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HSLD or similar wih better performance for SE-R Spec V 07+

Mr.Coupe — 2009-11-21T23:14:46-08:00

I wanted to know if there was an HSLD or LSD that would do the similar if not better performance job then the stock HLSD? My friend needs one for his 08 SE-R Spec V and Nissan has them on backorder all across the US since they sent them to Japan for production on new cars. It's the same part and part number from the 07-09 SE-R Spec V. He's been trying used car parts shops and junk yards and no luck. Does anyone know a place were he could buy a OEM one new or used and even an aftermarket one the does the similar if not better performance job then the stock HLSD? Any help is thankful .

Ricky C.

Help ....Ran Out of Gas , Engine Revs but doesn't start .....

keroque — 2009-11-21T23:59:27-08:00

Well , my car ran out of gas , so I filled up almost 3 gallons . But when I start the engine cranks but doesn't start ... I can hear the fuel running .... I am guessing the fuel pump gone bad , but I can't find it , how to check it ... any help appreciated.

Thanks in advance !!

What to do

bundy26 — 2009-11-22T00:00:36-08:00

I'm going to put $3500 on my 07 Sentra , any serious suggestions ?
It's an 07 base 6 speed with 32000 miles (original owner)

rims

natiballer85 — 2009-11-20T09:46:20-08:00

does anyone have 4x100 rims for a g20

digital dash or intrument cluster from 91nx

r101378 — 2009-11-19T14:32:08-08:00

i need some info or a wiring diagram for a digital dash for a 1991 nissan nx that iam going to install on a 91 sentra, any info will help. thanks.

AC taking out Alternator/Crankshaft Vibration

ptrembly — 2009-11-19T10:29:52-08:00

I have a 97 Sentra GXE with over 160K miles. With two issues.

First:
When ever I turn on the AC within seconds both the Batt and Brake lights kick on.

Alternator was pulled and checked at Autozone as being good. While I had the alternator out I replaced both belts as the old ones were looking bad.

I suspect one of the following:

Bad Compressor
Bad Compressor Clutch
Low Charge in Compressor

Second:
The large pully on the crankshaft which powers the alternator and compressor has an audible rattle to it. If you watch it you can see it vibrate. It did not do this before I changed the belts (at least I don't think it did)

Is this related in any way to my first problem or is this something else?

Any help would be great.

Thanks

--Paul

1.6L vs a 2.0L

jonnyxvedge — 2009-11-19T11:15:53-08:00

would a 98 sentra 2.0L cat back mount correctly to a 98 sentra 1.6L? Help? Thanks.

Catback exhaust

jonnyxvedge — 2009-11-20T20:27:36-08:00

I'm a newbie so I may be posting in the wrong forum, anyway, i'm looking for a cat back and or headers for my 98 sentra 1.6L
I just got married so I'm kind of low on cash. Any suggestions?

who wants to meet in southwest ohio for a cruise

natiballer85 — 2009-11-18T02:49:25-08:00

lets get a meet i had my g20 for 3 years and did it once let me know we are going out saturday morning my # is 513 205 0881

Question about 2007 sentra FSM

bakerboard — 2009-11-21T15:30:02-08:00

Im having trouble finding anything on the starter? Is there any information in the FSM about checking the starter? I think mine might be going bad .

How to replace driver side fog light for 2008 Nissan Sentra

tlegend — 2009-11-17T19:11:08-08:00

Hello Guys,

i was wondering if i have to remove the whole front bumper to replace a fog light?

If someone can please shed some light on this, it would be great.

Thx

Primera trans in 99 G20

boost_creep — 2009-11-18T04:59:02-08:00

I'm helping my friend change the tranny in his automatic 99 G20, because there is no reverse. We picked up a JDM Primera tranny from a place in Jersey. The Primera trans has a kickdown cable, and the G20 doesn't. I'm guessing it's electric. Is there any way to make this work?
Also, the US driver side axle and seal, look larger on his G20 than on the new tranny. I've read that the LSD and non-LSD axles are different, but I'm not sure.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

How To: B15 Rad Flush

djoxide — 2009-11-17T16:55:01-08:00

its not that hard, considering i had never done it and called around shops were charging $90-190 + materials/fluids at some as well

Materials
1 Jug of green coolant (don't get the mixed/premixed or anything like that, the newer stuff has some corrosive materials in it, do it right the first time)
1 Jug of deionized water

mix them 1/1 that'll give you the correct ratio and -37 celsius usage (good for up here!)

Tools
friends with beer
8mm 10mm socket
(i replaced my lower rad hose cuz it was leaking $18 @ stealership - cheaper than any parts store, very surprised)
bucket to catch your used fluids
garden hose

Instructions
on the bottom of the rad there is a butterfly (plastic - make sure when you tighten back up not to over tighten), loosen and drain all the fluid out

from top

from bottom

release the lower rad hose beside butterfly screw, let drain whatever else from the engine comes out

take your rad cap off and put your garden hose in there and flush it out with water
next take the rad hose off by the rad cap and flush out the engine with the garden hose as well let drain

now before the the fun
remove your over flow jug on the left side of the engine bay
there is a screw at the bottom near the front of it and drain that puppy out with the garden hose as well, put back when done

now you're all drained turn your car on so the thermostat opens up so all the fluid can run through the engine

there is a engine air plug that should be opened now so there will be no air bubbles when pouring in the new rad coolant you mixed earlier

put all your hoses back and screw the butterfly plug back

you'll need about 6L of your mixed fluid to put back in through the rad cap entry, pour slowly no need to waste, if you get bubbles then take your time

after it won't fill no more or you're close to your 6L close that engine air plug back up

turn the car on and let it run and suck all the fluids through the rad, turn your heat on full blast it will blow cold for 15mins when hot then you know all the fresh fluid had gone though and you are complete

go for a drive and check the overfill jug if it has taken any and keep an eye on it for a couple days

since i've done mine i've maybe added 1 cup of mix

now where's those beers?

2006 Sentra 1.8s

B15 QG18DE — 2009-11-18T04:56:40-08:00

Ok so I'm interested in droping in a cat-back exhaust on my Sentra but haven't been able to find an aftermarket exhaust made for the 1.8 engine, all i can find is Spec-Vs. So the question is could i drop an exhaust meant for the Spec-V on my 1.8s? Thanks a bunch.

Quick!! HELP!! How do I shut off the security system on this 94 G20 I just got

RotaryHog — 2009-11-16T05:57:03-08:00

I picked up this 1994 G20 stick shift the other day. I changed the battery earlier and when I connected the new one the lights were blinking and the security light flashes and I can't turn the car on.

I need to move this thing ASAP!!!!

What the heck do I do???
I tried calling the person I bought it from but they haven't returned my call yet.

04 1.8S stalled at light, freak occurance or is a repair coming

racchi — 2009-11-16T21:33:05-08:00

After running a few errands, my 04 1.8S stumbled and stalled while stopped at a stoplight. It restarted right away but I kept the revs up until the light changed. I just filled up with gas earlier in the day, and there were no warning lights or unusual behavior. It's a manual and it was in neutral when this happened. And after that, no other strange behavior. Could this just be a one time thing, or is there some part that may be on its way out? I had to get the engine rebuilt 6 months ago, and 3 months ago the fuel pressure regulator was replaced. Not very happy here.

Question about 2004 sentra 1.8s

boltzmann — 2009-11-14T13:49:53-08:00

I was looking for a used car and interested in a 2004 Nissan sentra 1.8s car. However, i found when i turn on the engine, the ABS check light is not on. The owner told me cuz the car has no ABS. I wonder if this is true. If no ABS equipped, why there is a ABS indicator on the panel?
sorry i do not have much knowledge in vehicles.
Thanks.

Modified by boltzmann at 1:29 PM 11/14/2009

What did you do to your Sentra/G20/NX today

jspecv — 2009-11-20T18:24:17-08:00

I finally reinstalled my Nissan emblem that I painted like 2 months ago.

B16 Fog Lamp Re-wire

08sentra2.0sl — 2009-11-21T23:28:57-08:00

I would like to run my fogs independently of my headlights... Ive seen it done on the infiniti qx ill have to find the link but in the meantime does anyone have info or a write up?

thanks you all

Does anyone know whats wrong with my spec v rough idle...power loss

SDspecV — 2009-11-19T08:40:22-08:00

Hello Nico club. I need help. I have had my 03 spec v for about a year now and i love the car...when its runnin good. When I baught the car it had a slightly rough idle but it ran great and it didnt seem like a serious problem. Not too long ago i made the mistake of trying to clean my throttle body and ended up having to replace it...tps(tb). It took me a good while to get the problem fixd and durring that time the idle got worse. Now after the fix my idle still sux, sometimes its just a little high and sometimes it trys to stall out but its always rough. I have a huge power loss and the car makes some stupid buzzing/whining noise through first and second gear. O i have also replaced the MAF sensor like 4 or 5 times. two of which they sent me the wrong one. My car has thrown codes like multiple missfire, and intake air temp sensor high output. when i cleard them they didnt come back. now my car shows no codes. I took it to the dealer and they told me to replace the pcv valve and i did but no good. now the rpm's will jump around(between 1000 and 2000) while coasting to a stop wthout taking it outa gear(just pushing in clutch). Also my obdII says fuel system closed loop. My throttle pos is at 1% at idle...and my intake air temp says around 150 degrees...if any of that helps. I heard it could be something with the current my IAT sensor is sending to the TPS. I also heard it could be my cat. I have an aftermarket intake, header and exhaust.
I have also noticed that this is a common problem with this car and if there is anyone out there that knows what it is or how I can fix it...without spending a fortune at Nissan...then PLEASE let me know.
Thanks

2009 SE-R Spec V Code P1421

NSNissan — 2009-11-16T15:56:46-08:00

Hello,

I have an 09 Spec V, 4300km on it and two days ago my service engine light came on. I checked it on a cheapy code reader I have and it came up with p1421 unspecified code.

Any idea what p1421 is for this car?

My Ride New To Forum

Cyris — 2009-11-21T08:52:55-08:00

Hi there everyone got my ride 2 weeks back ... 1999 sentra 160si gave it the name "Kaiju" means "Strange beast or Monster"

-50 mm freeflow
-40 mm Koenic

got the following mods in mind ...

-side skirt
-sti front lip
-bootspoiler
-fog lights
-wheel archers
-convert rear drums into discs

hole idea is the get it to like the 200ti ...

Modified by Cyris at 9:31 AM 11/21/2009

B16 6spd Hesitation

smash209 — 2009-11-13T08:32:01-08:00

I'm having an issue in my 2007 Sentra where when accelerating from a stop, I'll frequently get the car to buck once before accelerating smoothly.

I thought it was my driving technique and getting used to a new clutch, but now after owning the car several months I can see it doesn't seem to be my fault.

To avoid this from happening I have to either give a lot of gas, or let out the clutch really slowly, or both, which is slipping the clutch a lot more than I would like to.

What's interesting, is that I tried doing the "idle reset" procedure listed on this site, and after resetting and letting the car idle, it will behave for the rest of that drive (no bucking). But as soon as I turn the car off and on again, the issue starts again.

Any ideas? The only things I have tried are the idle reset and a mild cleaning of the throttle body. Do these cars have throttle position sensors?

new pics of the Sentra and I

sentrastace — 2009-11-12T18:44:46-08:00

Need Help

97_200sx_SE — 2009-11-10T19:49:45-08:00

Anyone know what is needed to swap a B14 200sx auto to manual its got the GA16DE in it. I know you need the tranny, manual ecu, clutch pedal, brake pedal, clutch, flywheel, and all that but is there anything else needed like tranny mounts and are the cable clutch or hydraulic.

Modified by 97_200sx_SE at 8:01 PM 11/10/2009

header for 04 spec v

dr_specv — 2009-11-09T21:36:36-08:00

I posted in the QR section but maybe it should be in here. I'm new to NICO and just bought my first Nissan(04 spec v). Any suggestions for which header I should get? I would like a 4-2-1 style and I would like to get rid of the second cat as well, or at least get a high flow...I already have a Greddy EVO2 cat back and AEM cold air and looking for a little more power.
Thanks,
Damian

200sx SE-R Please Help!

Jeffrey154 — 2009-11-13T19:54:52-08:00

I just bought a 1997 200sx SE-R. This is my first nissan and i'm having trouble figuring out whats wrong with it. My car intermediatly wont go over 2000 rpm. I have a check engine light with the following codes: 0102 Mass airflow sensor/circuit, 0205 IACV/AAC valve, 0401 Intake air temperture sensor. I've checked all of my vacuum lines and they all look good. I've heard that it could be a ground wire, but i dont know where to look, or which one it might be. Please Help me!!!! Thankyou

Aftermarket wheels for Spec v

Kholis — 2009-11-10T17:54:29-08:00

I'm looking for some wheels to put on my 04 Spec v w/ brembos and ive been looking at the Work Emotion CR KAI's and i really like them but they are just too much for me right now so im looking for something similar but cheaper. If you guys could post some pics of examples that you have that would be cool and any suggestions are welcome! thanks!

sr20

sikkV — 2009-11-09T17:29:56-08:00

has anybody done an sr20 swap with their specV before??? if yah,can you give me a list of things i need and guidelines..thank you...

6th gear problem 04 spec v

EODguy036 — 2009-11-15T01:49:33-08:00

alright my 6th gear is really hard to get into. 1-5 slide in like they should but when you go to put it in 6th you have to pull hard. thinking synchronizer, checked the linkage and it seems ok. any ideas?

2007 Sentra Se-r Injen CAI

Nootz — 2009-11-07T17:08:48-08:00

I was wondering if this intake part #: SP1968BLK will fit on a 2007 Se-r it is NOT a Spec V however like it says it is for. I don't see how it wouldn't as they share the same engine and i believe Injen sells the identical intake for the Se-r just a different part number or am i wrong? Any help appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

update/build thread 200sx se-r

Nismoaniak! — 2009-11-11T08:52:27-08:00

ok so im the one with the blown sr20 that my moms responsible for member. so i finally got another engine and started my project. heres wats been goin on in a sequence. keep in mind its my first project and im learning as i go. so if u got a suggestion kool im all ears, if u disagree wit ne thing, ehh
ok heres an update... bare with me as i might leave some pics out. im almost done btw just gota reinstall some things (axles, wheels, minor engine parts etc etc.)grab a chair and some pop corn

ok so rite when i started workin on it...

Next she needed a wash just to keep her spirits up..

not me in this pic btw

so after the wash...

you can see my friends Z in the reflection..

dnt be fooled tho it has some paint damage from sitting in the sun for about 2.5 years..

So after some irritating phone calls, shop visits, emails, and more visits i had no luck finding an engine i felt comfortable buying. I had some uber bad luck!!
then i found a shop that claims to import engines from japan with less than 80k miles.. well they were sellin me an sr20de for $600.00 delivered.(only like 25 miles from shop) but they suggested i replace, rear main seal, HEAD GASKET , other seals i cant member which ones, well truth is i cant member how much they told me 2 replace cus there was a list i was like oh hell no! i was gona have 2 like put in way 2 much $$ on their engine so i skipped them. then after like another 2 months of hunting one down (note: i was aware of sites such as tigerjapanese.com but i am on a budget, had to be local) i found one on craigslist for $390. a red top. so i was like waaaah! no way! wats the catch rite?!? i go see the engine, still in the guys b13 se-r. so we went for a test drive. engine was strong i was convinced i wanted it and was determined 2 buy it. he was selling it to install his SR20DET he bought,.. so he was gona have this one as a spare. i quickly ran 2 the bank and pulled out some $$ for a down, but my parents yelled at me not to untill my dad saw the engine himself.. that a**whole! i want the engine now! so finally after like a day or 2 we go back, im redy! so he tests drive the engine, and approves ok so now im negotiating, whens the engine coming out?(2days time he says) good good i concur. may i be present? ( uh uhh sure?) kool! and as for the receipt.....(huh a receipt?! im not a store why u need a receipt? how u know i am who i say i am??!! wats the receipt for?!) and im like woh woh calm down man, its just kinda; u know, just normal and a good idea. (what are you planning on taking me to court?) and im like no its just my personal insurance.... then it doesnt help to have my dads input on this at this point as its my deal and im negotiating, he makes the seller more mad. so i left that day w/o an engine and a heated temper. my facial expression... (this is a horrible joke rite!!) so anyway about a week later, that seller gives me a call and apologizes 2 me, and agrees 2 write me a receipt. so after that last time, i was skeptical but make a long story short i bought the engine. it is a red top, someone tried 2 paint it tho. so it looks like crap, but ill repaint it later. sorry for the long story but i thought it was necessary so u can feel my frustration and happiness. so any way back to the build.
heres a few pics of the engine...

so thats it sitting in my back yard as im pulling out the blown engine.
so next is some pics of the whole process. i didnt get as many pics as i wanted as i could only use my phone, and my hands were pretty greased up most of the time. but ne ways here they are.

so i was unable 2 get pics of the engine as it was goin in, but u can see that in other peoples builds. like i said im almost done, but i still got tons of work 2 do. member that the car has been non opp for about 2.5 years, when i get it running i gota make sure the springs are still good, check for things that might have just rotted away. but my plans are to buy some coilovers and drop it about 1.5-2.0 inch drop. eventually i want some Enkei evo5s. no body kits. maybe later on but i doubt it. im gona paint my fog lights yellow, for the jdm look. i know what ur thinking, its gona look wack. but no it wont, my friend alredy did it and it looks like real jdm fog lights. just a process. pics of that when i get to it. some HID front lights as well. as for the engine, i wana turbo it when i get the $$, upgrade my tranny for that, ofcourse gota buy all the goodies that u need when goin turbo.. better ECU, some strut bars, and a real intake. undrdrive pulleys, adv ignition timing. JWT or BC cams. I already have a 2.5 Greddy superdragger exhaust so yes i mean all this is will come in time lol not rite away i really wish i had all these parts in by 2morrw but in the world we live in, its tuff. im in college and just got hired at autozone so i hope i can get parts at a good discount so i can keep my project in motion. as soon as i get the car running more pics r comin! any mods i install,.. r gona be photographed. so for now that it but let me know what u guys think,..
special thanks to DMeN Z, 2dr_sentra, likethemovies, and everyone who has helped me with my build

Modified by Nismoaniak! at 12:21 AM 11/7/2009

short shifter for '02 specv...

sikkV — 2009-11-08T11:23:52-08:00

I was looking around for short shifters for my b16....and I end up finding a short shifter adaptor...http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshifters/nissanshortshifters/nissansentrashortshifters.htm....

is this all I need to reduce the throw of my shifting??right??yah??..

Alright fellas help me out 87 S12 HELP NEEDED.

RaikkonensApprentice — 2009-11-06T09:48:28-08:00

Just bought me a nice 1987 S12, very good condition...but the rear crossmember bushings are completely shot to hell.

I was just wondering if anyone knew of a a replacement method for them?

for example, I sort of have the hunch that 300zx bushings will fit, but I'm not sure. Does anyone know if this works or not? or have any other solutions?

thanks guys, I haven't had much time to sit down and research between school and work, so feel free to searchsmack me if it was as easy as a google search. lol.

B14 Sentra whislting noise from air intake system.

droyal — 2009-11-05T04:56:59-08:00

When I accelerate I hear a whistling noise coming from the intake. I'm going to check if there is a leak in the air box. Also check the vacuum lines. Any other suggestions?

new extended warranty

wingedmark — 2009-11-07T17:51:38-08:00

does anybody know about the new extended warranty that nissan is offering?

2004 nissan sentra SER SES blinking

antonylul — 2009-11-04T18:54:41-08:00

My car when I start it starts to studder a little and then goes away after a few seconds, 5 min later the SES light started to blink then went away. I have 108kms on my vehicle.

Is there a common problem that someone can suggest may be the issue?

thanks for you help

2002 sentra gxe

brucen — 2009-11-05T18:32:26-08:00

all recalls done cars rpm fluctuates and under load gives code for multiple cylinder misfire changed crank and camshaft position sensor maf converter is good plugs good fire good good fuelpressure i amlost the only thing i can think of left is egr any way i can test this to know if it is the problem i am at witts end please help thanx

when rim offset says HPO

bakerboard — 2009-11-04T19:59:29-08:00

what does that mean?

2007+ B16 SE-R Sentra STS now on sale!

Racingline — 2009-11-12T15:21:40-08:00

Just letting you know that for the next 2weeks (ending Nov.15th) Racingline Short Throw Shifters for the 6spd B16 SE-R are on sale.

$132.99 reg on sale for $107.99

STS kit comes complete with:
- adapter plate and base
- Relocation bracket for cable realignment
- all necc. hardware
- instructions

Features:
- Billet 6061-T6 aluminum
- fully anodized finish for long lasting good looks and corrosion resistance.
- 36% throw reduction!!! the largest of any STS for the B16 SE-R
- Weighted base plate to ensure shifting never becomes notchy. Operation is smooth as if from the factory

Racingline Performance STS on sale--Click Here!!

Stupid stickers on sun visors

jason51873 — 2009-11-13T08:19:23-08:00

We all know and hate these stickers but I have grown to hate them even more now. They both started to peel up on the edges so I got tired of these crappy things 1/2 hanging from my visors so I removed them completely.

Anyone know whats the best way to get rid of the residual glue?

Any idea.....

Gh3tt0Sentra — 2009-11-14T06:20:54-08:00

Ok, so long story short, I got a 94 Sentra from a dealership around here, and the fact that I have no idea if it's a SE-R or not has been bugging me for quite awhile. Not even sure if any SE-Rs even have a GA16DE in 'em. Also, even if it's not a SE-R, is it still possible to make it as fast as one? I've been considering making into a project car once I can get the funds, so it might help to know if it's even worth the time and expense considering the fact that it's probably not a SE-R.

Manual Transmission Oil Change (02 GXE)

djoxide — 2009-11-04T14:02:44-08:00

since the instructions from other threads were incorrect (both hex's are different for drain/fill plug) here goes.

Tools Needed
2 dudes (you can do it by yourself but who's going to pass you a beer)
funnel and hose (1' long)
3 1/2 Quarts of transmission oil
10mm hex socket (fill plug)
14mm hex socket (drain plug)
jack and stands (not needed as there is enough room under car to do it)

Instructions
you will be able to see both plugs from the LH side behind the wheel right away
loosen fill plug first, cuz if you're drained already yer screwed
loosed drain plug and let drain
get your funnel and hose set up through engine bay to fill plug (if you get the bottle with the nozzle on them you can do it from below it'll just take awhile)
pour your oil in (if car is jacked up you won't get a level fill but if it is lvel and the oil pours out then you got enough)
close em up, it says to torque them on the FSM but hand tightened to where the plug was originaly is good enough and the torque is minimal

so behind the drivers front wheel, top circle is fill plug 10mm hex, and bottom circle 14mm

me hard @ work

all the info and more at
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Sentra/2002/

2007 Spec-v on a 100 shot with an electronic cut out

cycspec-v — 2009-11-20T23:03:44-08:00

let me know what you guys think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzqWNZQOkcQ

new wheels on the B15

tristatesentra — 2009-11-20T12:12:07-08:00

havn't posted here in a while since my last update over the summer

of course most of you guys knew I had these wheels..............

04-06 Specv wheels

now I did a trade with another Sentra owner 2 weeks ago who couldn't keep these wheels due to doing a 300Z brake conversion on his SpecV so I am the new owner of these...........

Tenzo Rs5's wrapped with Marangoni Mytho Tires

wheels were a bit dirty cleaned her up nice and clean..........

Break Convesion

Cyris — 2009-11-03T14:26:02-08:00

Hi there guys i got a 1999 nissan sentra 160si, im planning on changing the rear drums in disc`s, and need to know exactly what i will have to buy to do the conversion, from pins to brake pads.

Your help will be great thnx

=Cyris=

04 Sentra 1.8

newbe04 — 2009-11-08T10:11:22-08:00

hello, new guy here.

My girl's car is a 04 sentra 1.8 auto. She has a couple problems with her car. and I am trying to see if I can get some of it fixed when she is gone for a while.

One problem is that her OD shift button has a mind of its own. it seems to be at the shifter area that is causing it because you can wiggle the shifter and it will change from on to off. but the bad part is it does it when driving too. making it shift from 3rd to 4th a lot, which I can only imagine is not good for the trans. how do I go about fixing it?

problem two is a while ago she got the oil changed and the mechanic said that she could have a blown head gasket. because there seems to be "some" coolant coming out and is baking on the motor leaving a green mark between piston one and two(left to right). but I have not noticed any more coming out nor a loss in coolant. the car does not puff white, it has lots of power. the motor has approx. 55 k on the clock. is there something else that could cause the green mark? if I take the plugs out, what should I be looking for on the plugs to indicate a blown gasket? taking the plugs out is just as easy as anything else right?

Thanks, Matt

Radio and speaker problems on my 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE...Please help! :)

nissansentra2002 — 2009-11-02T12:09:55-08:00

I have a 2002 nissan sentra gxe. This question is about my speakers (and possibly deck). I bought my car from a dealer in 2004, it had 22000km on it, so it wasn't new. It has 2 speakers in the back (20W) and 2 speakers in the front door panels, with 2 column tweeters. I was told that my system was supposedly a Rockford Fosgate, and it looks like online pictures of similar sentras with RF systems, but nowhere on my deck or anywhere in my vehicle does it say Rockford Fosgate on it. Additionally, I started to hear my back driver-side speaker start to crack, and then suddenly couple months later, the whole driver-side went very very low (almost no sound). I assumed that I had blown my speakers, so I purchased Alpine S-Types, two for the back, and 2 for the front with separate tweeters. My friend helped install them and splice the wiring to connect everything up. However, even with new speakers all around (except for the tweeters, which we were too scared to install the Alpine ones because we didn't know how to remove the stock ones) the sound coming out of the speakers is still weird. For example - with radio on, my driver side is quieter than my passenger side. Using an FM transmitter and my Ipod, the driver side is so quiet it might as well be considered no sound. BUT, oddly enough, when I'm using my CD player function, the driver side is crystal clear and good volume, and the passenger side is now the one that is dead sound (very very very low). I looked online, and someone else had similar symptoms and was told that it was an IC (IC? what is that?) problem. Can anyone help me with this? What need I do to get my car audio back on track? Where should I take it? Can I do it myself? Need I buy a new deck? Thanks....

New here ....here is my NX project ...

Bigdog150 — 2009-11-09T20:39:27-08:00

Well I am now regerstered here after someone said I should here are some pics of my on going super lowmilage NX2000 project ....it has alot done to it , I will provide more details here soon

Here it is a year or so after I bought it ...

Here it is a little while later

Here is some pics of my turbo manifold, ( it was mocked up on another car

And I the motor I built over last winter

[IMG]http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o202/bigdog150/DSC02759.jpg[[IMG]

Oh and current miles for fun

That should be more then plenty ...I will get some specs out soon

so pissed...

sikkV — 2009-10-31T16:14:21-08:00

here's what happened on my way from work...I was driving, I rolled my window down to get some air..and I hear metal to metal scraping....I thought it was my rear brakes coz I figured out it's due for a brake pad change, so I carried on...when I looked at my brakes...I checked for lines on the rotor,there was nothing..until I looked at the front brakes!!!!it was my darn calipers rubbing my rims...the calipers slipped from the pads...I wanted to fix it but I'm too busy, so I wont be using my car for maybe a month..its that brake shops fault,...just sharing my near death experience...

parts from G20 and Sunny

sweetazsen — 2009-11-02T22:56:38-08:00

I was wondering if there are any exterior or interior parts from the G20 or Sunny that I can get that I could swap on to my 95-99 Sentra. Also Im about to begin a rebuild on a SR20 engine I found at a salvage yard, what ECU would be best to put in? If you have anymore tips beyond my questions feel free to fill me in.

Spark Plugs

bakerboard — 2009-11-02T13:37:11-08:00

Im just wondering when i should be changing my spark plugs? I have about 47k miles on my sentra.

2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Headgasket Replacement Questions

zeke1729 — 2009-10-29T13:29:42-08:00

I'm replacing the head gasket in my 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8s myself. I got a quote from the dealership for a head gasket replacement kit for $106.52. I've found some online sources asking between approximately $70 and $100. Can anyone recommend any reputable parts sources on the internet for Nissan Sentra head gasket replacement kits, or is it best to purchase one from a dealer? Also, While I have the top half of my engine apart is there anything else I should replace while I have the chance? Thanks for your help.

2005 Nissan Sentra Service Manual

zeke1729 — 2009-10-29T06:30:53-08:00

Can anyone recommend a good source for a 2005 Nissan Sentra Service Manual?

New 00-03 Sentra Headlights

dashzracing — 2009-10-30T09:15:07-08:00

Here's the new halo projector headlights pictures I want to share with you guys:

what do you guys think?

P0430 - SES light came on after header install. Any help

brewman69 — 2009-11-03T08:25:02-08:00

Alright so I just recently installed a new header on my 08 spec-v. After about 30 miles the SES light came on. I reset the ECU, drove about another 30 miles and the SES light came back on. Its thrown DTC code P0430 which is something like "catalyst effeciency below threshhold, bank 2". Now heres the thing, ive been reading about this anti fouler trick that could work but everyone doing this trick is putting them on the 02 sensor past the actual cat converter. I do not have an 02 sensor past my cat converter. Four o2 bungs on the stock exhaust manifold, and 4 on the new header. Can this be applied to an o2 sensor that is on the header itself? I have a factory service manual for the sentra's 07-09, and it clearly stats that there is a pre cat in the stock manifold. The new header I replaced it with definately does not have a pre cat. Any ideas on what I should do?

exhaust squeaks....

sikkV — 2009-10-27T19:31:17-08:00

here I am again consulting the pros..LOL, anyways I just put my cat-back exhaust on this weekend, after a couple of miles driving(12 miles approx)... I can hear the squeaks during idle and gets bad when I down shift or throttle...I'm thinking it's just my hangers rubbing the shield thingy,coz the pipe is about a quarter inch away from it but dayum, it's just annoying,embarrassing too when I pass by a crowd...so i there a way I can get rid of too much vibration?? or adjustments I can do...the noise comes from the rear/right tire area..I just need some tips ,advice,whatever help I can get..thanks again...I know I's a noobie question but just wanna do this right..

Wind Noise

Faja — 2009-10-26T04:01:02-08:00

Anyone with B16 07-09 experiencing any interior noise, specifically wind? Most times I'm driving over 40 mph, I hear the wind as if it's coming straight thru' the front windshield but I don't feel anything. I try to reach around to all sides of the car as best I can while driving but don't feel anything at all but I definitely HEAR it!!!

clutch pedal soft

yellowspecv03 — 2009-10-26T05:52:19-08:00

just replaced clutch and pressure plate and when my car gets hot the pedal gets soft..??? plz help

Air Flow Sensor wiring

yasawa2009 — 2009-10-23T18:19:30-08:00

Hi I have a Nissan Sunny N16 car (engine no: QG13DE) and have fitted in a new air flow sensor. There are 3 wires, grey, black and pink and want to know which wire goes into which terminal. Attached is an image of the wires and the air flow.......help [IMG][/IMG]

are canada b13 diferent that the ones here

92-se-r — 2009-11-01T01:48:45-08:00

because my car in some things is diferent like the front bumper... [later ill put a picture]... the fogs just goes in another area in the bumper and hathey got arround, a plastic peace that goes with the bumper around the fog lights , and they are not from a b14 or so couse the fogs r square like the factory ones... also the brakes in the front are bigger for some reazon and i cant find a match for it...... anybody knows?????

Modified by 92-se-r at 8:33 PM 10/23/2009

i have an emergency!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

92-se-r — 2009-11-01T01:42:10-08:00

i got my car to the shop with a bad front caliper, and thers no auto part here in tampa that has the same... they has bring 8 calipers and they dont match the 1 that the car has... couse where the bolts goes, the new ones are more smallers

please help......................

they tryed maximas, nx 2000 and g20s and nothing..... what kind of caliper this se-r b13 has then?

Critter in my squirrell cage.

tps2000 — 2009-10-28T06:34:36-08:00

My buddy has a 200 sx and it has sat for awhile due to an evap problem and all we can guess is that a critter crawled up in his vent system and died. I believe it is in the blower cage because when he turns it on it makes a noise and has an awful smell. My question is this, how hard is it to take the cage out to remove said dead critter on a 1996 200 and what to use to kill the smell. Thanx for any info.

new grill

wingedmark — 2009-10-25T10:37:39-08:00

just got a new c mods grill. cant wait to install it tomorrow.

Bought the Sentra. Just failed Emissions

ZedHead — 2009-10-28T12:18:44-08:00

It had code P0420: Catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 1

Any idea what this means?

I had it inspected at a Nissan dealership before I bought it, guess they didn't run codes on it. Fail. The guy told me that the exhaust was bent, probably from hitting a bump or going over a curb. Didn't think it was a big deal. This is probably what is causing it to fail. Possibly a leak even though I cannot hear it.

Input please.

Also, the nice gentlemen at the test station told me the check engine light was burned out on the dash. I assume I have to drop the steering column to get to it. Is this correct?

Thanks guys. Got the guy down to 2200 for the car, thought it was a good deal. I'm hoping the emissions repairs are fairly minimal.

random fuel mixture question

wingedmark — 2009-10-21T21:45:48-08:00

is there any way to adjust the air fuel ratio in an 07 sentra. during the winters my car runs really rich and it seems like a waste of gas to be running that rich.

Looking for ARP part #'s for QR head and bain bolts/studs Help please!

spec-bre — 2009-10-22T14:03:16-08:00

Looking for the ARP part #'s for head and main studs/bolts if anyone has them. ARP does not offer a QR25DE specific part. Thanks for any help.

Modified by spec-bre at 1:57 PM 10/22/2009

tail light not working correctly

TheOne — 2009-10-21T12:23:32-08:00

here's the problem.

its a 2002 sentra, the driver side taillight turns on fine when the brake pedal is pressed and the parking/head lights are off, but when the head/parking lights are on then driver side taillight turns off, doesn't work, essentially the high beam tail light, doesnt work.

anybody knows what could be wrong? i checked all the fuses and they're fine, also checked/replaced the brake bulbs, my guess is bad wiring.

1998 Sentra Max tire/wheel size

jmorris1974 — 2009-10-21T06:13:33-08:00

I was wondering what everyone is running as far as wheel and tire sizes go on Nissan Sentras? Currently I am running 205/50r15. I was wondering if it is even adviseable to move up to a 55 or 60 series tire? The reason I ask is because I am looking to replace the tires due to wear soon and the 55/60 series tires tend to be a little cheaper. Any suggestions?

Occasional power loss - 08 SpecV

MNSpecV — 2009-10-22T08:45:08-08:00

Hello all! I've been reading the forum for a while, but still have not posted pics or replied to many threads. Pics coming *soon*...
I have owned this 08 SpecV since June, and am loving it. The only issue that I have is that occasionally, I experience drastic power loss between 2k and 2900 RPM. It happens randomly a few times a week. I read up on the QR25DE a little, and was wondering if this could be the "power valve screws/butterfly screws" in the intake manifold? Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance! -M