5th Gen "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread
10-08-2007, 07:44 PM
#3281
2000 SE comes in 5mt, not 6mt
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.
Cable throttle FTW!Frankencar isn't making maxima stuff anymore, so don't bother. Berk midpipe is identical except it's aluminum (vs. steel). It should bolt right up.
wow....
10-09-2007, 07:45 AM
#3289
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is there anyway to retro fit a 4th gen strut/coilover kit on at 2003 5th gen. i know it will not directly fit, but the thing is i was given a set of kyb adj struts and coilovers and really would like to make use of them. thanks in advance.
-jon
-jon
10-09-2007, 07:48 AM
#3290
I don't think so... but you caould always sell the 4th gen set up you had given to you for money towards a 5th gen set up
10-09-2007, 07:52 AM
#3291
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.
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
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
If you turn on the FAN (it shows MANUAL on the AC display), u wont get AC. AC runs only when in AUTO mode or windshield defog.
10-09-2007, 08:08 AM
#3292
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Location: San Diego, CA
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i know we're ''supposed" to use 55w fog bulbs, but is there any harm in gettin some that draw 80 watts? i know there is a 'threat' of melting harnesses and junk, but i'm sure most of you guys do it. any insight?
10-09-2007, 10:21 AM
#3293
Your harness will thank you later, but stick with the stock wattage. I've seen it too many times.
10-09-2007, 10:26 AM
#3294
I can agree. Just look through the foglight thread and many of the guys are running regular 55watt fogs and they work fine. between 55 and 80 watts, the difference isn't enough to be messing stuff up
Can't win for losing.
10-09-2007, 01:30 PM
#3297
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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ive looked all over and was wondering if there was a write up for 5th gen to 5.5gen headlights. I kno people do the conversion, i just cant seem to find a write up on how to swap the entire headlights out for the newer ones. If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.
10-09-2007, 01:53 PM
#3298
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....03+hid+install
___/\_for the noob
will ES motor mounts work in an AT maxima? I could have sworn i read someone saying that you can, but on the AT max's there is an electronic motor mount insert wich makes it larger than the other. But while shopping online for the mounts there are no different ones secified for auto.
thanks
___/\_for the noob
will ES motor mounts work in an AT maxima? I could have sworn i read someone saying that you can, but on the AT max's there is an electronic motor mount insert wich makes it larger than the other. But while shopping online for the mounts there are no different ones secified for auto.
thanks
10-09-2007, 02:38 PM
#3299
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 17
Has anyone replaced a starter? I was in a bind so I went to autozone and it seems that their remanned units are pieces of ****. I had to pay over $100 in labor because I thought I did something wrong wit hthe install. I got a 2nd starter from them and let the shop do the work and this one was even worse and actually stopped starting the car after 5 starts.
I got my money back, but now where should I go for good parts? What sucks is autozone already sent my core out so they paid me their core charge, which is less than the shop & dealer (38 vs 60). I'm pretty confident that I can do this job right, but I'm pissed the autozone part tore my flywheel up a little.
I got my money back, but now where should I go for good parts? What sucks is autozone already sent my core out so they paid me their core charge, which is less than the shop & dealer (38 vs 60). I'm pretty confident that I can do this job right, but I'm pissed the autozone part tore my flywheel up a little.
10-09-2007, 04:19 PM
#3301
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....03+hid+install
___/\_for the noob
will ES motor mounts work in an AT maxima? I could have sworn i read someone saying that you can, but on the AT max's there is an electronic motor mount insert wich makes it larger than the other. But while shopping online for the mounts there are no different ones secified for auto.
thanks
___/\_for the noob
will ES motor mounts work in an AT maxima? I could have sworn i read someone saying that you can, but on the AT max's there is an electronic motor mount insert wich makes it larger than the other. But while shopping online for the mounts there are no different ones secified for auto.
thanks
Has anyone replaced a starter? I was in a bind so I went to autozone and it seems that their remanned units are pieces of ****. I had to pay over $100 in labor because I thought I did something wrong wit hthe install. I got a 2nd starter from them and let the shop do the work and this one was even worse and actually stopped starting the car after 5 starts.
I got my money back, but now where should I go for good parts? What sucks is autozone already sent my core out so they paid me their core charge, which is less than the shop & dealer (38 vs 60). I'm pretty confident that I can do this job right, but I'm pissed the autozone part tore my flywheel up a little.
I got my money back, but now where should I go for good parts? What sucks is autozone already sent my core out so they paid me their core charge, which is less than the shop & dealer (38 vs 60). I'm pretty confident that I can do this job right, but I'm pissed the autozone part tore my flywheel up a little.
-get winter tires if you live where it snows
-make sure your battery is in good shape and has good cranking power
10-09-2007, 04:20 PM
#3302
10-09-2007, 06:59 PM
#3303
I guess i might try packing my old ones full of urethane myself w/ the 3m window weld stuff or w/e
10-10-2007, 06:21 PM
#3307
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http://www.vq35de.com/ESM/Nissan/Maxima/
Download WinRar and extract all those files (about 35 I think) into a folder. The IDX is your index for quick searching.
10-10-2007, 07:15 PM
#3308
well, its possible, sure. But you need to take the entire assembly out, including the security bracket if it's installed, which is a PITA. You might also need some specialized star-head tools.
10-10-2007, 09:37 PM
#3309
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If you live in an area which gets snow and salt, wax the car. I think it will help get the snow and salt off a little easyer, and will prevent paint damage from the salt.
10-10-2007, 09:39 PM
#3310
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I recall seeing some where on the .org about a TB coolant bypass mod, but due to the site getting screwed up, now none of the searches link me up to the correct thread, so please give me info on this.
Thanks
Thanks
10-11-2007, 09:50 AM
#3311
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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....coolant+bypass
10-11-2007, 10:00 AM
#3312
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I had the p0171 and p0172 codes sometime back and replaced the MAF myself. The MAF came with a note that the ECM should to be updated but I didn't do it since I had read of others not needing it.
About a week later the check engine light came back on and the codes are
P0138 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1)
P0139 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1)
Could this be due to the ECM not been updated? Should I update the ECM or change the o2 sensor?
The autozone person when checking the codes took out the check engine light and it hasn't come back since the last couple of days.
Thanks
(ps I had also posted this in one of the old MAF threads but I think this might be a better place to get some help.)
About a week later the check engine light came back on and the codes are
P0138 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1)
P0139 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1)
Could this be due to the ECM not been updated? Should I update the ECM or change the o2 sensor?
The autozone person when checking the codes took out the check engine light and it hasn't come back since the last couple of days.
Thanks
(ps I had also posted this in one of the old MAF threads but I think this might be a better place to get some help.)
10-11-2007, 05:30 PM
#3313
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Search is your friend bud....took me 42sec to find this...
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....coolant+bypass
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....coolant+bypass
Thanks! So, are all threads fixed?
10-12-2007, 05:03 AM
#3316
10-12-2007, 05:16 AM
#3317
10-12-2007, 06:26 AM
#3318
10-12-2007, 08:16 AM
#3319
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 72
Will a stock 2002/03 stock b-pipe (resonator) & y-pipe work on a 01?
My exhasut is starting to rust and is now loud. I figure its the muffer/flange but I might as well replace much as I can and then get a shop to replace the muffer flange too.
I would love a stainless steel aftermarket one but I don't want it any louder than stock. I want to be able to talk in my car when I am at 2500-2900RPMs.
Another ?:
Where can I buy the blinker connector for 02/03 HID OEM headlight. I lost it while doing the retro from an 01. Its the lil piece where the bulb goes into and on the other side, the wire harness is plugged into. Thanks. If there is a part no. that would be sufficient.
Thanks
My exhasut is starting to rust and is now loud. I figure its the muffer/flange but I might as well replace much as I can and then get a shop to replace the muffer flange too.
I would love a stainless steel aftermarket one but I don't want it any louder than stock. I want to be able to talk in my car when I am at 2500-2900RPMs.
Another ?:
Where can I buy the blinker connector for 02/03 HID OEM headlight. I lost it while doing the retro from an 01. Its the lil piece where the bulb goes into and on the other side, the wire harness is plugged into. Thanks. If there is a part no. that would be sufficient.
Thanks
Last edited by Memphis2k1; 10-12-2007 at 08:50 AM.
10-12-2007, 12:02 PM
#3320