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#21 of 4048 Maxima Stalling by oceanblue Jan 18, 2001 (5:39 pm)
Thanks AMY t1976 for the suggestion. Since my first posting, I took the car to a top-notch mechanic who was sure that it needed to have the idle speed control solenoid replaced. He replaced it, then took it for a spin.....and it stalled again. He put my old solenoid back in and didn't charge me a cent. When I asked if I should bring the car back in next week he said, "No, it could be one of many things and we haven't got a clue." So items that have been checked include: fuel lines, fuel filter, idle speed solenoid, plugs. I love the car when it's cruising but at a stop light it will stall if engaged in drive and at low speeds it will occassionally sputter. If I can't correct the stalling the next stop for the car will be to donate it to a charity. Ah what happened to my old 1970 Camaro that always ran well? Replies to this message: andrew0405 (Mar 10, 2006 3:02 pm)
#22 of 4048 Service Engine Soon - '97 Nissan Maxima by dominic1 Jan 20, 2001 (3:47 pm)
I also have a 97 Maxima and have received the Service Engine Soon light (28K). I took the car to the dealer and they said that it was a sensor and that it is not uncommon (though they couldn't explain why). Since it is covered under warranty, there was no charge. I also have experienced (alike everyone else) the engine noise and to no avail, it still continues after numerous trips to SEVERAL service departments. Hope this helps. Replies to this message: kone (Dec 17, 2004 9:32 am)
#23 of 4048 1990 Maxima leaking sun roof by paco99 Jan 21, 2001 (9:37 pm)
As the title says....after talking to my mechanic, it seems I should try to get a new lid weatherstrip and perhaps a new sealing rubber (gasket ?).....any one have any ideas ?....the last time, my mechanic reseated the outer rubber weatherstrip (I think) and it worked, but now once again leaks.....recent snow storm in the Northeast did the trick.....drip, drip, drip, etc.   I have the original service manual, but it doesn't give part numbers.....haven't given up, bec I want to fix it so that I can sell it...it's a low mileage lovely...   Any one know an internet site that may have these parts ?   Thanks for your time !
#24 of 4048 To: paco99 by alcan Jan 22, 2001 (7:54 am)
Before replacing any parts, verify that the sunroof drain tube isn't blocked. Usually runs down inside the A or B body pillar and prevents standing water at the sunroof weatherstrip.
#26 of 4048 1991 Maxima - Engine Shudder by tallawah Jan 22, 2001 (3:53 pm)
I have a 91 Maxima SE Manual- well maintained (350K miles - I know, time to get a new one!).   Anyway. it is still going great except for an intermittent problem for the last couple years (which the dealer and numerous mechanics have attempted to fix). After every few hundred miles or so the engine would start to shudder, not continuously, but then it could happen every few miles. A couple of times it got so bad I had to stop and let it cool a bit (at least it would shudder all the way home). It could happen for a few days in a row, then goes away for another few hundred miles of driving (a week or two).   The engine diagnostics on the ECCS keep reading that all is OK.   I have replaced the wiring harness, computer, ignition cables, vacuum hoses, distributor, fuel pump, fuel injectors and tested with a new air flow meter, to little avail.   Any suggestions would be well appreciated. Replies to this message: holmes12 (Jun 27, 2006 1:58 am)
#27 of 4048 To Alcan re your reply. by paco99 Jan 22, 2001 (4:40 pm)
Thanks for the idea; your idea is something I though about after looking at the S/Manual and the schematic...   Also today went to Pep Boys and they told me the can't order either part.   Also called Nissan S/Dept and got someone very knowledgable on the phone (parts dept told me there is no separate part number for top lid weatherstripping, so I would have to buy a whole new lid.....at ~ $ 745.00 + tax + labor.....oh sure !)....   Anyway, thought I'd pass along what S/Dept said so others can benefit....   They said the sunroof is made to accept water and should let it exit out via 4 drain hoses connected to the interior base.....I can have a mechanic blow air up from the underside of the car to try to dislodge any blocks, but do not blow air from the top of the drain tube downward....I suggested this is probably bec the force of air will dislodge the tubes from the base....his response was that I was correct and the first one to have called about this problem and understood what the force of air will do..... to re connect will mean taking the whole thing apart and out of the Maxima, a tedious and expensive job....and also meaning the car would have to be left at the dealer at least a full day....   He also agreed the mechanic can use a very thin wire and push it in from the top as this should not cause the tubes to loosen.....however, to be safe, I would have the mechanic first try it from the bottom up.   I'll have to take the car in to the mechanic and have him try it.....   Thanks again......
#29 of 4048 having troubles with Nissan/Infiniti by infiniti_lemon Jan 24, 2001 (8:01 pm)
Maybe you guys can help me out. Nissan told me in December that they were looking at buying my lemon back, but now they want me to take them to formal arbitration instead. read all about it: http://sleepwalk.home.mindspring.com
#30 of 4048 re: 1997 Maxima engine noise by cbtech Jan 27, 2001 (5:22 am)
Changed starter 2 weeks ago. Roaring noise at cold start up is gone. Starter was not disengaging quick enough.

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