is the best kind of oil

this is the first manual car i've ever driven and it get a lil sputter in first and second gear at low rpm, does that just sound like a un exp driver or something actually wrong with the car.

 

Oil - http://forums.maxima.org/fluids-lubricants-52/

Well, knock sensor is common, then there's all of the TSBs out for issues that you should look at. Search around, and you'll find quite a few threads on potential problems.

Can you define 'sputter'? Exact conditions when it 'sputters'?

 

it feels like its slowing down and i have to give it more gas