Help! I'm new here and have a question....
#401
Well, I talked to a buddy of mine from Michigan and he has seen ice scratch up a car's paint like that. I am hoping to clean it up tomorrow (if the snow is melted away) and take a little better picture without all the nasty dirt and grime on it.
#402
Hey im new at all this, but i got into a small fender bender with my 2010 nissan maxima. the front bumper is cracked so i need to replace it. where is my best option for a good price to purchase the bumper cover from? helpp please. thanks.
#403
Try to find one from a salvage yard. Some after market body parts don't fit very good. You get what you pay for with the new parts and sometimes not even that. With a used part, you know it will fit....it's already been on a car.
#404
There will be very few (if any) '10 Maxima bumper covers in salvage yards this soon, but the '09 Maxima bumper should be exactly the same. I would bet the '09 and '10 bumpers have exactly the same part number.
#405
I have a question for you guys. I've owned a 2009 Maxima S for a while now and it wasn't until recently that i noticed that if i do not put on my seat belt, the light will flash but there is no warning sound. Is that the standard now or is there suppose to be the warning sound? Thanks for your help.
#406
I have a question for you guys. I've owned a 2009 Maxima S for a while now and it wasn't until recently that i noticed that if i do not put on my seat belt, the light will flash but there is no warning sound. Is that the standard now or is there suppose to be the warning sound? Thanks for your help.
If I am not mistaken, this audible alert is a federal requirement, and would automatically be warranty-covered as a safety issue.
#407
Hey guys I have 450 miles on my 2010, my question is I ran into a situation where I was on the highway and had to really step in it to avoid a crash. The tach reached about 7k do I need to worry about this seeing it's not broken in yet ?
Thanks Justin
Thanks Justin
#408
Your car is toast. You would have been better off enduring the crash.
Just kidding. What happened to you was definitely not good. A lot depends on two things:
1 - Was your engine fully warmed up at the time? If so, your engine has a good chance of not being harmed. If you had pulled out of your driveway with the engine cold minutes before this happened, this could have (but not necessarily) done damage to your engine.
2 - Luck. You may be unlucky, and have this result in something like a noisy engine, a smoking engine, an oil burning engine, an engine that tends to miss, etc, etc.
Nissan makes wonderful engines, and I like your engine's chances of getting through this without real problems. Working in your favor is the fact this was a one-time event of very short duration. Just be very careful during the rest of the break-in period, keep an eye on your gauges and check your oil level for a day or two, then weekly for a month. If it remains steady, that is a good sign. I think your engine will probably be just fine.
Let us know how this turns out. Our fingers are crossed.
#409
Lightonthehill has thrown a lot of light on the issue. But the final result is no harm to your engine. So, drive safely.
#411
Thankyou also lightonthehill
yes the engine was all warmed up and I only had to push it for about 4 seconds deff not to happy about it but car sounds and feels the same , before this happened it's never been above 2000 rpms. On a plus note though coming from a track edition Z I was happy with the pick up it had : )
yes the engine was all warmed up and I only had to push it for about 4 seconds deff not to happy about it but car sounds and feels the same , before this happened it's never been above 2000 rpms. On a plus note though coming from a track edition Z I was happy with the pick up it had : )
#413
Condensation in taillight
Does anyone on here have any issue with condensation buidlup in their taillights? I have had the right taillight replaced due to condensation and the right one is beggining to show water droplets on the inside on the housing? Anyone else have this problem?
#414
#415
Unless you had the assemblies open to replace the bulbs, the only cause I can think of is that the tail light assembler on duty when your Maxima went down the assembly line was still weak from the previous night's drunk, and did not tighten things to the right torque. Florida is a very warm and humid state, and anything not completely sealed there will collect moisture.
#416
Well I made it down to Nissan to talk to a close friend who's also a long time mech for them told him about having to really step on it and should I worry, he simply smiled and said as long as the engine was warm no need to worry at all . The only thing he did say was make sure you go easy on the breaks during the break in , due to warping the rotors. Thought I'd let you all know what I learned .
#417
Well I made it down to Nissan to talk to a close friend who's also a long time mech for them told him about having to really step on it and should I worry, he simply smiled and said as long as the engine was warm no need to worry at all . The only thing he did say was make sure you go easy on the breaks during the break in , due to warping the rotors. Thought I'd let you all know what I learned .
He is also absolutely right about the brakes. I intentionally take short drives to fairly deserted areas soon after I purchase a car, and do a series of very gentle stops. Then I let the brakes cool for awhile, then repeat with another series of gentle stops. I do that same thing several times a week for a few weeks, all the while being very careful to try to avoid any situation where sudden, hard braking might be needed. I also check and torque every lug on every wheel to 80 foot pounds (yes, I realize the Owner's Manual says 85). This seems to avoid the glazing or warping of rotors that used to be a problem for me.
A careful breakin can go a long way in reducing later problems.
#418
Ahhhhh so there's the reason you only torque them to 80 foot pounds I've seen you mention before that your setup is a little different from the norm , as for you idea of light breaking somewere quiet I deff agree , very good idea .
#420
hey everyone, new to the forums...
quick question about the stillen rear decklid spoiler
I see there is no third brake light in it so there is no need to drill holes into the trunk is there? I mean obviously if you dont want it stolen but cant u just 3m double side tape it on?
thanks
quick question about the stillen rear decklid spoiler
I see there is no third brake light in it so there is no need to drill holes into the trunk is there? I mean obviously if you dont want it stolen but cant u just 3m double side tape it on?
thanks
#421
hey everyone, new to the forums...
quick question about the stillen rear decklid spoiler
I see there is no third brake light in it so there is no need to drill holes into the trunk is there? I mean obviously if you dont want it stolen but cant u just 3m double side tape it on?
thanks
quick question about the stillen rear decklid spoiler
I see there is no third brake light in it so there is no need to drill holes into the trunk is there? I mean obviously if you dont want it stolen but cant u just 3m double side tape it on?
thanks
#423
Seat belt is backwards
i have a 2009 and i just noticed my seatbelt on the drivers side is backwards causing it to twist a lot when i buckle it. anyone else have this problem? will a dealer replace it under warranty?
#425
I NEED SOME HELP
DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO REMOVE THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON A NISSAN MAXIMA 2010??
I REMOVED 2 SCREWS AND TRIED PULLING ON IT AND NEGATIVE RESULTS... I DONT WANT TO USE A FLAT HEAD BECAUSE I'M AFFRAID THAT IT MIGHT CRACK. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY WANT $ 95.00 FOR THE SERVICE.
I REMOVED 2 SCREWS AND TRIED PULLING ON IT AND NEGATIVE RESULTS... I DONT WANT TO USE A FLAT HEAD BECAUSE I'M AFFRAID THAT IT MIGHT CRACK. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY WANT $ 95.00 FOR THE SERVICE.
#426
I have noticied the problem too. i have condensation on both tail lights did u pay out of pocket to replace them or was it covered under warranty
#428
#429
2010 Music Box Oddity
I have a new '10 loaded. Love it. On my 4th Maxima. The Music Box play mode will not "allow" normal or random. They are greyed out and only the other 3...album repeat, track repeat, and another that skips my mind are available. Sometimes if you exit out of music box it will let you select "normal" play mode but it goes back to one of the repeat modes. I showed the techs and they didn't know what to make of it. Thoughts?
#430
Hey everybody, I have about ~750 miles on a 2010 Nissan Maxima. I tend to take short trips around town with it ie. to work/gym/yada yada yada. Lately I've been noticing after I turn the car off a 'tinking' noise coming from the engine. I've heard this noise before with older cars I've driven but wouldn't expect it from a newer model. Is this a problem I should be worried about, am I doing something wrong, should I be attempting to fix this...? I figure since I don't take very many long distance trips It causes this to happen but I'm not sure what advice do you have?
#431
Invizion, um, I suspect that "tink tink" noise you hear is quite normal. Your car's engine is made of various metals. Metals expand and contact when heated.... As it cools down is when you hear the various items contacting back to size.
Your lawnmower does this, your oven does this.
Relax. It's basic physics at work.
Your lawnmower does this, your oven does this.
Relax. It's basic physics at work.
#432
Hey everybody, I have about ~750 miles on a 2010 Nissan Maxima. I tend to take short trips around town with it ie. to work/gym/yada yada yada. Lately I've been noticing after I turn the car off a 'tinking' noise coming from the engine. I've heard this noise before with older cars I've driven but wouldn't expect it from a newer model. Is this a problem I should be worried about, am I doing something wrong, should I be attempting to fix this...? I figure since I don't take very many long distance trips It causes this to happen but I'm not sure what advice do you have?
it may be the cats also makin the tink tink sound. i hear that all day long pullin cars in and out of the shop for test drives
#433
IPOD VIDEO ON 2010 MAXIMA -FULLY LOADED SPORT & TECH 0CRIMSON BLACK
As you guys know the 2010 max had dvd in the dash & also has support for ipod video(movie )playback.
When I first plugged in my ipod it asked me if I want to use the IPOD for Music & Movies. I selected just music (bad move on my part but was so excited in my new whip that I quickly slected music..) & now I cannot get back to that setting to change it to Video & music. I tried everything from just starting the car to "ACC" (only to see if I can get the setting back) to navigating the ipod settings to finally trying a different ipod . STILL NO LUCK!
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
As you guys know the 2010 max had dvd in the dash & also has support for ipod video(movie )playback.
When I first plugged in my ipod it asked me if I want to use the IPOD for Music & Movies. I selected just music (bad move on my part but was so excited in my new whip that I quickly slected music..) & now I cannot get back to that setting to change it to Video & music. I tried everything from just starting the car to "ACC" (only to see if I can get the setting back) to navigating the ipod settings to finally trying a different ipod . STILL NO LUCK!
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
#434
Hey everybody, I have about ~750 miles on a 2010 Nissan Maxima. I tend to take short trips around town with it ie. to work/gym/yada yada yada. Lately I've been noticing after I turn the car off a 'tinking' noise coming from the engine. I've heard this noise before with older cars I've driven but wouldn't expect it from a newer model. Is this a problem I should be worried about, am I doing something wrong, should I be attempting to fix this...? I figure since I don't take very many long distance trips It causes this to happen but I'm not sure what advice do you have?
Compusmurf and 2-slo-5o are correct, of course. This ticking/clicking/creaking was especially noticable the first few months I had my '09, and even after 14 months, is still pronounced after a hard drive.
I have had this with other new cars in the past, and expect it to be on any I buy in the future. Different types of metals contract and expand at different rates, and where they are in contact with one another, a clicking/creaking will occur during cooldown. Normal.
#435
IPOD VIDEO ON 2010 MAXIMA -FULLY LOADED SPORT & TECH 0CRIMSON BLACK
As you guys know the 2010 max had dvd in the dash & also has support for ipod video(movie )playback.
When I first plugged in my ipod it asked me if I want to use the IPOD for Music & Movies. I selected just music (bad move on my part but was so excited in my new whip that I quickly slected music..) & now I cannot get back to that setting to change it to Video & music. I tried everything from just starting the car to "ACC" (only to see if I can get the setting back) to navigating the ipod settings to finally trying a different ipod . STILL NO LUCK!
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
As you guys know the 2010 max had dvd in the dash & also has support for ipod video(movie )playback.
When I first plugged in my ipod it asked me if I want to use the IPOD for Music & Movies. I selected just music (bad move on my part but was so excited in my new whip that I quickly slected music..) & now I cannot get back to that setting to change it to Video & music. I tried everything from just starting the car to "ACC" (only to see if I can get the setting back) to navigating the ipod settings to finally trying a different ipod . STILL NO LUCK!
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
My post of 1:45 PM pushed this post back where it may get overlooked. I'm not an ipod person, but someone here must know enough to help BDONBROOKLYN out with his question. Anyone?
#436
BDONBROOKLYN, I never was prompted for that in my car. I have the monitor package, though, not the tech package. I would try searching through the owner's manual if you haven't already. I am actually going to go through mine now.
#437
Compusmurf and 2-slo-5o are correct, of course. This ticking/clicking/creaking was especially noticable the first few months I had my '09, and even after 14 months, is still pronounced after a hard drive.
I have had this with other new cars in the past, and expect it to be on any I buy in the future. Different types of metals contract and expand at different rates, and where they are in contact with one another, a clicking/creaking will occur during cooldown. Normal.
I have had this with other new cars in the past, and expect it to be on any I buy in the future. Different types of metals contract and expand at different rates, and where they are in contact with one another, a clicking/creaking will occur during cooldown. Normal.
#438
New to this forum - recently got a 2010 SV ocean gray metallic - my daughter's car broke down at night on a dark deserted area of the interstate. I was travelling about 1 hour away at the time - I had to reach her as soon as I possibly could - the road was quiet and I just had to get to my daughter - so I averaged about 90 MPH and actually found myself at 100 MPH for a bit - the car was smooth, tightly controlled, and had plenty more in reserve. Got to my daughter and all is well. I love my Maxima...
#439
New to this forum - recently got a 2010 SV ocean gray metallic - my daughter's car broke down at night on a dark deserted area of the interstate. I was travelling about 1 hour away at the time - I had to reach her as soon as I possibly could - the road was quiet and I just had to get to my daughter - so I averaged about 90 MPH and actually found myself at 100 MPH for a bit - the car was smooth, tightly controlled, and had plenty more in reserve. Got to my daughter and all is well. I love my Maxima...
The good thing here is that, even at 100 MPH, this car is nowhere near the redline. In fact, it is probably nearer 4K RPMs, which is within the breakin limits we are supposed to follow for the first 1200 miles.
I'm glad everything turned out fine.
#440
Maybe so, but I am required to "spout the party line". Please digress from discussing "breaking the law" in reference to speeding or any other illegal activities with your car.
I will not edit this post as is serves as a reminder to all the new folk about the rules and to keep folks out of trouble with the Admins (not just the mods)
Oh, and welcome to the forums!!!
I will not edit this post as is serves as a reminder to all the new folk about the rules and to keep folks out of trouble with the Admins (not just the mods)
Oh, and welcome to the forums!!!