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I doubt Nissan is going to pay for anything that goes wrong at 103K miles. This is my second Max, the other was a 92 and I hadno trouble with it. Turned it over to my son and typical young man, he traded those reliable 4 doors in for a Mustang.
Can you tell me where you got your coils? I have been checking auto parts web sites most of the day and I find plugs but no coils.
If anyone else knows where I can get them, please chime in.
I had a 95 SE MAX which was trouble free to 134K when it was totaled when someone cut in front of my son. It was replaced with this 1999 SE Limited.
The 99 is at the dealership in Atlanta and was just told that the computer is bad and has to be replaced! It is covered under warranty! No computer in stock so they are giving my son a rental. They said it would be ready tomorrow. I will let you know what happens..
I checked all of the fuses that I know of and did not find any broken fuses...at this point I am at a loss as it is affecting many electrical items but not all....the radio continues to work when the key is in the accessories position, but no dome light, key fob, locks, etc.
Any suggestions?
Have dealer replace fuel pump under warranty!!!
I have a 2001 maxima se and for the past several months have been noticing a knocking sound from the front. I've taken it to a dealer but they didn't fix it. Of late I'm noticing that my steering wheel tilts a little bit and on the freeway, the wheel vibrates/ shakes. From what I can guess, it seems like its my transverse link that seems to have broken. ( I saw the recall description on the 01/02 maxima, though mine is not covered by the recall). Recently I had taken my car in for an oil change and the dealer replaced my power steering drive belts for $150 saying they were cracking.
Does all this point to the transverse link, or could it be something else? Anyone knows how much they cost?
Any other advice for me? Thanks!
Thanks.
dtd_98
1. How do you know if the O2 sensor goes bad? Will the check engine light come on? Are they easy to replace?
2. I just bought new Falken tires and I was wondering if any of you know what kind of alignment I should have done on the car. I noticed that my old-front-driver-side tire has wear on the outside. I believe that is a toeing issue. Do any of you have alignment problems?
I appreaciated the tire balancing article someone wrote way back.
Thanks.
D
2) One thing I gotta give Nissan credit for is that the front ends on their cars are well engineered and rugged. I should know, I've owned 5 Nissans and I've never had any trouble with alignment. On both my 2k and my 2k2 Max's , I keep the front tires 2 psi higher than the factory recommends with no special alignment other than to factory specs.
I also have the Falken ZE-512 tires. They ride smooth, are quiet and perform very well in the rain. I'm very happy with them.
If you take those cloverleafs a little too fast with under inflated tires, you could see unusually high edge wear. Thats why I check air pressure monthly and add the extra 2psi. Works for me.
If it's just one tire, it sounds like an alignment issue. I would recommend a realignment so you don't waste your new tires.
I saw my check engine light on, after around 37000 Miles on my 2001 Maxima SE. When I took it to the dealer, he told me my warranty expired at 36000 miles, and so I need to pay $790 to replace all the six ignition coils as recommended by Nissan. I calledup Nissan, and after a bit of mess with the dealer, I was able to get this replacement done by Nissan Dealer free of cost.
Something I found was that, my vehicle I bought in california, and the Maxima-2001's with CA emission have a 50000miles/3Years warranty on some stuff (like ignition coil).
-Manoj
I purchased my coils and plugs through DaveB and paid 310. delivery included. In my area dealer wanted 500 plus tax for all. They wanted another 300 to do the work.
My only question now is, "How will I know if I didn't do it right". The only thing I'm concerned about is the plugs. Someone told me they were pre gapped NGK Platinum, but I am having second thoughts that I should have checked that. Also, since I didn't have a torgue wrench I followed the " when snug add 1/4 more turn" rule. Will they work themselves lose if not tight enough? I'm a pro now, so I don't have a problem going back in and redoing if you think I should.
So far car feels great, no hesitation like I had noticed.
Thanks again.
Pat
i have a 2003 max se. bought it in Feb.2003. During winter of 2003(dec. to April), I started to notice that almost everymorning when i started the car, i would hear a rattle noise from the engine and the rpm would go up even after i was done turning the key. another problem i encounter is when the car is parked uphill or downhill, to shift on reverse, the shifting gear stucks. Can't move to reverse. Have to force the shifting gear a few time to be able to move it.
I thought the rattle noise would happen only during cold weather, but this past sunday May 9,i heard the noise again but not as loud as during the cold temp. I will have it service this Tuesday. I need to know if anyone is experiencing the same problem that I do with the 03 Max SE.
About the sentra 2001. the horn did not work right after the warranty. However, I bought the extented warranty but the dealer told me that even the extended warranty does not cover the horn. Is that a waste of my money to buy an extended warranty or what????? they have a whole list of coverage but not for the horn sound...
need to know.
thanks
As far as parking up or down hill, always engage the hand brake before placing the selector in park. This will unload the locking pawl in the transmission and make shifting from park easy. Shift first, then release the hand brake.
big deal, but I always go with Nissan specs.) I also use anti-seize
compound on the threads of each spark plug because of the aluminum heads. After seating the plug, you should be fine with a 1/4 to 1/3 turn more.
There is a school of thought that swears by the Pure One oil filters.....who knows.
All I can say is , I don't like the rattle. It is not normal !!
If it bothers you alot, sell the car.
P0420 = Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
It's a 2000 maxima with 66K on it. AFAIK certain parts of emission system are still under warranty (maybe just here in CA) but some are not.
Does anyone know what triggers this code?
Thanks
Give us more info, where's the noise coming from, is it only when accelerating? Louder the faster or harder you accelerate?
When lifting that button just a little and holding it there (manual mode) the window closes just fine.
Does anyone know what might be wrong? How much is this likely to cost to fix at the dealer?
Thanks!
I recently went to my local Nissan dealer because of a vibration I assumed was related to an out of balance tire. I was told that during the balancing process the tech found that both my right rims were bent and should be replaced at a cost of $617 EACH! I have an 01 Maxima with 17" wheels. I was told they can't be straightened. Any advice? My car is vibrating quite a bit and it's driving me crazy!
Thanks!
http://www.wheelwizard.com/
http://www.fixrim.com/
http://www.customwheelrepair.com/
You can probably get a set of 4 with tires for that price.
Slightly bent rims will not cause bad vibration if tires are good and properly balanced. It is highly doubtful that your rims are that badly bent without showing signs of impact or damage.
I'd like to know if anyone has any info as well.
I own a 1990 Nissan maxima and I am having a little bit of a problem that I can not diagnose. What is happening is the car has the automatic temprature control unit in it, and the unit thinks that it is -22 below outside when you press the AMB button. Since the unit thinks it is so cold it want to blow heat when it is 70 degrees outside. I don't know if this is the unit, or if it is the temprature sensor, or possibly the relay, but any information would be helpful. Thank you.
wittb