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#3930 of 4048 similar problem for me, 2001 max unable to sustain accerlation sometimes by lauren15 Dec 21, 2008 (11:45 am)
My '01 has about 80,000 miles. Recently I have had a problem with my car not accerlating when I step on the gas. It starts fine, runs well, and then it will sound like it is staying in a low gear and not shifting up. The tachyometer revs up to 4 or 5 but the speedometer stays only about 20 mph no matter whether I step on the gas or not. After pulling the car over "to rest" it has started up and ran fine after about 20 to 30 minutes. This has happened three times in the past month or so. The engine just seems unable to develop and/or sustain power.    My local mechanic put it on a diagonstic and said it was not transmission related. I am reluctant to take it to the dealer because the car ran fine for my mechanic when I brought it to him.    Any thoughts much appreciated! Replies to this message: guu (Dec 21, 2008 2:35 pm)
#3931 of 4048 Re: similar problem for me, 2001 max unable to sustain accerlation sometimes [lauren15] by guu Dec 21, 2008 (2:35 pm)
Replying to: lauren15 (Dec 21, 2008 11:45 am) In order for the diagnostic to work there has to be a current problem or a flag. A good mechanic would know this. Did you tell him what you told us? It sounds like a tranny or torque converter problem to Me and it sounds like you know it too but your drive line should be more durable than that unless you are very hard on it.
#3932 of 4048 thanks, by lauren15 Dec 22, 2008 (7:28 am)
Thank so much, but how would I know if I am hard on my "drive line?" Yes, I did tell him exactly what I told you. He said that I needed to bring it in WHEN it was having the problem. He's usually a super mechanic so I don't understand why he wouldn't know what you stated. Oh well, I'm getting ready to drive up to Melbourne to pick up my mom tomorrow and hoping I don't have any problems!
#3934 of 4048 CV Joints knocking?? by kzak Dec 24, 2008 (10:45 am)
I have a big problem. My CV Joints were bad so I took my car to my stepdad's mechanic, and had them replaced. Now they are worse than before... They "knock" almost every time I turn and "knock" majorly when I go over speedbumps or any kind of bump. It sounds horrible like my car is gonna fall apart! My boyfriend thinks they might not have been greased when replaced. PLEASE help, I have no idea when it comes to cars! thanks for any input Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 24, 2008 12:42 pm) obyone (Dec 24, 2008 6:47 pm) meister4U (Dec 28, 2008 3:57 am)
#3935 of 4048 Re: CV Joints knocking?? [kzak] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 24, 2008 (12:42 pm)
Replying to: kzak (Dec 24, 2008 10:45 am) Sounds like a mis-diagnosis of the original problem. A CV joint usually knocks when turning the car while under power, not when going over a speedbump with your foot let off the gas.   You'd better get under there and figure out what's really wrong.
#3936 of 4048 Re: CV Joints knocking?? [kzak] by obyone Dec 24, 2008 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: kzak (Dec 24, 2008 10:45 am) Take it back to the shop and tell them you want it fixed. And find out who the idiot that made the initial diagnosis cause he will probably have to handle the "come back" job that you're going to dump on him. Stepdad's mechanic eh? After a test drive, did they even do one? You have to wonder what they were thinking when it sounds worse than when you brought it in.   So if they don't believe you, or try to blow you off, take them on a test drive, in fact, insist on it. Then ask them if they have your original parts that had nothing wrong with them. You have to be forceful but not obnoxious when presenting your case.
#3937 of 4048 Re: Problems with Gas Door [sfreitag] by kzak Dec 26, 2008 (11:18 am)
Replying to: sfreitag (Jun 16, 2005 7:47 am) I have the same problem with my 2000 max se. When i took it to the dealer for ignition coil replacement, they noticed and said theyd fix it. Even after they "fixed" it, it is still sticking out .... also open to suggestion on how to fix??
#3938 of 4048 Re: CV Joints knocking?? [kzak] by meister4U Dec 28, 2008 (3:57 am)
Replying to: kzak (Dec 24, 2008 10:45 am) Kzak-First I hope you have your receipt. Always save your receipts for future proof of work done! That will itemize exactly what was done to your car. If you take it somewhere else, and they tell you it was not replaced, the you have proof. You might want to go to another mechanic to make sure they were. Were the axles changed with the CV joint unit? (This would be done by most experienced mechanics). How many miles have you driven since the repair? Try to determine which side the noise comes from. It should not be both sides if they were both replaced.      It is very possible it is the wheel bearings on one of the sides and not the CV joint at all. You can check your wheel bearing by jacking up the front end, (have your boyfriend do this). Wiggle the front wheels left to right and up and down to figure out if there is excessive play. If the wheel bearing is bad, it will appear to be loose even though the wheel is on tight. This is a big possibility when you go over bumps and get a lot of noise when you turn, that a wheel bearing nut can be loose. I would take it back and specifically tell them it was suggested to you that they check and tighten the wheel bearing nuts if necessary.
#3939 of 4048 2004 Nissan Maxima CD Player Skipping issue by aamu_allenboi Jan 01, 2009 (11:13 pm)
I have an 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE and I have notice when the weather starts to turn cold the Cd player skips unbareably. When the car warmed up, it usually would start playing fine but now it doesn't. I have brand new cd's and it still skips. I have cleaned it and it still skips. I even tried calling the dealership to see if there was ever a recall on the cd player for the issue and they told me no and of course its not under warranty any more so that gave me the option of buying and replacing it for 430.00! So if you have had the similar problem or have fixed yours PLEASE let me know i'm a college student and 400.00 don't come easy! Replies to this message: aggiedog (Apr 03, 2009 10:41 am)

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