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4043 messages, Last post on Oct 27, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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Just had my 00 Max in for an oil change and the dealership told me i need the starter replaced for $340. This really pisses me off because if I wanted maintenance problems like this, I would have bought a Chevy. I just had it in 5k miles ago for its 60k service, and at about 50k miles, i had to replace all the ignition coils. I love my Max, but I really only expected to have to do routine maintenance, up to at least 100k miles. Anyone else have a starter problem? |
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I wonder if someone can provide some information regarding clutch repairs. I have a '96 Max SE with around 150K on it. Had the clutch replaced at 103K. Now I'm told that the slave cylinder has gone bad and that it has worn out the clutch so that I need both (around $1,100 at dealer, $700 at local garage) - ouch! I am trying to understand the relationship between the slave cylinder and the clutch - how do they touch or otherwise interact that would cause a bad slave cylinder to ruin the clutch. Basically I want to hear some logic (or see a picture) that will ease my fears of being ripped off, or, hopefully, tell me that I am being ripped off and should just fix the slave cylinder. Thanks in advance for any info! |
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htn123, Thanks for the info, Ill try that and let you know how it went. hmmttj |
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The clutch master cylinder supplies pressurized fluid to the slave cylinder when the clutch pedal is depressed. The slave cylinder then operates the release (throwout) bearing which releases the clutch, disconnecting the engine from the transaxle. If the slave cylinder is defective it can prevent the clutch from fully applying, allowing clutch slippage which will wear the clutch prematurely. Check here, scroll down to "diaphragm clutch": http://auto.howstuffworks.com/clutch2.htm |
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I have a 2003 Maxima GLE which I bought used with 15,000 miles. I love the car but have one problem. There is a small popping noise when I go over bumps. The problem has never gotten any worse or better. The CV joints and boots seem to be ok. Could this be a shock absorber problem? It doesn't seem to effect anything, just annoying as the car is super quiet. John |
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alcan, Thanks for the info! Enjoyed the link! Darn, I wish we had fixed that slave cylinder at the first sign of slippage!!! minimus |
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does anyone know what service bulletin number takes care of the rattle coming from the rear of the '04 maxima. see message number 1686. can e mail me at rfuhr |
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| I saw a new 04 SE Maxima advertised for $ 24,999. I assume that this must be a base model without options. Even so, this appears to be a good price considering that there is no rebate on the vehicle and the MSRP is about $ 28K even on the base SE model. However, I am discouraged by the quality control issues with the 04 models. Maybe it is a good idea to wait a year until they work out the bugs out of this vehicle. | |
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| Edmunds lists invoice as $24,734. | |
| I have a 99 max se and had the #2 coil replaced when the engine mis-fired. Cost $250 at a local mechanic. no problems since, I would hate to replace them all at once and the mechanic said it would be rare that would happen. | |
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