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Old 06-03-2008, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by deevel79
My "service engine soon" light is on, and a friends just lent me his code reader. Where on the 02 maxima is the computer that i can plug this machine into?
Under the dash, driver side.
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was going 130 mph for about 15 seconds until the car shut off ! ..130mph ...no power steering..

thought it was the tranny or clutch at first...but no..its the engine..its knockin VERY HARD

any thoughts?.. crankshaft bearings ? pistons?
That was stupid. Rod bearings, UOA time.
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Old 06-03-2008, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by nebojsa_o
I have kind of a strange question here. On my '02 SE, the leather steering wheel look great everywhere EXCEPT the top part of it. The top piece looks like it's worn out, doesn't have a smooth finish to it like the rest of the wheel, and it's obviously not as shiny/glossy as the rest of the wheel is. I used some hand cream just to see what would happen, and it makes it look great again, almost brand new like, but that doesn't last more than a few hours since the cream gets into the leather, and onto my hands.

Is there something I can use that would stay on there longer? I was thinking something like black shoe polish of some sort... :S I know I could get it looking perfect with that, but I don't know if it would stick to my hands every time I grabbed the wheel. Any input on this would be great, and if not, then I'll maybe start a new thread, and hope someone notices it.

Thanks guys!
Here you go...it may seem like a cheap a*s overlay, but it is actually quite nice. I just installed one on my steering wheel and was impressed with the results.

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Old 06-03-2008, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by deevel79
My "service engine soon" light is on, and a friends just lent me his code reader. Where on the 02 maxima is the computer that i can plug this machine into?
The port is under the dash/steering wheel area.
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Old 06-04-2008, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by VQP0WER
The port is under the dash/steering wheel area.
Sorta like under the dash, driver side right?

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Under the dash, driver side.
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Old 06-04-2008, 10:45 AM
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under the left side of the dash...where your left knee is




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Old 06-04-2008, 12:56 PM
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I have a quick stupid question. What color are the stock 2k2 SE calipers?? I never really noticed the color until today. I got new rims installed and the calipers are black and look freshly painted.

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Yeah the guys at les schwab painted them black for me. I have no idea why, guess I'll have to give them a call and thank them as I was going to paint them black anyway.

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Originally Posted by Lethal
I have a quick stupid question. What color are the stock 2k2 SE calipers?? I never really noticed the color until today. I got new rims installed and the calipers are black and look freshly painted.

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Yeah the guys at les schwab painted them black for me. I have no idea why, guess I'll have to give them a call and thank them as I was going to paint them black anyway.
mine are silver
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mine are black with silver nissan.....





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Old 06-05-2008, 03:00 PM
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I don't have any.....
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Old 06-05-2008, 03:10 PM
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Old 06-05-2008, 08:23 PM
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I have been looking at racing seats lately, and was wondering if there are any seats that match/closely resemble the stock gray interior. All I have looked at is Corbeau and they really don't have what I'm looking for. I want something with good bolstering, sort of like an Evo style seat. I like Recaro's but i'm not up for spending 2k on seats alone. If someone has done this swap, I'd like to know which brand it was and how much $$$ they had to shell out for seats and brackets combined.
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Old 06-05-2008, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TakeIt2TheMAX
I have been looking at racing seats lately, and was wondering if there are any seats that match/closely resemble the stock gray interior. All I have looked at is Corbeau and they really don't have what I'm looking for. I want something with good bolstering, sort of like an Evo style seat. I like Recaro's but i'm not up for spending 2k on seats alone. If someone has done this swap, I'd like to know which brand it was and how much $$$ they had to shell out for seats and brackets combined.
Might want to look into getting some 350z seats. There is an old thread on it around here somewhere. Search around.
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Old 06-06-2008, 07:16 AM
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If i get the membership i get the maxima.org sticker right? or can i just buy the sticker without subscribing?
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Old 06-06-2008, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TeH BawNeY
If i get the membership i get the maxima.org sticker right? or can i just buy the sticker without subscribing?
no you dont get a sticker w/ membership
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Old 06-06-2008, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by chopstix2nrz
no you dont get a sticker w/ membership
so how exactly can i get the sticker?
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Old 06-06-2008, 07:30 AM
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Old 06-06-2008, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by chopstix2nrz
no you dont get a sticker w/ membership
the only thing we have now days is this

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Old 06-07-2008, 09:31 AM
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I smell coolant and found it all over my engine. Ive notice that its leaking from the top and bottom.

Thanks to the search I seen Soonerfan recommend Radiatorbarn.com . Now im stuck trying to figure out which one to get (it gives me 2 options) . Can anyone help thanks in advance.

http://www.radiatorbarn.com/search.php?product=radiator

Damn the Link doesn't direct you straight to the find.

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Old 06-07-2008, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 01_Maxine
I smell coolant and found it all over my engine. Ive notice that its leaking from the top and bottom.

Thanks to the search I seen Soonerfan recommend Radiatorbarn.com . Now im stuck trying to figure out which one to get (it gives me 2 options) . Can anyone help thanks in advance.

http://www.radiatorbarn.com/search.php?product=radiator

Damn the Link doesn't direct you straight to the find.
first one is all metal, the second one has a plastic cap like the one on my 02 maxima witch will leak sooner or later.
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Old 06-07-2008, 09:40 AM
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Well it confused me cause the bottom one said its OE style.
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does anyone know if the center caps off the OEM 2003 rims will fit into the G35 17 inch 5 spoke (sport sedan) rims?

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Originally Posted by Dirtylicious
does anyone know if the center caps off the OEM 2003 rims will fit into the G35 17 inch 5 spoke (sport sedan) rims?

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yes
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Old 06-07-2008, 05:08 PM
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I recently went to autozone to check out why my SES light was one. The scanner print out said that bank 1 was running both rich and lean. ( i recently changed my mass airflow meter, spark plugs, oil, tranny fluid flush, belts, and a faulty coil pack). I was wondering if I needed to change my O2 sensors in band one? If so,, exactly which ones go to bank one?
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Originally Posted by yardiemax01
I recently went to autozone to check out why my SES light was one. The scanner print out said that bank 1 was running both rich and lean. ( i recently changed my mass airflow meter, spark plugs, oil, tranny fluid flush, belts, and a faulty coil pack). I was wondering if I needed to change my O2 sensors in band one? If so,, exactly which ones go to bank one?
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Old 06-09-2008, 08:00 PM
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i just installed reverse gauges on my 00 SE and when i tried them out, the needles on the speedometer and tachometer went up, but did not return to 0. can anyone help?
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Old 06-09-2008, 08:01 PM
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uh yesterday in the city my car started to overheat when i put the ac on...what does this mean?
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Old 06-09-2008, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TeH BawNeY
uh yesterday in the city my car started to overheat when i put the ac on...what does this mean?
Any SES lights? Could mean a number of things ranging from t-stat, dead fan(s), etc.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Any SES lights? Could mean a number of things ranging from t-stat, dead fan(s), etc.
fans are fine. i have on code for my cat.
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So the fan turns on when you turn the AC on?
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i just installed reverse gauges on my 00 SE and when i tried them out, the needles on the speedometer and tachometer went up, but did not return to 0. can anyone help?

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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
So the fan turns on when you turn the AC on?
hmm im not sure. the fans i know are fine because my friend and i had to blast the heat on level 4 to get some heat out of the engine bay. the ac was also fine when we were on the highway. it only became a problem when we hit the suburban and city driving.
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i just installed reverse gauges on my 00 SE and when i tried them out, the needles on the speedometer and tachometer went up, but did not return to 0. can anyone help?
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Originally Posted by TeH BawNeY
hmm im not sure. the fans i know are fine because my friend and i had to blast the heat on level 4 to get some heat out of the engine bay. the ac was also fine when we were on the highway. it only became a problem when we hit the suburban and city driving.
I meant the actual cooling fans, not the fans that blow air into the cabin, but the fans located near the radiator under the hood.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I meant the actual cooling fans, not the fans that blow air into the cabin, but the fans located near the radiator under the hood.
yeah they seem to be in working order, i could hear them and they were loud at idle, i guess because the engine was so warm.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Could mean a number of things ranging from t-stat, dead fan(s), etc.


Start with the easy things....

1. make sure both fans work.
2. flush coolant system and replace coolant/water
3. replace thermostat (may want to do this when flushing system, part not expensive)
4. replace radiator
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Old 06-10-2008, 08:11 AM
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i would replace the radiator before the thermostat...ive done both and the radiator is easier
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But the t-stat is far cheaper.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
But the t-stat is far cheaper.
my 00 was overheating....replaced the t-stat and it did nothing...replaced radiator and it fixed the problem...my 02 was overheating...did the radiator first and it fixed the problem....
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was wrong with the rad that caused that problem? My 95 has yet to give me any cooling problems, nor my 03. Interesting.
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