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4048 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 4:23 PM
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There are 4 drain tubes for the sunroof, one at each corner so...it's highly unlikely that that's the problem. What I ask you to do is this... When the sunroof is closed, there is a dran "pan" that slides into place. Let me just back-up a second. The sunroof is surrounded on 3 sides (front and both sides) by stationary drains. The rear portion of the sunroof uses a sliding "PAN" that is pulled into place when the sunroof closes, and is retracted or pushed back by the sunroof panel when you open it (meaning when you slide it back...not pop it up). There have been MANY instances where the small retractor clips that GRAP this drip PAN snap off...usually on one side only. What this does is it will no longer pull this pan into place when you close the sunroof (you may also hear a strange metallic noise while opening and closing the roof and/or while it's open and you hit a bump). Without this pan in place, when it rains, water will seep through the perimeter gasket (surrounds the glass part of the roof) and can go pretty much anywhere. The gasket around the glass is not in place to keep water out...it's to keep out wind noise...thats why these drains are in place. IF this is your problem, there are 2 metal clips that have to be replaced, and are cheap...BUT.....your dealer will have to do the work because it requires dropping the entire headliner, and both sunroof support rails. The way to double check if this IS the problem is this.....with the sunroof in the "POP-UP" position, look from the inside at the rear portion of the sunroof. there should be a pan thats about 2 1/2 inches in width, and spans the side to side length of the sunroof. Now close the roof, and slowly slide it back....you will see this pan go back with the rear edge of the glass....and return when you fully clse it again. If it doesn't fully go back into place or, is missing...that's you problem. I hope this helps....I've found many of this same problem on Maximas from 95 thru 99, and on Pathfinders as well. Good luck. Joe |
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I can fully understand the problem as i was a owner of a 95 Maxima GLE. I bought the car in 98 with 144k kms on it. The car was serviced regularly at the dealership by the previous owner( I have the records). I continued to do so but i encountered several problems. Changed O2 sensor thee times (everytime after the warranty) Changed temperature sensor Changed alternator which cost an arm and a leg. numerous other issues every winter the brakes freeze up if the temp falls below -10c and have to wait till the car warms up. Every 3 months the oil and required maintenance was done and after 2+ yrs i was forced to trade the car at 176k. I had a Datsun about 10+ yrs ago which was a reliable vehicle. The quality & reliability has really gone down. This will be my last nissan!!! |
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What size rims/patters would I have to get for my 1997 nissan maxima. I'm looking to invest in chrome rims for my maxima...and wanted to know the proper size/ bolt patters i need. thanks. |
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| I have a '96 Maxima GLE which I've had since new. 195000 km. on it (120000 mi.) and it still runs like a charm. Twice over the years the "Service Engine Soon" light has come on, and both times was resolved by the dealer's service dept. changing a sensor related to the Emission Control System. There was no other problem that needed fixing, but this sensor is apparently very sensitive. Of course it could signal other problems also, so it is wise to have it checked. | |
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I can understand you're view but...Nissans are up there with the best as far as reliability now a days. That's not to say that there aren't exceptions..as there are with any make or model. As for the brakes...you've got water in the lines..a simple brake fluid flush would cure that easily...as for the O2 sensors, read below... Kin...Nissans O2 sensors are known to last a short time. Next time, if there is a next time, they go bad, change over to BOSCH O2 sensors...they'll last damn near forever. Joe |
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I bought a Maxima 92 GXE and found the idle speed is not stable ( from 700-900 rpm) up and down, also the engine shaking a little. I changed the spark plugs and flushed the feul system. but it does not help. Does anyone can help me out? Thanks,
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Have your TPS checked. They've been known to go bad. That can do the same thing. Joe |
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Thanks for the reply. Here's what I did, as of today 1/29/01. Gave my mechanic the sunroof diagrams from the thick 1990 Maxima service manual, which I bght 10 yrs ago !....although he subscribes to a CD rom service so he can get specs if he has to on any vehicle..... He took out ceiling liner and entire assembly....yep, he did...I saw it in his shop....and found a small pile of accumulated dirt...yes dirt....in the channel which resulted in a blockage thereby causing rainwater, etc. to overflow, go underside and drip, drip, drip into the car from the latest Northeast showstorm and soak the carpet behind the front passenger seat....picked up the car today and sunroof works ok.... 1/30/01 is supposed to be wet all day.....guess I'll see if he was right.....charged me for 3.5 hours of work.....which I think is reasonable..... Here comes the rain......(actually the song goes..."here comes the sun..." by the Beatles...)... Later..... |
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TPS is Throttle Position Sensor.
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