Did you remove the screw from behind the ashtray?

How about you actually post a question, with some information? 'my lights flicker' gives us almost no information at all.

 

Its not the shift trim that is the problem its the light gray cover where the gear positions are illuminated.

 

Sorry my comp has been f'd up. I was getting that number at fill up. It's been 4 mpg lower the last three fill ups, both by hand calculations and on the DIC.

 

anyone else have a transmission whine?

it's really noticeable in 2nd gear above half throttle, and very faint in the other gears at same.


please don't tell me my trans is f***ed.

 

Yes, it is your valve cover gaskets, I just had the same problem with mine. For me it was the back bank of cylinders, all the way on the right. Pull that coil out and it will be flooded with oil. But check all of them it may not be the same on yours. If this is the case you will need valve cover gaskets. I just cleaned the oil out and notice a very significant improvement in my power, but as soon as it all leaks back in there I will have no power again.

 

The valve cover gaskets have absolutely nothing to do with oil getting in the spark plug tubes.

 

just left the shop and they are telling me a pre cat on my 2000 needs to be replace. Where is Bank 2 ???

 

the left side of the engine which is the side closest to the radiator.

 

Ok guys here is my deal I own a 2000 maxima gle and I have had nothing but problems with it. When I run the car on the highway with the air on and I accelerate there is alot of black smoke coming from the exhaust what could be causing this also sometimes if you rev the car in park it will just die. I have changed the coils and maf sensor what else could it be? Any info is greatly appreciated!

 

is there any way to replace that but not buy stock from the deal any good other makes that have pre cats for sale.

 

I've read about plenty of people using the precats made by Eastern Catalytic, Bosal and another brand I can't recall right now, as good replacements.

 

anyone

 

Anyone?

 

hey Guys..... new to the Maxima world and coming from the Contour SVT & Marauder world.
Really liked the SVT's (had 3 of them) but after the problematic last one, I decided to look somewhere else.
I looked at A4's, 528i's then on Autotrader, my eyes laid upon a 2002 Max.
It was at Premier Toyota in Northern Ohio (I'm in Detroit).
The car was already lowered, with a CAI and a fart can in the back.....(that doesn't sound too bad).

Anyway, this thing blows the SVT completely away! Everyone comments on the car.
Unfortunately, I've seen only one (white) 02 Max (lowered) with any mods.

I really don't have a question.....

to the guys that asked about oilpan scrapage, so far I have nothing even close and I am about 1.5" down.

 

Welcome! Yes, the Max and our VQ motors are leaps and bounds above a Contour.

 

Nobody has responded because you didn't want us to tell you your tranny is toast, which it sounds like.

How the fluid look/smell?

 

Could be a number of things:

1. Bad Throttle sensor
2. Engine coolant temp sensor
3. clogged air filter.

 

I had good success with Eastern pre-cats. I think I paid about $150-160 for it.

 

OK...I know NOTHING about cars or headlights...but could somebody please explain where i can get these headlights on fogs? I'm hoping these headlights: http://www.lmperformance.com/63583/91.html are the ones needed, as they are fairly cheap. I like these in particular because they look more white instead of blue. I have a 2001 Maxima, and I have no idea what a HID kit is, or if I even need one. Here's what I'd like the car to LOOK like...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dnpbWo06o4

Thanks for any insight, as I am looking forward to learning more about my car.

 

I am throwing p0171 system to lean bank 1...

 

Bank 1

 

That is usually a bad MAF, but could also be the O2 sensor.

 

2000_NMaxima already stated that the MAF was replaced, so maybe we can assume that's alright.

Air filter... make sure it's not black.
No vacuum leaks headed to bank 1? All the hoses connected? Correctly? Intake gasket ok?
O2 sensor would be the last thing, mainly because of the cost and lack of other codes.

 

I had a mechanic go through it but couldnt find a vacuum leak at all, every now and then it sounds like there is a leak. Also my gas milelage is terible. I checked the air filter and it looks clean. Where are the lines that run to bank 1? Thanks for the help guys!!

 

Would this thumping/growling sound be the rack and pinion or the pump?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLz9diveW3c

 

I can't make topics on this forum which is kind of annoying so I guess this would be the best place to ask.

Would a 5 speed 2001 Maxima with 140,000 miles be too high for someone who plans on using the car as a daily driver? I know it depends on what has been done with the car but I would like to know generally if I would end up having to pay a lot to keep this car running.

 

There are members with 375k.. It all depends on how you have maintained your car. My 5.5 is currently at 136k and I am positive that she will run to a minimum of 200k.

 

Where are the lines that run to bank 1 anyone know? Thanks

 

fluid checked out ok, both at the pre purchase inspection a week ago, and by me the other day.

It's really only in 2nd gear, at more than 1/2 throttle, it doesn't have any issues shifting, there's no slippage or grinding, it's just a bit of a whine.

 

my back tires are cupping.So i replaced the struts.the golden question is will they pan out or do i need to get a new set of tires

 

I have a question. I was wondering if a 3" exhaust line up to the manifold (including highflow cat and magnaflow muffler) would add a bit of hp on my 02 maxima or if I absolutely need to replace the manifold for headers too to see any improvement. There's literally no shop at all near where I live that want to install headers. They all seem to be happy to do the complete line, but headers are apparently a big no no. Also, how much is the average hp gain for a true (fender) CAI?

This is for an auto 02 maxima. It takes around 6.5sec for 0-60 all stock. With these modifications, I'd like to hit 6 sec dead but I'm probably overzealous.

edit : Oh yeah, also, any way to avoid the CEL after these mods ? I just paid nearly 2k to shut it up (new O2 sensors, new canister, new solenoid valve, etc)

 

Whining noise from the tranny signifies bearing/gear failure. I would just be prepared to spend some money on a rebuild. Of course, before you do this, you should have it checked out by a competent transmission specialist.

 

Depends how bad the cupping is.

 

Bank 1 are the front three cylinders. When you pop off the engine cover (if you have one) your intake manifold splits into those that go to the front and those that go to the back.

There are likely to be vacuum lines coming from one or more of those tubes, and there are definitely some right after the throttle, and you want to follow them to make sure they have not cracked, corroded, or come off somehow.

 

ok so i just got a 00 maxima 5 speed this summer, and i ordered a weapon r short ram for it, they sent me the wrong one so i put my stock system back in and now it runs like complete ****, cold idle bounces between 600-900 rpms and is rough and if i drive without warming it up it feels like my wheels are egg shaped,o and there is almost no power at all, i checked all my vacuum hoses and im pretty sure they're hooked up correct i took it out and put it back in twice now and i reset the ecu, im baffled. any suggestions would be appreciated

 

Bank 1 is the right side, not the left. That is, the rear cylinders, not the front.



A bad MAF would generally throw codes for both banks being lean.

There are no vacuum lines that would cause just one bank to run lean, as pretty much everything is centralized to the UIM.

Given the bank 1 lean code, the terrible gas mileage, and the excessively rich condition when you accelerate, the first thing I'd check is the bank 1 upstream O2 sensor.

 

Arg, yep, I stand corrected.

 

Does anyone know which brake fluid in particular should be used for the clutch? I need to flush my clutch fluid as its black and need some input on which brake fluid to use...
Thanks.

 

Does anyone know which brake fluid in particular should be used for the clutch? I need to flush my clutch fluid as its black and need some input on which brake fluid to use... 01 model.
Thanks.

 

DOT 3 or above will be fine (except for DOT 5, of course).