a few questions.
12-26-2009, 01:38 AM
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a few questions.
hey guys i was just wondering if you can answer some of my questions for me.
first of all i am planning to get 10000k hids on my max and iwas wondering if i need to replace the projectors too?
2nd my steering wheel whne going straight is kind of angled towards the right a bit and is kind of like annoying at times how could i fix this? ( and how much if its going to be a dealer job)
and 3rd how would i be able to tell if my transmission is starting to turn bad? i have a feeling it is but theres no ses light or anything but like idk maybe its just the cold?
thank you.
first of all i am planning to get 10000k hids on my max and iwas wondering if i need to replace the projectors too?
2nd my steering wheel whne going straight is kind of angled towards the right a bit and is kind of like annoying at times how could i fix this? ( and how much if its going to be a dealer job)
and 3rd how would i be able to tell if my transmission is starting to turn bad? i have a feeling it is but theres no ses light or anything but like idk maybe its just the cold?
thank you.
12-26-2009, 06:43 AM
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First, if you want to see nothing, then you should get the 10k HIDs. My LED flashlight would put out more light then 10k HIDS and honestly, they look rice. You don't have to replace projectors.
In regards to your steering, get a front end alignment.
It helps if you provide more information, like if it's a auto or manual, and what makes you think your tranny is going? A bad tranny will not give you a SES light.
In regards to your steering, get a front end alignment.
It helps if you provide more information, like if it's a auto or manual, and what makes you think your tranny is going? A bad tranny will not give you a SES light.
12-26-2009, 07:39 AM
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First, if you want to see nothing, then you should get the 10k HIDs. My LED flashlight would put out more light then 10k HIDS and honestly, they look rice. You don't have to replace projectors.
In regards to your steering, get a front end alignment.
It helps if you provide more information, like if it's a auto or manual, and what makes you think your tranny is going? A bad tranny will not give you a SES light.
In regards to your steering, get a front end alignment.
It helps if you provide more information, like if it's a auto or manual, and what makes you think your tranny is going? A bad tranny will not give you a SES light.
ive had this car aligned so many times its just the steering wheel though
its auto andbecuase idk the shifts seem to take more time?
one more thing added to the list though around 2100rpms at first and 2nd there seems to be a wobbeling noise on the front right its not the wheels because when i put it in neutral i can hear the noise also? but for some reason most of the time its only if i have some1 in the passenger seat that it makes noise?
12-26-2009, 07:49 AM
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which HIDs would you recommend then?
ive had this car aligned so many times its just the steering wheel though
its auto andbecuase idk the shifts seem to take more time?
one more thing added to the list though around 2100rpms at first and 2nd there seems to be a wobbeling noise on the front right its not the wheels because when i put it in neutral i can hear the noise also? but for some reason most of the time its only if i have some1 in the passenger seat that it makes noise?
ive had this car aligned so many times its just the steering wheel though
its auto andbecuase idk the shifts seem to take more time?
one more thing added to the list though around 2100rpms at first and 2nd there seems to be a wobbeling noise on the front right its not the wheels because when i put it in neutral i can hear the noise also? but for some reason most of the time its only if i have some1 in the passenger seat that it makes noise?
do you have correct and good performance tires on the car? i have an 02 that had pulling problems for quite a while, but it was literally b/c i didn't have good tires on the car. Hope this can help
12-26-2009, 07:59 AM
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What year maxima do you have?
if it's a 2002-2003 get 4300k or 6000k MAX for best visibility.
2000-2001 get an 02-03 headlight swap please before you get HID's
Check your tires and take it to a Good alignment shop and have them drive the car. They should know what is going on. Tell them you want your steering wheel straightened.
As far as transmission. Mine has been slipping for quite awhile now but hasn't gone out. Check your transmission fluid and maybe get it replaced.
if it's a 2002-2003 get 4300k or 6000k MAX for best visibility.
2000-2001 get an 02-03 headlight swap please before you get HID's
Check your tires and take it to a Good alignment shop and have them drive the car. They should know what is going on. Tell them you want your steering wheel straightened.
As far as transmission. Mine has been slipping for quite awhile now but hasn't gone out. Check your transmission fluid and maybe get it replaced.
12-26-2009, 08:06 AM
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What year maxima do you have?
if it's a 2002-2003 get 4300k or 6000k MAX for best visibility.
2000-2001 get an 02-03 headlight swap please before you get HID's
Check your tires and take it to a Good alignment shop and have them drive the car. They should know what is going on. Tell them you want your steering wheel straightened.
As far as transmission. Mine has been slipping for quite awhile now but hasn't gone out. Check your transmission fluid and maybe get it replaced.
if it's a 2002-2003 get 4300k or 6000k MAX for best visibility.
2000-2001 get an 02-03 headlight swap please before you get HID's
Check your tires and take it to a Good alignment shop and have them drive the car. They should know what is going on. Tell them you want your steering wheel straightened.
As far as transmission. Mine has been slipping for quite awhile now but hasn't gone out. Check your transmission fluid and maybe get it replaced.
so is my transmission slipping?
12-26-2009, 08:19 AM
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Your wheel wobbling can be solved easily with a computerized alignment as long as you arent dropped. It shouldn't cost more than around $40-50.
As far as your tranny there are tell tale signs. When the tranny shifts the RPMs should drop instantly as you go into the next gear. If when the tranny shifts the RPMs jump up a bit or seem to hang in place, you are spiking and you have a serious problem.
The shifts should also seem relatively unnoticeable as in they should be fairly soft and quickish. If you could make a video or describe more how it behaves I can help more.
But if you have anything I listed above, start shopping around now for a new tranny, don't waste time on a rebuild. And you can trust me on this issue, I blew out my auto tranny so I know all too well the symptoms.
But again don't get too scared because there are a few things that could make you think the tranny is broken when its another part that can effect it, post more info.
As far as your tranny there are tell tale signs. When the tranny shifts the RPMs should drop instantly as you go into the next gear. If when the tranny shifts the RPMs jump up a bit or seem to hang in place, you are spiking and you have a serious problem.
The shifts should also seem relatively unnoticeable as in they should be fairly soft and quickish. If you could make a video or describe more how it behaves I can help more.
But if you have anything I listed above, start shopping around now for a new tranny, don't waste time on a rebuild. And you can trust me on this issue, I blew out my auto tranny so I know all too well the symptoms.
But again don't get too scared because there are a few things that could make you think the tranny is broken when its another part that can effect it, post more info.
12-26-2009, 09:24 AM
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If your transmission is like alot of ours, specially when it's colder out, you will notice a slight shift delay from 2-3 gear. It has been doing this to me for years every winter time. It typically goes away when weather is warmer and the transmission fluid has heated up.
12-26-2009, 10:16 AM
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so what would i have to do if i did want 6k HIDs? get projectors? they dont have a premade assembly for the headlight things?
12-26-2009, 10:34 AM
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I thought that 01 lights (not HID) were not able to be directly switched with OEM 02+ lights, which are HID? If the outer lens is cloudy, the are methods of cleaning and polishing the outer surface along with going with a high end aftermarkiet bulb within the OEM specs.
If the alignment is fine, then I've heard that steering rack (bushings) might be the problem.
The auto trans will act up with old and/or low fluid, but I thought Nissan could do a Consult diagnositc check of the electronic controlled transmissions?
If the alignment is fine, then I've heard that steering rack (bushings) might be the problem.
The auto trans will act up with old and/or low fluid, but I thought Nissan could do a Consult diagnositc check of the electronic controlled transmissions?
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12-26-2009, 10:49 AM
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My tranny completely went, lost reverse, lost 1st and 2nd gears, the car moved forward if revved in neutral, NO SES light came on. I wouldnt waste time on the consult, describe more what the tranny issue is. I'm surprised you haven't responded to me lol.
12-26-2009, 12:41 PM
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my bad ive been at the doctors al lmorning.. but anyway on topic: idk it shifts at higher rpms and it like takes a little why like i notice it now to shift from 1-2 and 2-3. idk how to check the fluids but im sure they are fine?
12-26-2009, 01:47 PM
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You can get the HID kit from hidextra.com
If you look in our Group Buy section, they have a coupon code for a discount. You are looking at about $60 for the ballasts, bulbs, wiring. It will directly connect to your stock headlight harness and the bulb will directly fit into your stock halogen housing.
http://forums.maxima.org/group-deals...g-members.html
If you look in our Group Buy section, they have a coupon code for a discount. You are looking at about $60 for the ballasts, bulbs, wiring. It will directly connect to your stock headlight harness and the bulb will directly fit into your stock halogen housing.
http://forums.maxima.org/group-deals...g-members.html
12-26-2009, 04:49 PM
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Why don't you do yourself a favor and start by checking the tranny fluid (while it's running of course) on level ground? Low fluid can cause irregular shifting point. Also remember that you are only going to get a tranny related MIL if it has electrical problems.
12-26-2009, 06:29 PM
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12-26-2009, 08:19 PM
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12-26-2009, 09:11 PM
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Yeah man that tranny took serious abuse from me. Im no expert but it may well have took 3-5 years of abuse in the 8 months I drove it before it broke. You name it, I probably did it. Gotta learn somehow right? lol the cost of the rebuild was enough to tame me reaal quick.
12-26-2009, 10:03 PM
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12-26-2009, 10:08 PM
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which HIDs would you recommend then?
ive had this car aligned so many times its just the steering wheel though
its auto andbecuase idk the shifts seem to take more time?
one more thing added to the list though around 2100rpms at first and 2nd there seems to be a wobbeling noise on the front right its not the wheels because when i put it in neutral i can hear the noise also? but for some reason most of the time its only if i have some1 in the passenger seat that it makes noise?
ive had this car aligned so many times its just the steering wheel though
its auto andbecuase idk the shifts seem to take more time?
one more thing added to the list though around 2100rpms at first and 2nd there seems to be a wobbeling noise on the front right its not the wheels because when i put it in neutral i can hear the noise also? but for some reason most of the time its only if i have some1 in the passenger seat that it makes noise?
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