For some reason at high speeds (60-80mph) my hood begins to shake up and down around the windshield wipers as though it were loose. I was told that this was adjustable but as to how I don't know. Anyone know of any solutions?

 

There are adjusters under the hood.

 

http://www.nissanhelp.com/Ownership/.../NTB02-005.htm

There is a TSB on that.

 

My hood isn't at the same level left and right. Left is good, but right fender edge is a little bit higher than hood.

 

It's probbibly the sprung welds discussed in the TSB mentioned above. Mine does it too.

 

fyi, weather stripping on top of headlights (were the hood meets) helps a lot. makes the hood more snug and reduces the air flow under the edges.

 

and where might i find this weather stripping? for all who may be curious

 

homedepot
lowes
autozone
advance auto parts
etc
etc
etc

 

Shaking hood brings back bad memories. When that thing flies off and smacks your windshield, it puts a real knot in your stomach.

 

Anyway to get that link to work .. I try www.nissanhelp.com and it didn't work either..

My hood as well looks like its going to open any minute while Im driving those speeds..

Thanks in advance

 

that site sucks

the site everyone on here uses for TSBs (from the sticky) http://maxima.theowensfamily.com/tsb/

the one for the hood http://maxima.theowensfamily.com/tsb/NTB02-005.pdf

 

Thanks Sooner.. !!

 

look at me....im helpful and stuff

 

The TSB states it's for 2001-2002.
I would imagine there is no difference on the 03's right?

 

your stay here is going to be short

 

You are right. '03s are the same.

 

The TSB also lists some Nissan-made rubber parts that will help the problem. I ordered them (Total of about $10) and followed the TSB instructions. Most of of my hood vibration went away.

 

meaning some still there?... is it noticable?....

 

For the Canadians out there:

I just ordered these up from my local stealership and the cost was $25.00.

I'll report back as to whether or not it fixed the vibrations.

 

mine seems to vibrate but at the front, not the back near the windshield...if i push on it there is play...is that addressed in a TSB?

 

It is, there are three solutions in the TSB; Latch adjustment, rubber hood stop & headlight weather stripping, and broken welds.

If the vibrations are all up front then the likely culprit is the latch or the need to install the rubber stripping and bumpstop.

 

My popper for the hood got snapped off Why is it a plastic clip, honestly?
Nothin a little epoxy can't fix

 

Update: I installed all the weather stripping on top of the headlights. It did help the vibrations, but did not completely get rid of them. The hood stays pretty much still until I cross 120 km/h. At the higher speeds the hood still does vibrate a bit, but I wouldn't think it's enough to cause the latch to give way.

 

1 out of 14,0xx isn't bad