pmohr

iTrader: (26)

If it moves, the motor is good. Put the seat all the way back, inspect the left side seat track for debris (most likely a penny or similar object is stuck in the seat track, preventing seat movement). If you don't see anything, unbolt the seat and tilt it all the way back, look for anything underneath that doesn't look right while you're using the seat switch.

I do see a TSB for replacing the entire slide track and motor assy, but that's only if it isn't moving at all.

arkangelgabriel

I know this is gonna sound stupid but i finally did my rvc but i didnt pay attention at the airbox lines...can anyone post a close up picture of them? Just wanna make sure i hook hem up right again. Btw its 5th gen 3.0 stock engine

FlyByNight

Thanks! Ill check it out and let you know the outcome. Glad to know the motor isnt the issue.

dannyperrault

i got a 01 maxima automotive tranny, is there a drain plug on the torque converter?

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

You mean automatic? No, no drain plug. That's more of a domestic thing, and even so they're rarely seen anymore.

dannyperrault

ya sorry auto-correct. thank for the help, got any idea how many quarts i should put in it?

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

For what, exactly? Drain and fill? Full rebuild? Just replacing the converter?

arkangelgabriel

If u just draining the tranny and putting new fluid it takes a lil over 4 quarts.

blkdrgn613

ok, so i got the new (read: used) ballast the other day, i have not gotten around to putting it in just yet. the reason for that is my lights are working fine. both side nice and bright. the "pink" bulb lit up with its glorious 4300k brightness. put in the replacement 8000k that i received and bingo bango, i had nice bright blue tinted HID's.

the secret to my success.. i took both relays for both headlights and swapped them to each others sockets. originally i was thinking maybe the drivers side was bad or something, turns out it must have just been loose.

so to anyone with an HID bulb turning pink, check your relays first, simply remove them both, maybe give the contacts a sharp blow or use comp air, and put them back nice and snug. and if anyone does happen to need a new oem ballast, i now have one available to sell very very cheap

arkangelgabriel

Nice to hear you figured it out. They also sell a electronic parts cleaner at autopart store. It works good for stuff like relays contacts

vball_max

iTrader: (5)

Great! Thanks for the info!

2002_3.5se

So i have 2002 3.5 nissan, was running fine for months got a P0301 the other day and engine started running rough. So i did resreach and figured it is prolly a coil pack. Now my question is on the 3.5 motor can you use the newer coil packs from 04 to 07? are they improved is there any diffaerance??? thanks for the input.

FlyByNight

Does the engine take 4.5L of oil?

blkdrgn613

from my quick research, it would seem that the same ignition coils are used

FlyByNight

Anyone able to confirm if 4th gen rims/tires will fit a 2003? I am looking at a set of rims/snows from a 96.

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

^^ They'll fit.

Arash

Hey guys I have a really quick question and any help would help me a lot.

I have a 2003 Nissan Maxima GLE and the Air Bag Light keeps flashing and I have diagnosed it and it went to Front Crash Zone Sensor.

I have tried to reset the light and it still flashes.

I have called the dealer and they said $500 just for the front crash zone sensor?

Is there and fixes that I can do or any other places that I can buy without emptying my pockets? Thanks for your help guys

2002_3.5se

Alright thanks i'm going to buy a 2006 coil pack and see if it works and solves the blowing coil pack problem.

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

First, please use a standard font.

Second, call Rusty Myler at Gunn Nissan (210-496-0806) and tell him you're from Maxima.org. He's the org's brand new OEM parts supplier.

Otherwise, go to a junkyard and see if you can find an undamaged one.

2002_3.5se

another quick question, is there a way to check the SES light on the car with out a Obd scanner? and how do you get to see your mpg on te temp gauge on a 2002 se thanks

Nate218

Ok i want the black red tails for my 03. Will the ones off a 01 fit our 03 se models? Looks the same but not sure of wiring harness. I really not into the clear ones that are on it.

Thanks

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

How do you 'figure' that it's a coil just from a fault code? Have you done any diagnostics, or just assuming? Throwing parts at a car gets expensive...

Yes, the newer VQ coils will work fine. They're basically the same as the ones you have now.

You mentioned nothing of a 'blowing' coil pack. Are you saying that they're melting a bubble in the side of the coil, like this? This is less of a coil problem, more of a control problem.

Or is 'blowing' your way of saying they're bad?

Yes, you can use the gas pedal to check the codes. Search, the procedure has been covered numerous times. Hell, it's probably in the stickies.

You can't see your MPG on the temperature gauge, that gauge does nothing but show coolant temperature. You can show approximate fuel mileage in the DIC by using the buttons on the steering wheel.

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

Yes. Search:
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...does-work.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...tion-help.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...hange-out.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...-question.html
...etc

FlyByNight

Now wondering if I have a 2003 SE Titanium package car. It has leather, bose, sun roof, heated seats, memory seats, heated steering wheel, HIDs, aluminum sill plates, compass mirror, heated mirrors, and a bunch of other stuff.

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

All 5.5s have HIDs. Does it have the TE wheels, sill plates, trunk mat, stitching, etc?

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...-question.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...m-package.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...-features.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...m-edition.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...m-edition.html

...etc. Search, your questions will be answered much quicker that way.

Saw your edit. If it has the TE sill plates and compass in the rear view then yes, it should be the TE.

Nate218

Yes. Search:
2002 SE tail lights to 2001 SE tail lights does it work?
Tail light conversion question. Help!
Tail light change out
newb tail light question

Oh thanks man!

Arash

Thanks for the reply guys but has anyone ever attempted to fix the front crash zone sensor by themselves and if yes, how much did it cost? Thanks in advance

quiksilver20004

4.7 with filter

quiksilver20004

so you are just going to upgrade a single coil pack? Before throwing parts at the car you need to go thru and figure out what is causing the problem. Figure out whether it is a controller problem or a short to ground/positive etc.

quiksilver20004

The sensor is easy to replace as long as you disable the SIR system. What did you do to diagnose it? I am a master certified mechanic and there are many different things that will set a SIR light for the sensor.

Arash

I bought the car like that when I got it and now I want to fix it when I diagnose it it says front crash zone sensor which I thought would be a 100 dollar fix not 500. Any help I'd appreciate it

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

Just under $200 from Courtesy, PN 98581-5Y700 or 98581-5Y710 (interchangeable).

You have diagnosed it to be the front impact sensor, or you read the codes and found 6 flashes/a crash zone sensor code? There's a big difference between pulling codes and diagnosing.

Just because there's a code for it doesn't mean the part is bad. I don't know where that thought process comes from, but it seems that's how most people are. You need to check the harness for damage, at the front impact sensor, the SRS module, and everywhere in between. Of special note is the connector at the sensor itself.

quiksilver20004

Agree 100% I have watched technicians do this and end up replacing a part when all they may have needed to replace was just a plug end so $10 fix instead of $200

Arash

I have token it to my mechanic and he took the machine and it came to front crash zone sensor. He tried to reset it it used to flash all at constant rate but when he reset it it does one long flash and the other flashes are faster. I have tried to reset it but still flashing.

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

The first thing that people need to learn is that this mythical 'problem solving machine' doesn't exist.

That being said, there's your part linked up top. $200 and 15 minutes of your time, or have it replaced at Nissan for $500 P+L. Hopefully it fixes your problem.

Arash

I guess I'll have to purchase that one do they ship it to Canada?

2002_3.5se

[quote=pmohr;8280779]How do you 'figure' that it's a coil just from a fault code? Have you done any diagnostics, or just assuming? Throwing parts at a car gets expensive...

Yes, the newer VQ coils will work fine. They're basically the same as the ones you have now.



You mentioned nothing of a 'blowing' coil pack. Are you saying that they're melting a bubble in the side of the coil, like this? This is less of a coil problem, more of a control problem.

Or is 'blowing' your way of saying they're bad?





Sorry i'm new to maximas, but no bubble on the coil pack, just took the intake mani off 2day replaced coil, still running rough. Only codes i have are P1800 and P0301, So now that the coil is replaced, what else should i look for and how do i find the problem, thanks for all the help. And i tryed searching and cant find the method to check codes without a tool?

2002_3.5se

I ment coil problems for the whole 5.5 gen, I thought maybe the newer coils wouldn't go bad, because after doing so much resreach it seems the coils always go bad on these years, No bubbleing or anything like that just P0301,P1800 and running rough, sorry for confussion

quiksilver20004

p1800 is in relation to your VIAS control solenoid, small potatoes compared to the p0301 which is a #1 cylinder misfire.
I would start with a spark test first off then do a compression and cylinder leakdown test. When you pull the plug check it for carbon scoring and abnormal wear or color, also make sure that the plugs are the recommended plugs for your car with correct gap. Also if the plug is not an NGK plug then you need to get NGK plugs in there!

2002_3.5se

Thanks for info, i'm going to pull intake mani again tomarro and look. Just a fyi all the coil packs have a grey dot so there "updated". Another question .is can it be the fuel injector? i had a misfire couple of years ago on a tahoe and had to replace entire fuel delivry system. Because i was readig and if its the coil usally it's a P1320 code plus a P0301 correct? but thanks for the advise and help so much.