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When my sway bar endlinks went (twice) the only symptom I had was a front end clunk. I had nothing of what you're suggesting. Is this something new to your car? You may need an alignment.

Stormzusmc

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I used a heat gun around the the seam and a small screw driver...the oven seems to work for a lot of people tho



LOL RAH

Teddie18

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The oven technique is very easy and it's a no brainer. Its a set it and forget process. Instead of having to hold a heat gun and move it around the housing, the oven technique EVENLY heats the entire housing without guessing if you've overheated one spot or under heated another or both. It takes away the guess work as long you follow the directions that are in the retrofit threads.

I've done it twice without any problem.

Have you searched the projector retrofit threads for instructions to open the housings? If you follow the directions in these threads you'll have no problem with the oven technique.

Rochester

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Hi. Since there was no grinding or other indication of failure, only that annoying pulsating effect...

...the other night I found a quiet stretch of highway and ran the "bed in" process on the brakes. 60mph and hard stop to 10mph without locking or fully stopping, then immediately over again 7 more times.

My brakes are quite smooth now. Go figure.

My wife thought I was nuts to do this, but it sure seems to have cleaned and set the rotors to the pads.

ridinwitha35

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I do have the clunk, it just feels loose like a small bump causes not massive, but unnecessary body roll. I was wondering if that would have an effect on steering control.

Well, the car is new to me (newer than my Join Date). I know I probably need an alignment but was gonna wait til I got new tires. My plan is: Moog endlinks, new tires, get alignment, FSTB & RSB.

Sampsonite

The rims alone are 19.8lbs. Tires I am looking at are 21lbs. So that puts total package at approx 41lbs, unless I need to account for the air filling the tires under high pressure? The tires are of a lower profile being at 215 45 17. I guess I was concerned with a bumpy ride, and having to watch every little bump.

vball_max

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Dont forget the swaybar subframe bushings. Very easy to do while doing the endlinks at the same time. I recommend the ES bushings.....23mm for SE or 22mm for GLE/GXE.

C-Young

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Thanks bro... Yeah I've looked at those threads detailing the lens replacement. I was just curious if that was indeed the best way and if anyone's had problems with it.

BTW... My Headers arrived today. So psyched!

Do ya'll think this setup is decent on a 2k2 SE?

1. Injen CAI
2. OBX v2 Headers
3. B-pipe
3. Cattman Catback

All my engine mods so far. Any other recommendations for performance?

capframe

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You're lucky you're not in CALIFORNIA like me otherwise I think you couldn't install any of that.
So here I am in CA & for all I know my car's running like crap possibly because of all kinds clogs & restrictions in the exhaust system but can't do a darn thing thanks to Arnold Crapzenegger.

Stormzusmc

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udp, vias delete, thermal spacers, timing advance, and tune for power type stuff

then sway bar, springs/struts or coilovers, and fstb...not in that order particularly

Metal Maxima

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What is everyone using to clear the turn signal on the 5.5gen headlights?

Stormzusmc

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you go can to home depot and pick up a clear circle reflector and grind it a bit to fit...or just pop the plastic piece out and get switch back leds so they look white until you blink

ridinwitha35

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After getting an alignment, just found out I had belt separation in my tires (along with 5/32" of tread)...that probably explains the "auto-steer".

Metal Maxima

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Yeah, I thought that whate everyone was using...thanks, d00d

Progress

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So you're riding on new rubber, I assume? Symptoms gone?

ridinwitha35

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Nah still on the old tires. And lucky me, I caught a flat today. I'll hopefully get some new ones Monday but if I don't, I'll have to wait a whole week 'cause I'll be out of town for the whole week (Spring Break). Doesn't seem like the alignment did anything...that's kinda obvious though because the various effects of bad tires make an alignment pointless if you're seeking to correct some anomaly.

Progress

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Drive extra safely in the interim. Does the tire warranty cover the defect?

scrhale

I have both rear O2 sensors throwing codes. I know the TSB always recommends changing both out which is no big deal, but it also states that the ECU has to be reprogrammed (with Consult II). Is this really necessary? I just want to buy the sensors, install them myself, and clear the codes out. What is the ECU reprogramming about that will allow the stealership to rip me a new one?

den1372

Hello
I have a 2001 nissan Max
I can not get my shifter out of park the buttion will not push in I have to use my key in the Auto shifter to put it in nutral then start the car.
can any one help me out?
I have a 2001 Max with 132000 on it.

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http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...tuck-park.html

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...tuck-park.html

Nelsito65

While pressing the brake pedal and not being able to shift out of park, see if your brake lights are working (you may need someone to stand behind the car if you can't see any reflection of the lights). If they don't, your problem is the brake light switch.
Check the link below for similar symptons (there's a How-to at the end):
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ht-switch.html

che_beaver

Unless you have the California spec there is only one rear O2 sensor and I have never heard of replacing them both at the same time (then again, mine is Federal so that might be why).

The rear O2 is not used for performance, so there really isn't a reason why you would need the ECU reprogrammed. It only monitors catalytic converter performance (if I am wrong someone please correct me). Getting it reprogrammed at the dealer is an hour worht of labor.

Your front O2 sensors are a different story...

02nismaxlegnd94

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I'm new here for the third time, my user names were 02nismaxlegend94, and maximumrespect i totally forgot my passwords.

but this is my question i replaced my ecm on my 6-speed two weeks ago, after my original was deemed faulty by the dealer. my new reprogrammed ecm is working great, but i have a pending code p1800 vias solenoid problem. too put it plain the butterfly doesn't open because of no vacuum from the vias. i'm doing the NWP bypass as soon as the plate arrives, but the question is, what is done to the plug after all the rest of the associated vias components are elimininated?

i bypassed the vacuum from the soleniod, so the butterfly is open once the engine is running, but the code is still open since the signal is not getting through the soleniod itself. this code is causing me not to pass the Cali smog, any help appreciated.Mark

scrhale

http://maxima.theowensfamily.com/tsb...=2002&tsb=none

Definitely two rear O2s. Select the O2 TSB in the link above. I should have been more specific. I have a 2002 6SPD Maxima. If you read the TSB, it says change both (underlined) and then reprogram the ECM. I know rear O2 is only for emissions which is why I have ignored it for so long, but that amber light is just making me mad now and I refuse to unplug it.

ridinwitha35

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Thanks pmohr, I got a replacement control valve from another member for exactly that price...and my P1800 code is gone & hasn't come back after clearing it. I know it's good because with the old valve, I would clear it and the code would be back on the next startup. Did about 6-8 startups & ~50 miles and it hasn't come back yet.

Unfortunately I ended up buying a VIAS solenoid due to not ordering the right thing...lol.

che_beaver

I am not a Nissan mechanic, but my guess is that they replace both so that you only have to come to the dealership once since, in theory, they should both fail at about the same time. I don't know the specifics of the software update so I won't guess on if it is really necessary. I would guess, though, that the update is for more than the O2 sensors and while the dealership has the car it is just more convenient to update the ECM than have you come back a second time.

Have you replaced your MAF yet? On 2000's (which I have) they fail frequently and require a replacement and a reprogram. If you haven't and think you need to (I am not sure if the 2002's have the same problem), I wouldn't replace your O2 sensors until you do your MAF and have your ECM reprogrammed. If one still throws a code I would just replace that one.

Sorry, that is about the end of my experience. I replaced all three O2 sensors before I replaced the MAF and updated the ECM. Car has run fine ever since.

02nismaxlegnd94

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Vias needed asap, i cant post a wtb thread, please help. purchased a bypass plate, but need solenoid valve to pass California smog, failed first attempt after pendind p1800 code.

i'll even rent one from someone for a few hours, just to pass the test. all other parameters passed with flying colors, i just need to have the code cleared.

i erased it numerous times but its still pending. any help appreciated.

pmohr

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Once you have enough posts, you can make your own WTB thread.

It's not a critical component, you'll be fine driving around without it for however long it takes you to find one.

pmohr

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Just PM a mod or admin, you'll get a lot faster response than waiting for one to see your post here. An admin would be your best bet.

TakeIt2TheMAX

I was wondering if four rear G35/Z rims would be too wide for the wheel wells? I really don't like the idea of a staggered FWD car (seems a little on the rice side)... Any input is greatly appreciated!

tshay1

i have searched a lot and was wondering if a 350z supercharger would be able to fit on a 3.5 and would clear the hood? i do not mean the s/c that looks like a turbo i mean the one that sits where the intake mani sits?

diverdown3

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Four fronts will work.

TakeIt2TheMAX

ok, another question. Will the stock 350Z 17's fit over the 6th gen/300ZX BBK?

kpmikey808

hi im new to this forum and have a question. when i gas my car i hear like clinking metal can noises. it doesnt do it all the time. I currently just moved to Vegas. Is there anybody that i can trust here and what can i do? Need help please thanks!!!

pmohr

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As in pinging? I assume you're using high octane?

Anyway, for local advice you need to check your regional section.

02shiftmaxima

I have a 2002 Maxima SE 6-speed. My problem is at the start up, especially when the car is cold, the car need a little push on the gas pedal in order for it not to stall. When you start the car, the RPMs go high up and right away drop to 500 first and then 0.. so if I won't give it some gas it just dies. Whats weird is that once i give it some RPMs it doesnot stall anywhere on the road.
Please throw in your sugestions... My first guess was the sprak plugs.. but then mechanic told me it doesnot look like a simple sprark plugs problem. I'm guessing it has something to do with the fuel pump or somewhere around that area.

Thanks again

P.S. Oh yeah forgot to mention that milage is pretty high on it...over 270 000 km

Progress

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IACV.

ToyotaBoy

vroom vroom!!!

pmohr

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Not on an '02...

First thing I would do is an IAVL, personally.

maxima dude

hey...how do you kno if a 02 se 6speed has lsd? vin number or sumthing?