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4048 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 4:23 PM
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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
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Replying to: kzak (Dec 24, 2008 10:45 am) You'd better get under there and figure out what's really wrong. |
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Replying to: kzak (Dec 24, 2008 10:45 am) 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. |
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Replying to: sfreitag (Jun 16, 2005 7:47 am)  .... also open to suggestion on how to fix??
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Replying to: kzak (Dec 24, 2008 10:45 am) 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. |
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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!
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| Need help from the group on this surprising diagnosis. The car has 94,000 miles on it and I purchased it used from a Toyota dealer about 1 year ago. The service engine light came on after about 6 months of driving it but the car was running fine otherwise. I took it to the local Nissan dealer for diagnosis and they say both catalyst converters and 2 oxygen sensors are gone for a total of $2865. Is this normal for the 2001 Maxima SE? What causes this ...hard driving? Also, when I asked the Nissan dealer if they could just replace the 2 oxygen sensors and then clear the codes they said...well there are really 4 oxygen sensors that we would have to replace (the number went form 2 to 4 ?? I don't get it). Please help if you can. | |
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Replying to: dx1hf (Jan 12, 2009 6:27 am)
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Replying to: dx1hf (Jan 12, 2009 6:27 am) |
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Replying to: dx1hf (Jan 12, 2009 6:27 am) The Check engine light comes on very easily on these. Disconnect the battery cable and leave it overnight. It will reset the computer. Filling the gas on a hot day and not closing the cap properly can also cause this. |
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