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91 Max.... 190k miles... runs great.. never any problems.. EVER.. perfect car.
For no good reason (so far), the beginning of the summer, my car just didn't start. My battery is good... it just didn't start. Radio works very well, good speed on windows and sunroof.... but no start. So I go back inside, wait 10 min. Come back out, it starts. So over the summer, it became increasingly worse. My car wouldn't start if I hadn't been driving it within the past few hours. Come to find out, now, 3 months later... it still happens. I hear a click, but it doesn't start. So, I've narrowed it down a little bit... It only happens when it's hot outside (88degrees or higher... more or less)
When I park in the shade, it's a little cooler, and car usually starts on one time, or if not on 1st time, 10 min. later. It's the damndest thing. I take it to the mechanics, and it always starts for them.. with power. When it DOES start, it shows no hesitation at all. Been happening all summer now. Have a great bit of doubt that it's the starter or battery. I think it might be something electrical. Do you have any clues? Please share what other people have told you about your situation.
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks
When i turned off the TCS, there is even more wheel spin upon hard acceleration .
I guess i just had higher expectations of the TCS.
I hope there is eventually an AWD version of the Max - one that is not as expensive as the Infiniti G35.
Perhaps relatedly, i feel a hesitation when i accelerate - there's a noticeable delay before it takes off. I'm thinking it has to do with the fuel injection somehow. If you've learned anything, please let me know.
Thanks.
However, yesterday I began to experience idling problems even after warm up. I have to put the car in neutral and shut off A/C at red lights and the rpm varies from about 600 to about 1200 at idle. I know I have had a bad 02 sensor for a while. Could this be the cause of the idle problems I am having now? The car has approx 115k miles.
This is my first Nissan. I think would be my last. I noted something about all people said Nissan Maxima is an excellent car....all of them have Maxima previously, all of them have only Nissan..... I believe its time they start seeing other brands. say GM .... Believe or not... My last Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, smooth transmission, good torque, my current Ford Explorer...believe or not better transmission shift than my SL Maxima..... I read something saying transmission shift goings better, I say ... No it's not... you start "used" the Nissan way.... Take a ride in other car and going back to your maxima.... :lemon: :mad:
I live in Montreal, Canada and I'd appreciate it if anyone can give me advice on this.
I have a 96 Maxima with the original Bose system. I had a problem recently where the battery died and I had to jump start it. Everything worked fine since then - including the battery - but when I start the CD player , it shows CD , if I press EJECT it turns off. I can use the radio and the cassette player without problems. It's as if there is a CD stuck in the player.
Any advice how to fix this ? remove the CD ? If not , a name of a trustworthy repair shop who can fix this for a reasonable price.
Thanks a lot !
Cracked windshield, too, after I got a tiny ding from a pebble.
Off to a worrisome start.
Too bad, cause I love the car!
For some reason the phrase "extended warranty" has been popping into my head.
--Engine stalls while it is warming up, often happens within 10 minutes after i start the car and it happens during driving...
--The engine can be restarted after 2-3 tries, and will continue to run just fine...
--Loss of power and acceleration across the gears..
Just wondering if anyone else have similar symptoms, and what could be the causes of my cars problem... thanks... :sick:
I have a 2001 Maxima GLE with 34,000 miles and the "service engine soon" light just came on. The car warranty expired last month.....Any suggestions? Can I fix the problem myself? If not, should I take it to the dealer or to an independant mechanic?
In my Maxima this started happening after I've replaced the alternator with a remanufactured one. At low engine speeds (at idle) this alternator gives less Volts than it's supposed to. If I remember correctly, when the engine is off, on the battery contacts should be 12V, when the engine is in idle there should be 14-15V, when you rew the engine the voltage should go up to about 16V or so.
Best Regards,
HighRoller
I hope this helps.
Thanks.
now everyone i have spoken to said they never heard of a bad cat on a 2000 maxima. i was told that it could be a dirty air filter, should i just go and change the O2 sensor or is there another way to clear up the problem. The previous owner said the light never came on.
Could it be the fuel additive (i forget which one it was)?
http://www.carstereohelp.com/strnissan.htm
Great website. Showed me how to R&R my power antenna mast. I just went to the dealer and bought an OEM and did it myself.
although i am having a minor problem with my brakes...I bought bendix? brakes at discount auto parts and had my boyfriend put them on.... and ever since they will squeak when i first start driving ( the first couple of stops) then will be fine ...any suggestions????
Other than the slouching I have gotten used to, has anyone heard of any way to lower the seat or modify it so it will go a bit lower?
Thanks,
Tom
No one that has recently posted mentioned this, but do any of you have a bra/mask on your car when driving? If so, take it off and the vibrations will stop. Even if it is one purchased from Nissan.
I have had NO vibrations at any speed since then. Just a thought.
Good luck. ">