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Anyway, has anyone else had this problem? Could it possibly be responding to neighbors' garage door openers or something? So far it has never happened while driving, but it's worrisome, nevertheless.
Anyone, out of curosity, why is that you can lock the seat backs so that no one can get into the trunk, however, once your inside the car why can't a thief/valet parker/nosey wife just pop the trunk by using the switch? Last time I tried you didn't need a key or anything to activate the switch.
I haven't tried this yet though, will the gas/trunk switch operate while the car is under way? Or is it speed sensitive, preventing any accidental openings.
I agree with lsf, I've set off my panic alarm several times from inside the house when I shove my keys into my pocket; you're possibly just pushing the button on the FOB.
Living in central NY, I think snow tires are required. I got 4 blizzaks on 5 spoke rims from tirerack. I find the 17" to be slippery and don't want to risk an ill-timed slip. Traction control is also very useful, just turn it off if you want to play spin-the-wheel.
I got the new TCM and noticed no difference; still a very gentle shift from 1st to 2nd at full throttle.
Best I've ever gotten on straight highway is 26mpg.
I'm still waiting for the bumper clips and new brake pads. My brakes groan terribly. I got a large black scuff mark on the 1/2" wide upper bumper lip, but I'll make sure they don't repaint the entire bumper.
It's amazing how Bush "trusts the people" except when it comes to counting or voting or..... probably anything else.
It is possible that your key fob is too sensitive. You may take it apart and put it back together after some exploration - be creative if necessary.
warrenul - you lock the seat release from the trunk side. You have to couple that with the disablement of the remote trunk lock, of course (that little switch on the trunk latch).
Just my 2c.
trusting people and having a hand recount done in heavily Democratic areas with people who may have motives are 2 different things. Right or wrong, certain conditions must be met in order for a hand recount to be valid...none of these conditions have been met in Florida. Just because the vote is close does not mean that laws are to changed please the Democratic party. Maybe it is the right thing to do but the right thing to do does not always fall under the law. But then again Al Gore believes that the Constitution is a living breathable document that can be changed by whoever happens to be in charge at a certain time in history...
And you New Yorkers...how in the heck could you vote for Hillary???(If you did that is ) Ack!!
Ok back to Max's....I also had the TCM replaced but I do feel a difference...while it is not totally dramatic, it is defintely a firmer shift into second.
Thanx...
Duke
warrenul, no, the unlocking trigger is NOT speed sensitive! Right after buying the car, I did accidentally open the trunk by hitting the button on the driver's side door by mistake. Fortunately we were coming up to a stop sign and could quickly get out and shut it, but there's nothing to prevent an accidental opening while you're moving on down the highway.
lsf......touche' I probably forgot about Kennedy as I have never voted for that slob in my life I see Hillary as a much bigger danger to America than Teddy ever will be...jmo.. And I'm not some right wing fanatical Republican...I'm actually registered a unenrolled(independent to other states) although I do tend to agree with Republicans regarding many issues but also disagree on other parts of their platform...I think due to the Republican majority in the House and Senate, GWB would have an easier time than Gore......but I agree half the country will be bent.
BTW, Mass. repubs are more liberal than southern demos, imo.
I have a y2k GXE 5speed. Couple of things - I am getting fairly consistent suspension squeak from the passanger side front and back suspensions. Any ideas on this befor I take it in to the dealer? Also, has anybody had any experience with the passanger air bag surface being a slightly different color (slightly) from the rest of the dash - and it's not the sun as the car is in the garage all day.
Appreciate any help
Make sure they DON'T do that as the fix.
My dealer..adjusted the strike plate, caused the door to go out of alignment with the body, and now says ...oh..we have to send it to a body shop to get fixed.
Pissing me off.
I think there's some cars that get messed up on the line when putting that door on.
-James
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I received the following e-mail from Chris Wardlaw, Edmunds.com's Editor-in-Chief, today:
"We haven't forgotten you. We were unable to arrange a loan of a 2000 Maxima, but Nissan is supplying us with a 20th Anniversary 2001 Maxima in a couple of weeks. The only reason we're borrowing the car is to investigate this concern."
This was my reply:
"That's fantastic news. Perhaps we'll finally get to the bottom of this.
Specifically, I'd suggest you test the vehicle for the following:
1. Inability to hold rpm on an unloaded engine below 2800 rpm.
2. Inability to maintain a steady speed in 1st gear between 1500 and 2500 rpm.
3. Increasing/hanging rpm between shifts after accelerating rapidly to approximately 2500 rpm."
Stay tuned!
Thanx, Now I don't announce myself when I arrive
Duke
Bruce, thats great news....I'll be watching as I'm still lusting for a 5 spd
boconnell Not sure about suspension squeak but if you are talking engine mounts, I'm the right guy to talk to What color is your interior...I've notice on my frost that Im getting a square discolored box on my airbag on dash. Guess its a normal feature from Nissan as I remember seeing some posts about this many moons ago.
Gym- Stuff like that makes me cringe on bring my car to the dealer.....
lsf- You sir are correct...I am embarrased to call Celluci a Republican
Followed BigK's instructions and removed my latch assembly...the pulled out cylinder...than carefully pulled inner lock out of metal bracket
here is where you have to be oh so careful...the little tumblers are not held in by anything...tilt to one side and out the come with the spring..(Yes I did it...ack!)
Luckliy I was able to put all the tumblers and springs back in...taped up the metal bracket and reinserted the cylinder...of course I put it in backwards the first time.....take the cylinder out of the bracket, tumblers fall out again...kick the cat..(j/k)
Finally get it all back together again and this thing is solid.....I mean that tumbler had zero play in it....put it back in car...toook a ride..."rattle, rattle, rattle" Arrrrggghhhh!!!
Obviously the rattle is not coming from the lock....so...I guess the next time I bring the car in to fix the rattles that they say dont exist or blame on an unfixable lock, I can call their bluff. Dorrie...believe me..Crest is next
All in all, you have to very very careful in doing this depending on your coordination level...I got very lucky as I usually screw this things up big time.
thanks BigK Your instructions worked great..only wish it was the lock in mine
I just got my AutoWeeks buyers guide for 2001 and they listed the Maxima for a redesign in 2003. And they said the I30 will be redesigned as well and will be a rear wheel drive!!! So I guess this holds true for the Maxima as well??? Also AutoWeek had a review on the 2000 Maxima SE and they praised it... the only negative comments that I can recall is the power steering could not keep up in the slalom test, but the 17 inch Potenzas made up for it, and the styling was questionable...someone said it reminded them of a Neon? (they must have seen the GLE tail lights)
Also I read that Nissan may bring back the Z in 2004 or 2005 and it may be built in the new factory in Mis.
Anyway... I'm here in Florida (yes I voted correctly!) and it has been in the low 50's in the morning and I used my heated seat to take the chill off... they are great, a nice feature to have even down here on these chilly mornings... I would have to have them if I lived back on Long Island NY!
I received a "VIP" card from my dealership, that entitles me to free car washes, 10% discounts on all part services and merchandise and other things like free gifts with every demo test drive... I'm not impressed... and I'm not going to have their detailing touch my car again! I always wash//wax my own cars by hand!
I love this car, it is such a blast to drive!!
I'm so glad I got it!
Have any of you upgraded the stock lamps and with what? I sort of like the contrast between the new Cool Blues(really more white than blue) and the more yellow fogs
Joe
The best solution would be to shorten the wire loop that the latch attaches to, but if you look at it, you will realize that this is not easy to do.
On my car, I made some new rubber stoppers and replaced the factory ones. The glove box doesn't fit quite as flush with the rest of the dash, but at least it doesn't rattle anymore. No one notices the difference in fit except me. To anyone else, it looks completely normal.
thanks so much as always
Jeff
Chad for President!
Gregg
Off now before we get away from Maxima topics. Loving mine!!!!
bamadj
dj
I'll be hot in the summer, but won't be using the heated seats. They're here for my comfort in the winter... The extra $470 was definitely worth it, and so was the month and a half wait ONLY because I wanted Meridian here in the south... That's OK, I'm smiling now...
dj
Do you recommend I have them re-torque the lug nuts to my front rotors or what? I was a little confused on some of the posts and want to get this issue resolved as well while I have my car there. Or should I just wait until I rotate my tires the first time?
Thanks a bunch! (Of course, I hope you're reading this message board and haven't left us for Thanksgiving yet!) :-)
dj
I had some work done on the back bumper (the cover was replaced after damage). Could it be that something got disconnected and not reconnected? From the above, it appears that the changer has power to eject the cartridge with the CDs but otherwise it's dead.
...oh, and one more thing, keep the political commentary to a minimum, OK?
Thanks,
L8_Apex
Sedans Host
Our dealership doesn't see too many because all our cars are done before delivery to our customers. The reason for this is the way the cars have to be "Cinched" down on the trucks for transit. the suspensiones are basically bottomed out in some cases which isn't good for the alignment.
Joe
The reason they become warped is because the lugs are overtightened, and usually NOT equally. So...what happens is the rotor, being unevenly tightened, heats up, and cools down in that same uneven manor, causing the warpage...Good luck.
Joe
Joe
I received the following communication from my Zone Rep today:
"Sorry for the delay. I would like to schedule your vehicle at your convenience at a local LA dealership. I am free to schedule you any day after 11/29/00. I believe the closest dealership for you would be Performance Nissan in Duarte. Let me know what day would be good for you.
I have talked to engineering, and to date, there is nothing new to do other than to confirm proper TPS adjustment."
This was my reply:
"Right now I'm available on either 11/30 or 12/1. The best thing for me would be to meet you at Performance Nissan first thing in the morning. Their Service Department opens at 7:00 am and I could meet you there at that time. If that's too early, perhaps 8:00 am would be better. I'd prefer not to run it any later than that. Performance Nissan's Service Department is also open on Saturday if that would work better for you.
Thanks for checking with engineering. As I explained, adjusting the TPS on other 2000 Maxima 5-speeds has had absolutely no effect on the condition I have described to you except to make it worse. Furthermore, Nissan has steadfastly refused to look at evidence provided by independent mechanical and automotive engineers as to the true cause of the condition. Under the circumstances, I'd be satisfied with a written report from you evidencing the condition as I have described it along with a statement outlining Nissan's suggested remedy.
My goal when we get together is to run three simple tests:
1) Is the engine unloaded capable of maintaining rpm below approximately 2800 rpm without dropping to idle?
2) Is it possible to maintain a constant speed in 1st gear in a range of approximately 1500 to 2500 rpm?
3) Does engine rpm increase between shifts when accelerating aggressively to approximately 2500 rpm and then shifting normally?
Let me know when you're available."