Louisville Maxima Enthusiasts

[maxhopper]

Matt: Post up when they come in. I'm sure we can get an install day together.

Steve: Thanks for the offer of the steamer. I'm actually going to take the car up to work on Monday and store it in the service lot for what will probably be the majority of the winter. That way I can just pull it into the shop to work on it (heat, light, and lifts). I'd still like to take you up on your offer when it gets a little more road worthy. There's just LOTS of little thing that I have to get done on the G. I bought a tail light and front corner light today on ebay. Still need to procure a right front headlight though. I also need, as Cullen pointed out, ALL of the rubber hoses replaced. A vent hose, going from the valve cover into the intake tubing, just split when we were trying to get at the thottle body. Add to that all of the miscellaneous bits, sensors, valves, bearings and I'm sure I'll run out of money before I run out of things to do with it. Ahhhhh, the beauty of a project car.

[cullenj76]

I'll probably be there soon with the project car=no money thing

[ssheltz]

Hey Guys,I filled up my car tonight at a speedway (I usually use Chevron, but I was on fumes) and 4 miles later I got a "Service Engine Soon" light.

Can bad gas do that?I guess I should stop by Pep Boys and have the code read?

Last time I got a SES, I went to the dealer and they replaced an O2 sensor.If it reads as O2, should I just drive it and then have it re-set after a fill up?What do you think?

Steve

[duccati02]

Cullen: what was it that you said I needed besides dust boots for when I put on my shocks and springs? And how much do you think it will cost to get them installed? oh yeah and I have the rest of your money which i'm sure your happy about

Scott: I like the new project car. Are you still going to upgrade the max or are you leaving the upgrading for the G?

[maxhopper]

Steve: Yeah, take it Autozone and have the code read first. If it comes back as O2, I'd reset it and see if it comes back on. If the code comes back as small evap leak, it's probably the gas cap not being tight enough.

Drew: I'm still looking at exhaust for the Max, but not modding either car right now (X-mas).

[cullenj76]

Steve: follow Scott's suggestion and NEVER use speedway gas!

Drew: upper front strut bearings is what I told you to get. The cheapest place I found them was the nissan dealer out on dixie highway, I think.

[ssheltz]

Steve: follow Scott's suggestion and NEVER use speedway gas!

It read as O2 sensor and has not come back yet. Cheap spudway gas, probably distilled potatoes. Back to Chevron from now on.

[maxhopper]

If the CEL does come back on, and you do need an O2 sensor, this is the cheapest place I've found. http://oxygensensors.com/ If you get the OEM, it will plug right in. If you get universal, you have to splice the new wires into the old (OEM) connector.

[audtatious]

Well, my Illumina's came in yesterday. I had them installed today and picked the car up at 6pm.

No review on them at the moment as I have not had a chance to put it through its paces. Seems my exhaust is now laying on one of the crossbars as the knocking I have been having is obviously caused by that. So, I had to nurse it home. Tomorrow morning I guess I will be spending some quality time at the local muffler shop making sure the issue is the Y-pipe and either having them fix it or go ahead and have the factory Y-pipe put backup on.

What a bish

[ssheltz]

If the CEL does come back on, and you do need an O2 sensor, this is the cheapest place I've found. http://oxygensensors.com/ If you get the OEM, it will plug right in. If you get universal, you have to splice the new wires into the old (OEM) connector.

It did come back on after a day of driving. I'll wait until my next fill up, have it re-set and find out which one it was.They said it was a rear bank sensor, but didn't say which one (I believe there are 2?).Neil Huffman charged me $152 for the part and $160 in labor in June.I wonder if it is the same sensor? Your site lists only front sensors?

[maxhopper]

Do you have Cali emissions? If so, I think the ones at the bottom of the page may be for the rear. Just give them a call if you end up needing one, they'll hook you up. If it is the one you had replaced by Nissan, it should be warrantied for 12 mo/12k miles from prior install date.

Matt: Congratulations on the new toys!

[audtatious]

Thanks!!

I picked the car up last night at 6:30pm (shop had to stay a bit late to finish it up). When I picked it up, the car was gringing like crazy in drive. Something had happened to the exhaust as it felt like it was laying on a brace.

Took the car into the muffler shop, and sure enough, Ken Towerys had dragged the car on the lift and broke a weld on my WarpSpeed y-pipe. They fixed the weld and added some more washers to the cross braces to try and get rid of all the grinding I had been having. Unfortunately that did not fix the "normal" grinding issue I was having so I had the shop remove the WSP y-pipe and reinstall my factory Y-pipe. Finally, NO MORE GRINDING!!!

Anyway, my first impressions of the Illuminas are all positive. The car handles better and does not slam down over road transitions like it used to. When people sit in the back, I don't even notice anymore.

Next step? The ride is a bit rougher than I would like with a 3-front/4-rear setting, so I will change it to 2-front/3-rear this weekend.

So far, 2-thumbs up!

[jEzTeR]

Nice!

[cullenj76]

If you have already posted in the technical maxima forum and can't find your answer, you should search the org for this problem in the 5.0 gens. There is a TON of info on it. This is a very common problem. Most people their ecu's flashed with an updated eprom, but I thought I remembered you having yours re-flashed not to long ago. Just hop on the org and search for this. There are complete instructions including how to get this work done for free at your local dealer.

Matt: Glad everything worked out. Told you to set it to the 2/3 setting lol

[ssheltz]

If you have already posted in the technical maxima forum and can't find your answer, you should search the org for this problem in the 5.0 gens. There is a TON of info on it. This is a very common problem. Most people their ecu's flashed with an updated eprom, but I thought I remembered you having yours re-flashed not to long ago. Just hop on the org and search for this. There are complete instructions including how to get this work done for free at your local dealer.

Matt: Glad everything worked out. Told you to set it to the 2/3 setting lol

Yes, I had a complete ECU re-flash when I replaced the MAF about 6 months back (same time they replaced the last o2 sensor).The biggest problem here is I DON'T TRUST THE DEALER. It could be the same rear bank sensor and I truly believe they will tell me it's the other one that they did not replace. Why do I feel this way? Huffman charged me $89 to hook up my car to their diagnostic equipment when I complained about hesitation around 3200 rpm, drove the car and then told me there is nothing wrong. 3 months later I bring the car to them and request the MAF upgrade (which they had never heard of) and it fixes it.I complain about not being able to get into second gear, and they tell me it's NORMAL?? I'm going to see if autozone can determine which sensor it is. If it's the same one, I'll see if another dealer will warranty it. I am not going back there again.

[maxhopper]

I know Dave has had a great experience with Glenn Nissan in Lexington. Long drive to get good service, but peace-of-mind may well be worth it. If it is the same o2 as before, any Nissan dealer in the country will warranty it for the 12/12, just have your receipt handy.

[audtatious]

Try Bill Collins Nissan. I have had good service experiences with them...

[jEzTeR]

I know Dave has had a great experience with Glenn Nissan in Lexington. Long drive to get good service, but peace-of-mind may well be worth it. If it is the same o2 as before, any Nissan dealer in the country will warranty it for the 12/12, just have your receipt handy.

Glenn is the best hands down. Call them in advance and ask for Dennis. Tell him that Dane Kelty told you their service was the best.http://www.glennautomall.com1-877-252-4576

If you don't want to go to Lexington the Collins is pretty good.

[audtatious]

Cullen: what was it that you said I needed besides dust boots for when I put on my shocks and springs? And how much do you think it will cost to get them installed?

Ken Towery installed mine for around $245. Would have been around $290 with alignment, but they did not have time to align it at the time

[Fezzik]

Hey Matt. I fyou need an alignment done i'd take it to Tony's Alignment on Poplar level rd. Awesome place and they really know what they are doing. 59 dollars but no one else in town would touch my car.

[duccati02]

290 bucks my butt! I think i will try and get somebody I know to do it for me.

[audtatious]

Yeah, I didn't have time to wait for an install day. Suspension was too floppy

Ken Towery got it done today for $59 as well which included balancing the front tires again.. Rides great!

[ssheltz]

Good news... I got the codes and it IS the same sensor as last time.The dealer said they will cover parts and labor. I was surprised on that one.

[maxhopper]

Good deal Steve, just gotta have faith.

[cullenj76]

You need to go to Glenn and give them this: http://maxima.theowensfamily.c...a.pdf

THAT is what's wrong with your maxi Steveorini. I'd bet $20 that it's not the actual sensor

I would print out the TSB and take it into the dealer if you have less than 80K on the car. It will be covered under warranty for that many miles.

[Fezzik]

Hey Steve. I get this message too awhile back. I doubt its the o2 sensor because it comes on at random mileage. I called Dave Burnette down in Texas a few weeks ago and he said that this is probably the problem and the tsb that cullen provided. Sorry i hadnt responded early to it. I am in the middle of finals and checking the boards just isnt right at the top of my list at the moment

[maxhopper]

I would print out the TSB and take it into the dealer if you have less than 80K on the car. It will be covered under warranty for that many miles.

Out of the 3 car lines I deal with, in regards to warrany; the O2 sensors and/or a PCM reflash are covered only under base warranty. The emissions warranty covers, mainly, the piping from (including) the cat forward to the exhaust manifold. You should consult the owners/warranty manual and with the service department where you take it for service as to warranty coverage.

[cullenj76]

squeaker says STFU!

[ssheltz]

Out of the 3 car lines I deal with, in regards to warrany; the O2 sensors and/or a PCM reflash are covered only under base warranty. The emissions warranty covers, mainly, the piping from (including) the cat forward to the exhaust manifold. You should consult the owners/warranty manual and with the service department where you take it for service as to warranty coverage.

You almost sound like you know what you are talking about here. I expected to see 40 lines of fine print at the bottom as a disclaimer:

"Warning, this message is intended for the sole use of the directed parties. Symptoms may vary. May cause bloating, constipation and giant eyeball. Should be taken with food. Not intended to be taken orally. Not legal in CA, NV or CT or any other state. Consult your local mechanic. May contain tar and or nicotine. Employees are not eligable."

Glenn is a long way to go. I've already got a monday appointment here, so I'll bring the TSB with me and discuss it. It does sound like it. Interesting that it mentions the MAF upgrade a few times (which I had done at the same time as the last 02 replacement).

[maxhopper]

But at least there's no oily discharge.