5th Gen "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread
02-25-2010, 08:49 AM
The ones that don't read here - I saw some threads about this a few months ago, so search for them and look. Also, custommaxima.com is a sponsor here, so they have their own section in the sponsor/vendor section that should prove useful.
02-25-2010, 01:57 PM
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HI guys,
I got a 2001 I30t out of Cali with 115k mi on it. My problem is from idle to about 3500-4000rpms the car runs very strong. After that though, it feels like its slipping. It doesn't seem to matter if its full throttle or if I'm just trying to pass someone. You just kick it down and right at that rpm range it just seems to rev up. The car is still accelerating, just not as fast as it should and when you let off the shift it pretty firm. Same kind of shift if you keep your foot in it as well. It never slips around town and driving habits don't seem to matter either. It's just when you get to that rpm range. No lights either but I haven't checked for codes yet. I tried searching but couldn't find a similar problem. I specifically bought a V6 Nissan product because they have (or at least seemed to have) better automatics than Hondas. Please offer some hope that it's a damn sensor or valve....Not the transmission!!
Thanks for the help guys.
Slim
I got a 2001 I30t out of Cali with 115k mi on it. My problem is from idle to about 3500-4000rpms the car runs very strong. After that though, it feels like its slipping. It doesn't seem to matter if its full throttle or if I'm just trying to pass someone. You just kick it down and right at that rpm range it just seems to rev up. The car is still accelerating, just not as fast as it should and when you let off the shift it pretty firm. Same kind of shift if you keep your foot in it as well. It never slips around town and driving habits don't seem to matter either. It's just when you get to that rpm range. No lights either but I haven't checked for codes yet. I tried searching but couldn't find a similar problem. I specifically bought a V6 Nissan product because they have (or at least seemed to have) better automatics than Hondas. Please offer some hope that it's a damn sensor or valve....Not the transmission!!
Thanks for the help guys.Slim
02-25-2010, 02:20 PM
HI guys,
I got a 2001 I30t out of Cali with 115k mi on it. My problem is from idle to about 3500-4000rpms the car runs very strong. After that though, it feels like its slipping. It doesn't seem to matter if its full throttle or if I'm just trying to pass someone. You just kick it down and right at that rpm range it just seems to rev up. The car is still accelerating, just not as fast as it should and when you let off the shift it pretty firm. Same kind of shift if you keep your foot in it as well. It never slips around town and driving habits don't seem to matter either. It's just when you get to that rpm range. No lights either but I haven't checked for codes yet. I tried searching but couldn't find a similar problem. I specifically bought a V6 Nissan product because they have (or at least seemed to have) better automatics than Hondas. Please offer some hope that it's a damn sensor or valve....Not the transmission!! Thanks for the help guys.
Slim
I got a 2001 I30t out of Cali with 115k mi on it. My problem is from idle to about 3500-4000rpms the car runs very strong. After that though, it feels like its slipping. It doesn't seem to matter if its full throttle or if I'm just trying to pass someone. You just kick it down and right at that rpm range it just seems to rev up. The car is still accelerating, just not as fast as it should and when you let off the shift it pretty firm. Same kind of shift if you keep your foot in it as well. It never slips around town and driving habits don't seem to matter either. It's just when you get to that rpm range. No lights either but I haven't checked for codes yet. I tried searching but couldn't find a similar problem. I specifically bought a V6 Nissan product because they have (or at least seemed to have) better automatics than Hondas. Please offer some hope that it's a damn sensor or valve....Not the transmission!!
Thanks for the help guys.Slim
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02-25-2010, 04:38 PM
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I purchased mine from ebay. It's part number: 34101-B15S5 and it's made by Nissan Motorsports. Same part number as from here:
http://www.leeparts.com/nissan_maxim...shift_kit.html
http://www.leeparts.com/nissan_maxim...shift_kit.html
02-25-2010, 05:34 PM
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Service Engine Soon Help
So my SES light has been on for a few months reading codes Knock sendor high input and low, as well as cat bank 1. Over the last few weeks I noticed my mileage dropped by a good 50 miles per tank and when on the freeway, I would nail the gas pedal and could feel a big hesitation and drop in power. My mechanic is not sure which to correct to get the car back to normal, I am leaning toward the knock sensors and new plugs, 93k miles on the car a 2003 max, as here in Cali, the cats are almost $1000 a piece. I am also wondering if the MAF and fuel filter need to be replaced. Any ideas or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
02-26-2010, 06:19 AM
I purchased mine from ebay. It's part number: 34101-B15S5 and it's made by Nissan Motorsports. Same part number as from here:
http://www.leeparts.com/nissan_maxim...shift_kit.html
http://www.leeparts.com/nissan_maxim...shift_kit.html
02-26-2010, 08:30 PM
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2kmaxse
I just got my car out of the shop, and it started like shaking and sputtering if thats a word. I'm kind of concrened because I did get some transmission work done, and it was at a Nissan dealership and costed me a ****load, just hoping they assembled everything back together correctly........
anyway im a newbie to max.org and just signed up, and I posted my pics in photo gallery, if anyone has any comments or suggestions let me know.
anyway im a newbie to max.org and just signed up, and I posted my pics in photo gallery, if anyone has any comments or suggestions let me know.
03-01-2010, 02:20 PM
1) Bad Starter solenoid: The electromagnet which pulls the starter drive gear into the flywheel is no longer strong enough to do its job. I do not know if the solenoid is replaceable on its own or if it is part of the starter assembly.
2) Low battery: The battery is not sending enough energy to the starter solenoid. In scenarios 1 & 2, the starter is spinning, but since the gear is not fully engaged with the flywheel, the gears clash and make the noise you hear
3) Bad connection from the battery to the starter, which has the same symptoms of #2
03-01-2010, 06:35 PM
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Without hearing the actual noise, these possibilities come to mind:
1) Bad Starter solenoid: The electromagnet which pulls the starter drive gear into the flywheel is no longer strong enough to do its job. I do not know if the solenoid is replaceable on its own or if it is part of the starter assembly.
2) Low battery: The battery is not sending enough energy to the starter solenoid. In scenarios 1 & 2, the starter is spinning, but since the gear is not fully engaged with the flywheel, the gears clash and make the noise you hear
3) Bad connection from the battery to the starter, which has the same symptoms of #2
1) Bad Starter solenoid: The electromagnet which pulls the starter drive gear into the flywheel is no longer strong enough to do its job. I do not know if the solenoid is replaceable on its own or if it is part of the starter assembly.
2) Low battery: The battery is not sending enough energy to the starter solenoid. In scenarios 1 & 2, the starter is spinning, but since the gear is not fully engaged with the flywheel, the gears clash and make the noise you hear
3) Bad connection from the battery to the starter, which has the same symptoms of #2
ok thanks i will check into it
03-02-2010, 05:35 AM
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Requesting torque specs. 2000 SE automatic.
Hi, I have searched and unable to find these specs. I'm replacing the passenger side half shaft. Got the old one out and planning to drop in the new one tonight. Looking for specs for the following fastners: Axle nut, the 4 large bolts holding up the lower control arm. Gravy would be the specs for the caliper bracket and caliper but I know I can find these by searching brake replacement.
TIA, Rakso
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Hi, I have searched and unable to find these specs. I'm replacing the passenger side half shaft. Got the old one out and planning to drop in the new one tonight. Looking for specs for the following fastners: Axle nut, the 4 large bolts holding up the lower control arm. Gravy would be the specs for the caliper bracket and caliper but I know I can find these by searching brake replacement.
TIA, Rakso
Lurker since 2004
03-02-2010, 06:48 AM
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Im new! I spend time on lots of other forums but i ended up with two 5th gen maximas recently 
. anyway site looks good so far and i like these cars alot. I need the front left spring for one of my maximas. Not sure how but it broke. So if anyone has front left oem spring they like to sell to help me out id appreciate it! shoot me a pm.
. anyway site looks good so far and i like these cars alot. I need the front left spring for one of my maximas. Not sure how but it broke. So if anyone has front left oem spring they like to sell to help me out id appreciate it! shoot me a pm.
03-02-2010, 08:09 AM
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Hey,
I have some issues with my Maxima. I need help from you guys please.
1. My foglights dont work anymore
2. It feels like my car is losing its response to throttle. I give it gas and it starts to accelerate at 2.5 rpm.
3. There is something strange about my stereo. When im listening to FM it works like a charm and I love it but when I play CD, the driver side speakers stops working but time to time it works for like 15 seconds.
Please help me, I dont have that much knowledge in cars but Im going to learn. Thanks.
I have some issues with my Maxima. I need help from you guys please.
1. My foglights dont work anymore
2. It feels like my car is losing its response to throttle. I give it gas and it starts to accelerate at 2.5 rpm.
3. There is something strange about my stereo. When im listening to FM it works like a charm and I love it but when I play CD, the driver side speakers stops working but time to time it works for like 15 seconds.
Please help me, I dont have that much knowledge in cars but Im going to learn. Thanks.
03-02-2010, 08:31 PM
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I belive there is a thread for question before you buy.
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...info-here.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...info-here.html
03-03-2010, 02:46 PM
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03-03-2010, 02:47 PM
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03-03-2010, 04:46 PM
a/t tranny replacement??????????????
hi guys i have a 02 max and my auto tranny has been slipping for awhile now and its about time for a new one. my question is can i upgrade to a different auto. also i know that the manual swap has been done several times on the vq30 but has anyone done it successfully on the 3.5with the 6spd. also i was wondering if it would be easier to swap to an altima 5spd manual or it wont fit? thanks in advance.
03-03-2010, 05:00 PM
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my bad about just asking for rubbing issues with the g35 18 in rims without saying im going to be installing my suspension this spring as well and doing Tokico Ill and GC coils.. probably be around 2 in drop range..
i was deciding between the 225 and the 245 45 18s so yea hope that is a little more info
i was deciding between the 225 and the 245 45 18s so yea hope that is a little more info
03-03-2010, 06:44 PM
just lowered my 02 on tokicos and vogtland springs, i had it aligned, everything was good, other than a touch of negative camber. Now the cars pulls hard to the right. Is this a common problems with 5th gens??
03-03-2010, 08:05 PM
Not a common problem. Negative camber should not cause this unless it is uneven on either side of the front end. Sounds like you have another issue. If the car did not do this before you installed the tokicos and springs I would suspect the springs or struts are on the wrong side.
03-04-2010, 05:44 AM
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Mark, I tried that site lastnight and i did all the steps and then i put my headlights on only the right side went on with the parking lights. Is this still the same if the car has HID stock lights.
Joe
Joe
Last edited by FireJoe; 03-04-2010 at 06:30 AM.
03-04-2010, 06:25 AM
It sounds like the toe is off, really off.