Just bought 2002 - questions
10-05-2004, 12:58 PM
#1
Just bought 2002 - questions
Hey guys, I just picked up my 2002 6-speed Maxima - it's a loaded SE without Meridian and with HLSD.
Just a couple of questions though - I was driving home and I noticed at night that there's a very faint SES light on in the dashboard. It's not on fully, it's very dim. It didn't seem to be there in the day time, and I put the key in the on position and when all the lights come on as a test it comes on fully, so it's not just a bad bulb or something - the light does work. I'm going to check again tonight to see if it's on.
Also, for some reason whoever owned it before swapped out the SE muffler for some generic one with a single tip - it looks really stupid and muffles the sound of my engine to where I can barely hear it anymore. I was thinking about swapping in just the regular SE muffler and bringing anything back to stock. Is that the best way to go?
And one last one - when I push down the clutch it makes a little "click" noise - It seems to be working fine - maybe it's just the normal engagement noise, I don't know. But yeah. I didn't think to much of it because my Honda used to make the same click noise whenever I'd press down on the pedal and I was told it was normal by the dealer.
But great car so far - Definitely a step up from my 2001 that I had before.
Just a couple of questions though - I was driving home and I noticed at night that there's a very faint SES light on in the dashboard. It's not on fully, it's very dim. It didn't seem to be there in the day time, and I put the key in the on position and when all the lights come on as a test it comes on fully, so it's not just a bad bulb or something - the light does work. I'm going to check again tonight to see if it's on.
Also, for some reason whoever owned it before swapped out the SE muffler for some generic one with a single tip - it looks really stupid and muffles the sound of my engine to where I can barely hear it anymore. I was thinking about swapping in just the regular SE muffler and bringing anything back to stock. Is that the best way to go?
And one last one - when I push down the clutch it makes a little "click" noise - It seems to be working fine - maybe it's just the normal engagement noise, I don't know. But yeah. I didn't think to much of it because my Honda used to make the same click noise whenever I'd press down on the pedal and I was told it was normal by the dealer.
But great car so far - Definitely a step up from my 2001 that I had before.
10-05-2004, 01:03 PM
#2
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Where on the clutch pedal travel do you hear the click? When the pedal is all the way down?
As for the light, maybe another source of light is "bleeding" over so that it illuminates the light just a little when it's dark. If it was fully on, like when you first turn the key, then I would worry.
As for the light, maybe another source of light is "bleeding" over so that it illuminates the light just a little when it's dark. If it was fully on, like when you first turn the key, then I would worry.
10-05-2004, 01:46 PM
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I was just about to ask the same question.....I also have an '02 and I noticed the ses light was lit very dimly at night time. I thought it could be on but it was really faint so I figured light from somewhere else was shining through.
10-05-2004, 04:09 PM
#6
I've had my 2K2 since it was new. The faint SES light is nothing to worry about, it's a known problem. IIRC it's a diode that is causing the problem, no light leakage from something else. I never took mine in to get repaired/replaced. I was afraid the dealer would screw something up when replacing it. I just live with it. It's not throwing a code, so no need to take it in to get it checked. If a problem developes the light will shine brightly. (I've had a couple codes thrown, so I know)
10-05-2004, 05:49 PM
#7
Wow thanks for the answers on that SES light thing...is that a TSB or something?
As for the click noise, it's at the top of the clutch engagement point, when I either push it down or release it. It's not something I feel, just a noise.
As for the click noise, it's at the top of the clutch engagement point, when I either push it down or release it. It's not something I feel, just a noise.
10-05-2004, 06:01 PM
#8
I don't know if there's a TSB for the faint SES light but a lot of guys got it fixed free. Not sure if it was only covered under the 12 month/12,000 mile warranty or not. Take it in and see what they say.
10-05-2004, 09:00 PM
#9
12/12,000? I thought it was 3/36,000!
If they have to replace the gauge, does that mean my mileage will get screwed up or what happens? If that's the case I may just not get that fixed.
Any muffler advice anyone?
If they have to replace the gauge, does that mean my mileage will get screwed up or what happens? If that's the case I may just not get that fixed.
Any muffler advice anyone?
10-06-2004, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Wasim521
And one last one - when I push down the clutch it makes a little "click" noise - It seems to be working fine - maybe it's just the normal engagement noise, I don't know. But yeah. I didn't think to much of it because my Honda used to make the same click noise whenever I'd press down on the pedal and I was told it was normal by the dealer.
I took it to the stealership and they swapped out the pedal assembly and it doesnt click anymore, I'd suggest taking it in.
10-06-2004, 05:42 AM
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I get the faint SES light on my '03 SE also. It seems to be intermittant. I notice it sometimes and sometimes not. Or it just may be it's so faint I only notice when the ambient light is really low.
Can't find any TSB on it but will have to check on it next time I'm at the dealership.
Can't find any TSB on it but will have to check on it next time I'm at the dealership.
10-06-2004, 06:55 AM
#12
Originally Posted by Wasim521
12/12,000? I thought it was 3/36,000!
If they have to replace the gauge, does that mean my mileage will get screwed up or what happens? If that's the case I may just not get that fixed.
Any muffler advice anyone?
If they have to replace the gauge, does that mean my mileage will get screwed up or what happens? If that's the case I may just not get that fixed.
Any muffler advice anyone?
They will reset the new cluster to your existing mileage.
10-06-2004, 07:23 AM
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Clicky Noise in gearshift
I have a 03 Auto and sometimes I hear/feel the click in my gearshift when I am easing off the brakes or pressing it in. Anybody hear/feel that? Doesn't happen all the time - sometimes I feel it when the car is "cold" - usually it goes away. I just got this car about 3 months ago...
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10-06-2004, 07:32 AM
#14
take to dealer for faint ses light. when i brought my 02 new i was like that from day one. they will replace instrument cluster. when i got the car back the didn't correctly enter the right mileage. for some reason the set it back like 1100 miles but i guess that benifits me..........don't live with the faint ses its a know problem and they will fix it
10-06-2004, 08:29 AM
#15
Originally Posted by Wasim521
Hey guys, I just picked up my 2002 6-speed Maxima - it's a loaded SE without Meridian and with HLSD.
Just a couple of questions though - I was driving home and I noticed at night that there's a very faint SES light on in the dashboard. It's not on fully, it's very dim. It didn't seem to be there in the day time, and I put the key in the on position and when all the lights come on as a test it comes on fully, so it's not just a bad bulb or something - the light does work. I'm going to check again tonight to see if it's on.
Also, for some reason whoever owned it before swapped out the SE muffler for some generic one with a single tip - it looks really stupid and muffles the sound of my engine to where I can barely hear it anymore. I was thinking about swapping in just the regular SE muffler and bringing anything back to stock. Is that the best way to go?
And one last one - when I push down the clutch it makes a little "click" noise - It seems to be working fine - maybe it's just the normal engagement noise, I don't know. But yeah. I didn't think to much of it because my Honda used to make the same click noise whenever I'd press down on the pedal and I was told it was normal by the dealer.
But great car so far - Definitely a step up from my 2001 that I had before.
Just a couple of questions though - I was driving home and I noticed at night that there's a very faint SES light on in the dashboard. It's not on fully, it's very dim. It didn't seem to be there in the day time, and I put the key in the on position and when all the lights come on as a test it comes on fully, so it's not just a bad bulb or something - the light does work. I'm going to check again tonight to see if it's on.
Also, for some reason whoever owned it before swapped out the SE muffler for some generic one with a single tip - it looks really stupid and muffles the sound of my engine to where I can barely hear it anymore. I was thinking about swapping in just the regular SE muffler and bringing anything back to stock. Is that the best way to go?
And one last one - when I push down the clutch it makes a little "click" noise - It seems to be working fine - maybe it's just the normal engagement noise, I don't know. But yeah. I didn't think to much of it because my Honda used to make the same click noise whenever I'd press down on the pedal and I was told it was normal by the dealer.
But great car so far - Definitely a step up from my 2001 that I had before.
Looks are another issue. If you wanna get a little bit of growl out of it, and keep it looking stock, get a Cattman exhaust.
As far as the clicking noise, it did it to me for a day, then it want away. Wierd. If you are under warranty & it's still making the noise, definately take it in.
10-06-2004, 11:45 AM
#16
Originally Posted by aliti19
I'd hate to burst your bubble on the whole exhaust issue, but our engines are so quiet that puttling on the stock muffler won't really allow you to hear it any more, hehe.
Looks are another issue. If you wanna get a little bit of growl out of it, and keep it looking stock, get a Cattman exhaust.
As far as the clicking noise, it did it to me for a day, then it want away. Wierd. If you are under warranty & it's still making the noise, definately take it in.
Looks are another issue. If you wanna get a little bit of growl out of it, and keep it looking stock, get a Cattman exhaust.
As far as the clicking noise, it did it to me for a day, then it want away. Wierd. If you are under warranty & it's still making the noise, definately take it in.
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