5th Gen "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread
#6002
Stalls, rough idle and 3 codes...
Most of you know WAY more than me, so it goes over my head. I'm just trying to diagnose and take the next and cheapest step...went to Autozone and got the following codes: 0300 (multiple misfire), 0430 (cat efficiency below - bank 2), and 2 different 0011 (camshaft pos. actuator A Bank 1 & the other said 'pending')
My baby has 270K on it, and just started doing the rough idle. It happened, then went away and drove fine. Two days later (after driving fine), it happened again and actually wouldn't stop stalling. Went out today and it fired up, was rough, then smoothed out and drove fine. So I'm thinking sensors, but I just don't know enough. Any thoughts? Can I do easy things that don't require a trip to a mechanic? I have a Haynes book for 2001 which helped me change brakes, so I can follow directions. Just don't wanna screw stuff up. Thanks.
My baby has 270K on it, and just started doing the rough idle. It happened, then went away and drove fine. Two days later (after driving fine), it happened again and actually wouldn't stop stalling. Went out today and it fired up, was rough, then smoothed out and drove fine. So I'm thinking sensors, but I just don't know enough. Any thoughts? Can I do easy things that don't require a trip to a mechanic? I have a Haynes book for 2001 which helped me change brakes, so I can follow directions. Just don't wanna screw stuff up. Thanks.
#6003
roof rack
I have a 2000 Maxima SE and am moving to Alabama for college. I don't have a whole lot of room for moving so I was thinking about investing in a roof rack. Has anyone else gotten one or have any opinions on them?
#6004
Since no one is answering my question about the pending P0340 code I have (Camshaft position sensor A circuit), assuming there are no wiring issues, will getting the proper sensor and replacing it fix the problem? No rough idle, no hard starting, car seems to be running fine.
Still going to check to see if the work was done during the recall and if not, see if they will go ahead and take care of all 3 sensors before I go on a 900 mile drive to Kentucky on Thursday.
Still going to check to see if the work was done during the recall and if not, see if they will go ahead and take care of all 3 sensors before I go on a 900 mile drive to Kentucky on Thursday.
#6005
Help please!
I'm curious if there is a s/c available for my 02 GLE. Also, does anyone have an estimate on converting to 6 spd? Does the techtonic or triptronic or whatever its called transmission from the newer models match up?
#6006
Please do not post ***** to get to 15 posts. You could have spent the time finding answers to your questions, which have been asked many times before in the 5th Gen forum and in the Force Induction forum.
#6007
i have a yakima roof rack with two high roller bike racks. fits and works great. comes on and off easily. check the great picture thread for some pics.
#6008
Since no one is answering my question about the pending P0340 code I have (Camshaft position sensor A circuit), assuming there are no wiring issues, will getting the proper sensor and replacing it fix the problem? No rough idle, no hard starting, car seems to be running fine.
Still going to check to see if the work was done during the recall and if not, see if they will go ahead and take care of all 3 sensors before I go on a 900 mile drive to Kentucky on Thursday.
Still going to check to see if the work was done during the recall and if not, see if they will go ahead and take care of all 3 sensors before I go on a 900 mile drive to Kentucky on Thursday.
A camshaft position sensor is purely used for diagnostic feedback, a failing sensor wont cause the engine to run rough as the ECU will pick up similar information from the crankshaft position sensor, mass airflow sensor ect. to make up for the missing info to maintain driveability I do believe you can remove the sensor and check the resistance of it (disconnected, should be 0 ohms ) to see if its correct.
also how have you tried to clear the code? if so how long did it take before it came back on? it could clue you in as to weather the sensor is bad or a short in the harness or signal plate on the camshaft is no good
Last edited by majesticmaxima; 05-19-2008 at 05:47 AM.
#6009
A camshaft position sensor is purely used for diagnostic feedback, a failing sensor wont cause the engine to run rough as the ECU will pick up similar information from the crankshaft position sensor, mass airflow sensor ect. to make up for the missing info to maintain driveability I do believe you can remove the sensor and check the resistance of it (disconnected, should be 0 ohms ) to see if its correct.
also how have you tried to clear the code? if so how long did it take before it came back on? it could clue you in as to weather the sensor is bad or a short in the harness or signal plate on the camshaft is no good
also how have you tried to clear the code? if so how long did it take before it came back on? it could clue you in as to weather the sensor is bad or a short in the harness or signal plate on the camshaft is no good
Originally Posted by dfoster
I'm curious if there is a s/c available for my 02 GLE.
Originally Posted by dfoster
Also, does anyone have an estimate on converting to 6 spd?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....t=6-speed+swap
Originally Posted by dfoster
Does the techtonic or triptronic or whatever its called transmission from the newer models match up?
#6011
#6013
#6014
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I need a new battery terminal contact metal thing...
ill try to show it in this picture
i was removing my battery... and when i unscrewed the positive contact.... it was pretty corroded... and i guess the metal gave out....... replaced the battery.. (the reason why i removed in the first place)
but that metal thing that connects to the terminal on the battery... is broken halfway... and wont tighten.... and is very loose.... it looses contact once in a while... and the car gets no power...
i can see that the contact itself is removable... i see screws holding it in place.... where can i get this peice?...and what is it called?
ill try to show it in this picture
i was removing my battery... and when i unscrewed the positive contact.... it was pretty corroded... and i guess the metal gave out....... replaced the battery.. (the reason why i removed in the first place)
but that metal thing that connects to the terminal on the battery... is broken halfway... and wont tighten.... and is very loose.... it looses contact once in a while... and the car gets no power...
i can see that the contact itself is removable... i see screws holding it in place.... where can i get this peice?...and what is it called?
#6016
On the plus side, the cashier was pretty damn hot, low cut top and lots to display.
#6017
TSB's are not recalls, they are different. TSB's are 'common' problems, some cases they charge to fix, some cases they don;t it depends on the dealership.
Read the stickys, find the one with the Cam Sensor, and follow the TSB, in most cases, you can change DIY for fairly cheap. (diagnose / repalce if nec.)
Recalls are a given free ride, a known and extremely common problem.
Read the stickys, find the one with the Cam Sensor, and follow the TSB, in most cases, you can change DIY for fairly cheap. (diagnose / repalce if nec.)
Recalls are a given free ride, a known and extremely common problem.
#6018
The cam sensors ARE a recall so either the work was already done to my car or it wasn't applicable to my VIN...but mine is the 91st one made for the '02 model, you'd think all recalls would apply.
Anyway, I already loosened and retightened the ground wires as mention in the Nissan service manual I have, waiting for the car to cool down a bit (upper 90s today) before going out to replace the sensor. Looks easy enough-remove airbox for access, unclip the wiring, remove one bolt, remove old sensor. Lube the o-ring on the new sensor with engine oil, twist into place, tighten bolt, attach the wiring, replace airbox, profit?
Anyway, I already loosened and retightened the ground wires as mention in the Nissan service manual I have, waiting for the car to cool down a bit (upper 90s today) before going out to replace the sensor. Looks easy enough-remove airbox for access, unclip the wiring, remove one bolt, remove old sensor. Lube the o-ring on the new sensor with engine oil, twist into place, tighten bolt, attach the wiring, replace airbox, profit?
#6019
Hey does anyone have a pair or know about aftermarket headlights to fit the 01 max?
Im looking for a pair of black ones to match the car but the only ones i found that were in the under 200 price range were on ebay. Does anyone know anything about the black headlights that look like the stock ones or the halo headlights like these?
http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel...max00h-jdm.jpg
is visibility ok? are any of these worth getting, or are there other options for black headlights.
Im looking for a pair of black ones to match the car but the only ones i found that were in the under 200 price range were on ebay. Does anyone know anything about the black headlights that look like the stock ones or the halo headlights like these?
http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel...max00h-jdm.jpg
is visibility ok? are any of these worth getting, or are there other options for black headlights.
#6020
2003 maxima clatter
I bought a 2k3 6spd max w/ 73k miles 3 weeks ago and it has run like a dream until today. I drove to the store after work and was in there approx 30 min. I came out and started the car and it sounded kinda like a broken fan??? (I know it's not the fan but thats the best i can describe the sound) anyways I pulled out onto the road and the sound got worse up to approx 20 mph then it stopped. when i came to a stop at a red light the sound came back and it idled at a really low rpm then died. I started it back up and had to keep the rpms up past 2k to keep it running. The trip home was about 1/4 mile. I pulled into the driveway and let it idle so i could get out and inspect where the noise was coming from but it wasnt making the noise anymore and it was running fine. I pulled back out and drove around the block but it ran just fine. now its acting like there was never a problem. oh yeah btw previous to this incedent at random times when i would start up it would make the noise for a split second. please somebody tell me whats wrong with my car.
#6021
Hey does anyone have a pair or know about aftermarket headlights to fit the 01 max?
Im looking for a pair of black ones to match the car but the only ones i found that were in the under 200 price range were on ebay. Does anyone know anything about the black headlights that look like the stock ones or the halo headlights like these?
http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel...max00h-jdm.jpg
is visibility ok? are any of these worth getting, or are there other options for black headlights.
Im looking for a pair of black ones to match the car but the only ones i found that were in the under 200 price range were on ebay. Does anyone know anything about the black headlights that look like the stock ones or the halo headlights like these?
http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel...max00h-jdm.jpg
is visibility ok? are any of these worth getting, or are there other options for black headlights.
#6022
Fidanza Flywheel and Spec +2 clutch new now no Start!
I have a 2002 Maxima that i have recently had a Fidanza Flyweel and a Spec Kevlar +2 Clutch put in now the car won't run...but when you unplug the position Sensor the Car starts in a failsafe mode...Please Help!!! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Nick
Thanks,
Nick
#6024
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I dont know if thats the exact part i had in mind... i dont think i need any wires... i just need that metal peice thats on the end of the positive WIRE.... the part that is in contact with the battery terminal
#6025
The same piece I mentioned includes that piece you need. Shop around.
#6026
nissan uses one with a built in fuse...i got one from the part department at a dealership for around $20
#6027
help with speakers
I have a 2003 maxima se, non-Bose headunit and was thinking about just upgrading my speakers. I don't want to get into all the amps and subs I jsut wanted some nice speakers. MY budget is probably nothing over $200 and I want pretty decent quality for the sound.
I went to crutchfield and they recommended me the Boston Acoustics SX65.
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...=065SX65&tp=94
But I was also looking at these
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-0fsQSMP...0&cc=01http://
Anyone have any suggestions on these or perhaps have an even better suggestion? Thanks a lot.
Oh and would one more question, would I need to upgrade my headunit if I were to get those speakers since I have a non Bose headunit. Thanks in advance!
I went to crutchfield and they recommended me the Boston Acoustics SX65.
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...=065SX65&tp=94
But I was also looking at these
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-0fsQSMP...0&cc=01http://
Anyone have any suggestions on these or perhaps have an even better suggestion? Thanks a lot.
Oh and would one more question, would I need to upgrade my headunit if I were to get those speakers since I have a non Bose headunit. Thanks in advance!
Last edited by stephen90; 05-20-2008 at 01:03 PM.
#6030
Buy a new terminal and wire it in. There are many options, you need to choose 1.
#6031
just go to the dealership and buy one
#6033
I bought a 2k3 6spd max w/ 73k miles 3 weeks ago and it has run like a dream until today. I drove to the store after work and was in there approx 30 min. I came out and started the car and it sounded kinda like a broken fan??? (I know it's not the fan but thats the best i can describe the sound) anyways I pulled out onto the road and the sound got worse up to approx 20 mph then it stopped. when i came to a stop at a red light the sound came back and it idled at a really low rpm then died. I started it back up and had to keep the rpms up past 2k to keep it running. The trip home was about 1/4 mile. I pulled into the driveway and let it idle so i could get out and inspect where the noise was coming from but it wasnt making the noise anymore and it was running fine. I pulled back out and drove around the block but it ran just fine. now its acting like there was never a problem. oh yeah btw previous to this incedent at random times when i would start up it would make the noise for a split second. please somebody tell me whats wrong with my car.
#6037
The other day I pulled up to a 5th gen, maybe 5.5, not sure. It was a standard and my 02 is an auto. I smoked the daylights out of him and I only have the Injen. Is this cause I'm that cool or cause he can't shift, or maybe he was in the 3.0?
#6038
2. he had a 3.0
3. he had a 3.5 and wasnt trying
an auto might be faster in a straight line...but that isnt why i have my car...in the corners...an MT will spank an auto
#6039
Hope I don't break your heart but... your Injen is a downgrade from stock intake.
#6040
Really? I geuss it may just be in my head but I could swear I feel the difference passing people. Not just the sweet *** noise. There must have been ten websites claiming 28.2 hp from that intake. After reading around here a little bit I think maybe I got hosed?