5th Gen "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 22
From: Ohio
So anyone got any tips for my 9005 high beam replacement question?
http://forums.maxima.org/6492104-post6350.html
http://forums.maxima.org/6492104-post6350.html
i just put 19's on my car not to long ago, i had to get the tires rebalanced and now it feels like my car's steering is a little loose when going over bumps and what not, like it wants to wander a bit.............is this normal, i got an alignment and the wheels balanced, this problem was there since the install.
with my stock 16's the steering feels tight, i had new OEM tie rod ends installed, and my steering never felt loose going over bumps like this...i never had a problem with this before, my struts are set to 5....which i just recently set the front to 3, becuase of plenty of city driving lately
is it because of the reduced tire sidewall and larger rims?
thanks
with my stock 16's the steering feels tight, i had new OEM tie rod ends installed, and my steering never felt loose going over bumps like this...i never had a problem with this before, my struts are set to 5....which i just recently set the front to 3, becuase of plenty of city driving lately
is it because of the reduced tire sidewall and larger rims?
thanks
Since i am unable to create my own thread as of yet, i figure i post this here. After only 1 month with my 2002 Maxima SE, i sold the damn thing. Nice looking car, great engine and tranny, but the thing had the suspension of a skate board!!! I was actually embarrased to put people in the car with me. Even after i replaced all 4 struts, people would still ask me, "why does this car ride like that?" The car would even bang while driving over the slightest cracks in the highway. My previous car was a 2000 Acura 3.2 TL type S, and that thing rode like a dream compared to the Maxima.
Now i understand that this car is suppose to come with a stiff sports suspension, but god damn! I've also owned a M3, and driven in a friends IS300. Both those cars come with stiff sport suspensions, and yet they felt lightyears better than that of the Maxima's.
I now went back to Acura and purchased an 03 Cl type S coupe.
Now i understand that this car is suppose to come with a stiff sports suspension, but god damn! I've also owned a M3, and driven in a friends IS300. Both those cars come with stiff sport suspensions, and yet they felt lightyears better than that of the Maxima's.
I now went back to Acura and purchased an 03 Cl type S coupe.
Fog Light wattage question
I found these fog light bulbs on ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H3-IP...spagenameZWD1V
They have an input wattage of 65w, but I know our fogs are 55w. Would that cause a problem? Maybe melt the wires?
Thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H3-IP...spagenameZWD1V
They have an input wattage of 65w, but I know our fogs are 55w. Would that cause a problem? Maybe melt the wires?
Thanks.
I found these fog light bulbs on ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H3-IP...spagenameZWD1V
They have an input wattage of 65w, but I know our fogs are 55w. Would that cause a problem? Maybe melt the wires?
Thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H3-IP...spagenameZWD1V
They have an input wattage of 65w, but I know our fogs are 55w. Would that cause a problem? Maybe melt the wires?
Thanks.
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 347
From: Tolland, Connecticut
Since i am unable to create my own thread as of yet, i figure i post this here. After only 1 month with my 2002 Maxima SE, i sold the damn thing. Nice looking car, great engine and tranny, but the thing had the suspension of a skate board!!! I was actually embarrased to put people in the car with me. Even after i replaced all 4 struts, people would still ask me, "why does this car ride like that?" The car would even bang while driving over the slightest cracks in the highway. My previous car was a 2000 Acura 3.2 TL type S, and that thing rode like a dream compared to the Maxima.
Now i understand that this car is suppose to come with a stiff sports suspension, but god damn! I've also owned a M3, and driven in a friends IS300. Both those cars come with stiff sport suspensions, and yet they felt lightyears better than that of the Maxima's.
I now went back to Acura and purchased an 03 Cl type S coupe.
Now i understand that this car is suppose to come with a stiff sports suspension, but god damn! I've also owned a M3, and driven in a friends IS300. Both those cars come with stiff sport suspensions, and yet they felt lightyears better than that of the Maxima's.
I now went back to Acura and purchased an 03 Cl type S coupe.
I dont know what was wrong with your max, but mine rides like a dream, thing damn near feels like its floating. And as for the M3 having a better suspension "comfort wise", you must be out of your mind. Maybe you had a 330ci and payed a couple extra grand for a bunch of "M" badges, but my uncle has an E46 M3 and i KNOW that it is not a comfy ride in the city.
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3
From: Beaumont, Texas
I have a 2002 max and all of a sudden my stereo, clock, security system and power mirrors all stop working. Checked all fuses and they were good. I'm lost! Help!
Last edited by carlcelliott; Jul 4, 2008 at 11:26 PM.
Change it as often as you like, just make sure there is always enough oil in there...
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 41
From: Southern New Hampshire
No, there is no such thing as changing it too much... It costs you money every time you change the oil, so you probably don't wanna do it too early, but if you do, it's not hurting anything. I change the oil in my cars every 5000 kms, which is every 3000 miles. Sometimes a bit earlier, sometimes a bit later, depending on how busy I am, and what I have planned.
Change it as often as you like, just make sure there is always enough oil in there...
Change it as often as you like, just make sure there is always enough oil in there...
Last edited by dfoster; Jul 5, 2008 at 03:08 AM.
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Since i am unable to create my own thread as of yet, i figure i post this here. After only 1 month with my 2002 Maxima SE, i sold the damn thing. Nice looking car, great engine and tranny, but the thing had the suspension of a skate board!!! I was actually embarrased to put people in the car with me. Even after i replaced all 4 struts, people would still ask me, "why does this car ride like that?" The car would even bang while driving over the slightest cracks in the highway. My previous car was a 2000 Acura 3.2 TL type S, and that thing rode like a dream compared to the Maxima.
Now i understand that this car is suppose to come with a stiff sports suspension, but god damn! I've also owned a M3, and driven in a friends IS300. Both those cars come with stiff sport suspensions, and yet they felt lightyears better than that of the Maxima's.
I now went back to Acura and purchased an 03 Cl type S coupe.
Now i understand that this car is suppose to come with a stiff sports suspension, but god damn! I've also owned a M3, and driven in a friends IS300. Both those cars come with stiff sport suspensions, and yet they felt lightyears better than that of the Maxima's.
I now went back to Acura and purchased an 03 Cl type S coupe.
Most people test drive a car before they buy it......
What a waste of money..........
Alright I live in New Jersey and just bought a 2000 Maxima SE. The car came from Massachusetts and it runs fine. The only problem I have is that there is a window tint on the front two windows which is illegal in New Jersey. So I probably won't pass inspection. Is removing tint worth doing on my own or should I pay someone to do it? Cause I heard its a pain in the ***. But I'm gonna see if I pass inspection first.
Alright I live in New Jersey and just bought a 2000 Maxima SE. The car came from Massachusetts and it runs fine. The only problem I have is that there is a window tint on the front two windows which is illegal in New Jersey. So I probably won't pass inspection. Is removing tint worth doing on my own or should I pay someone to do it? Cause I heard its a pain in the ***. But I'm gonna see if I pass inspection first.
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From: Moore, OK
Alright I live in New Jersey and just bought a 2000 Maxima SE. The car came from Massachusetts and it runs fine. The only problem I have is that there is a window tint on the front two windows which is illegal in New Jersey. So I probably won't pass inspection. Is removing tint worth doing on my own or should I pay someone to do it? Cause I heard its a pain in the ***. But I'm gonna see if I pass inspection first.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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i have a 2000 max with no fogs,just bought oem replmacement they send u the whole wiring for them...took out the black lil ugly vents to install and it seems as if the car is allready wired for the stock fogs? they plug right in?where do i g o from here?
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From: Moore, OK
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...de=B61E0-00001
Well I plan on fixing the leak cause it will just get bigger and worse which isn't good. What do you think I could do to fix the hesitation. Its not good if I'm trying to aviod an accident and my car won't move.
Question regarding "Stop Light Swith"
(the switch the brake pedal activates so you can move shifter out of park)
How do you remove the old switch? I was able to un plug the wire that goes to it but didn't know how to pull it off or screw it off. Anybody have instructions on this?
Thanks
(oh and how many quarts of oil go in during an oil change, 5 exact?)
(the switch the brake pedal activates so you can move shifter out of park)
How do you remove the old switch? I was able to un plug the wire that goes to it but didn't know how to pull it off or screw it off. Anybody have instructions on this?
Thanks
(oh and how many quarts of oil go in during an oil change, 5 exact?)
Question regarding "Stop Light Swith"
(the switch the brake pedal activates so you can move shifter out of park)
How do you remove the old switch? I was able to un plug the wire that goes to it but didn't know how to pull it off or screw it off. Anybody have instructions on this?
Thanks
(oh and how many quarts of oil go in during an oil change, 5 exact?)
(the switch the brake pedal activates so you can move shifter out of park)
How do you remove the old switch? I was able to un plug the wire that goes to it but didn't know how to pull it off or screw it off. Anybody have instructions on this?
Thanks
(oh and how many quarts of oil go in during an oil change, 5 exact?)
Bought my 01 max gxe and it only came with a key. Do all max's come with key fobs and this guy just not have them? Should I be able to buy a fob and run though the instructions program it and it work?
Thanks,
Paul
Thanks,
Paul
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Posts: 1,767
From: Moore, OK
Mine came with 3 keys, and 2 keyfobs. I believe all 5th-5.5 gen come stock with keyfobs. Buy a OEM off of Ebay and you can program it at home.
well since i purchased my car used....and so did you amtrucker22, dont expect to get the same kind of treatment as if you were buying a new car...........ya know what i mean....I got my car with one keyfob and one key......see if you can make the dealership give you a keyfob....ITS ONLY RIGHT
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well since i purchased my car used....and so did you amtrucker22, dont expect to get the same kind of treatment as if you were buying a new car...........ya know what i mean....I got my car with one keyfob and one key......see if you can make the dealership give you a keyfob....ITS ONLY RIGHT
Amtrucker I have the same problem. I was also just given one key. I have no key fob and when the alarm goes off its so embarrassing lol. Just remember don't unlock your car door by reaching in the window 
Now for my question. I know I have an exhaust leak I saw it its between the cat converter and the Y-Pipe. I don't know what the pipe is called. I'm getting it fixed soon. But my Max also hesitates when I accelerate hard. Does anyone think fixing the exhaust leak will fix the heisitation problem?
Now for my question. I know I have an exhaust leak I saw it its between the cat converter and the Y-Pipe. I don't know what the pipe is called. I'm getting it fixed soon. But my Max also hesitates when I accelerate hard. Does anyone think fixing the exhaust leak will fix the heisitation problem?
Last edited by Ridiculous; Jul 7, 2008 at 07:35 AM.
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tell me if the problem, fixes the hesitation. i have it too and also have exhaust leak. trying to save up for a new upgrade exhaust system.
Also i have a hose thats not connected to anything lol.trying to figure out were it goes. its by the air inlet in the front it seems to connect somewhere towards the bottom of the engine. heres is a pic i have a video too
http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a53...t=MOV-0004.flv <<video link.
Juan
Also i have a hose thats not connected to anything lol.trying to figure out were it goes. its by the air inlet in the front it seems to connect somewhere towards the bottom of the engine. heres is a pic i have a video too
http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a53...t=MOV-0004.flv <<video link.
Juan
Last edited by jdm0830; Jul 7, 2008 at 05:26 PM.
If you have an auto it could be the breather hose for the tranny. If it is its supposed to be open on the end.