5th Gen "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread
06-14-2010, 06:38 AM
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It's illegal to remove anything having to do with the emissions system. I'de remove mine if I were getting headers, but the OP should be careful depending on how strict their inspections are.
The only downside to not having those inspections here Jason, is the POS that are on the road. Vehicles with inoperable lights, busted out windshields, etc.
The only downside to not having those inspections here Jason, is the POS that are on the road. Vehicles with inoperable lights, busted out windshields, etc.
06-14-2010, 06:57 AM
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Repaired gear for 03 power front seat adjusters
Here's the pictures of the little gear in the seat drives. There is a worm gear that meshes with this gear. This is the before pic. You can see the crack at the top. Under load the gear would spread out enough to cause the worm to bind.
Here's my fix. The collar is on the other end of the gear than the pic above.
It's a pretty small gear, likely about half the size it appears in the pics.
So far, touch wood, it's been working fine.
cheers,
Andrew
Here's my fix. The collar is on the other end of the gear than the pic above.
It's a pretty small gear, likely about half the size it appears in the pics.
So far, touch wood, it's been working fine.
cheers,
Andrew
I had a problem with my drivers seat (on an '03). It had a "hard" spot each turn, and eventually wouldn't move (unfortunately right when I'd moved the seat completely forward to investigate the seat mounting bolts. This made it impossible to get behind the wheel to use the car). When I took everything sufficiently apart I discovered that one of the spur gears in the gearboxes that drive each of the adjuster rods had split. (Although there is only the one motor, there is a gearbox for each rod). Under load it would spread apart enough to jam up with the worm gear. So basically the car was disabled by a 10 cent plastic gear!
I fixed mine by putting the gear in the lathe, machining back some of the hub, and making a small metal sleeve to press on to keep the gear hub from spreading apart. Apparently the gearboxes/seat motors are available, but don't know for how much. I *doubt* you could just buy the gear (things aren't done that way these days it seems).
The gearboxes are the same on both sides.
I have a picture, but think it must be on my other computer. I can post it if needed.
cheers,
Andrew
I fixed mine by putting the gear in the lathe, machining back some of the hub, and making a small metal sleeve to press on to keep the gear hub from spreading apart. Apparently the gearboxes/seat motors are available, but don't know for how much. I *doubt* you could just buy the gear (things aren't done that way these days it seems).
The gearboxes are the same on both sides.
I have a picture, but think it must be on my other computer. I can post it if needed.
cheers,
Andrew
06-14-2010, 07:08 AM
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i am looking to pick up the pioneer avh-3200bt double din
are there any links to people who have installed them in the 02-03 maxima with the bose head unit.
wondering what may need to be bypassed and whatnot
thanks
are there any links to people who have installed them in the 02-03 maxima with the bose head unit.
wondering what may need to be bypassed and whatnot
thanks
06-14-2010, 12:46 PM
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something shorted out in my electrical system. I found a 140 amp fuse was blown and replaced it..i also replaced the battery and now nothing works including any lights. i turn the key and there is no clicking...oh yea...its a 95 max
06-14-2010, 01:12 PM
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Not knowing which fuse you replaced or what were you doing when things shorted out, you might want to check the fuse that sits at the end of the red positive battery cable (can't remember if it is there on the 4th gens). It's a 120 Amp fuse that you can get at any autopart store if blown. But you want to resolve the issue that caused the short in the first place before you replace it. Sometimes just doing some work around the engine bay without disconnecting the negative battery cable can cause that fuse to blow.
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06-14-2010, 02:13 PM
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06-14-2010, 11:53 PM
06-14-2010, 11:55 PM
same goes for you...its obvious you are just trying to get posts when you dont ask everything in one post...its hard to take your seriously and asnwer your questions
06-15-2010, 12:44 AM
If you order it from crutchfield.com, then they should supply you with all the necessary hardware and they have the adapter wire for the BOSE system, I just don't remember how much it cost from them.
06-15-2010, 06:02 AM
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i am looking to pick up the pioneer avh-3200bt double din
are there any links to people who have installed them in the 02-03 maxima with the bose head unit.
wondering what may need to be bypassed and whatnot
thanks
are there any links to people who have installed them in the 02-03 maxima with the bose head unit.
wondering what may need to be bypassed and whatnot
thanks
06-15-2010, 06:16 AM
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Euro-spec question
Hi,
I have a 2000 Euro-spec (Irish) A33 with a VQ20DE engine. Does anyone know if this model is OBD II compliant? OBD II didn't become mandatory over here until 2001.
Thanks!
I have a 2000 Euro-spec (Irish) A33 with a VQ20DE engine. Does anyone know if this model is OBD II compliant? OBD II didn't become mandatory over here until 2001.
Thanks!
06-15-2010, 08:02 AM
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Look under your dash for the port. It's typically located where your left knee is on the drivers side.
06-15-2010, 08:08 AM
06-16-2010, 08:57 AM
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my 01 maxima se has been having trouble turning on but the starter seems fine, i think it may be an engine problem-like an O2 sensor. But some symptoms are when i get to a low enough rpm in 2nd gear you can hear like a rattling, probably a cylinder..idk honestly. and also, i just got an HID conversion for heads and fog lights abd it seems like since they disconnected the battery completely it has not been running as well, (i have an exhaust leak too, let's just say my muffler isn't connected anymore).
06-16-2010, 09:15 AM
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Your engine crankshaft rotates in a circle. Circles have 360 degrees in them. 17 degrees advance refers to the amount of degrees before the piston is at the top of the circle when the spark plug ignites to burn the fuel in the cylinder.
06-16-2010, 09:22 AM
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my 01 maxima se has been having trouble turning on but the starter seems fine, i think it may be an engine problem-like an O2 sensor. But some symptoms are when i get to a low enough rpm in 2nd gear you can hear like a rattling, probably a cylinder..idk honestly. and also, i just got an HID conversion for heads and fog lights abd it seems like since they disconnected the battery completely it has not been running as well, (i have an exhaust leak too, let's just say my muffler isn't connected anymore).
As far as not running well, an exhaust leak (if it is close to the O2 sensor) will fool the O2 sensor into thinking it is lean and richen the fuel up, so your fueling could be screwed up because of it. If you disconnect the battery, you erase the ECU’s memory of what it has already corrected and it has to relearn, so it could be screwed up and just need to relearn.
The rattling could just be a crumbling exhaust. A piston sounds more like a hard metal knocking.
Not enough details to address “hard turning on”
06-16-2010, 08:08 PM
Have a quick and maybe even dumb question. My girl has an 00 what we believe to be GLE with power leather seats but no heated seat buttons. I was at the junkyard the other day and picked up some heated seat switches from an infiniti M30 that i've seen many of you use to work on this gen max. If i connect the switches to the harness that already ran for them and stick a fuse in the proper heated seat slot will it work?
In other words...do all 5th gen max leather seats have the heated coil in them?
If not, and i have to grab some (which i think I'll have to do anyway) are they PnP?
In other words...do all 5th gen max leather seats have the heated coil in them?
If not, and i have to grab some (which i think I'll have to do anyway) are they PnP?
06-17-2010, 01:03 AM
Have a quick and maybe even dumb question. My girl has an 00 what we believe to be GLE with power leather seats but no heated seat buttons. I was at the junkyard the other day and picked up some heated seat switches from an infiniti M30 that i've seen many of you use to work on this gen max. If i connect the switches to the harness that already ran for them and stick a fuse in the proper heated seat slot will it work?
In other words...do all 5th gen max leather seats have the heated coil in them?
If not, and i have to grab some (which i think I'll have to do anyway) are they PnP?
In other words...do all 5th gen max leather seats have the heated coil in them?
If not, and i have to grab some (which i think I'll have to do anyway) are they PnP?
it probably doesnt have the coils or wire harnesses
06-17-2010, 08:29 AM
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1. i didnt see it, must have been on the second last page when i clicked it
2. question WAS NOT answered. i was asking if there were links pertaining to the installation process with tips or notes to help out the process
so again, are there any useful links to install a double din in a 5.5 with Bose
thanks
06-17-2010, 12:40 PM
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Watsup guys, just bought an 02 max GLE with 109k for $6k couple months back. I have been lurkin on the org site for a bit for info and stuff and i gotta say its helped me out alot. Haven't really posted anything on the site before but been reading and modding my car here n there. so far engine wise i got the berk WAI. planning on installing OBX headers n megan catback wen i get the money. The Max came with ebay halos/xenon bulbs and I switched to ddmtuning HID kits. As for audio, I have the bose and just installed the AVIC-Z1 from pioneer. That's all i have for now what you guys think?
06-18-2010, 09:53 AM
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If it's partially blocking it and it wont allow you to remove it, then I guess you need to remove that bracket too. I'm not sure if 2002-2003's are different than the 2000-2001's around that area, but my iddler pulley bracket does not block it at all, so I didn't have to remove it when I changed my thermostat.
06-18-2010, 11:23 AM
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I have a 2001 se 20th anniv.. I've determined the MAF is dying and needs replaced. My mechanic suggested swapping to a performance intake and bypassing the MAF altogether. Since the part is expensive.. Anyone tried this? Wonderin how I'd go about it..
06-18-2010, 11:41 AM
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ok i am new here n i havnt seen a post on whether or not u can swap a 5AT from an altima or maxima into a 5th gen wit a 4AT. I was jus curios cuz 1 i hate my 4AT n 2 from wut i have read the 5AT is almost as good as the 6 speed. If itz possible what would i need other than the tranny
06-18-2010, 12:24 PM
ok i am new here n i havnt seen a post on whether or not u can swap a 5AT from an altima or maxima into a 5th gen wit a 4AT. I was jus curios cuz 1 i hate my 4AT n 2 from wut i have read the 5AT is almost as good as the 6 speed. If itz possible what would i need other than the tranny
06-18-2010, 11:27 PM
use the proper gas
it can be replaced without removing the bracket
it can be replaced without removing the bracket
06-18-2010, 11:29 PM
slap your mechanic and never go there again...the car has to have the MAF to work...it isnt just there to look pretty