Couple of questions...
05-11-2001, 07:12 AM
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Newbie here. Be easy on me...
1300 miles so far, still testing how far you can push the car. Fun, fun, fun!
A couple of questions though.
The horn/airbag in my steering wheel column is a little loose. You can rattle the thing in it's housing. Tell me this isn't normal.
I've read here someplace that the service manuals are worth the money. True? I'm mainly interested in the CD-ROM version. What format do they come in? PDF? Can I only print out the pages I need, or do I have to take the laptop out with me to the garage?
I found the owner's manual in PDF format on Nissan's site, but I can no longer find the links. Very useful. Good thing I saved a copy.
Why in the world did nissan use white plastic for their moulding and bumpers when my car is grey? (Pontiac (GM?) uses black plastic.) While I'm sure you guys with light colored cars appreciate their choice, it's a ***** for me... (Touch up paint. $2.99 a bottle.)
I checked my tire pressures when I got the car, and the dealer pumped 'em up to 44lbs. I've seen other places recommending this as well. What's with this trend of pumping tires up to max? (36/36 seems to be working well for me...)
1300 miles so far, still testing how far you can push the car. Fun, fun, fun!
A couple of questions though.
The horn/airbag in my steering wheel column is a little loose. You can rattle the thing in it's housing. Tell me this isn't normal.
I've read here someplace that the service manuals are worth the money. True? I'm mainly interested in the CD-ROM version. What format do they come in? PDF? Can I only print out the pages I need, or do I have to take the laptop out with me to the garage?
I found the owner's manual in PDF format on Nissan's site, but I can no longer find the links. Very useful. Good thing I saved a copy.
Why in the world did nissan use white plastic for their moulding and bumpers when my car is grey?
(Pontiac (GM?) uses black plastic.) While I'm sure you guys with light colored cars appreciate their choice, it's a ***** for me... (Touch up paint. $2.99 a bottle.)I checked my tire pressures when I got the car, and the dealer pumped 'em up to 44lbs. I've seen other places recommending this as well. What's with this trend of pumping tires up to max? (36/36 seems to be working well for me...)
05-11-2001, 07:25 AM
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Originally posted by KaxMaxSEAE
Newbie here. Be easy on me...
Ooooo... fresh meat.
j/k Welcome!
1300 miles so far, still testing how far you can push the car. Fun, fun, fun!
A couple of questions though.
The horn/airbag in my steering wheel column is a little loose. You can rattle the thing in it's housing. Tell me this isn't normal.
I don't know if that's normal. Maybe someone can answer that.
I've read here someplace that the service manuals are worth the money. True? I'm mainly interested in the CD-ROM version. What format do they come in? PDF? Can I only print out the pages I need, or do I have to take the laptop out with me to the garage?
They come on a CD in PDF format. Yes, you can print out the pages you need.
I found the owner's manual in PDF format on Nissan's site, but I can no longer find the links. Very useful. Good thing I saved a copy.
Mind sharing?
Why in the world did nissan use white plastic for their moulding and bumpers when my car is grey? (Pontiac (GM?) uses black plastic.) While I'm sure you guys with light colored cars appreciate their choice, it's a ***** for me... (Touch up paint. $2.99 a bottle.)
I checked my tire pressures when I got the car, and the dealer pumped 'em up to 44lbs. I've seen other places recommending this as well. What's with this trend of pumping tires up to max? (36/36 seems to be working well for me...)
Mine is set at 33/33.
Newbie here. Be easy on me...
Ooooo... fresh meat.
j/k Welcome!1300 miles so far, still testing how far you can push the car. Fun, fun, fun!
A couple of questions though.
The horn/airbag in my steering wheel column is a little loose. You can rattle the thing in it's housing. Tell me this isn't normal.
I don't know if that's normal. Maybe someone can answer that.
I've read here someplace that the service manuals are worth the money. True? I'm mainly interested in the CD-ROM version. What format do they come in? PDF? Can I only print out the pages I need, or do I have to take the laptop out with me to the garage?
They come on a CD in PDF format. Yes, you can print out the pages you need.
I found the owner's manual in PDF format on Nissan's site, but I can no longer find the links. Very useful. Good thing I saved a copy.
Mind sharing?
Why in the world did nissan use white plastic for their moulding and bumpers when my car is grey? (Pontiac (GM?) uses black plastic.) While I'm sure you guys with light colored cars appreciate their choice, it's a ***** for me... (Touch up paint. $2.99 a bottle.)
I checked my tire pressures when I got the car, and the dealer pumped 'em up to 44lbs. I've seen other places recommending this as well. What's with this trend of pumping tires up to max? (36/36 seems to be working well for me...)
Mine is set at 33/33.
05-11-2001, 08:05 AM
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www.nissan-techinfo.com
That's the url to get to the site where you can download the owners manual in pdf format.
You can also order the CD's for the service manuals here, but they are VERY expensive.
Anybody know how to get the CD cheaper??
You can also order the CD's for the service manuals here, but they are VERY expensive.
Anybody know how to get the CD cheaper??
05-11-2001, 08:22 AM
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Re: www.nissan-techinfo.com
Originally posted by jazzy8
That's the url to get to the site where you can download the owners manual in pdf format.
You can also order the CD's for the service manuals here, but they are VERY expensive.
Anybody know how to get the CD cheaper??
That's the url to get to the site where you can download the owners manual in pdf format.
You can also order the CD's for the service manuals here, but they are VERY expensive.
Anybody know how to get the CD cheaper??
Did I just say that? 
05-11-2001, 10:32 AM
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Re: Re: www.nissan-techinfo.com
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Why don't someone order one and back them up for $15 each (for disc, electricity, service, and making a trip to the post office)?
Did I just say that?
Why don't someone order one and back them up for $15 each (for disc, electricity, service, and making a trip to the post office)?
Did I just say that?
05-11-2001, 11:39 AM
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Re: Re: Re: www.nissan-techinfo.com
How legal is it to make it a backup?
I may be interested in making backups? The Electronic Service Manual is very helpful.
But they do differ slightly by your VIN #
I am not sure what is different. But the website also shows different CD's for different VIN #'s. It may be for Cal spec. and Fed spec. (just an assumption).
I may be interested in making backups? The Electronic Service Manual is very helpful.
But they do differ slightly by your VIN #
I am not sure what is different. But the website also shows different CD's for different VIN #'s. It may be for Cal spec. and Fed spec. (just an assumption).
05-11-2001, 12:16 PM
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Re: Re: www.nissan-techinfo.com
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Why don't someone order one and back them up for $15 each (for disc, electricity, service, and making a trip to the post office)?
Did I just say that?
Why don't someone order one and back them up for $15 each (for disc, electricity, service, and making a trip to the post office)?
Did I just say that?
05-11-2001, 01:14 PM
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Nissan Service Manuals
Originally posted by The New CLIMAX
The website also shows different CD's for different VIN #'s. It may be for Cal spec. and Fed spec. (just an assumption).
The website also shows different CD's for different VIN #'s. It may be for Cal spec. and Fed spec. (just an assumption).
05-11-2001, 02:30 PM
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Well obviously this can't be transacted over a public forum. So whether or not we decide to move forward, I'd recommend we continue our discussions in private. Here's how I suggest we do that.
Someone can set up a new e-mail account on Yahoo or Hotmail. Then whoever sets up the account can send us a forum e-mail with the address info. At that point, the account holder would moderate the discussion.
The next question is, who should set up the account? I'd suggest we ask the only person in this thread who knows anything about moderating discussions to do it.
So whatdya say, Kev???
Someone can set up a new e-mail account on Yahoo or Hotmail. Then whoever sets up the account can send us a forum e-mail with the address info. At that point, the account holder would moderate the discussion.
The next question is, who should set up the account? I'd suggest we ask the only person in this thread who knows anything about moderating discussions to do it.
So whatdya say, Kev???
05-11-2001, 02:51 PM
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Originally posted by y2kse
The next question is, who should set up the account? I'd suggest we ask the only person in this thread who knows anything about moderating discussions to do it.
So whatdya say, Kev???
The next question is, who should set up the account? I'd suggest we ask the only person in this thread who knows anything about moderating discussions to do it.
So whatdya say, Kev???
That was hilarious! You should be a comedian!!!
05-12-2001, 12:41 AM
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Max Owner's Manual URL...
Oh sure. I post something out here, and it turns into a software piracy thread. Figures.
Found the link. Jazzy8 was right. They're on nissan-techinfo.com. This url points to the maxima owner's manuals in pdf, for '96-'01 Maximas:
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/deptog.asp?dept_id=37
Why these aren't in the nissan-driven.com owner areas is beyond me...
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
I wrote:
I found the owner's manual in PDF format on Nissan's site, but I can no longer find the links. Very useful. Good thing I saved a copy.
Y2KevSE replied:
Mind sharing?
I wrote:
I found the owner's manual in PDF format on Nissan's site, but I can no longer find the links. Very useful. Good thing I saved a copy.
Y2KevSE replied:
Mind sharing?
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/deptog.asp?dept_id=37
Why these aren't in the nissan-driven.com owner areas is beyond me...
05-12-2001, 07:48 AM
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Try this . . .
Originally posted by KaxMaxSEAE
Oh sure. I post something out here, and it turns into a software piracy thread. Figures.
Oh sure. I post something out here, and it turns into a software piracy thread. Figures.
A recommended donation would be established . . . say $25.00 per contributor, and a goal would be established . . . say $500.00. If the goal is not met, all contributions would be returned. Monetary transactions would be conducted via PayPal.
Once the library is set up, it would purchase books, CDs and tapes of interest to forum members. These items would then be loaned out to contributors and non-contributors alike for a set period of time. Those who contribute to the creation of the library would be given preference over those who do not.
As an incentive to return loaned items, each borrower would have to make a security deposit via PayPal in an amount to be determined by the library. That deposit would be refunded upon the return of the loaned items.
The library would, of course, have the right to maintain a copy of all electronic media for archival purposes.
Last but not least, Maxima.org would need to designate a librarian. The individual selected would have to be a person of the highest integrity . . . someone who has earned the respect of their peers and who already occupies a lofty position within the Maxima.org institution . . . in short, a luminary and visionary.
So whadya say, Kev?
05-12-2001, 08:31 AM
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CD vs Printed version
$210.00 for the 2001 Maxima Service Manual on CD.
$275.00 for the printed version. How can they justify those numbers. Is the price meant to discourage customers from do-it-yourself-ability? (new phrase) Or is it a get-rich quick scheme. I mean, CDs cost pennies to mass produce.
Sure it is less than the printed version, but $210 seems excessive, unwarranted, unjustified, just plain wrong.
$275.00 for the printed version. How can they justify those numbers. Is the price meant to discourage customers from do-it-yourself-ability? (new phrase) Or is it a get-rich quick scheme. I mean, CDs cost pennies to mass produce.
Sure it is less than the printed version, but $210 seems excessive, unwarranted, unjustified, just plain wrong.
05-12-2001, 04:12 PM
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Re: Re: Try this . . .
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Uhhhhh....... I'm not doing this.
Ask Jambo, but I doubt he'll put Max.org at risk like that.
Uhhhhh....... I'm not doing this.
Ask Jambo, but I doubt he'll put Max.org at risk like that.
05-12-2001, 04:36 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Try this . . .
Originally posted by y2kse
You're probably right. But it sure looks good on paper!
You're probably right. But it sure looks good on paper!
WANTED: y2kse
Taking "donations" for "backup" copies of the Nissan 2000-2001 Maxima Electronic Service Manuals
REWARD: $25,000 DEAD OR ALIVE
Maybe someone will start up a group and form a mailing list... remember to keep it hush-hush.
05-12-2001, 08:42 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: www.nissan-techinfo.com
Originally posted by The New CLIMAX
How legal is it to make it a backup?
I may be interested in making backups? The Electronic Service Manual is very helpful.
But they do differ slightly by your VIN #
I am not sure what is different. But the website also shows different CD's for different VIN #'s. It may be for Cal spec. and Fed spec. (just an assumption).
How legal is it to make it a backup?
I may be interested in making backups? The Electronic Service Manual is very helpful.
But they do differ slightly by your VIN #
I am not sure what is different. But the website also shows different CD's for different VIN #'s. It may be for Cal spec. and Fed spec. (just an assumption).
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