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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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my car started acting up tonight. i was driving along when the brake and battery lights both went on. a couple of seconds later the airbag light started flashing, then all the gauges went to zero. as this was happening all the lights on the dash dimmed to nothing and my stereo turned off. the car continued running while all this happened. when i got to my in-laws' house a mile later i turned off the car and restarted it twice, but the idle started jumping.

now the car wont' start without a charger/jumper pack and will shut off if i remove the exterior power source.

i am thinking,it's either a really dead battery, or the alternator is not working. any advice?
that warning light combination always = bad alternator.
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SE My 6sp
There is condensation building up inside my drivers side headlight. Its been perfectly fine the first couple of months that i've owned the car, but the other day it rained pretty hard and its been fooged up ever since. Any ideas how to keep out the condensation???
there is obviously a small leak in the sealant. Take some clear silicone and use your finger to smooth it all the way around the light where the clear part meets the back piece.

The headlight has a small "vent" on the back so the condensation should clear itself out within a couple days once you seal the housing up.
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by notched306
i have a couple of ?'s,first is there a fuel filter on an 02 maxima,second why cant i post a new thread or pm people?
yes, the fuel filter is in the tank under the back seat.

you can't post a new thread or pm until you have 20 posts (it's an anti-spammer rule).
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Occhoppersb418
ok i have 2 questions one is that famous squeak in low rpms.... motor mounts right? should i be woried

2. when i start my car the oil light flickers but oil level is ok ... normal or bad?


thanks in advance
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not sure about 1.

2. mine does this as well and has been doing it for a long time. No oil leak issues. I'm not sure if it always did it or if it's normal, but if no code is being thrown, you should be ok.
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
yes, the fuel filter is in the tank under the back seat.

you can't post a new thread or pm until you have 20 posts (it's an anti-spammer rule).
When did it change from 15 - 20?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=413179
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
When did it change from 15 - 20?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=413179
dunno...maybe it's still 15. Make him do an extra 5 for not reading the FAQs...
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Does anyone have experience with Hawk break pads on an Automatic? I'm concerned about the break dust and squealing I have read some complain about. Most people I see that state that hawks don't produce much dust drive manual (and have the option of downshifting) while a few of the people I've seen complain about the dust drive Auto.

I just want to know if there's a definite difference since I need to buy some new pads and rotors lol
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Psyfa
Does anyone have experience with Hawk break pads on an Automatic? I'm concerned about the break dust and squealing I have read some complain about. Most people I see that state that hawks don't produce much dust drive manual (and have the option of downshifting) while a few of the people I've seen complain about the dust drive Auto.

I just want to know if there's a definite difference since I need to buy some new pads and rotors lol
the tranny doesnt really matter
mine produce dust on my 6 speed
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Psyfa
Does anyone have experience with Hawk break pads on an Automatic? I'm concerned about the break dust and squealing I have read some complain about. Most people I see that state that hawks don't produce much dust drive manual (and have the option of downshifting) while a few of the people I've seen complain about the dust drive Auto.

I just want to know if there's a definite difference since I need to buy some new pads and rotors lol
the bottom line is this:

good performance pads typically dust more
OEM or ceramic pads dust less, but don't brake as well.

depends on what you want.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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can someone please give me some idea of what i need to do? my '01 max has been reving too low and shutting off when i let go of the gas pedal. recently, my idle rpm maintains at 1500 in park and neutral and 1000 in drive. i pulled up 2 codes, P0505 and P0100. although he didnt take a look at my car, a friend that works for nissan seems to think i need a new IAVC and some sort of computer part which is the reason for the MAF code. it would cost $1000 for parts alone. any ideas?
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sircastic
can someone please give me some idea of what i need to do? my '01 max has been reving too low and shutting off when i let go of the gas pedal. recently, my idle rpm maintains at 1500 in park and neutral and 1000 in drive. i pulled up 2 codes, P0505 and P0100. although he didnt take a look at my car, a friend that works for nissan seems to think i need a new IAVC and some sort of computer part which is the reason for the MAF code. it would cost $1000 for parts alone. any ideas?
he is correct, your IACV is bad.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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that warning light combination always = bad alternator.
Is this fairly common? kind of surprising to me since i haven't turned 100k miles yet.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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my check engine, abs, and tcs off lights have been on for quite a while now but I can't figure out what the cause is and neither can my mechanic!
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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my check engine, abs, and tcs off lights have been on for quite a while now but I can't figure out what the cause is and neither can my mechanic!
well, he needs to pull the trouble codes with an OBDII reader. Once you know the codes, you will know what the trouble is.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by alabranche
Is this fairly common? kind of surprising to me since i haven't turned 100k miles yet.
I wouldn't say "common," but it's not rare either.

My alternator went bad around 110k miles...
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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thanks for the help irish!
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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hey guys I have a black 03 maxima, thinking about gettin some new side markers... would clear markers look good on a black car or would the smoke tinted ones look better?
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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I think clear would be best.
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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hey guys I have a black 03 maxima, thinking about gettin some new side markers... would clear markers look good on a black car or would the smoke tinted ones look better?
I think the side markers should match the front and rear, just like your belt should match your shoes. So if you tint the front and rears, black out the sides, if you clear the sides, clear the front and rears, or leave them alone and then you match. Ultimately, what you like is what matters.
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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I am looking at getting the Eclipse AVN5495 for my 2k2 GLE and im wondering if the unit works well replacing the Bose unit. Is it easy to take the old one out and place this one back in? Thanks for the help.
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
he is correct, your IACV is bad.
do i also need to change sum computer part along with it? or can i just reset ecu?
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by d4ster3
hey guys I have a black 03 maxima, thinking about gettin some new side markers... would clear markers look good on a black car or would the smoke tinted ones look better?
clears only look good on a light car and stand out to much on a black car.

you need to smoke them

Old Jul 12, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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I've tried searching but nothing came up...here's my question

I was browsing through the great picture thread and noticed that most of your steering wheels have the nissan emblem in chrome.

I have a 2001 Maxima Se A.E. and mine dosen't have this emblem, is it an add-on or did it come only on certain models. If available, where would I be able to purchase this emblem?

Thanks in advance for your help.
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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I believe only 02+ come with chrome Nissan emblems, I dont think my 01, 97, or 93 SE's had them.
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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00/01 did not have the chrome emblems
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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do i also need to change sum computer part along with it? or can i just reset ecu?
There have been several instances where a failed iacv has fried the ecu, however that is not always the case and you should first replace the iacv, reset the ecu, and have your local dealer download/install any consult ecu updates for your car if applicable first. And for god sakes add the damn year of your car to your avatar area so I don't have to dig through previous posts to help you........
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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ok i have 2 questions one is that famous squeak in low rpms.... motor mounts right? should i be woried

2. when i start my car the oil light flickers but oil level is ok ... normal or bad?


thanks in advance
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by d4ster3
hey guys I have a black 03 maxima, thinking about gettin some new side markers... would clear markers look good on a black car or would the smoke tinted ones look better?
don't waste money on buying any. Just get some black paint and paint yours. They will still shine through at night if you use light coats and then some clearcoat.

clears on a black car look retarded.
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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So after I got HID's installed in my fog and headlights, the climate control lights stopped working. Is there a fuse for this light or do you think the bulb is dead? Also the fog's fused blew 5 minutes after they're put in and now its fine after I put in a replacement fuse. How do i Get these lights working again? Thanks!!!
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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I believe only 02+ come with chrome Nissan emblems, I dont think my 01, 97, or 93 SE's had them.

Is this emblem available through the dealer? can it be added to an 01?
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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completely different steering wheel
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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Hey, my car opener recently just began to open only the driver's door no matter how many times I replaced it. I changed the battery and I am still having the same issue. Do I need to get a new door opener?
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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I'm new here. Joined yesterday. How do I get private messaging permission to my account? Wanted to msg the guy about the brembo rotor deals but says I can't PM
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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You must first make 15 worthwhile posts before you can start a thread or use the pm feature
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dwareroy
Hey, my car opener recently just began to open only the driver's door no matter how many times I replaced it. I changed the battery and I am still having the same issue. Do I need to get a new door opener?
does the inside switch still unlock all the doors?
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Occhoppersb418
ok i have 2 questions one is that famous squeak in low rpms.... motor mounts right? should i be woried

2. when i start my car the oil light flickers but oil level is ok ... normal or bad?


thanks in advance
Derek
#2- nothing to worry about, perfectly normal

#1, could you be a little more descriptive? I'm not familiar with this famous squeak?
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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You must first make 15 worthwhile posts before you can start a thread or use the pm feature
oh man that's gunna take a while i'm neither crafty nor original.
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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From previous poster:
#1, could you be a little more descriptive? I'm not familiar with this famous squeak?

I have the same squeeky, kinda chirping noise at about 1K RPM. When I rev and RPM rises to +/- 1000 RPM I can hear a small squeak then stop...then when engine RPM drops, the same squeak at +/- 1000 RPM again. I always thought it was a trans issue, but have never noticed a difference in performance. Trans flushes have not made the chirp noise stop either.

Any advice...
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by billytrippin33
oh man that's gunna take a while i'm neither crafty nor original.
Here's what you do:

go into the "members rides" section and look at their rides. Then leave a few sentences commenting on what you like and/or don't like about their setups, or ask questions. Make the comments meaningful.

note: do NOT just say "dude nice car" or lame one-liners like that. Put some thought into your response and make it worthwhile. If you just make stupid posts or worthless posts, you'll just get banned.
Old Jul 14, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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Do we have a reviews section? It would help us noobs not have to ask the "who has this and how do you like it?" questions



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