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Dave
gas is pressed. It seems like air in some pipes
making the noise. I took out radio/storage box, cannot figure out where/which pipe making the
noise. Does anybody have the similar problem
before? Only when the gas pedal is pressed, the
liquid noise will come out. Thanks.
Any thought? Thanks.
The orig. tires were Goodyear Eagle "H"-rated size 215/70R15 (97H). This van had larger tires because it had the optional towing pkg. - not that we needed it - it was just a left-over '95 model at years end. Most of these Quest vans did not have H-rated tires; most tire charts do not even show it as an option when I was looking for the first replacement tires.
In any event, at 45K miles the Goodyears had to be replaced. Installed Michelin MXV4, same size but V-rated (97V). The only "H" rated we could get was the Goodyear again. Even one Goodyear store did not have a high opinion of them and they were more expensive than Michelins!
After about 40K miles and 5 years on the Michelins, they are due for replacement soon. Is there any reason to replace with an H or V-rated tire for this van? We do haul things in it occasionally, but not more than 500 lbs.
When we were getting the last set, some tire stores recommended an S or T-rated tire; others would not install anything less than an H-rated tire. Even the Nissan dealer was not sure - more or less said should buy a H-rated tire. The other day, a tire dealer said that if I had bought an S or T-rated Michelin, it would still be good for another 30K miles rather than needing replacement now.
This van does not need an H or V-rated for speed. Lucky if we can get up to 70mph in 2 minutes.
Even so, it has been a good van and serves its purpose and is not worth anything on a trade or resale.
I would appreciate any thoughts on this matter. I am at a dead-end on this. Hope that some of you have this type van w/ the larger tires. Did not get much response in the tires forum.
Thanks,
Henry
I just got a set of tires for my 2000 Villager. I used the following web site which had a very good rating system,(http://www.tirerack.com/). I ended up getting Yokohama Avid Touring tires which were the top rated tire for my van. So far I have been very happy with them. They cost about $45 each.
I paid for the detailed info and tried fixing the solder connections on the power supply board myself. Couldn't get it to work, so I sent the board in for a repaired board, credited for the money I'd already paid, then sent my old board back in the same box.
I'm very happy and the display has worked fine for a year now. You know, even though it's a relatively trivial problem, it's the most annoying thing since it stares you in the face every time you get in the van!
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with the website or individual running it; just confirming it worked for me.
Dave
I want to change side mirror of my van,
but I could not find out the way to pop the door panel of driver side.
Mine's a '99. On it, you have to remove a screw in the door handle where the power window switches are, and then gently pop the panel out by popping the clips. Start at the bottom, and use something like a putty knife on the first two or three. The top of the panel slides down into the window glass channel area, so after you pop the clips you lift the panel up and out.
There's a trianglar plastic panel opposite the mirror that also comes off (one screw?). You have to remove the door light connection at the bottom of the door too. The mirror itself attaches to the door with three bolts (plus the wiring harness), iirc.
If you break a clip, Home Depot supposedly has replacements.
Why are you replacing your driver side mirror? Did you drop a canoe on it? (j/k).
Steve, Host
The socket for the brake caliper is a Torx T40. Buy a good quality one, or a couple of cheap ones, I've heard it is easy to break then taking the bolts out.
Dave
dhoff Jan 24, 2001 4:54pm
For more, search for "throttle body."
And yes, you can d-i-y without much difficulty.
Steve, Host
Thanks.
Steve, Host
Try asking in Got a Quick, Technical Question? too. Some of the mechanics hang out there and not in the vehicle specific discussions.
Steve, Host
There is this old post though:
ksywu "Mercury Villager Manifold Exhaust Bolts" Feb 2, 2001 6:02am
Let's hope it's something simpler!
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I am sure some of you with this model received some legal paperwork re: Nissans neglagance re: the design of the throttle assembly leading to the gas pedal "sticking". Nissan agreed to pay for repairs that customers had done, however we had to contact Nissan with paperwork etc. just to make it happen. Has anyone here received any compensation on this issue. Also, our Quest is doing it again! Just 10,000 miles after the last time and they indicate that because it is older than 5 years (ours is by one month) we have to pay 80.00 to get it fixed! I think Nissan should be taken to court again and fined. This is a complete disgrace. Anyone on this board having similar problems??. Perhaps we can start another "suit" with more teeth.
And I never paid to have the dealer do it, so I didn't send in a claim form (not to mention the paperwork got buried on my desk <g>).
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Anyway, here's what I did successfully to clean the throttle body -- Buy a can of spray throttle body cleaner, one safe for oxygen sensors and fuel injection. Do this with the engine cold. Use a screwdriver to loosen the plastic air hose clamp from the air filter housing to the throttle body intake and a couple of other hose clamps, enough to pull it off the throttle body and move it aside. You don't actually have to take it all off. Space is little tight, but if you're patient, it's easy enough to do without dismantling everything.
Spray a decent amount of cleaner into the throttle body. Use a toothbrush to scrub around the edge of the throttle body plate, opening it to clean around the inside of the throttle body where the plate contacts the inside wall when the throttle is closed. (This is the position in which it sticks when you take your foot off the gas at a stop.) Spray some more cleaner into the throttle body when you're done scrubbing.
You can start the engine and make sure it runs. It may be rough for a few seconds. Shut off the engine and reattach the plastic hose to/from the air cleaner, reconnect the other hoses and make sure everything is secure. Recheck the engine compartment and test drive.
I did this after the sticking throttle problem had gotten BAD, probably every third stop, the accelerator would stick. The throttle is working fine now -- you don't realize how smoothly it is supposed to work until you clean it!
BTW - saw someplace that overfilling the crankcase oil can contribute to this problem -- something I hadn't heard before. Hope this helps.
Mitch
Any suggestions? Thanks.
Zhang
My car(nissan quest 99 gxe) has been problem of opening windows(both left and right). Couple of months ago, left window open switch in drive seat had problem. When I opened left window, it's O.K. but when closing, it didn't work, then I pull up softly and worked again. Next month, left window had problem too. Opening is O.K. but when closing, I had to pull up in force rather than softly (right window). Finally, yesterday this problem was worth and worth. More softly until it worked for right window and forcedly almost broke the switch for left window to close. Today, I tried to fix and when I opened drive seat window switch area(sorry I have no idea what to call) I thought window open switch didn't work well. I saw the number in that part (XF52 14540 DBBHAS) Small black box which has two window switch, window lock switch, one more window open and close switch. Can I fix this problem just change part? if possible, can I order and change myself? It looks simple frankly I already took off to check. What is real? name of this part. I cannot find internet.
Thanks
Diamonddvd
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I did try taking the old one apart out of curiosity, and I was surprised at all the electronics and circuit boards contained within. Must be one smart switch. The new one works great, it's nice to be able to close the windows as well as open them.
Dave
docgb "Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems" Sep 11, 2003 7:04pm
and this link under Ailments:
http://www.autosite.com/garage/encyclop/ency08g.asp
No manifold bolt issues? Great odometer reading, even if it is in kms :-)
Steve, Host
We've driven across Manitoba a few times, including once in the Quest in '99 - some great country up that way.
My UPS driver has a '94 Villager and his mechanic managed to break 3 bolts replacing the manifold gasket a few years ago. So he got those replaced at no additional charge.
Now he has tranny issues from towing a trailer over a pass lots of weekends without a tranny cooler. Pretty much cooked it I think. But he likes the van so much he fixes stuff instead of trading.
Steve, Host
1)replace the sensor in the washer fluid bottle
2)unplug the sensor in the washer fluid bottle.
I chose option # 2 as it was the inexpensive route. Either way, in order to get to the sensor to remove or unplug it, you need to -
a)raise the front end of the vehicle;
b)remove the passenger-side front tire;
c)remove the plastic wheel well liner (or at least the front portion of it);
Once the wheel well liner is removed, you can see where a wire plugs in at the bottom of the washer fluid tank. Unplug this and the light problem goes away (but you no longer have a low-fluid warning) I taped over the end of the plug to keep dirt out in case I ever want to go back in and replace the sensor and reattach the plug. To finish up, reinstall the liner and replace the wheel.
One last question, yesterday I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden my ABS light came on and then went back off after 15 minutes. Should I be concern about it. I just had my breaks done about 1 month ago.
Thanks in advance.
Check the Used Car Appraiser link for pricing info.
The drivetrain warranty was 5 years/60,000 miles on the '99.
Skim back in here for problem spots, like balky power windows.
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I have a nissan quset gxe 1999 with~83Kmilage.Recently, I can feel a little strange sound?. When mission was changed, especially when I stopped to press accellarator then I felt "Kung". I'm sorry for bad expression and I changed transmission oil at 60k. Please help me to solve this problem.
Thanks.
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I'm at 93,000 miles on my '99 Quest's original timing belt.
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dustyk "Chrysler minivans transmission problems" Jun 3, 2004 6:37pm
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