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About Von Sudderth
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flapping noise7/23/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: My question isn't so technical or specific. I'm grasping at anything to figure out what the heck is ...
  A: I assume you have looked under the car and found no discrepancies - try this - check between the ...
noisey nissian terrano 11 2.7 tdi7/23/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: my terrano over heated when a friend borrowed it he said the radiator was leaking so he filled it ...
  A: First thing I would do is check the compression in all cylinders. This will determine whether you ...
Nissan pathfinder20077/23/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: Air/heat dash read out off.....yesteday I had my Pathfinder detailed and when I picked it up the ...
  A: Amy, If the instrument lights work and the air/heat do not and they are on the same circuit I would ...
Nissan Pulsar 85 GL turns over (odd noise) but wont start7/23/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: I'd just like to say you were extremely helpful with another question I asked a few months ago when ...
  A: If the rotor is not turning, it is the timing belt. If you look at the belt, there are little "cogs" ...
1999 QX47/23/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: I have code P1605 A/T Diagnosis Communication Line and also i dont get a any power to the ...
  A: Rudy, The code means the computer cannot connect to the communications port. I would try a ...
Nissan 300zx tail lights7/23/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: The tail lights on my nissan 300zx stay on with the engine off.
  A: Are you speaking of the brake lights, or the lights that go on with your headlights? (The brake ...
knock sensor7/23/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: I have a 1998,99 nissan maxima with a bad knock sensor.I was going to replace it my self,but I was ...
  A: James, It is a pain to take off the intake to get to it. And, yes, to get access it has to be ...
Nissan Puslar Vector GL 1989 N13 series7/22/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: I think my radiator is leaking, my car has been getting really hot lately and I have had to put ...
  A: I am glad you have fixed it, however, just a reminder that stop leak may not be a permanent fix, and ...
91 Nissan Stanza sunroof leaks7/22/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: Does this car have drain holes that I can blow or suck out to stop the leak?
  A: I do not understand your question. If you are asking if there are drain holes in the floorboard of ...
1996 manual transmission7/22/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: Yesterday my girlfriends 1996 Maxima decided that it would only go into 3rd gear. This comes a few ...
  A: Taylor, My thought is that the transmission, run dry, has internal damage. You will end up ...
high beam dash light7/22/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: I have a Nissan '95 Sentra and when I switch on my headlights the high-beam light on the dashboard ...
  A: First of all, get a circuit light tester and check the following - Turn the headlights on high beam ...
94 sentra electrical7/22/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: We have a 94 Sentra that gave us problems for about a year before finally quitting. It wouldn't ...
  A: Lori, If the key cylinder is loose it needs to be replaced. There are carbon brushes in the switch ...
1998 Pathfinder Gas Mileage7/22/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: My 1998 Pathfinder has 117000 miles on it. I just checked the gas mileage for mainly highway use and ...
  A: Dennis, Make sure the tires are at the proper pressure. A K&N or other performance airfilter would ...
rough iddle7/22/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: i got rough iddle on nissan sentra w/ 1.8 and check engine lite bliking while driving ? need advise ...
  A: Here are some possible causes for rough idle, in order of probability - Car needs a tune up - spark ...
1996 Nissan Maxima Stalls while driving7/22/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: Three times now my 1996 Nissan Maxima stalled while I was driving. In all three cases it was when I ...
  A: Tim, First, check the mass airflow sensor. Other causes could be the idle air control valve and ...
brake light7/22/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: 97 altima gxe - stop light was on all the time. found stop light switch plunger broken and replaced ...
  A: I have fixed a vehicle with the same problem before, and I can only guess if this is the right ...
1991 Nissan Stanza7/21/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: I have a friend who owns a 1991 stanza and recently had a problem with the front brakes locking up ...
  A: Are both left and right side freezing up? Could be a defective proportioning valve. With the brakes ...
Engine rattle7/21/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: You were able to help me back in May with my Nissan pickup and getting it tuned up. I'm having ...
  A: If you can give me more information, that would be great - Obviously engine noises come from many, ...
01 maxima slip and air bag7/21/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: after getting 01 maxima back from a dealer and $1300 bill.... the air bag light blinks all the time. ...
  A: First of all, You should take it back to the dealer and expect them to remedy the situation with no ...
1991 240 SX Brake light switch7/21/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: Brake lights are staying on when car is on or off and pedal is in full up position. There are two ...
  A: Kevin, If the battery is drained then something is taking it down. I would make sure the battery ...
Nissan 300ZX turbo7/21/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: This is a reply to an earlier question and respone. I changed my son's distributor and am now ...
  A: Richard, The ECU could go bad but that is rare. I would first look at the fuel pump relay and the ...
98 Nissan 200sx fuse...7/21/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: My brake lights work fine. Any idea on why this happens. I have been pulled over cause i didn't ...
  A: AJ, From cheap to most expensive. Replace the dimmer for the instrument cluster first. If that ...
Replacing blower motor7/21/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: I have a 96 Quest. I just replaced the elec. fan and the a/c worked fine. A few minutes later the ...
  A: Ron, The blower motor failed? If this is the case you have to get under the dash on the passenger ...
Trouble removing 2003 Nissan Sentra rotors7/21/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: Von, I have removed the wheels and calipers of front end. I'm trying to remove the rotors for ...
  A: Jessica, You will need to get a puller for the rotors. On most nissans there are two small bolt ...
lockup converter stuck7/20/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: I saw your answer to Dustin ( 3/26/08 ) and was wondering if you knew which plug or wire disengages ...
  A: Ed, The plug is on the drivers side of the engine compartment, on the transmission. This is the ...
1990 nissan transmission7/20/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: My transmission in my pathfinder shifts hard then when it gets hot it will only shift to second ...
  A: Have you checked the trans oil level? Also, check the condition of the oil. If it is a dark ...
Nissan Sentra 1997 -smoke coming out of steering wheel7/20/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: I have a 1997 nissan sentra GXE, and sometimes when I put on the signal light, smoke comes out from ...
  A: Gee, never heard that one before - Looks like there is a problem with the connection for the turn ...
2005 Nissan Pathfinder warning light7/20/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: What does "Service Engine Soon" light on dash usually indicate? "Service" is an ambiguous term. Is ...
  A: You are exactly right. That light, in my opinion, just drives people nuts, and makes them go into a ...
transmission grinding7/20/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: i have a 91 maxima and i'm hearing a grinding noise when the car is in park and neutral. It sounds ...
  A: Scott, It could be that the flexplate is coming apart and when it is unloaded it is scraping on the ...
Nissan Pathfinder 20027/20/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: driving along, car stalls, starts to smoke a heap ..and i mean a heap..of white smoke out the tail ...
  A: Rob, I would first get the oil level correct. Too much or too littel oil will destroy an engine. ...
nissan maxima 19967/19/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: my car did not start, It turn well, then I put in Nuetral and mumps gas and it get start, It ...
  A: Sal, Since yours is a 1996 it is OBDII compliant. Go to Autozone or Checker and get the codes read ...
1991 240 SX Brake light switch7/19/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: Brake lights are staying on when car is on or off and pedal is in full up position. There are two ...
  A: Kevin, You found the problem. In short, a wrecking yard would be the cheapest route or get one ...
malfunction indicator come on steady7/19/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: NISSAN ALMERA E 1497----2001,MILEAGE-38000 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR IS COME ON STEADY WHILE ENGINE ...
  A: Shaju, The traction control is messing up from what I have read up on in the manuals. I would not ...
Head gasket replacement7/19/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: I have a 1991 240sx twin cam 16 valve eng. that needs head gasket replaced just trying to get a few ...
  A: Don, Have the head checked for cracks at a machine shop if it was run for a time with a blown ...
98 Nissan 200sx fuse...7/19/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: My brake lights work fine. Any idea on why this happens. I have been pulled over cause i didn't ...
  A: AJ, The headlight switch is probably shorting out blowing the fuse. If you have not used the ...
300zx rebuild7/19/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: I have a 300zx with and we can start the engine and runs great. When you turn the ignition switch ...
  A: I need more information - What year is your car? When it runs after you turn the key off, how long ...
truck problem7/19/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: I have a 95 nissan 4 wd truck 2.4 fuel injected a/c idles good runs real bad after that replaced ...
  A: Please check to see that all wires were reconnected. Esp. the Throttle and air sensor terminals. ...
Shifter problems in a 2000 Maxima7/18/2008Von Sudderth
  Q: My maxima has problems shifting into gear. Depending on the time it shifts into drive or reverse ...
  A: David, My 2000 Maxima did the same thing and all I did was disassemble it and lubricate it and it ...
Cuboots on a 2000 Nissan Maxima7/18/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: I went to the dealer today and he told me that I need new cuboots. I'm not really sure what they do ...
  A: I assume you are talking about Constant Velocity boots, or CV boots. They hold grease so that the ...
hi7/18/2008Calvin Iwashita
  Q: please answer what u can wanna buy a car thats god on gas and small compact realy small but strong ...
  A: The best thing I can tell you is to look for private owners that need to sell their cars because ...

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