Youraveragekit

Would anyone happen to know what the muffler inlet size is? I want to replace the muffler on my 5th gen, but don't know what the inlet size is. Or if anyone can tell me, can i put a 2.5" muffler on it?

Pushon

Yes u can!... i really don't think is less than a 2 1/4" on the OEM pipe

djshwini

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OK so i know that the bose amp can work with an aftermarket deck, but will the stock bose sub work also?
(buying just the deck for now because got the infamous "cd error f0" message on my stock HU. Later going to get aftermarket sub, amp and all that good stuff)

nashville rookie

Where can I locate the OEM exhaust tip that fits around both barrels of the exhaust? I have seen in on other SE models and it gives the exhaust a nice finish.

Thanks!

2000 Maxima SE
147,000 Miles / 5 Speed
Getting 2nd Life...

hitman1702

i've installed a supercharger on a 2000 maxima se 5 speed and was wondering would any of the coil and injectors from any of the zx work as an upgrade to compensate for the supercharger

Youraveragekit

Another question,

I'm going to replace the muffler on my 5th gen, but the stock muffler is 24" long (including tip) and the one i want to order is 19" long. what would i have to do to make this new muffler have that extra 5"?

danielq333

Is a 2001 Max Bose Stereo compatible with a Max 2002? (straight swap; no fuss)

Thanks guys

NmexMAX

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There are many different fuel upgrade options.

Check here for more details:
http://forums.maxima.org/supercharged-turbocharged-38/
As in add some piping? That sounds about right. Keep in mind the flange at the end of the B-pipe. Is there a legitimate reason you're thinking of changing this thing?

Try searching here, quiet forum, but you never know.
http://forums.maxima.org/audio-electronics-21/

ctsmith39

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It should work you just need to be sure to get the wire harness adapter for it to work with the bose system. I am running with this currently but looking forward to getting the rest of the system completed.

Youraveragekit

Yeah, i just need to know where to find the piping. My stock muffler has got some rust holes in it (idk how, i just bought the car last month, but i didnt bother to check it, until a few days ago).

NmexMAX

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I'd get a used OEM one. Cheaper and effective. I've seen piping pretty much everywhere, AutoZone/O'reily ... anywhere. Or order some from jegs or Summit.

Youraveragekit

i would, but i already got the muffler, "early b-day present". Thanks NmexMAX. Gonna install next week.

maxinphilly

i understand that our cars have 3 converters in them and a muffler but what is that other piece it looks like its about six inches around and 30 inches long for?right now it has a hole in it from hitting a speed hill and the rest of the pipes are in good shape can i get just that part or do i have to replace the whole exhaust system?

Youraveragekit

could it be your resonator? google the underbody of your car, but i think its your resonator. correct me if im wrong.

maxinphilly

that seems a bit much for a car to have 3 converters a muffler and a resonator.

Youraveragekit

I'm pretty sure there's only one converter bro.

lanceb028

what are the sizes of the bulbs in my guages in a 5th gen. ive been wanting to do a LED swap only for the guages. ive searched this forum as others also googled the question still no dice. i seen one member here use #74 LEDS. i purchased some from superbrightleds.com but was too small, the bulb would fall out into the speedometer. so my question is would #168 base LEDs be too big?

enoekim

Can anyone yell me what color the wires for the left and right turn signals are....

NmexMAX

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There is one main converter and 2 pre-cats. So, it depends on how you interpret it.
They have 2 pre cats (1 in each bank if referring to the (02/03) 1 main cat, a resonator, and a huge muffler, so yeah.

Kaleobz

Just spent over an hour typing out my Maxima issues and questions, went to submit reply and I had to log in again which caused the submission to fail! Lost everything! Now Im

NmexMAX

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Bad typing skills?

Kaleobz

Why do my ES trailing arm bushings make rubbery creaking noises everytime I load/unload the rear suspension?

Why does only my passenger side ES control arm bushing squeak when it is humid? The one with the pin through it.

If I had not lost my thousand word explaination on my Maxima problem then I would not seem like an idiot noobie who does not know how to search like I do now.

Kaleobz

You know it! Hunt and peck.

Steve W.

Hi all,

I'm Steve W, a noob. I have a 2000 Maxima that's running great, but warm. Thermostat, water control valve are new, temperature sensors all check out fine according to Haynes. I removed and flushed the radiator and water came out so clear I could almost drink it.
I know things just get old, and I'm wondering about the water pump (do they ever just wear out) or the radiator, though it's so clean. Any thoughts much appreciated, thanks.

Kaleobz

The water pump will usually start leaking when it goes bad, and there should be a mixture of antifreeze and water in your radiator, not just CLEAR water.

Steve W.

Sorry, meant to say, water flushed thru radiator was very clear after I'd drained all the coolant out. In other words, no rust. And nope, there are no water pump leaks to be found. Hmm

NmexMAX

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It runs warm as in? What does that mean?

Steve W.

Temp gauge approaches hot as I go up a long grade, though it then quickly cools off. The radiator fans come on more often. Even normal position of temp gauge is a little higher than it used to be.

NmexMAX

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Getting warm up a steep grade typically means there is a bubble in the coolant system and needs to be burped.

Steve W.

I bled the cooling system (bleeder screw located on top of water control valve housing). Is there another place as well? Thanks.

Kaleobz

Did you get a new radiator cap? If you still have on the old one maybe it does not hold pressure.

Kaleobz

I recently replaced my radiator because I discovered leakage along the top seem of the radiator after I noticed I too had slight overheating going up steep grades.

Steve W.

Thanks for the replies...

I'll look into a new radiator cap. But if coolant seems to be getting from the radiator to the reservoir and back (which it appears to be doing) could it still be bad?

I'm holding off on a new radiator, because I can't see any leaks anywhere. But always food for thought.

My dad has a 2000 Ford Contour, which had notorious water pump problems because the impeller had plastic fins on it, which would wear out, crack off and clog the passageways. I'm hoping the Nissan didn't fall for that...

foodmanry

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Nevermind, I found the answer!

kbcnd

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I've tried my hand at searching around and wasn't able to come up with much. I would like to get new fog lights (mine are cracked) and replace the bulbs with HID bulbs. Should I get OEM fogs or are there aftermarkets that are better / equivalent? Also, could someone give me a link or tell me where I can find a write up on how to install HID bulbs in fog lights please?
Thanks

Pushon

How the F&%$ do i make my headlights align right!! i had only found till now one adjusting place but it seems only to move it up and down u.u. Already search FSM and owners manual but nothing came up!

they are like this at the end of the light path "/\"and not like this "||"

Steve W.

Can anyone tell me the difference between the "Service Engine Soon" and "Check Engine" warning lights? My "SES" light is on, and all fluid levels seem okay - are there codes I could pull with "SES" as well?

Thanks.


Sorry - forgot to mention - it's a 2K Maxmima...

Nelsito65

They both indicate malfunction codes stored in the computer. Some cars, like ours, display the words "Service Engine Soon" on the dashboard, while other cars show the words "Check Engine", with a small icon resembling an engine. You might find that "SES" and "CEL" (for Check Engine Light) are both used around these forums, but they refer to the same thing.
EDIT: If your SES light is on you should have your car scanned for codes.

hitman1702

hey NmexMax thanks for answering my question again i have another one though......can anyone tell me or send me a link to get a smaller pulley and belt for a v2 supercharger?

Steve W.

Yeah, except ours has BOTH, so I wondered the difference. In the meantime, thanks much, I'll check it out!