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Two ways of checking where the water is coming from would be to dry things out and then use a hose to wet the outside down, and then look in the trunk. The other would be to get in the trunk, close it, and look for light leaking in (do this with an assistant you trust).
Dear MV: I am noticing the same thing with my 2001 GXE and mentioned it to the service manager at the dealership. He, too, said it is normal. It sure doesn't feel normal and like you, I am not convinced.
Also, I have noticed a lot of people here talking about Maximas that won't start. I have experienced this as well and I just bought my car Feb. 9! Told the service manager about this and he didn't have an answer for me.
All these things with my so-called new car are making me long for my trusty old Toyota Corolla... not a good feeling after laying down a huge chunk of change for the Maxima.
it turned out the water pathway on the side of the trunk. it goes around the taillight assembly. there is a sealant around the housing of the assembly.
I applied a sealant around the taillight assembly and that fixed my water in trunk problem. to be specific, my water in spare tire well in the truck problem.
water in trunk and not truck
sorry
Also, can you please explain more about the shifting problem you are having?
Are you noticing abrupt shifting/surging?
The dealer checked it out and said it was normal. Doesn't seem normal to me. I don't really have any advice. Please post anything you find out if you can.
1) "TSB" stands for technical service bulletin. These are put out by the manufacturer when they admit to a problem such as recalls or other small problems that they are willing to fix. There are a few tsb's out for the 2k maxima. You can get information on tsb's for maxima's at www.NHTSA.com.
2) In the absence of knowing if you all have auto trannies or 5 speed manuals here goes some general answers
Auto tranny shifting...there is a tsb out for the 2k maxima's that experience what I'm going to call a lag when shifting from first to second gear. I don't have an auto tranny so I don't the exact details but this is a known problem with the transimission control module and if you experience this then you should have your dealer replace the TCM.
5 speeds...There is another know problem that Nissan has not admitted to but definitely exhists. The problem is what's being called a "fuel cut" problem. I experience this phenomenon mostly during in town driving in traffic where I let off the gas and the car "bucks" and then when I accelerate the car does the same thing. this is being caused by the throttle being slammed closed when you let off the accelerator to slow down and then slamming open when you acclerate. This is a problem with the computer. There is another board that talks specifically about this problem. it's called "Maxima 5 speed problem" to get more information on this problem there is a post at the beginning of that board that gets into a lot of detail.
Well, I hope this helps some of you. You're dealer isn't wrong when he says that the problem is normal. He's right, but the fact that the maxima's do that is wrong.
enjoy,
Dave
Thanks so much for your response.
Now everything makes much more sense.
The NHTSA web site is a big help. I agree with you that ok, the problems might be normal, but it still doesn't make it right! It's very upsetting. It seems like all the info on the Max was very positive, so I thought it was the right car to buy, but now I am feeling very disappointed. The car is an automatic, by the way.
Do those of us experiencing the problem have any recourse?
Recourse on the clunky, jerky ride at lower speeds is something that isn't going to happen until Nissan admits that there is a problem and issues a tsb. This is not looking like it is going to happen anytime soon if at all, so basically we simply have to deal with it. The "fuel cut" problem is a real pain for those of us that have the 5 speed manual, but in the automatic tranny the electronics are supposed to compensate and smooth out the ride. Since you have an auto tranny you shouldn't feel the jerkiness much at all unless you are really sensitive to it.
If it very noticable there might be something else wrong with the car and you might want to mention it the next time you take it into the dealer.
hope this helps,
Dave
Forgive me, but I don't know what a TCM is.
Thanks for the help!
I know there is a particular serial number range (i.e., manufacture date range) affected. At least for me, my 3 week old Maxima isn't having the problem, and hope yours doesn't either.
-umpopa
Did it help?
Thanks!
does sound great when it works. Often it just cuts out for no apparent reason only to resume minutes later, and I'm not talking about the CD player.
Yes I have done the fist on the dashboard technique with some success, but not lately. It is deader than a door nail. Any similar stories or remedies out there? I guess I could always go to Best Buy and buy a new after market head unit but I'd prefer to stay stock for dash synergy. I'm all ears!
These are all functions of the remote control but are occurring while the car is unattended at at various locations around town.
Anybody have any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Donnie
Is it worth it to get the Nissan extended warranty
at $1690 for a 7year/100,0000 mild/ 0 deductible
policy.
1) move the key to the on position.
2) Release the shift lock and move the car into Neutral.
3) move the car about 2 ft.
4)stop and turn off car
5)then try it again..
This method has not failed me yet. Good Luck
Black Jack
you wouldn't happen to know the reason why the car does this? just curious.
Yup.... I can see myself chasing my car down a hill after I attempt to push it 2 feet
thanks abunch...sherry
but not for many others
since its a used car, i would probably get it.
but it all depends.
What year is your Maxima?
Is the replacement process a quick and simple thing? Thanks for the help!
I have a 96 Maxima SE, actually my wife drives it :-( She took off yesterday
on about a 350 mile trip and about 40 miles down the road (interstate
driving...her speed prob. about 80) of steady cruise (not cruise control just foot on the gas) she said "something
felt funny " and looked down to see the O/D light lit. Of course this means
the O/D is off and it had gone to 3rd gear. I told her turn around an forget
the trip. When she got the car to me I drove it around the block, (big block
up to 80mph for 20 sec. or so) no problem!?!? I sat in the parking lot, opened
the hood and began to look around...fluid OK and pink, then I hear a light
clunk, I get back into the car and start it and sure enough the O/D lamp is
lit with the switch in the position that the lamp should have been off! I
suspect a relay, but the [non-permissible content removed] Haynes manual covers so many models I don't
have a clear, complete diagram of the O/D circuit.
Any Help is greatly appreciated......
I sure could use some!
TIA
John
I took to the dealer. he diagnosed it as a broken Emission Control Valve (ECV). Though Maximas have 60,000 miles Engine/Drivetrain warranty, the ECV is not part of it because it is
in the back of the car as per the dealer. Anyone having similar experience ?
1) i've read that it requires premium gas. if
you don't run premuim do you get alot of engine
pinging? is anyone here using regular?
2) i live in LA and am looking at getting an
automatic (my left leg is starting to look like
conan the barbarian's). how many miles can
i expect out of a well cared for nissan
automatic?
3) i haven't found anything (good or bad) about
cup holders. i'm sure it must have them, any
comments about them?
4) i've read alot of comments about
people who either loved or hated the milage they
were getting. however, no one seems to actually
say what they are actually getting. what can
i expect for city/highway driving?
5) and finally, i've had slight experience working
on nissan vehicles but never a maxima. just how
hard is it to get at the engine? any comments about
any other maintenance issues?
thanks
-slp77
Please keep me posted on what you find out. I am bringing mine in on Monday to have it looked at...
Black2000Max