5th Gen "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread
10-07-2007, 08:17 PM
#3243
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I had one recently that wasn't stripped but for some reason was 1000X tighter than anyone I've ever had to deal with, I broke 1/2" drive craftsmen breaker bar and ratchets, I had to get a 3/4" socket in the size of the axle nut, and using the 3/4" drive I got it loose (using my 4 foot jack handle for leverage of course). I'd try that before cutting it. Regardless, you may find you'll need to replace the axle.
10-07-2007, 08:23 PM
#3245
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car started running rough and tends to stall at lights and lacks power often. service engine light is lit intermittantly. checked the code and it displays "0171". this lists several items. if anyone has had a similar problem, could you please suggest a good starting point so i dont have to reinvent the wheel? thanks
Common problem. Allthough you only have a code for one bank, I would have someone with a scanner check your long-term fuel trims, if they are both really far of (well clearly one is >25% iirc) than it is more than likely a maf issue, purchase and replace maf yourself and have the reflash done at the dealer.Also, if you have the person or shop with the scanner also tell you the tps %, engine rpm, and maf reading that is stored in the freeze frame data than we can copnfirm, but we almost don't need to
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10-07-2007, 08:25 PM
#3246
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10-07-2007, 08:35 PM
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I am the #1 biggest fan of stock ride height on the .org!
IMHO, you should go ahead and get aftermarket springs that are stiffer but don't have a drop, the ride difference with stiffer springs at same height is definitly improved without any drawbacks for the most part. I have a feeling that if you measure it after replacing just the struts that it would still be off, but don't hold me to that, no personal experience there, just my educated geuss. Also, I'm assuming you also remembered to bounce the car up and down etc etc and folllowed the instructions in the fsm, that's ill
10-07-2007, 08:37 PM
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while putting a new dvd player i busted my cars auto lightening feature. I tried locating the bad fuse but no luck. My cars light stays on no matter how sunny it is on the auto setting. can anybody tell me how to fix this problem. Is it possible i might have fried the photo sensor.
thx
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10-07-2007, 09:18 PM
#3249
there sick 2 ...but i think they would cost alot more than what u just showd me ......and i have a 2000 ...i want to put 2k2/2k3 headlights in but how would i wire them up i know u need a 2k2/2k3 wire kit from CourtesyParts.com parts but i need a write up
10-07-2007, 09:42 PM
#3251
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Rattling noise at 1,700 rpm and AC problem
Hi - new here..just bought a 2002 SE w/ 98k miles. Unfortunately when i test drove the car I didn't see these 2 issues.
1. When driving I started hearing an intermittent rattle. It is also constantly present if I'm taking a hard left turn. So I parked the car and revved up slowly. The rattling is pretty constant and loud at about 1,700 rpm. I can't really tell where its coming from - hopefully not the engine but rather a pulley (ps pump or AC compressor maybe) - ANY IDEAS??
2. The car has the auto climate control. If I turn the AC on to say 70 degrees, there is no cold air. To start cold air, I have to turn to auto and set to 60 degrees which I guess kicks on the compressor - only then can I adjust the temp up and still have cold air. AGAIN - ANY THOUGHTS? tHANKS
1. When driving I started hearing an intermittent rattle. It is also constantly present if I'm taking a hard left turn. So I parked the car and revved up slowly. The rattling is pretty constant and loud at about 1,700 rpm. I can't really tell where its coming from - hopefully not the engine but rather a pulley (ps pump or AC compressor maybe) - ANY IDEAS??
2. The car has the auto climate control. If I turn the AC on to say 70 degrees, there is no cold air. To start cold air, I have to turn to auto and set to 60 degrees which I guess kicks on the compressor - only then can I adjust the temp up and still have cold air. AGAIN - ANY THOUGHTS? tHANKS
10-07-2007, 09:43 PM
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did u see the retro fit headlight on this 2002 maxima on www.customlightz.com
there sick 2 ...but i think they would cost alot more than what u just showd me ......and i have a 2000 ...i want to put 2k2/2k3 headlights in but how would i wire them up i know u need a 2k2/2k3 wire kit from CourtesyParts.com parts but i need a write up
there sick 2 ...but i think they would cost alot more than what u just showd me ......and i have a 2000 ...i want to put 2k2/2k3 headlights in but how would i wire them up i know u need a 2k2/2k3 wire kit from CourtesyParts.com parts but i need a write up
10-07-2007, 10:06 PM
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Hi - new here..just bought a 2002 SE w/ 98k miles. Unfortunately when i test drove the car I didn't see these 2 issues.
1. When driving I started hearing an intermittent rattle. It is also constantly present if I'm taking a hard left turn. So I parked the car and revved up slowly. The rattling is pretty constant and loud at about 1,700 rpm. I can't really tell where its coming from - hopefully not the engine but rather a pulley (ps pump or AC compressor maybe) - ANY IDEAS??
2. The car has the auto climate control. If I turn the AC on to say 70 degrees, there is no cold air. To start cold air, I have to turn to auto and set to 60 degrees which I guess kicks on the compressor - only then can I adjust the temp up and still have cold air. AGAIN - ANY THOUGHTS? tHANKS
1. When driving I started hearing an intermittent rattle. It is also constantly present if I'm taking a hard left turn. So I parked the car and revved up slowly. The rattling is pretty constant and loud at about 1,700 rpm. I can't really tell where its coming from - hopefully not the engine but rather a pulley (ps pump or AC compressor maybe) - ANY IDEAS??
2. The car has the auto climate control. If I turn the AC on to say 70 degrees, there is no cold air. To start cold air, I have to turn to auto and set to 60 degrees which I guess kicks on the compressor - only then can I adjust the temp up and still have cold air. AGAIN - ANY THOUGHTS? tHANKS
As for your answer on the first question, it may be your heat sheilds on the exhaust.
As for your second question, I have no answer.
Hope that helps.
10-07-2007, 10:15 PM
#3254
10-08-2007, 03:42 AM
#3255
I took the engine cover off today, and saw the valve covers are plastic. I read somewhere the '02-'03 were aluminum, so does that mean mine were changed recently to the '04 plastic ones, or were they plastic even in '02?? Not sure if the info I read was right...
10-08-2007, 05:17 AM
#3256
been plastic for awhile (at least 00 and up)
10-08-2007, 05:20 AM
#3257
I had one recently that wasn't stripped but for some reason was 1000X tighter than anyone I've ever had to deal with, I broke 1/2" drive craftsmen breaker bar and ratchets, I had to get a 3/4" socket in the size of the axle nut, and using the 3/4" drive I got it loose (using my 4 foot jack handle for leverage of course). I'd try that before cutting it. Regardless, you may find you'll need to replace the axle.
10-08-2007, 08:32 AM
#3263
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Thanks for the feedback...when you say heat shields, how would they produce a constant loud tapping sound when there's nothing really mechanical or moving there...the sound definitely seem much more like a hardcore mechanical tapping sound (think of machine gun fire) which leads me to think its some kind of pulley etc...
10-08-2007, 09:09 AM
#3264
I have a 2003 Maxima Se 6 speed TE. The car runs great it has 80,000 miles on it a no major problems. I have only had it a little over a month but have noticed it has 2 minor issues.
1. If am cruise down the road 2K-3500 rpm and floor the throttle there is like a 1 second delay then the car takes off like a rocket. (I am thinking this is due to electronic throttle)?
2. When cruise down the road 2-3500K 30-40 mph if I give the car half throttle or more then let off gas pedal I fill the car kind of shruge two times? It feels like the motor is moving like a broken motor mount. But feels solid as a rock when I stomp do on the gas pedal when I hotrod the car.
1. If am cruise down the road 2K-3500 rpm and floor the throttle there is like a 1 second delay then the car takes off like a rocket. (I am thinking this is due to electronic throttle)?
2. When cruise down the road 2-3500K 30-40 mph if I give the car half throttle or more then let off gas pedal I fill the car kind of shruge two times? It feels like the motor is moving like a broken motor mount. But feels solid as a rock when I stomp do on the gas pedal when I hotrod the car.
10-08-2007, 09:22 AM
#3265
I have a 2003 Maxima Se 6 speed TE. The car runs great it has 80,000 miles on it a no major problems. I have only had it a little over a month but have noticed it has 2 minor issues.
1. If am cruise down the road 2K-3500 rpm and floor the throttle there is like a 1 second delay then the car takes off like a rocket. (I am thinking this is due to electronic throttle)?
2. When cruise down the road 2-3500K 30-40 mph if I give the car half throttle or more then let off gas pedal I fill the car kind of shruge two times? It feels like the motor is moving like a broken motor mount. But feels solid as a rock when I stomp do on the gas pedal when I hotrod the car.
1. If am cruise down the road 2K-3500 rpm and floor the throttle there is like a 1 second delay then the car takes off like a rocket. (I am thinking this is due to electronic throttle)?
2. When cruise down the road 2-3500K 30-40 mph if I give the car half throttle or more then let off gas pedal I fill the car kind of shruge two times? It feels like the motor is moving like a broken motor mount. But feels solid as a rock when I stomp do on the gas pedal when I hotrod the car.
Throttle reset:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=259810
TSB:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=144949
10-08-2007, 11:31 AM
#3267
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idk about the top speeds because the fastest i've gone in my 2k2 6mt is 120...and it still wanted to climb higher, only at that point i got really paranoid about cops and slowed down...
10-08-2007, 11:59 AM
#3268
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Just a few post above yours! Fogs can come on with parking lamps.
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/fog_rewire.html
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/fog_rewire.html
I'm assuming all I need to do is connect the wire that, in the standard mod is normally connected to the parking lights to any +12v ignition switched source...am i right?
10-08-2007, 06:47 PM
#3275
I have an 03 maxima SE te and it has a compass in the mirror so I would say the wiring harness is their you just need a mirror.
10-08-2007, 06:51 PM
#3276
10-08-2007, 07:10 PM
#3277
I have a jwt popcharger...wanna make it a shortram by getting a midpipe. I was looking at frankencar and they sell the midpipe for $80. Would it bolt up to my popcharger? I sent them numerous emails..no response.
Would a berk midpipe bolt up also?
Would a berk midpipe bolt up also?
10-08-2007, 07:16 PM
#3278
You may need to get a little creative when looking to mount it to the body. It wont be much shorter, it will only eliminate the stock resonator and be a lot louder.
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10-08-2007, 07:23 PM
#3279
I know I wont be able to use the clamp that came with the JWT b/c the midpipe would push the popcharger out a lot more. Im sure the midpipe would come with a clamp so that should mount it to the body no? Ah well I'll buy it and come up with something. thanks