Asia Skyly

Newbie with questions:

1. Is the I35 2004 a 5.5 version Maxima?
2. If I wanted to connect my iPod to the stock radio (has SAT and CD) what is the PAC number I need to KEEP my steering wheel controls of the radio?
3. Where is the fill on the automatic transmission?


Thanks!

tdell5150

Not sure what you mean by "helps those who help themselves"??? I am asking for help so I can fix the problem myself. I have seen plenty of posts from people looking for help with their stereos. someone out there must be able to give me some suggestions.

viperboy

iTrader: (7)

Hi, I'm new and I have a few questions. Please bear with me, cause I don't know much and I'm coming from a VW I'm picking up my 2002 SE 6MT tomorrow.

Instead of ordering a CAI, can I just take out the stock airbox and just throw on like an autozone intake on it? Will that ruin the MAF or mess with numbers or anything?

Also, where is the best place to buy lips for the car? I don't want the crazy looking lips, but like the ones that come on the 20AE. Any places that have them pre-painted?

What is the best bang for your buck performance upgrade? For my VW, it was a chip. What's a good company to get an exhaust from? I'd like a really nice sounding exhaust, nothing crazy loud or crappy sounding. A nice deep tone is what I'm looking for. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance, everyone.

americadecali

Hey guy's I have a 2001 gxe 82k miles and recently when turning the car on in the morning or anytime the car's engine is cold, the rpm would jump to bout 1600 but after a few secs drop to 600 and then go bak up a little bit and back down sometimes almost to the point of turning off but only turned off like twice. after a few secs it would idle at about 1600 and stay like that . Problem never persists when engine is warm tho ? anybody kinda might have an idea what is the problem

SoonerFan

iTrader: (5)

i wouldnt buy that crap they sell at autozone. get a real one http://www.berktechnology.com/

the best performance mod would be headers...check out http://www.cattman.com/ for that plus catback

also, i suggest NWP Engineering Thermal Intake Manifold Spacers

i would suggest that you pay some attention to suspension mods as well - springs/struts, RSB, FSTB, and LTB

VQP0WER

This happened to me, but 2 speakers went out. I thought it was the HU since they both went out at the same time, but it was the speakers. To check this, get a multimeter and test for voltage at the connections going to the speaker.

VQP0WER

1. Nope. It's a 2004 Infiniti, not Maxima. Probably same 3.5 motor though.

2. Don't got a clue.

3. You fill it through the dipstick hole.

beerguy23

so i was told my catalytic converter was bad and so i replaced it. after i was done i took it for a test drive and after getting back home i looked at the cat. it was smoking and leaking a little water. is this something that is normal with new cats or is there possibly something wrong with my replacement?

Asia Skyly

What color was the smoke? What was the outside temperature? All of these are important factors to provide the proper answer. Condensation after a short, short run is NOT uncommon. Leaking at the catalytic converter is NOT normal however. Usually you see that leak at the end of the tail pipe in the form of water.

VQP0WER

They might have put a preservative coat on the cat to prevent premature corrosion. It's prolly just burning off.....but someone else may know more.

ehartmax

I have an 05 SL that I just purchased from Carmax in Southern CA. After driving it 500 miles, there is a PIT Message that displays on my screen notifying me that the oil needs to be changed. I have verified with Carmax that the oil has been recently changed, they did not reset the oil change mileage screen.

How do I reset the Oil Change mileage indicator myself?

Thank you,

Eric

VQP0WER

You are in the wrong generation forums, but doesn't the owners manual tell you?

Tom Wilson

Ok my 2003 maxima Gle overheated, I replaced the radiator/thermostat because they got damaged ,after that it rides perfect. But on start up it missfires and smokes a little for about 1 to 2 mininutes. And then its fine. I got the service engine light checked out, and they stated it was
a missfire from cylinder 3, after driving a few miles the miss fire code clears itself. Please Help!

Obsession_92-94

My friend has a 2002 Maxima SE (automatic) that displays both of these lights. While there does not seem to be any noticeable noise from the engine, she did say that the ABS malfunctioned on her a couple of times. It would behave as though she were braking on slick terrain when she was on dry ground. I am guessing that she has a problematic ABS computer and as for the check engine light, possibly a bad O2 sensor. Any thoughts?

VQP0WER

What was the exact code, do you remember? It's probably a coil pack.

VQP0WER

Get the codes check at autozone for free. Report back here for the fix.

ABS= Gonna have to get a diagnostic machine to find out what sensor or valve is wrong. There might be a manual way of retrieving code, but I'm not sure of the prodecure.

Stormzusmc

iTrader: (17)

So I got had by a Integra on the freeway. With a big fart can on the back....Now it just seems like my engine is not making the power it should be? Mostly on the freeway I've noticed what I think to be a loss of power. I have a injen intake, and custom exhaust.
Before I had these mods installed, a late 90's Saturn kept up with my Max on the freeway, though he was behind me and we only went from 70-100ish it still felt strange. Any ideas on what I can do to make sure she is getting the power she needs and what I can do to get better freeway speed....

PhalC1

Advance your timing to 17 degrees! You'll notice how much of a difference you get with throttle response. It should be enough to take him(them) at freeway speeds.

Tell him to race you from a stop

viperboy

iTrader: (7)

Thanks for the answers to my last post. A few more specific questions...

Performance wise, is there much of a difference between a CAI and a Short-ram (WAI)? I know there is a difference in cost, but I'm wondering if there is enough difference to justify the price. Is the POP filter the best value?

How is the Megan Racing CBE? I found it for $339 shipped and it seems like a good value, and I saw a clip of it on YouTube, but how do you guys think it sounds?

Stormzusmc

iTrader: (17)

Thanks for the reply, now I just gotta find someone who can do the advanced timing on a Maxima haha.

Yeah I'm sure I'd take him from the light, but none the less...still lame he beat me..

Anyone else have any ideas on what I could do. I ordered the the thermal spacers, and headers... So that should help haha

CakeOD

Sounds like maybe you need to try the VIAS fix.

viperboy

iTrader: (7)

Please help! I want to order my intake tonight and I don't know which one is the best bang for the buck. I like the short-rams cause they're cheap, but are there any knock-off intakes that are good and don't require cutting out that part in the engine bay and relocating the battery? The Cosmo Racing ones both look good, but is the true CAI worth it over the short-ram? Is a POP charger better? Please help soon.

viperboy

iTrader: (7)

I also wanted to know what OEM ***** work well with the 02 Maxima. I want something nice looking and not ricey, and my **** is a little worn. The 350z one looked nice, but I haven't seen it in a 5th gen. Is there a way to replace the whole 5th gen shifter assembly with the 350z assembly to make the shifter shorter? I really don't want to cut mine down, so is there a safe way to do that or something?

Stormzusmc

iTrader: (17)

Thanks, yeah that might be something I could try, I am going to get advanced timing done at the dealership here in MN, would that be something they would also be able to do? If so any ideas on what that would cost...If not where the heck could I get that done at ?

majesticmaxima

iTrader: (2)

6sp?
try
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...r-project.html

viperboy

iTrader: (7)

Yea, I saw that already and yes, 6MT. Thanks for the info though. Like I said, I don't want to cut it. I was hoping there was a kit or something.

Anyone have an answer to the CAI question I posted earlier?

Also, I called AutoZone, and they said they have a 45 degree 3" piece that you can plug the vacuum hose into. I know someone said the filters weren't good there, but if I got a K&N and just got the 45 degree piece, could I do it that way? Thanks

VQP0WER

You'll probably lose power by adding a short ram. The best intakes are true CAI. You would cut a hole in your wheel well and have a ram that goes from there up to your throttle body. That would be a true CAI. WAI are just for looks.

Stormzusmc

iTrader: (17)

you know i bought a injen cold air intake and it left this HUGE gap behind the battery where the stock air box was...i just laugh when i look at it, and the MAF sensor looks goofy i should probably stretch it and re-route it..any ideas on making that gap look a little less odd?

Mattjs89

hey guys...i have an 00 se with bose..when i bought it the rear deck speaker never worked..does it really make the much of a difference in sound? Is it even worth getting replaced?

majesticmaxima

iTrader: (2)

if you read the thread you would've realized there was no kit for this
also the 350z **** doesnt work with the max because of the reverse lockout.

majesticmaxima

iTrader: (2)

I thought the speakers were in the rear doors?

Mattjs89

they are in the doors but theres the sub in the back by the rear window that doesnt work

majesticmaxima

iTrader: (2)

i wouldnt bother replacing it. If you were gonna spend the money you might as well upgrade to a better amp/sub if thats what your looking for.

MaurysMusic

I hope this is the right place for this question.

I have a 2002 GLE and after some searching & posting, I've found my car is losing/using/burning up to 2qts of oil between oil changes... most likely because of bad piston rings. My local garage and 3 closest nissan dealers will not perform piston ring replacement. a) can anyone recommend a mechanic in Northeast PA for me to get an estimate? b) if anyone here has successfully replaced these piston rings, how much $$ did you shell out?

Thank you in advance and sorry if this is misplaced.
Maury

VQP0WER

Most people with that crap motor, I mean 3.5 don't do anything about it. If I were to guess, it would be over $2.5k.

MaurysMusic

Ouch. Thanks for the info. And the crap motor comment.

SoonerFan

iTrader: (5)

i answered you

http://forums.maxima.org/6633151-post6965.html

Terrj

Hello, guys. Im 18 and i just bought a 2001 Maxima SE and uh anyway im trying to replace the stock fog , headlight for the HID ones but i dont know which one is the best one u can get for your money. So can anyone help me out here?

SoonerFan

iTrader: (5)

street race much

viperboy

iTrader: (7)

Thanks for the CAI answers.

I searched and I didn't see much, but my car is an 02 SE with about 40,500 original miles and it seems that sometimes at half throttle it stutters before picking up. Seems like spark plugs to me, but I wasn't sure. Any ideas? Maybe an ECU reset cause it seems like the PO was VERY easy on this car.