5th Gen "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread
08-09-2010, 12:58 PM
08-09-2010, 02:24 PM
Ok a couple of weeks back i had to replace my battery because its was dead. Yesterday i went to start the car and it didnt start, so i had AAA jump start it ( didnt think it was a battery issue, thought it was starter) but it turned on. So i let it sit so the bat would charge some. I took it to pep boys and they said everything is fine, just the battery voltage is alittle low, so just as you drive it will charge.
This is get, but i still have no idea why the battery discharged in a couple of weeks. I was thinking there was some short somewhere or the alternator was bad (but it alt. checked out). Any ideas?
This is get, but i still have no idea why the battery discharged in a couple of weeks. I was thinking there was some short somewhere or the alternator was bad (but it alt. checked out). Any ideas?
08-09-2010, 02:53 PM
Ok a couple of weeks back i had to replace my battery because its was dead. Yesterday i went to start the car and it didnt start, so i had AAA jump start it ( didnt think it was a battery issue, thought it was starter) but it turned on. So i let it sit so the bat would charge some. I took it to pep boys and they said everything is fine, just the battery voltage is alittle low, so just as you drive it will charge.
This is get, but i still have no idea why the battery discharged in a couple of weeks. I was thinking there was some short somewhere or the alternator was bad (but it alt. checked out). Any ideas?
This is get, but i still have no idea why the battery discharged in a couple of weeks. I was thinking there was some short somewhere or the alternator was bad (but it alt. checked out). Any ideas?
08-09-2010, 03:04 PM
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No i havent changed anything, only thing i attempted was changing the drivers window switch unless that triggered the fuse to blow as well as the dash light. And ive read if it was a short it would go out immediately the fuse is still good after ive put it in and drove around for like an hr
08-09-2010, 03:06 PM
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My car started to have "Engine Service Soon" light on this morning, does this mean there's something wrong with it (there's no indication as far as functionality - still drive like new). or it just needs a 100k service ? it has 116k miles btw.
Thanks in advance for all your helps
Henry
Thanks in advance for all your helps
Henry
08-09-2010, 03:26 PM
My car started to have "Engine Service Soon" light on this morning, does this mean there's something wrong with it (there's no indication as far as functionality - still drive like new). or it just needs a 100k service ? it has 116k miles btw.
Thanks in advance for all your helps
Henry
Thanks in advance for all your helps
Henry
find out what the code is (most auto parts stores with check for free are a small price) and then post the code on here and we will go from there
08-09-2010, 05:40 PM
08-09-2010, 07:05 PM
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Hey all noob here /lol a question . Ive benn benn getting a p0446 and a p0455 continsely for a year now . Visually inspected vac ,line to the evap. seems to be no leaks . Cleared the codes today with my handy dandy scanner ( whicch has paid for its self over n over again ) aaaand it fast past at the Ohio Echeck . also gas cap passed no prob, also. Ive drove it for a few hours and no light ? any way Ive done this manny times and it will stay off for a few weeks . 186000 miles n goin strong. I beat the crap out of it , and rolled a 2010 mustang form the get go . anyways any idea what could be causeing these codes ?
I would be greatful for aaaaany input
thanks
I would be greatful for aaaaany input
thanks
08-10-2010, 12:06 AM
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Thank you, i'll have it scanned, but this car just passed smog 3 weeks ago...
08-10-2010, 04:32 AM
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first my check engine light is on,,,,,
ok this my story, i recently replaced all my ignition coils, from someones that i brought off ebay,i put them in everything went just fine besides the part where the rubber connecter got stuck in the spark plug chamber on to the spark plug,,well anyways i replace them and i thought everything was fine but after turniing it on and off a couple times the light soon came back,so i took the neg and pos off the battery let it sit for about 15 minutes and now my tcs/off and slip lights are along with check engine WTF!!!!, so after some research i read that it could be the CrankShaftPostioningSensor,so i replaced the one on the left side, right off the front side valve cover,( i replaced this with the neg and pos off the battery,) it stood off for about 20 minutes and a whole crap load of me turning it on and off,......now its back on again and im just at the point right now,,thinking WHATS NEXT???????? HELP GUIDANCE PLEASE
ok this my story, i recently replaced all my ignition coils, from someones that i brought off ebay,i put them in everything went just fine besides the part where the rubber connecter got stuck in the spark plug chamber on to the spark plug,,well anyways i replace them and i thought everything was fine but after turniing it on and off a couple times the light soon came back,so i took the neg and pos off the battery let it sit for about 15 minutes and now my tcs/off and slip lights are along with check engine WTF!!!!, so after some research i read that it could be the CrankShaftPostioningSensor,so i replaced the one on the left side, right off the front side valve cover,( i replaced this with the neg and pos off the battery,) it stood off for about 20 minutes and a whole crap load of me turning it on and off,......now its back on again and im just at the point right now,,thinking WHATS NEXT???????? HELP GUIDANCE PLEASE
08-10-2010, 05:16 AM
I just purchased a 2000 SE with 81k. I'm planning on changing all the fluids. I'm thinking about performing a tune up, but I'm still debating what things to get.
Here's my list:
1. Spark plugs
2. PCV valve
3. Fuel Filter
4. Throttle Body Cleaning
5. IAVC Cleaning (or whatever it's called)
6. New Air Filter
I'm still debating if I should replaced all coils. I have all service records and the MAF was replaced a few years ago so I'm cleaning that too. Only one coil has been replaced since new. It's not throwing any codes and it's running great. I'm thinking about running seafoam or bg 44k too.
What do you guys recommend?
Here's my list:
1. Spark plugs
2. PCV valve
3. Fuel Filter
4. Throttle Body Cleaning
5. IAVC Cleaning (or whatever it's called)
6. New Air Filter
I'm still debating if I should replaced all coils. I have all service records and the MAF was replaced a few years ago so I'm cleaning that too. Only one coil has been replaced since new. It's not throwing any codes and it's running great. I'm thinking about running seafoam or bg 44k too.
What do you guys recommend?
08-10-2010, 06:05 AM
08-10-2010, 07:39 AM
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i did still giving me the p1320, why would the tcs and slip come on after i change the coils i dont get it
08-10-2010, 08:59 AM
Ok, so i have a problem thats pretty aggravating and i cant figure it out. So i bought a battery 3 weeks ago because my last one was dead. 2 days ago my car didnt turn on so i had it jumpstarted yesterday. Took it to pep boys and they "said" that the battery and alternator looked fine, and to just let the car charge as you drive. They said the battery was healthy, but the voltage was just low. Today, to my surprise when i was in a rush to get out of the house, the battery was completely dead. No crank on ignition, no clicking, nothing.
I honestly have no idea what it is now, i think there is a short circuit somewhere, but i really dont know.Just need to know why my "new" battery is getting discharged Any input would be great. And i just want to thank all the ppl on the org for being so nice about helping me and everyone about their maxi-pad probs. Thank yaa!
I honestly have no idea what it is now, i think there is a short circuit somewhere, but i really dont know.Just need to know why my "new" battery is getting discharged Any input would be great. And i just want to thank all the ppl on the org for being so nice about helping me and everyone about their maxi-pad probs. Thank yaa!
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08-10-2010, 09:23 AM
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Ok, so i have a problem thats pretty aggravating and i cant figure it out. So i bought a battery 3 weeks ago because my last one was dead. 2 days ago my car didnt turn on so i had it jumpstarted yesterday. Took it to pep boys and they "said" that the battery and alternator looked fine, and to just let the car charge as you drive. They said the battery was healthy, but the voltage was just low. Today, to my surprise when i was in a rush to get out of the house, the battery was completely dead. No crank on ignition, no clicking, nothing.
I honestly have no idea what it is now, i think there is a short circuit somewhere, but i really dont know.Just need to know why my "new" battery is getting discharged Any input would be great. And i just want to thank all the ppl on the org for being so nice about helping me and everyone about their maxi-pad probs. Thank yaa!
I honestly have no idea what it is now, i think there is a short circuit somewhere, but i really dont know.Just need to know why my "new" battery is getting discharged Any input would be great. And i just want to thank all the ppl on the org for being so nice about helping me and everyone about their maxi-pad probs. Thank yaa!
08-10-2010, 10:26 AM
I had this issue once and it turned out the battery cable was slightly loose on the battery post. I would have to wiggle the cable until I got a post shim. It's not a guarentee this is your problem, but worth a look. If it's not that, it's either your alternator or you have something is leaking power.
08-10-2010, 11:32 AM
I had this issue once and it turned out the battery cable was slightly loose on the battery post. I would have to wiggle the cable until I got a post shim. It's not a guarentee this is your problem, but worth a look. If it's not that, it's either your alternator or you have something is leaking power.
08-10-2010, 12:51 PM
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Yeah I tried adjusting the cable but no luck. I was trying to think of something that would leak pwr, but nothing came to mind, considering i dont leave random things on on my car. I also think its the alternator. I now dont think its a short because im pretty sure i would see sparks, and voltage of the battery wouldnt slowly go down it there was one. But im going to have sears check it out. I really think pep boys didnt even do anything, prob just did a visual inspection or something.... Thanks for the input tho.
08-10-2010, 01:36 PM
A little off topic but the guy at pep boys recommended a fuel induction (r injection, one of the 2) service. He said they would pour cleaner in the tank (can do myself) but they also said they would spray the throttle body with some spray to rid it of carbon build up or something. And there was one other thing they were going to do. Worth it or way for me to waste $. Im at 123k miles btw.
1. BG44K in gas tank (cleans injectors, etc)
2. seafoam in brake booster hose (cleans intake manifold)
08-10-2010, 01:56 PM
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Hello again.. I changed the window switch and dimmer and now my lights and window problem is solved only thing left is the radiator fan fuse that keeps on burning out, i went to a electric auto mechanic and paid him 125 to diagnose it (it hurt me so bad) after he poked his meter thingy around he said the fan it self has a short and i have to get it changed, I went ahead and tried to remove my old fan and managed to do it fairly easy, so i was looking online and i see they have fan assemblies on eBay and amazon
i was looking into getting one of these, would you guy recommend it?
http://www.amazon.com/INFINITI-CONDE...473275&sr=8-34
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...Q5fAccessories
I was also thinking can i just change the motor and keep the fan i currently have?
i was looking into getting one of these, would you guy recommend it?
http://www.amazon.com/INFINITI-CONDE...473275&sr=8-34
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...Q5fAccessories
I was also thinking can i just change the motor and keep the fan i currently have?
08-10-2010, 03:02 PM
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Hello again.. I changed the window switch and dimmer and now my lights and window problem is solved only thing left is the radiator fan fuse that keeps on burning out, i went to a electric auto mechanic and paid him 125 to diagnose it (it hurt me so bad) after he poked his meter thingy around he said the fan it self has a short and i have to get it changed, I went ahead and tried to remove my old fan and managed to do it fairly easy, so i was looking online and i see they have fan assemblies on eBay and amazon
i was looking into getting one of these, would you guy recommend it?
http://www.amazon.com/INFINITI-CONDE...473275&sr=8-34
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...Q5fAccessories
I was also thinking can i just change the motor and keep the fan i currently have?
i was looking into getting one of these, would you guy recommend it?
http://www.amazon.com/INFINITI-CONDE...473275&sr=8-34
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...Q5fAccessories
I was also thinking can i just change the motor and keep the fan i currently have?
08-10-2010, 05:57 PM
I researched alot on the topic but there are two things i cannot find out. One, where exactly is the brake booster hose. And is it recommended that you put some in your gas tank?
08-10-2010, 06:03 PM
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Brake booster line is located on the firewall. It goes to the brake booster on the drivers side firewall. Its a large black circular object.
You will see that the line goes from brake booster to aluminum pipe then to the intake manifold. Disconnect it from the aluminum pipe to the intake manifold.
Make sure you pour it very slowly. too much and you damage the motor.
FYI the car will run like absolute crap while doing this. and will want to stall. I find it works best having some one in the car keeping the idle around 1500.
You will see that the line goes from brake booster to aluminum pipe then to the intake manifold. Disconnect it from the aluminum pipe to the intake manifold.
Make sure you pour it very slowly. too much and you damage the motor.
FYI the car will run like absolute crap while doing this. and will want to stall. I find it works best having some one in the car keeping the idle around 1500.
08-10-2010, 09:29 PM
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I know you are not wanting to spend alot of money, like most of us, but look into getting a OEM replacement from rockauto.com. I've had good luck with them, and if you go to http://www.retailmenot.com/view/rockauto.com , you can get a coupon for even more money off.
08-11-2010, 06:10 AM
08-11-2010, 06:55 AM
Can anyone help with this question?
Originally Posted by ColdRain
Apologies for reviving old thread, but does anyone know how to take off Residue left from rubbing alcohol/acetone on Window Glass? I used it to remove tree sap, but I forgot to clean afterward and overtime it created this clear residue coat which is very visible from inside of car. Glass seems to have clear stains. I may try to capture a photo, but any clues?
08-11-2010, 10:02 AM
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I know this old, but hey I'm new ... and I've done lots or searches ... so just want to confirm one thing ... MAXSPEED springs will be OK with Tokico Blue ?? in term of reliability? I'm not concern about the ride, I used to have an 88 Z31 Shiro Ed , anyone has it know how stiff that little z is... Anyhow, please just give me a ya or nay ... before break my bank for an eibach pro kit .... thank you
08-11-2010, 01:09 PM
I know this old, but hey I'm new ... and I've done lots or searches ... so just want to confirm one thing ... MAXSPEED springs will be OK with Tokico Blue ?? in term of reliability? I'm not concern about the ride, I used to have an 88 Z31 Shiro Ed , anyone has it know how stiff that little z is... Anyhow, please just give me a ya or nay ... before break my bank for an eibach pro kit .... thank you
08-11-2010, 01:16 PM
08-11-2010, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ColdRain
Apologies for reviving old thread, but does anyone know how to take off Residue left from rubbing alcohol/acetone on Window Glass? I used it to remove tree sap, but I forgot to clean afterward and overtime it created this clear residue coat which is very visible from inside of car. Glass seems to have clear stains. I may try to capture a photo, but any clues?
Apologies for reviving old thread, but does anyone know how to take off Residue left from rubbing alcohol/acetone on Window Glass? I used it to remove tree sap, but I forgot to clean afterward and overtime it created this clear residue coat which is very visible from inside of car. Glass seems to have clear stains. I may try to capture a photo, but any clues?
1. Tree sap
2. Etched glass
Try some Goo Gone for the tree sap, and if that doesn't work, get 1 tablet of denture cleaner and mix it with 8 ounces hot water and scrub it.
08-11-2010, 04:26 PM
A little off topic but the guy at pep boys recommended a fuel induction (r injection, one of the 2) service. He said they would pour cleaner in the tank (can do myself) but they also said they would spray the throttle body with some spray to rid it of carbon build up or something. And there was one other thing they were going to do. Worth it or way for me to waste $. Im at 123k miles btw.
Use BG44K in the tank and Seafoam thru the brake booster line.
Last edited by maximadave; 08-11-2010 at 04:30 PM.
08-11-2010, 04:40 PM
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08-11-2010, 05:28 PM
08-11-2010, 07:06 PM
Depend what specific pieces you are talking about. I would just get them when someone is parting out their car, or junk yard.
08-11-2010, 07:15 PM
I'm talking about the shifter trim piece, center console vents (2 vents), and the window switch trim for all doors. I have found several maximas at junkyards around my area, but everyone wants me to buy the entire door.
08-11-2010, 09:29 PM
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the back pressure deal is almost a myth.. but i believe that as long as you have a muffler at the end you will be fine.. and if you dont get headers, all the 2.75 piping will not be as effective..