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#1734 of 4048 dash creak by kp40m Jan 24, 2004 (6:07 am)
I have a 2003 GLE (20,000 miles) with a similar dash creak when its cold outside and I go over bumps. The creak stops if I push down on the plastic housing above the clock. I am going in for service this week and will post what I find.
#1735 of 4048 dash creak by p100 Jan 24, 2004 (11:46 am)
Possibly some genius at Nissan suggested that they save a few felt strips when assembling the dash on later model Maximas. After all, these people eliminated one small metal clip (squealer) per disc brake set. I fail to see how can you realize any meaningful savings by not installing a 10 cent metal clip on a $ 60 set of brake pads.
#1736 of 4048 Driver's side mirror vibration, 03 Maxima by johnny2003 Jan 24, 2004 (11:58 am)
I purchased a 2003 SE in May. The driver's side mirror vibrates when driving, not the housing, just the mirror inside. Took it to the dealer and they where unable to tighten it. The passengers mirror is perfectly still. Should i just have them replace the whole unit?   Anyone with similar problem and a fix?
#1737 of 4048 mirror vibration by p100 Jan 24, 2004 (3:46 pm)
Yes, insist on mirror replacement. That is what the warranty is for. If Nissan chooses to go with a cheaper supplier to save money and installs inferior product on this car, you have every right to demand a good quality mirror. Besides, this is a safety related issue, rather that a purely cosmetic one.
#1738 of 4048 Thanks for the inputs, Kp40m and p100.... by victord1 Jan 25, 2004 (5:01 am)
can't wait to hear an update on your car after you take it for servicing.   Besides this little annoyance, the car has been flawless. I only wish that I had gotten a 330i instead, for the smaller size and a bit more nimbleness.   Ironically, for two straight mornings I saw two different 330i convertibles, all are 2001+ models, left on the side of the same stretch of road w/ their emergency lights blinking. And then I started feeling better about my max again....
#1739 of 4048 04 Climate Control Problems by maximaeliteguy Jan 25, 2004 (6:52 pm)
I bought a 04 with Elite package back in November. I have read several postings from people complaining of the cabin never getting warm. I am having the same problem. I live on the coast of NC so the coldest is about high 20's to low 30's and I still can't get very warm in the car. Just took it in to service and the response was "that's just a Nissan.." I have a 93 celica that will run you out the car with the heater but I can't get warm heat out of a $35,000 car? Anyone know of any remedies, recalls, etc. for this problem. The only other complaint I have is the very poor turn radius. Guess there are no fixes for that one...Any help very much appreciated
#1740 of 4048 Insufficent Heat by dklanecky Jan 26, 2004 (5:54 am)
There's a section of pages in the 04 Maxima Service Manual that describes how to trouble shoot this specifically as an issue.   It is in the Automatic Air Conditioner section (ATC-pages 85-94).   As I read through this section, there's a lot of potential problem areas with this system, temp sensors, dual controls, remembered settings, etc.   I'd call the dealer and tell them you specifically want them to run this section to resolve the issue, not just say it's a Nissan, that's BS, IMO.
#1741 of 4048 dash creak by ccermak Jan 26, 2004 (8:56 am)
As posted above, my 2000 Max had the same creak in the A-pillar on passenger side. This was a really common problem on 5th gen Maxis. The easiest fix is as mentioned above, take a piece of felt that's same color as your trim and wedge it in that seam. It's the plastics rubbing on each other and a piece of felt will keep them separated. It's working for me for last 30k miles . Except now I have another one that's worse going up the b-pillar where the seatbelt comes out. I'm in MN and it's COLD here and I have more creaks in winter than summer.
#1742 of 4048 flicker by ccermak Jan 26, 2004 (9:00 am)
My 2000 Max SE has a weird problem going on. All my lights including headlights, gauge cluster, dome light, fog lights, basically everything except the clock and radio numbers all FLICKER really fast simultaneously. It's worst at idle with car in gear. If I turn the car off but leave the lights on the problem goes away. Does this sound like the Alternator or Voltage Regulator in the Alternator???? Doesn't seem like battery, I've left the car out recently for 24+ hours in 40 degrees below zero and it started. How tough is it to check ground wires?
#1743 of 4048 04 Max Fluid Dispensers by dimmer Jan 26, 2004 (10:42 am)
Sorry P100, your assumptions aren’t accurate. The fluid dispensers are located under the hood. Second, the Altima (not the Maxima) has pin-hole dispensers that can be adjusted. So far the dealer hasn’t been able to come up with a solution. I’ve even requested that the Altima dispensers be put on my Maxima. As you can imagine, the dealer hasn’t call me back with an answer to that one yet!

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