5th Gen "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread
12-19-2008, 02:05 PM
#7322
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Need a good suggestion for replacement fog lights
We have a 2002 Maxima GLE. The fog lights are both broken (glass lens and bulb). I've looked on ebay. We'd prefer that they bolt in like the originals. Even better if they could just plug right in, too. We don't need anything fancy--would prefer to stick w/ something similar to what was there (OEM).
Should I be looking somewhere besides ebay? I cruised this board a bit and found bunches of headlight sources but no one talks much about the fog lights (unless I'm using the search function wrong?).
What's a reasonable amt to expect to pay to replace both?
Thanks!
Should I be looking somewhere besides ebay? I cruised this board a bit and found bunches of headlight sources but no one talks much about the fog lights (unless I'm using the search function wrong?).
What's a reasonable amt to expect to pay to replace both?
Thanks!
12-19-2008, 03:27 PM
#7323
Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: West Jordan, Utah
Posts: 56
We have a 2002 Maxima GLE. The fog lights are both broken (glass lens and bulb). I've looked on ebay. We'd prefer that they bolt in like the originals. Even better if they could just plug right in, too. We don't need anything fancy--would prefer to stick w/ something similar to what was there (OEM).
Should I be looking somewhere besides ebay? I cruised this board a bit and found bunches of headlight sources but no one talks much about the fog lights (unless I'm using the search function wrong?).
What's a reasonable amt to expect to pay to replace both?
Thanks!
Should I be looking somewhere besides ebay? I cruised this board a bit and found bunches of headlight sources but no one talks much about the fog lights (unless I'm using the search function wrong?).
What's a reasonable amt to expect to pay to replace both?
Thanks!
12-19-2008, 04:11 PM
#7324
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 11
Hello, I have two questions regarding my 2000 Maxima sound system:
1) I want to replace the factory Bose stereo, and I'm aware that the Bose speakers need to be replaced as well. My question is whether or not the factory tweeters and subwoofer have to be replaced, or if they will work if I change the stereo and the 4 speakers on the doors.
2) My second question is regarding the subwoofer. It has an intermittent problem of going on and off, and I have narrowed the problem down to the relay switch on the amp's circuit board. Does anyone have any suggestions of how i can easily repair this, or an affordable place where I can go to get it fixed?
Thanks for your time.
1) I want to replace the factory Bose stereo, and I'm aware that the Bose speakers need to be replaced as well. My question is whether or not the factory tweeters and subwoofer have to be replaced, or if they will work if I change the stereo and the 4 speakers on the doors.
2) My second question is regarding the subwoofer. It has an intermittent problem of going on and off, and I have narrowed the problem down to the relay switch on the amp's circuit board. Does anyone have any suggestions of how i can easily repair this, or an affordable place where I can go to get it fixed?
Thanks for your time.
12-20-2008, 11:10 AM
#7326
Lift the rear wheels up, and see if the turn. If not, remove wheel, and inspect the brakes. Check the ebrake cable to see if it is not stuck. See if the ebrake handle has some play / tolerance in it.
12-21-2008, 09:01 AM
#7328
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Location: Brandon, FL
Posts: 897
12-21-2008, 10:59 AM
#7330
New Maxima
Hey Guys,
I'm new to the Max world, just got my first, a 2001 GXE. It's all stock and I wanna start the modding it. Maybe with the help of you guys, I could turn my stock into a real head turner. What do you guys suggest I should start changing on it first?
Your help is really appreciated.
Thanks alot all.
I'm new to the Max world, just got my first, a 2001 GXE. It's all stock and I wanna start the modding it. Maybe with the help of you guys, I could turn my stock into a real head turner. What do you guys suggest I should start changing on it first?
Your help is really appreciated.
Thanks alot all.
12-21-2008, 11:33 AM
#7331
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Moore, OK
Posts: 1,767
Hey Guys,
I'm new to the Max world, just got my first, a 2001 GXE. It's all stock and I wanna start the modding it. Maybe with the help of you guys, I could turn my stock into a real head turner. What do you guys suggest I should start changing on it first?
Your help is really appreciated.
Thanks alot all.
I'm new to the Max world, just got my first, a 2001 GXE. It's all stock and I wanna start the modding it. Maybe with the help of you guys, I could turn my stock into a real head turner. What do you guys suggest I should start changing on it first?
Your help is really appreciated.
Thanks alot all.
Suspension (springs/struts)
Tint
Spoiler
Debadge
12-21-2008, 12:46 PM
#7332
12-21-2008, 06:24 PM
#7333
Also the cars color is sunlit sand, which is a color that is difficult to match with, what type of rims do suggest will be good?
Thanks
12-21-2008, 06:35 PM
#7334
Illumina struts/eibach springs Is one of the better setups that upgrades handling and has a nice even drop.
12-22-2008, 02:01 PM
#7335
Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: West Jordan, Utah
Posts: 56
That happened to me as well.... Its because of the winter, During these cold times avoid as much as possible using your ebrake, because they will freeze if your caplier is not in great condition, and especially ..... if you have any moisture down your ebrake line. What fixed mine.... a new caliper on the left rear side. If both of yours are stuck, than you definatly have a problem with your lines. One things that helps in these situations, is your local nissan dealership will reconfiqure your ebrake for about 40 dollars. defiantly not bad.... Try that, than if that doesnt work.... find out which side its happening. If only one, than most likely a bad caliper....
12-22-2008, 02:23 PM
#7336
Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: West Jordan, Utah
Posts: 56
Hyperground Links
There are a ton of threads on here about hyperground,the average member would reply with search, but that is what this thread is for, and I am down to share my own findings for a fellow org'r.
I myself worked of Irish44js Hyperground thread, and loved it. Turned out great. Here are several links to get you started. What you need: 6guage/awg of wire from Home depot. (about 20 feet, no more: and also available in 4 differnt colors) the same guage (awg) of 1/4 pin connectors(which you will not find at homedepot for an even reasonable price, you will find them at a local electrical supply shot) , you will also need some shrink wrap. These should get you started
how-to/pICTORIAL wRITE-UP: Irish44js - Hyperground how to- pics
(great write up)
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/442543/16
HyperGrounding a 200 maxima. (large forum for hyperground)
READ SECTION NUMBER 24!!!large list of Hyperground points
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...00-maxima.html
HOW TO: HYPERground. Irish44j's. on maxima.org
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...k-low-end.html
HOW TO: HYPERGROUND, BAsic Ebay set-up(non-custom,not a good sugg.)
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/24211/3
HOW TO: HYPER GROUND
http://cardomain.com/ride/442543/16
HOW TO: HYPERGROUND> go to thread a page down from cullenj76
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/56283
PICS of hyperground points.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/694281/4
Hyperground Forums
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=317734
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=318415
Maxima.org's memeber. what he did for hyperground...(added one by his ecu)
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...und-wires.html
HyperGrounding a maxima. (large forum for hyperground)
READ SECTION NUMBER 24...large list of where the ground pointS are.
sPECIFIC dETAILS ON hYPERGROUNDING........ WIRE LENGTHS, WHERE TO.. ETc..
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...00-maxima.html
(pics) HYPERGROUNDING POINTS> Thread with them included..Alot of pics included
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ng-points.html
Anouther HyperGround Article. has one pic inlucded -picture of an engine bay.***
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...southwest.html
Picture of Alternator hyperground- http://spirilis.net/gallery/2000-Max-misc/dsc01245
`credit goes to Irish44js' write-up, and others who contributed there knowledge.
Last edited by AbSoLooT; 12-22-2008 at 02:28 PM.
12-22-2008, 03:07 PM
#7337
Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: West Jordan, Utah
Posts: 56
Hyperground Informaiton
*Brighter headlights, and fogs. (evened out really well)
*Faster start (really fast, half the time and I had installed a new hight end starter weeks before )
*smooooooth sounding and running engine (compared with anouther 00 I used to around with before, huge difference that happened after HG install)
*A Lot quieter engine.. (same as above)
* low end power (just a little, not noticed as much by myself and others as much as the benefits listed above, May be a biased observation.)
******
Everything you ever wanted to know about grounds.But never asked..
http://www.centechwire.com/info/archive/grounds.html
G35Driver. Hyperground FAQs- Big article on HYpergrond Systems...
http://g35driver.com/forums/faq-diy/...er-ground.html
350z Forum on Hypergrounding
http://my350z.com/forum/engine-drive...nding-kit.html
Article on Hyperground
http://www.caraudiomag.com/testrepor...tem/index.html
Hyperground Forum: Contains alot of info..
http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...0&pagenumber=1
Good luck!
12-22-2008, 03:23 PM
#7339
Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: West Jordan, Utah
Posts: 56
ON no, Very similar. When you look under your engine for the points, you will see them. Look at the links for the How-Tos. You will see several differnt people have 3.5s... the 3.0 and 3.5 are extremly similar in alot of aspects.
12-22-2008, 05:22 PM
#7340
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Location: Moore, OK
Posts: 1,767
12-23-2008, 08:11 AM
#7341
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 21
i have a 2002 maxima 6 speed and I'm having serious power loss issues. If you punch it the car will misfire on multiple cylinders almost like its losing a couple cylinders or not getting enough fuel. If you ease into the gas that vq will rev to redline no problem. Its also throwing a couple codes P1168 and P0300 any ideas?
12-23-2008, 10:49 AM
#7342
Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: West Jordan, Utah
Posts: 56
MOs def ..haha
P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P1168 - Closed Loop Control (Bank 2)
i have a 2002 maxima 6 speed and I'm having serious power loss issues. If you punch it the car will misfire on multiple cylinders almost like its losing a couple cylinders or not getting enough fuel. If you ease into the gas that vq will rev to redline no problem. Its also throwing a couple codes P1168 and P0300 any ideas?
P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P1168 - Closed Loop Control (Bank 2)
12-24-2008, 12:05 AM
#7344
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 32
ok hi all. just bought an 02' GLE tonight (pick up tomorrow) and i just wanted to try and find the best forum and after looking at about 4 others this appears to be the one with the most input. i had decided that i wanted a 02-03 with less that 100k and i gotta say it was a ***** finding one! i learned probably more than a man should about a single model of car and this is what i had come up with. it made shopping very difficult in the southeast. i had looked at every car in the area and had pretty much given up and had decided to buy a $2k beater to be able to continue shopping, but on my last run today to the sell your own lot, there it was! it even had my colors down (black on black.) 88K miles.
so, after taking it to the dealership for the mandatory check up, i offered and got it for $8150. from what i can tell, thats not a bargain, but not a bad deal either for exactly what i was looking for. this is by far the most i have ever spent on a car. the dealer came back with a list of problems. i had noticed an oil leak and that apparently is the oil cooler o-ring. the car also needs front brakes and rotors, a tie rod and back struts. there is a fog light out and the front lights are fogged over but i think i read on another thread that just needs a polishing. eveything else seems to be in top shape and its been really cold here and the car started right up. i drove it all day and got on it pretty good and it shifted through the gears really well and seemed to drive fine. it shook just a tiny bit, but i assume this is due to the tie rod and strut issues.
so, how did i do?
also, i plan on learning to take care of a lot of the mechanical issue myself with help from this forum i hope. it seems there is very much to be learned here. any up front advice would be appreciated.
anyways, ive had a couple beers to celebrate and dont want to ramble on. hope to not need you all too much, and thanks in advance for any help i get.
so, after taking it to the dealership for the mandatory check up, i offered and got it for $8150. from what i can tell, thats not a bargain, but not a bad deal either for exactly what i was looking for. this is by far the most i have ever spent on a car. the dealer came back with a list of problems. i had noticed an oil leak and that apparently is the oil cooler o-ring. the car also needs front brakes and rotors, a tie rod and back struts. there is a fog light out and the front lights are fogged over but i think i read on another thread that just needs a polishing. eveything else seems to be in top shape and its been really cold here and the car started right up. i drove it all day and got on it pretty good and it shifted through the gears really well and seemed to drive fine. it shook just a tiny bit, but i assume this is due to the tie rod and strut issues.
so, how did i do?
also, i plan on learning to take care of a lot of the mechanical issue myself with help from this forum i hope. it seems there is very much to be learned here. any up front advice would be appreciated.
anyways, ive had a couple beers to celebrate and dont want to ramble on. hope to not need you all too much, and thanks in advance for any help i get.
Last edited by insaner; 12-24-2008 at 12:08 AM.
12-24-2008, 12:23 AM
#7345
With all of those issues, I think you overpaid. I would have kept looking for a car that wasn't leaking oil, needed brakes, tie rods, struts or had cracked fog light housings. Sounds like a money-pit to me honestly.
12-24-2008, 03:55 AM
#7346
12-24-2008, 07:57 AM
#7348
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 32
after sleeping on it i have decided not to buy the car. i have found an 03' SE with 80k and all the options for 8k, second owner with no leaks etc. and have decided this is a much better car, except for the drive from alabama to louisville to get it. thanks for your advice.
12-24-2008, 08:54 AM
#7349
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 3
well im a new member and i cant start a new thread yet or something but i need help with my maxima i just got. its a 2002 and i went to get gas last night and after i got gas the car sputtered and jerked alot allowing me to barely get home which was only 3 miles away. i thought maybe moisture in the gas since it was raining out when i got gas so i got ISO HEET and put it in last night hoping it would start this morning. well it didnt start. it cranks but its like its not gettting gas. please any suggestions?
12-24-2008, 07:02 PM
#7351
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Moore, OK
Posts: 1,767
Dude, there at least a dozen links about grounding a few posts up, have you even looked at them?
how-to/pICTORIAL wRITE-UP: Irish44js - Hyperground how to- pics
(great write up)
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/442543/16
HyperGrounding a 200 maxima. (large forum for hyperground)
READ SECTION NUMBER 24!!!large list of Hyperground points
Hyper Grounding a 2000 Maxima
HOW TO: HYPERground. Irish44j's. on maxima.org
Hyperground stage 1 done - welcome back, low-end..
HOW TO: HYPERGROUND, BAsic Ebay set-up(non-custom,not a good sugg.)
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/24211/3
HOW TO: HYPER GROUND
http://cardomain.com/ride/442543/16
HOW TO: HYPERGROUND> go to thread a page down from cullenj76
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/56283
PICS of hyperground points.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/694281/4
Hyperground Forums
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=317734
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=318415
Maxima.org's memeber. what he did for hyperground...(added one by his ecu)
Made my own Hyper-Ground wires
HyperGrounding a maxima. (large forum for hyperground)
READ SECTION NUMBER 24...large list of where the ground pointS are.
sPECIFIC dETAILS ON hYPERGROUNDING........ WIRE LENGTHS, WHERE TO.. ETc..
Hyper Grounding a 2000 Maxima
(pics) HYPERGROUNDING POINTS> Thread with them included..Alot of pics included
HyperGrounding points.
Anouther HyperGround Article. has one pic inlucded -picture of an engine bay.***
Hyperground at Southwest?
Picture of Alternator hyperground- http://spirilis.net/gallery/2000-Max-misc/dsc01245
Everything you ever wanted to know about grounds.But never asked..
http://www.centechwire.com/info/archive/grounds.html
G35Driver. Hyperground FAQs- Big article on HYpergrond Systems...
http://g35driver.com/forums/faq-diy/...er-ground.html
350z Forum on Hypergrounding
http://my350z.com/forum/engine-drive...nding-kit.html
Article on Hyperground
http://www.caraudiomag.com/testrepor...tem/index.html
Hyperground Forum: Contains alot of info..
http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...0&pagenumber=1
how-to/pICTORIAL wRITE-UP: Irish44js - Hyperground how to- pics
(great write up)
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/442543/16
HyperGrounding a 200 maxima. (large forum for hyperground)
READ SECTION NUMBER 24!!!large list of Hyperground points
Hyper Grounding a 2000 Maxima
HOW TO: HYPERground. Irish44j's. on maxima.org
Hyperground stage 1 done - welcome back, low-end..
HOW TO: HYPERGROUND, BAsic Ebay set-up(non-custom,not a good sugg.)
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/24211/3
HOW TO: HYPER GROUND
http://cardomain.com/ride/442543/16
HOW TO: HYPERGROUND> go to thread a page down from cullenj76
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/56283
PICS of hyperground points.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/694281/4
Hyperground Forums
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=317734
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=318415
Maxima.org's memeber. what he did for hyperground...(added one by his ecu)
Made my own Hyper-Ground wires
HyperGrounding a maxima. (large forum for hyperground)
READ SECTION NUMBER 24...large list of where the ground pointS are.
sPECIFIC dETAILS ON hYPERGROUNDING........ WIRE LENGTHS, WHERE TO.. ETc..
Hyper Grounding a 2000 Maxima
(pics) HYPERGROUNDING POINTS> Thread with them included..Alot of pics included
HyperGrounding points.
Anouther HyperGround Article. has one pic inlucded -picture of an engine bay.***
Hyperground at Southwest?
Picture of Alternator hyperground- http://spirilis.net/gallery/2000-Max-misc/dsc01245
Everything you ever wanted to know about grounds.But never asked..
http://www.centechwire.com/info/archive/grounds.html
G35Driver. Hyperground FAQs- Big article on HYpergrond Systems...
http://g35driver.com/forums/faq-diy/...er-ground.html
350z Forum on Hypergrounding
http://my350z.com/forum/engine-drive...nding-kit.html
Article on Hyperground
http://www.caraudiomag.com/testrepor...tem/index.html
Hyperground Forum: Contains alot of info..
http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...0&pagenumber=1
12-24-2008, 07:05 PM
#7352
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Moore, OK
Posts: 1,767
well im a new member and i cant start a new thread yet or something but i need help with my maxima i just got. its a 2002 and i went to get gas last night and after i got gas the car sputtered and jerked alot allowing me to barely get home which was only 3 miles away. i thought maybe moisture in the gas since it was raining out when i got gas so i got ISO HEET and put it in last night hoping it would start this morning. well it didnt start. it cranks but its like its not gettting gas. please any suggestions?
If it happened right after filling up, I would expect you did the above, or that gas was contaminated.
12-25-2008, 02:36 PM
#7354
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Moore, OK
Posts: 1,767
How did you short it out? Didn't you disconnect the battery before hand?
12-25-2008, 07:03 PM
#7355
Searched around for awhile and am afraid of the answers I found, just want to confirm my fears. Just got done about two weeks ago replacing suspension all around, got HP Blues with Progress springs. Most of the time the ride is ok, but from time to time the rear will bounce like a freaking pogo stick.
From what I'm guessing, the spring rate doesn't match the shock rate right so that's why I'm having all these problems. I feel like an idiot. If this is the case, what type of lowering springs would be ok to pair with the blus? Thanks for your help.
From what I'm guessing, the spring rate doesn't match the shock rate right so that's why I'm having all these problems. I feel like an idiot. If this is the case, what type of lowering springs would be ok to pair with the blus? Thanks for your help.
12-26-2008, 06:15 AM
#7356
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 21
It actually did it on its own i drove it for like 4 days ran like a dream then like a flip of a switch it started popping and back firing. Popped the hood and the coil was smoking!
12-26-2008, 03:32 PM
#7358
check autopartswarehouse.com, check rockauto.com
or just find a re manufactured one at autozone, or advanced auto....dont know much about royal purple....i sure a search would turn up something
12-26-2008, 03:43 PM
#7359
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 92
THANKS!!! I will check out those sites...the new project for 2009...braking and suspension!!
12-26-2008, 07:23 PM
#7360
Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 9
Searched my symptoms for my 2000 max were it wouldn't start it would crank but wouldn't turn over and had a weird idle so i cleaned the MAF and the car worked better it would run then it stopped turning on again so my mechanic replaced the fuel pump and again it worked but soon started turning off while driving the vehicle if the rpms weren't above 600, but then agian sometimes it work just fine and not turn off at all sometimes(more often then it turning off), and though it was working it had a terrible idle but i thought that was because of the upper intake manifold gaskeT and cold weather, so what do you guys think bad MAf or IACV? it could rev over 3k rpm when it worked so is it the iacv?