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| Subject | Date Asked |
| low engine idle | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a 97 nissan altima and it has been running poorly with a low engine idle. Nothing has worked ... A: Dustin, If you have not replaced the knock sensor do so. This will make the engine run bad since ... | |
| Car turn signals and more | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a '05 Nissan altima. Last year my wife let a friend try to hook up head rest tv's. He ... A: Josh, Nissan uses a floating ground. The best advise I can give is to disconnect the wires that ... | |
| 1987 300zx 2+2 bacfire/rough idle problem | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently installed and after market fuel pump in the car and now it has backfiring and a rough ... A: Michael, Look for leaky injector or two and replace them. Do a fuel pressure test. Turn the key ... | |
| Crankshaft Sensor | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a nissan almera and the crankshaft sensor needs replacing. The car will not start. How can I ... A: Mo, With a defective sensor the vehicle will not start or run. You could replace it where the car ... | |
| 2000 Maxima with P1320 and P0171 codes | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently had my 2000 Max's SES light go on after experiencing some shuddering and loss of RPMs ... A: Mark, This is the service bulletin that covers the problem you describe. It is from this site and ... | |
| timing belt | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: 1999 3.3L pathfinder What could I expect to hear noise wise from the engine when it runs if I ... A: Rob, Noise coming from replacement of a timing belt usually comes from using an old tensioner, ... | |
| 1992 XE 4x4 pathfinder question | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I am new to 4x4's and was wondering if anyone could tell me what the two buttons on the right side ... A: Peter, From what you write and my memory, the first button is the flasher? The second is the power ... | |
| 1999 pathfinder 3.3L tensioner spring | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I changed my timing belt, water pump, thermostat and tensioner and all other belts. I believe I may ... A: Rob, The spring is supposed to apply the proper tension against the belt prior to tightening down ... | |
| electrical | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: 2004 2.4L nissan frontier. while changing stereo units i lost power to stereo and turn signals. I ... A: Eric, I would look at the stereo wiring again. Nissan uses a floating ground and if something is ... | |
| 2000 G20 - Key won't turn in the ignition | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Recently drove across town, parked and when I got back in the key would not turn in the ignition. ... A: Matt, If the original key is worn down the worn off material is in the cylinder. Depending on how ... | |
| relays | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I am working on a 7/86 Nissan 200sx, when you turn on the headlights none of the lights work. The ... A: Brad, The headlight relays should be under the hood in the relay box. If both low beams do not ... | |
| 2000 G20 - Key won't turn in the ignition | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Recently drove across town, parked and when I got back in the key would not turn in the ignition. ... A: Matt, The cylinder has a lock for security. Wiggle the wheel back and forth and see if the key ... | |
| transmission/master cylinder | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Nissan Hardbody pickup. The clutch stopped working on the 5-speed manual ... A: Thomas, I would replace both the master and slave cylinder and bleed it and be done. The slave ... | |
| 1998 Nissan Altima manual 2.4 | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: my cr is getting no spark! I had the problem before and it was the distributor module so my step ... A: Jon, You need to get a scanner and read the codes. Email them to me. If you have replaced the ... | |
| nissan repair | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: my nissan almera 2004 seat belt light wont go off A: Phil, One of the vendors for Nissan, which will remain nameless, read the label on the seat belt ... | |
| ZD30 | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a ZD30 Nissan with a recurring fault code ( 47 ) and engine light that stays ... A: Gean, I would look at air pump relay from the code given. Check out the following list of codes. ... | |
| asembeling the WHOLE tranny system | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Ii heres the skinny. I have a 01 Nissan maxima and i'm in the proses of putting in a manual tranny ... A: Greg, You are going to need a car to rob the parts from or you are going to have to buy some parts ... | |
| 93 Nissan Maxima won't crank | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I had originally asked a question here: ... A: Keith, The shifter interlock prevents the car from starting unless it is in park or neutral. That ... | |
| Starting problem | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: On a 1995 Pathfinder the starter always clicks several times before it starts. The Started has been ... A: Barry, I would think the starter cutoff relay. Here is a link to what one looks like. Another ... | |
| 93 nissan maxima power loss/vibrations | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: hey von, i have a 93 nissan maxima se v6 auto. It shakes/vibrates when its in park and there's a ... A: Paul, I would check the engine mounts to see if any are broken. That is usually where the crunch ... | |
| Nissan Serena ,code p0600 | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: this vehicle is not changing gears so l used a scan tool and it picked fault code p0600 ,A/T ... A: Moffat, It could be that the vehicle has run over something and caused the error by a broken wire ... | |
| automatic gearbox | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: my reverse gear is not functioning properly on my NISSAN SUNNY N17 automatic transmission yr 2004.It ... A: Yusuf, You will need to take the transmission out and disassemble it to get to the reverse band. ... | |
| Evaporator clog | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: This is a followup question to my previous posts. Can you tell me how to unclog my evaporator drain ... A: Jeff, Under the vehicle, passenger side, at the bottom of the firewall, you will see a black tube ... | |
| engine swap | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 g35 infinity with a vq35de can I swap a 2007 vq40de[out of a frontier] in its place ... A: Robert, Dimensionally they are the same and it should fit. There are subtle nuances of how things ... | |
| 1992 nissan pulsar hatchback | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: ive had my nissan pulsar for 4 years its had every service and has always ran well till last week.i ... A: Jade, Let me know if yours is fuel injected. If it is the problem could be with a few different ... | |
| NISSAN 2001 | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A NISSAN PRAIRIE HYPER CVT IN MY SHOP. I'M HERE IN LAOS SE. ASIA, WHERE THERE IS NO HOPE IN ... A: Mike, I am in Las Vegas, Nevada and have not worked on this specific vehicle. The CVT transmission ... | |
| 2000 Maxima with P1320 and P0171 codes | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently had my 2000 Max's SES light go on after experiencing some shuddering and loss of RPMs ... A: Mark, Replace all of the coils. rockauto.com or any other on line software source. Remember that ... | |
| Infiniti QX4 Leak | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Infinit QX4, essentially a Pathfinder. There is moisture accumulating under the front ... A: Jeff, The heater core would be a day job for the dealer or a shop. It is involved but you could do ... | |
| Infiniti QX4 Leak | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Infinit QX4, essentially a Pathfinder. There is moisture accumulating under the front ... A: Jeff, There are two things it could be. The first is a plugged evaporator case drain tube. This ... | |
| 93 Nissan Maxima won't crank | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I had originally asked a question here: ... A: Keith, I would check the power to the starter and see if it is getting power. It could be that the ... | |
| 2006 Nissan Altima | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: About a week after purchasing my 2006 Altima, I have had issues with excessive oil usage but no sign ... A: Barbara, Yes, the engine is consuming oil. I would have a compression test performed to see if it ... | |
| 1992 Nissan sentra | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: ok the fuel pump is not the problem I am still not getting start. it trys but I can not get it to ... A: Fredrick, Get a Haynes Manual and a volt ohm meter and check the air meter. Another thing the ... | |
| 2005 Nissan Altima Headlight Problem | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: On the driver's side, the low beam on my 2005 Nissan Altima does not work but the high beam does. I ... A: Larry, I can't imagine the headlight switch failing this soon. But, things are not as they used to ... | |
| door lock/ interior lights failure | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I OWN A 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA,ITS A FOUR DOOR WITH KEY LOCK ONLY ON THE DRIVER DOOR. WHEN I INSERT MY ... A: Wesley, Either the master switch has failed or the body control module has failed. I would remove ... | |
| 1992 Nissan sentra | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: My car was working fine than while going up a hill the engine started to chock and than would not ... A: Rick, Sounds like the pump to me. I would go to Checker or a parts store of your choice and get a ... | |
| car wont go in park | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: 99 nissan sentry will not go into park A: Matt, Disassemble the shifter and look for debris and to see if the shifter interlock is hanging ... | |
| sometimes stalls at idle | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: 97 Nissan Altima GXE with AT will sometimes stall at idle. A/C on seems to increase stalling, but it ... A: Tim, The code is for the knock sensor and I would replace it even though it is a pending code and ... | |
| car starting | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: i have a 95 altima the engine wont turn over the battery is good when i turn the key nothing ... A: Gary, There are ignition fuses and fuse links. If one of these is blown the car will not start. ... | |
| heater/ac | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: Our heater/ac blower only worked on high, then would not blow at all. I replaced the sensor and the ... A: Eric, Pull the blower motor and see if the blower cage is reverse of the original. Other than that ... | |
| battery not charging | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: i recently purchased a 1985 nissan pulsar. It was running fine for a while but after a week began to ... A: Jake, If the battery and alternator check good you either have a drain on the system or you have a ... | |
| car help please | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: 3 v6 security system i think let see i wrote about leaving the fuel rail grommets out and still ... A: Kevin, I do not have a wiring diagram for your car. heck out this site and see if you can find ... | |
| nissan pathfinder xe 4x4 | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: just bought a 92' in good shape and was wondering if you could tell me what I need to be on the ... A: Peter, There are none other than the idle air control valve and throttle body getting gummed up. ... | |
| Pathfinder Transmission | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a new-to-me 1997 Pathfinder with 170000+ miles on it. I have not yet switched to manual ... A: David, The torque converter could have blown and that would cause the noise you describe. Now, ... | |
| nissan vanetta | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: How do you change the water pump on Nissan cargo vannetta A: Steve, I have not done one of these and I would get a Haynes manual to be sure of the specifics. ... | |
| nissan santra problems model year 1992 | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: well i have my car and it has been down for awhile but I'm trying to get it back up. well it starts ... A: Jovan, Check the battery for proper function. Autozone or Checker will do a free electrical ... | |
| engine swap | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 g35 infinity with a vq35de can I swap a 2007 vq40de[out of a frontier] in its place ... A: Robert, The mounts would have to be used from the original vehicle on the new engine. I am pretty ... | |
| 1995 Nissan Maxima Random Misfire Follow-up | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: This is regarding the 1995 Nissan Maxima with random misfire problem. I wasn't allowed to ask ... A: Mirza, The valve cover gasket on the back head is a pain to get to and you have to take all kinds ... | |
| 1997 Altima rough idle, stalls when stopped | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm getting sporadic rough idling. It seems fine sometimes, especially when the engine is cold. ... A: Jason, First check to see if there is fuel pressure. Next, If there is sufficient fuel pressure ... | |
| fuel pressure | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: i have a 03 nissan altima 2.5 and it will start up and idle for maybe 10 or 15 seconds and go ... A: Ken, Check the fuel pump relay and back probe the relay for switched power. If the oil pressure ... | |
| Nissan mistral/Terrano won't start | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I've got a Nissan Mistral/Terrano R3-MR 2.7 Turbo Deisel 1994 AUTO. Jap import to UK. About a week ... A: Rob, You can check the glow plug circuit by probing the port and seeing if you are getting voltage ... | |
| 2000 Maxima Gauges freezing | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Maxima that has an problem with gauges freezing. It seems all of them except the fuel ... A: Bill, I have a 2000 Maxima and from what you describe it is either the harness connector on the ... | |
| Nissan Altima 2000 | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: my daughter's 2000 Altima has a flaky fuel gauge. It jumps all over the place, sometimes full, ... A: Bill, Either the fuel sender in the tank is defective or the gauge is going out. You could check ... | |
| 1997 Nissan Altima clutch problem | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Nissan Altima, and am having the following problem with the clutch: It will not come ... A: John, If the clutch is not returning you need to have the slave cylinder replaced. If it will not ... | |
| '04 Nissan Pathfinder P0011 code | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Daughter owns the '04 Pathfinder and she knocked a hole in the radiator. She had it fixed and they ... A: Ross, The code can also reflect that the actuator and not the sensor is defective and causing the ... | |
| Check engine light | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Nissan altima se 1998 I took my car for a tune up they change the gasket distributor and wire also ... A: Romar, It is nothing the shop did. I would replace the knock sensor and reset the code and it ... | |
| 06 Nissan Xterra Off Road | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I was driving my Xterra last night and all of a sudden my lock differential and Traction Control ... A: Becky, It could be that the brake fluid needs to be flushed. It could also mean that the system ... | |
| oct 2002 nissen primera | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: info please on remove and refit of R H headlamp unit A: Michael, If yours is high intensity discharge you will need to jack up the car and remove the wheel ... | |
| 93 hardbody auto tran issue | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a 93 Nissan hardbody ext cab 4cyl auto trans. both 2nd and 4th gear are completely gone. had ... A: Andrew, A replacement transmission is in order. It does not matter if it is Cottman or another ... | |
| 1995 Nissan Maxima Misfiring | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: My car started misfiring about 2 months back and the check light was on. It randomly misfires and ... A: Mirza, If the plugs are not new you could move them around and see if the misfire follows the plug. ... | |
| 1994 nissan maxima | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: i have to ask you how do i fix my car the temp and fule guages dont work my mother trashed my car ... A: Cole, If the temperature and fuel gauge do not work I would first check the temperature sensor by ... | |
| indicators and windows | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: we know where the fuses are but could you please tell me which fuse is the one for the indicator ... A: Sara, I am almost betting this is a circuit breaker and not a fuse since you say all three are out. ... | |
| 2000 Frontier 3.3l V6 Cold Stall | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: When cold starting engine it stalls unless you give it alot of gas. Once warmed up there is no ... A: David, I would think you are in need of cleaning or replacement of the idle air control valve. ... | |
| 92 nissan stanza | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I was driving down the high way today going about 80-90 km per hour when the car started to jerk ... A: Jen, Either the distributor is contaminated with oil and that is messing up the ignition circuit or ... | |
| 95 maxima won't run a diagnoses | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: What does it mean when my C.E.L. hasn't come on but the car wont rev over 2500 rpm. while at stand ... A: Kevin, The tick is normal. You do not have a code since there is no Sensor for the converter and ... | |
| exessive fuel | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 95 nissan pickup 4x4 with the 6 cyl 3.0l engine, it it running really rich and i cant ... A: Tim, I would check the fuel pressure to see if the fuel pressure regulator is blown and is in need ... | |
| 1995 Nissan Maxima Misfiring | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: My car started misfiring about 2 months back and the check light was on. It randomly misfires and ... A: Mizra, Since yours is not OBD II you can read the codes this way. The ECU has a window on one side ... | |
| Xterra repair | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Got an oil leak. Had an estimate done. They say I need an oil sending unit, valve cover gaskets, and ... A: David, $650 is well within reason since what you are having replaced is most difficult to replace. ... | |
| 1993 Nissan Hardbody | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: My son has a 1993 Nissan hardbody pickup. He changed out the head gasket and got everything back ... A: Don, A cracked head, a nicked head gasket, or even a warped head or deck can cause the leak. If ... | |
| Nissan Xterra speedometer | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Have a Nissan xterra 2001. Speedometer is no longer working. One day later,the check engine light ... A: David, Replace the vehicle speed sensor ad the speedometer problem should be gone. The transmission ... | |
| Air Con Not Working | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I Have a 2007 Nissan Murano, the air con is not working and it sounds like the belt is slipping ... A: Bill, I would suspect the air conditioner compressor is locking up. Remove the belt and turn the ... | |
| nissan terano 2,7 2000 | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: when we starts to accelerate it stop about 2000 rpm ,so we can turn the ignition key off-on when it ... A: Dennis, I would suspect the waste gate. If it is the waste gate you will need to check if it is ... | |
| 1996 Nissan Terrano | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I just had a transmission kit put on my 1996 Terrano. I took it to another mechanic to check the ... A: Lorraine, No photograph is necessary. If the transmission does not but up to the engine block ... | |
| 1979 Nissan Patrol | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: Looking for caburetor and starter for my 1979 Nissan Patrol. Where can I find? A: Carlos, Nissan Patrol parts can be sourced from courtesyparts.com rockauto.com ... | |
| nissan terano 2,7 2000 | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: when we starts to accelerate it stop about 2000 rpm ,so we can turn the ignition key off-on when it ... A: Dennis, If your Terrano petrol or diesel. If it is diesel I would be looking at the waste gate for ... | |
| 1990 nissan maxium | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: i have anew trasnmission and car will not go over 5mph what do i do A: Duce, You need to make sure everything is connected properly. Sounds like the mass airflow sensor ... | |
| X Trail automatic transmission problem | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I am in Kenya, I have a 2002 X Trail 2.5 litre petrol automatic transmission. After 2-3 hours of ... A: Richard, I would find a transmission cooler. The biggest you could find and install it. It is not ... | |
| Fuel Injectors | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 83 280zx turbo . It,s getting plenty of fuel to the motor but not through the injectors ... A: Philip. The injector is powered with the key on. The other side is the ground and it will not ... | |
| 2003 Sentra Spec V slight surging | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: First, thanks for your time. The problem: the car has thrown some codes in the recent past regarding ... A: Shane, The issue is most probably connected with the surging. The evaporative leaks have to do ... | |
| 2001 Nissan Xterra Speedometer stopped working all of the sudden | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently changed the terminal end on the positive battery cable of my Xterra. When doing so I ... A: Eric, There are fuse links at the positive battery terminal. If one of these is blown that could ... | |
| NISSAN PATHFINDER 2007 | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: THE PRESURE HOW TO CHECK , BESIDE HOW TO CHECK THE COMPROSOR EFFICIENCY A: Hany, Get a compression gauge. You can rent them from a parts store. Take all the spark plugs ... | |
| 280 zx turbo running too lean | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: The car is an all stock 5sp California car. It runs so lean that it won't accelerate at anything ... A: Rick, Recheck the air meter. Check for unmetered air. That is, if there are any places where air ... | |
| nissan pintara 1990 model | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: just wondering what would cause the light with ECM and how to fix the problem as i hit a roo and it ... A: Brian, The following is the way to check for codes pre 1996. The ECU has a window on one side to ... | |
| Remote | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a Nissan Pulsar 1991 TI N14. The remote has just broken and I have tried to start the car but ... A: Nadine, KEY FOB SETUP 1. Close all doors 2. Insert key into and remove it from ignition key ... | |
| td27 d21 nissan | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey i have a D21 TD27 turbo Nissan terrano\pathfinder 4x4 has a 4 stage auto box i have a problem ... A: Dave, The lockup torque converter works with a couple of parameters being met. First, the engine ... | |
| 2004 Nissan Sentra transmission problem | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Car comes with a qg16 with CVTC. i have been experiencing a transmission delay. after the car is ... A: Ashton, The transmission is going out due to lack of lubrication as in the fluid is low. Not ... | |
| 2004 titan no start | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: My nissan started bucking and spuddering, the rpm and mph stopped working when I killed it it won't ... A: Rebecca, I would have to say the Body Control Module is doing strange things. If the battery is ... | |
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: 2004 Nissan Pathfinder-127,000 miles. Lately rpms will drop to 0 when going up a mountain at high ... A: Jen, Have the transmission serviced. As in, a new filter and fluid. The RPMs are really doing ... | |
| A/C | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I have an 2006 Nissan Altima. The A/C worked fine all summer it is a manual one. A couple of weeks ... A: Dave, I would think the system pressures have leaked down so the compressor will not come on. I ... | |
| 1988 nissan maxima sedan | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: i replaced front and rear motor mounts but still the front moves up as if i never changed it. A: David, There is one more motor mount on the side that might need to be replaced. Other than that ... | |
| '05 Nissan Sentra SE | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: The switch for the blower options (ac to heat to defrost)stuck and now the switch temeperature ... A: Tiki, If the knobs have not been gummed up with Coca Cola. I have seen this a couple of times, ... | |
| throttle position sensor 1988 nissan truck | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I keep burning out new tps, is there a way to set them? A: John, The throttle position sensor should not burn out so quickly. I would source a different ... | |
| 95 Maxima Stalling | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: My 95 Maxima cold starts just fine and runs like a champ. However after it's driven a little while ... A: Jim, I would think the fuel pressure needs to be checked first. If the pressure is fine and there ... | |
| 96 pickup VSS code | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: Von, Have a 96 pickup 2.4 (automatic) got a intermittent VSS code replaced VSS still get C.E.L. A: David, If the VSS has been replaced and you still get the code check the wiring at the VSS and if ... | |
| crank sensor | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: also do you know location.and finaly will it cause damage if i keep running it veicle is nissan ... A: Mick, I would replace the sensor right away. If your Nissan does not have a distributor the crank ... | |
| 1999 nissan maxima VQ30de | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a question. I am a mechanic as well but i cant figure this one out..after i swapped my blown ... A: Norman, Check for pinched wires between the bell housing and engine block. Don't ask me about how ... | |
| 05' Sentra S 1.8L | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: Can you provide the instructions to replace the fuel pump on my vehicle? Are there any special tools ... A: Rennie, A ten millimeter socket, screwdriver, and a pair of pliers. Use plenty of ventilation, as ... | |
| 1995 Nissan Maxima Misfiring | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: My car started misfiring about 2 months back and the check light was on. It randomly misfires and ... A: Mizra, Go to Autozone or Checker or a parts store that will read the codes for free and email them ... | |
| serena fanfault | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 95 serena estate and the yellow fan (under the gear stick area has apparentley come off its ... A: Brian, Front wheel drive requires that the vehicle be jacked up and the linkage be accessed from ... | |
| 1996 Nissan Maxima Water Pump Housing | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: On a 1996 Nissan Maxima,In the process of replacing the water pump the Inner part of the engine ... A: Gus, I would think the pump is what you are talking about as the part of the housing. If this is ... | |
| 95 maxima warer pump | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: How much should I pay to have a water pump replaced on a 1995 Maxima? A: Anthony, The pump is around $75 bucks and the gasket another $15. The coolant and oil change needs ... | |
| 1997 nissan altima gxe no start | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 altima gxe that I bought with a blown engine. I swapped the engine out and have a no ... A: Brady, The injectors fire by being grounded by the ECM. Micro-relays ground the specific circuit ... | |
| beeping from fusebox | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: So my 94 Nissan pickup has been sitting for about a month. We went to start it yesterday with no ... A: Adam, Have the battery fully charged and then repeat the process. I am sure the low voltage is ... | |
| Brake lights and right blinker | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I was changing all my lights all the way around on my datsun 620. After i replaced them all I lost ... A: Jake, The assumption here is one or more of the light sockets is defective. The turn signal switch ... | |
| 1997 nissan altima gxe no start | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 altima gxe that I bought with a blown engine. I swapped the engine out and have a no ... A: Brady, Pretty sure yours has a distributor. I would replace it with the other distributor from ... | |
| Nissan Murano | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: Today morning when I cranked the car was not starting and I noticed the cables to battery was loose. ... A: Raj, There is something draining your battery or your battery is defective or the alternator is ... | |
| Infiniti 2007 G35x won't accelerate | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Infiniti G35x with an intermittent acceleration problem. The car will barely ... A: Chris, The traction control and vehicle dynamic stability control are controlled by the computer. ... | |
| p0340 camshaft position code | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: i have replaced my camshaft sensor code, my battery and spark plugs and still wont start. (nissan ... A: David, If the code P0340 is still present there is something wring with the connection or such. I ... | |
| 1.8l 1988 nissan pulsar | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: What model of code reader is compatable with this car? My 'sensor' light comes on semi-regularly, ... A: Michael, There is not really a code reader for something this old. Here is how to check the codes ... | |
| truck wont start all the time | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1996 Nissan truck 2.4l after driving for a while and turn the truck off it will not start. ... A: Robert, Sounds like you have a sticking injector or two. I would fill the tank with premium gas ... | |
| engine lifters | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: The lifter are making a clicking noise. what could be causing this, I tried putting a higher grade ... A: Jerry, Don't know what you have as for year or engine. But, if oil and additives are not ... | |
| Rear Brakes and Rotors | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: QuickI just changed my rear rotors on my 2001 Sentra SE because they were so rusted and the surface ... A: Tim, If there is a lot of pad left over you can get away with it and the pad will eventually wear ... | |
| Engine Shuttering problem | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Nissan Frontier XE two wheel drive. Automatic transmission with 4 cylinder engine. ... A: Robert, The On Board Diagnostics II will let you know which cylinder is experiencing a misfire and ... | |
| Nissan Pathfinder 2006 Fault code P0039 | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: the problem I have with this vehicle is when I accelerate hard the vehicle loses power and goes into ... A: Simon, I will assume you have the turbo or supercharged engine from the code you provided? If so ... | |
| front lights | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: My head lights on my Nissan Sentra 99 work but one of my high beams dont work. A: Justo, If the headlight is good, you can check it by switching it with the other headlight, then it ... | |
| help help | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: have a 1998 nissan pathfinder 3.3 v6 se knock sensor code is replaceing it going to help a over hi ... A: Kevin, If you have the code for the knock sensor it is just a matter of replacement and then ... | |
| 2005 Nissan Patrol Ti | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: Fuel gauge is erratic, Nissan service have said i need a complete new cluster, is there a ... A: John, Yes, I am with you on just replacement of the fuel gauge. Source your local breaker yards ... | |
| 2001 pathfinder at manufold switch | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: transmission leaking oil on rightside just aboutwhere aset of wires loom comes down from top of ... A: Hugh, The transmission is electronically controlled. Either the harness seal has failed or the ... | |
| 1986 d21 will not start | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I get power to the ignition switch but no dash lights nothing. I have checked the fuse box I am ... A: Randy, Check the positive battery cable and see if the fuses or fuse links are blown. Otherwise, ... | |
| 03 Maxima | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: 3L V6 A33 135,000 km never missed a beat.After 1 Hour highway drive motor stops while under ... A: Grant, I would check for codes since the AA tow fellow says it is in limp mode. If there are no ... | |
| no power to the fuel pump | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2004 maxima and is was crashed. i fix the car, but now it won't start. i check for spark, ... A: Kyemanie, The fuel pump is powered from a relay. Nissan uses the oil pressure switch to allow for ... | |
| brake lights stay on | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Nissan Altima break lights stay on I changed the switch on brake pedal ensure button ... A: Mike, You are going to have to look at the sockets and see which filament is illuminated. Is the ... | |
| brake lights stay on | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Nissan Altima break lights stay on I changed the switch on brake pedal ensure button ... A: Mike, Disconnect the switch at the pedal and see if it stays on. That is the break point for the ... | |
| Nissan automatic shift problem | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 auto. I have a gear box problem. The shift will not move from park to reverse ... A: Terry, You could disassemble the shifter and depress the button and then screw a screw into it to ... | |
| 2001 Infiniti QX4 - electrical problems | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I've started having intermitent electrical problems. Sometimes the alarm goes off for no appearent ... A: Kurt, The seat is a normal issue. I would check the switch and see how that works. Another issue ... | |
| dashboard go dead when driving | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 bluebird legrand,at time u will be driving and everything in the dashboard go dead,and ... A: Christopher, Pull the cluster and clean the harness and cluster connections with a number 2 pencil ... | |
| Nissan automatic shift problem | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 auto. I have a gear box problem. The shift will not move from park to reverse ... A: Terry, Either the switch on the brake pedal is defective or the solenoid is dirty/sticky or ... | |
| crankshaft position sensor | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: location of crankshaft position sensor on 2003 nissan altima 2.5 engine A: Pat, Check out the following link to show where the crankshaft position sensor is. ... | |
| 1989 D21 Nissan Hardbody Z24i issues in wet weather | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: Until recently my 1989 D21 Nissan Hardbody Z24i has been running fine - and it still does in warm, ... A: Ben, I would replace the cap, rotor, and plug wires. The indication is when you say it does it in ... | |
| 1986 nissan truck | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: fireing order for z24 engine A: Mario, From the front of the engine the #1 cylinder of the engine is the one nearest the front of ... | |
| my car | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: my Nissan Primera 2003 jerks each time I signal to the left direction, and the reverse camera also ... A: Babajide, The directional signal is shorting and most probably in the steering column. That is ... | |
| 2000 Maxima SE strut replacements | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I noted that you own(ed) a 2000 Maxima SE. I have one, too, with almost 60K miles. There is ... A: Jeff, I still have the Maxima SE and have 160,000 miles on the clock. You could check out ... | |
| CLUTCH PROBLEMS | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 1987 nissan 300zx and the day I drove it home no problems. The next day i go to ... A: Wes, Replace the clutch slave cylinder. Using the correct wrench have someone push in on the ... | |
| Nissan Terrano II gearbox | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: Am finding it very difficult to shift in gear (all of them). I did a test and I can change gear when ... A: Gaby, The clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder is leaking and not allowing you to get the ... | |
| Beeping Sound | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have the same beeping sound as from the 2 previous poster when I apply brake on my K12 March ... A: Djoni, I would first check all the bulbs and sockets. If it is not them it will be the turn signal ... | |
| speedometer problem | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: 2001 nissan maxima has a speedo that only reads to 25 mph. Nissan garage said speed sensor and wire ... A: Mike, There is a vehicle speed sensor on the transmission. On the driver's side of the car looking ... | |
| 1993 Altima stalling at lights | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: my 93 altima runs fine, has lots of power and does not have any other issues other then it wants to ... A: Dan, Have the throttle body cleaned and the idle air control valve replaced. Also, since it is a ... | |
| nissan bluebird1994 | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: i have never had any problems with my car but the other day while driving along the engine shut down ... A: Tania, If there are no lights and the battery was disconnected I would check the battery for being ... | |
| Pathfinder wont start all the time | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1994 nissan pathfinder and it won't start all the time. I replaced the starter , the ... A: James, It is most probably the ignition key. There are carbon contacts that wear down and since ... | |
| 95 Nissan Maxima Won't Start | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: My car wouldn't start yesterday morning. I called AAA to jump start the car and test out the ... A: Ike, Take the battery down and have it tested and make sure it is fully charged prior to replacing ... | |
| Gears | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: my 1991 Nissan sentra takes off when i put it in reverse. I let the brake go and it zooms back like ... A: Lori, If it only happens in reverse be sure and have the motor mounts inspected for one or more ... | |
| Headlights | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1988 nissan pulsar. Replaced headlights. They worked fine for a couple of months and now ... A: Kris, It is probably the headlight switch. Nissan runs the contacts in the headlight switch and ... | |
| Engine swap | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Hey im just wondering, is it possible to swap a 1998 nissal altima 5speed engine with a 2002 nissan ... A: Nate, It is not worth the time since you would have to change out the engine management system and ... | |
| 2005 nissan quest auto lift gate problem | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: my lift gate will not open automatically on my 2005 Nissan quest but it will open by hand. I forced ... A: Derek, The limit switch is out of adjustment. This is going to have to be readjusted. A ... | |
| 1996 Pulsar Sedan N15 Horn not working | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: The horn does not work and there is no indication in the manual as to where or how to check it. Any ... A: Amanda, Get as test light and disconnect the horn connector. The horn is located at the front of ... | |
| 2007 Nissan Altima | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Driving down the highway with the cruise set at 70 mph and start up any incline the gauge starts ... A: John, If it has been checked and it only does it under a load try premium gas and see if it is a ... | |
| p1772 | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a Nissan pathfinder 2006 code 1772 lost coast selonid replace two valve body first one was ... A: Sean, On a 2006 have you replaced the throttle body with a new one. I will assume you have done ... | |
| 02 Nissan Pathfinder P0023 | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I have identified this code with a Snap On Solus and would like some info on proper diagnosis of the ... A: Tim, If the solenoid is defective be sure to purchase the correct one. There is no way to test ... | |
| AC repair 1992 Primera 1.6SLX (W10) | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm replacing AC compressor, and I would like to put everything at 100%. Can you tell me if I should ... A: Nelson, The filter is under the dash. I would remove the blower case and access the evaporator ... | |
| 1995 nissan maxima | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Sorry I had to ask another question. Can only do 3. Haven't had a chance to get MAP (Boost) sensor ... A: Chris, The exhaust has a converter that looks something like a muffler. It is comprised of ceramic ... | |
| 1995 nissan maxima | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Sorry I had to ask another question. Can only do 3. Haven't had a chance to get MAP (Boost) sensor ... A: Chris, Yes, it is a boost sensor. I would replace it. Next, I would be checking to make sure the ... | |
| 1997 nissian maxima | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: what would be the life on the motor ,I just bought a maxima with $169000 but now I'm a little ... A: Michelle, Yes, the mileage is high. But, if it has been maintained you should be fine. They are ... | |
| 1995 nissan maxima | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: Sorry I had to ask another question. Can only do 3. Haven't had a chance to get MAP (Boost) sensor ... A: Chris, My bad on the MAP sensor for your year. Try the following from rockauto.com Both are the ... | |
| dashboard go dead when driving | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 bluebird legrand,at time u will be driving and everything in the dashboard go dead,and ... A: Christopher, Putt the instrument cluster out and clean the connections on the back and the harness ... | |
| brakes lockin up | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I replaced my brake line and caliper and my brakes are still locking up. Any idea why? A: Mark, If the master cylinder was replaced and the rod length that is inserted into the back of it ... | |
| 1986 NIssan 300 ZX-Issues with firing after long period in storage | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1986 300 ZX 2+2 that has been parked, with a dead battery that was new in Feb 2008, and, ... A: Don, Check fuse links at the positive battery terminal. Most probably one of these has melted and ... | |
| AC repair 1992 Primera 1.6SLX (W10) | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm replacing AC compressor, and I would like to put everything at 100%. Can you tell me if I should ... A: Nelson, If you are replacing the compressor please replace the receiver dryer. Also, if the ... | |
| 93 Nissan Sentra XE | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: My 93 nissan sentra is taking a while to start ( I do not have to give it any gas, it will ... A: Kyle, Follow the air hose from the air filter to the engine. The place were the black hose ... | |
| Air Bag won't turn on - 2000 Nissan Frontier XE | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: A few months ago, I turned off the passenger airbag using my key. Now I want to turn it back on ... A: Heather, You could check with a locksmith to see what is making the cylinder stick. But, since it ... | |
| Re; Engine replacement for 96 Nissan Serina | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Which engine and transmission is recommended to replace the 96 2.0 gas engine From a 96 Serena A: Kareth, The 2.0 from the 1996 will work. But, make sure to put the old and replacement engine side ... | |
| 93 Nissan Sentra XE | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: My 93 nissan sentra is taking a while to start ( I do not have to give it any gas, it will ... A: Kyle, A tune up needs to be done if it has not been performed in the last few years. New plugs are ... | |
| nissan 300zx 1990 z32 turbo | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: i have a 300zx turbo,at first it felt like i was out of fuel,car would start lurching then after a ... A: John, First have the alternator checked to make sure it is charging properly Second, pull the ... | |
| 99 Maxima Bucking/Jerking | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: This a long distance question. My mom's 99 Maxima, Auto w/99k miles bucks or surges when in drive at ... A: Jeffrey, I would have all the coils replaced first. I would have the codes read and replace the ... | |
| why dosent my car start or move | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a 95 nissan quest it wont start or move when i was driving it i heard some thing fall. then ... A: Adrian, If there is no power it could be the starter came loose and has stopped the car from ... | |
| nissan heated seats | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: how do i turn on/off my heated seats? the buttons have no indication on/off low/high i have a 2003 ... A: Frank, The center position is supposed to be off. If your have been messed with try each position. ... | |
| 2002 Nissan AltimaTransmission problem | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Nissan Altima 3.5 liter, and I'm experiencing some problems with the trans. First, the ... A: Paul, Get the codes read to see what the light is telling you. Autozone or Checker will check the ... | |
| 08 Pathfinder P0447 code | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an 08 pathfinder with a P0447 code. I removed the vent valve and cleaned it, re-installed it ... A: Paul, First, I would make sure the lines are in good order and the clamps are good. If these are ... | |
| Nissan 1990 pick up truck | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: How do you replace the head light switch? I mean, is there a trick to it, or anything I should know? ... A: Kevin, rockauto.com has the switch you need. The column cover has to come off to access the ... | |
| elec problems | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I recently replaced the alternator in my 98 nissan altima and forgot the unhook the battery while i ... A: Mike, The alternator has a fuse link at the positive battery post. I am sure that is what was ... | |
| no spark | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: after replacing upper crankshaft sensor due to engine stalling and/or not starting and clearing all ... A: Terry, The crank angle sensor is the usual suspect. Now, if it is not the crank angle sensor it is ... | |
| Resetting the Security System on a Nissan Maxima | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: My car's security system went off last night evidently because this morning I cannot start my car ... A: Nancy, Sorry for being so late in answering questions. This is a free service and I do it when I ... | |
| '99 Nissan Maxima Vehicle Immobilization System | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: Girlfriend just bought a '99 Maxima two days ago. Now it won't start. Battery is fine. Suspiscion ... A: Troy, Not without the consult II scan tool that the dealer has. I would suspect the key has lost ... | |
| A31 engine cuts out | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: My a31 twin cam auto cuts out randomly. usually when going uphill, noted the power light fot auto ... A: Grant, Check the distributor for oil on the optics. Going up hill, that extra load, causes more ... | |
| truck | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: How to remove broken key from ignition 98 nissan truck A: Matthew, Unless there is enough sticking out you have to replace the ignition switch. Or, get a ... | |
| 1995 pathfinder tranny problem | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a 95 xev6 4wd pathfinder and it has had a tranny replaced but it acted up shortly ... A: Adam, If there is a vehicle speed sensor code replace it and clear the code and see how it does. ... | |
| abs | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: 1999 nissan primera sport p11 144 abs light on no obd2 fault found, fuse o'k, solinoids o'k what ... A: Kevin, Bleed the brakes with a quality DOT3 brake fluid and the problem should go away. Brake ... | |
| hallo | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: i'm_forget_to_wiring_connector_code_wire_power_window_master_switch_nissan_frontier_D22_how_to_get_b ... A: Diddy, The following is a site that should show you the diagram you need. Most Nissan color codes ... | |
| Noise coming from front, passenger wheel on 93 240sx. | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I drive a 93 240sx and when I turn my steering wheel to the right, there is a clicking noise coming ... A: Justin, Yes, it sounds like the wheel bearing to me. Pull the spindle and take it to a machine ... | |
| Pathfinder 2000 flasher and driver side lock | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I have Nissan Pathfinder 2000 and recently it had two issues. First, the driver side lock doesn't ... A: NS, The hazard flashers are part of the same unit where it connects and since it has to pass ... | |
| engine CD20T | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I got nissan serena inport model C23 diesel with engine CD20T (1973cc), but now the engine is start ... A: Alex, Yes, any engine from the year the Serena was built will fit another Serena. Remember, if you ... | |
| 1993 R33 GTST 4speed A/T | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: On the valve body solenoid assembly which one is for shift solenoid B? And am i able to replace this ... A: Brendan, The transmission does not have to be removed. A neat site for the Skyline at the ... | |
| 2003 Altima Heater/AC fan problem | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: My 2003 Altima, 3.5 has intermittent issues with the Heat/AC fan. At times it won't blow at all and ... A: Jim, Remove the center cluster to replace the control unit. I would also check the connections to ... | |
| air cooling on passenger side but not on driver or in back | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Nissan Quest & have recently had it in the shop three different times & STILL have the ... A: Shelly, I would take it back and have the system pressures checked. Sounds like you have a leak. ... | |
| stabilizer link | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Frontier 2WD 4CYL Reg. Cab I'm replacing the stabilizer links, should they be replaced ... A: Rich, Either way is fine as long as the sides are even. I like to do these with a drive on lift or ... | |
| Nissan Sentra 140GX manual transmission1994 | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: My car will be idling and suddenly the rev counter needle will swing into the red and back to zero, ... A: Ridzwan, Check the distributor for the presence of oil on the optical shutter wheel. A shorting ... | |
| 1994 altima trans and temp gauges | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I repalaced my alternator a couple of days ago since then I'm troubles my temp gauge goes to hot ... A: Carlton, I would almost bet the wiring has been pinched or damaged from the alternator replacement. ... | |
| 2000 Nissan Sentra w/Auto Transmission | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: My Sentra is stuck in third gear and my OBDII reader shows a trouble code of P1605. What is the ... A: Ron, Nissan locks the transmission in third gear to keep it from getting damaged any more than what ... | |
| AC 2000 Exterra | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: The A/C is intermittently working. It will work good for different periods of time and then it the ... A: Lee, Yes, the expansion valve needs to be replaced. It is a difficult job and it does require the ... | |
| 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA WILL START BUT WONT MOVE | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: MY 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA WILL START FINE BUT WONT GO INTO GEAR AND MOVE.THE OTHER DAY I STARTED IT AND ... A: Daniel, I will assume it is a automatic? If so, check the shift linkage to make sure the shifter ... | |
| Nissan Hardbody Jerking | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Yes its me again. I have the Nissan Hardbody 2005 model 3.0TDI, 199000k's on the clock. My car jerks ... A: Jean, OK, if it is boosting and that is causing the surge I would have them verify the waste gate ... | |
| Nissan Hardbody Jerking | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Yes its me again. I have the Nissan Hardbody 2005 model 3.0TDI, 199000k's on the clock. My car jerks ... A: Jean, I would be hard pressed to think the timing chain could cause the jerking you describe. The ... | |
| car wont start | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 nissan 200 sx 1.6 l stick shift. My car wouldn't start so I bought a new starter but it ... A: Steven, The starter wire is defective or the ignition switch or even the ignition fuse. Check the ... | |
| car repair. no spark | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon. I have a 1991 infiniti G20. when i go to start the car its acting as if it wnts to ... A: Dee, If there is no spark you need to check the ignition feed to the coil. If there is power there ... | |
| Brake lights | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Nissan Quest and my rear service lights will not come on. I checked the fuse boxes ... A: George, The headlight switch is the usual suspect when the parking lights do not work. The ... | |
| transaxle oil | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: i am trying to put gear oil back in my transaxle and my book tells me to take off the speed pinion ... A: Steven, It is the vehicle speed sensor. Driver's side, on top of the transmission. Look down ... | |
| nissan almera 2003 modle | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: my almera is cuts off wen ever the idle gage does idle low. and whenever i start the vehicle it cut ... A: Jason, The manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP) is what the computer uses to determine idle. ... | |
| Terrano WD21 2.7 turbo diesel automatic. | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: Update to problem. I must have tried that self diagnostic procedure a hundred times. No matter what ... A: Cherie, The engine speed wire is a feed from the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) at the transmission. ... | |
| security system | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Altima and had to replace the ingintion key and switch. car won't start, I think I ... A: Gene, The key is going to have to be purchased and cut to the new cylinder. The key (original) has ... | |
| bolt pattern on 1994 nissan timing cover | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: After I removed the timing covers on my 1994 nissan quest 3.0 liter engine I can not remember the ... A: Tony, the two short ones go up top. An easy way to show where they go is to just sit the bolts in ... | |
| Navigation going out | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: My navigation screen is goes off particular reason. I've taken it out of the dash board and made ... A: Emil, The only way to know for sure is to get the unit a part and diagnose the connector at both ... | |
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder - Trouble Starting | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: When I tun the key it cranks for a while before starting like it might not be getting fuel. Can you ... A: Steve, I would check for spark and fuel. Have the fuel pressure checked to verify the fuel pump is ... | |
| L Headlight draining battery | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Battery goes flat after a day or two. Disconnected connector from left headlight. Fixed problem but ... A: Brian, The headlight would not drain power when in the off position. However, the headlight switch ... | |
| Carb ports | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I need some help with my carb. We (me and my dad) are in the final stages of rebuilding our 81 720 ... A: Saul, These are vent ports. If you have the canister purge valve vent that would hook up to the ... | |
| 99 Hardbody VG30 Dying | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a 99 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 with the VG30 3LV6 petrol engine. The car is in great ... A: CJ, Check the fuel pressure using a fuel pressure gauge and see if the pressure dies off when the ... | |
| Automatic transmission | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: Terrano 1990 2.7 diesel Automatic transmission does not hold lockup for more than 30 seconds. ... A: Cherie, The tach could have something to do with the torque converter unlocking. Second, you ... | |
| 2006 frontier SE cc won't start | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have recently bought a stolen recovered Nissan frontier SE cc, the truck is not starting and I ... A: Jesus, You are going to need to find a locksmith or a Nissan dealership to get the correct key that ... | |
| Shifter Stuck | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: 1996 Altima GXE. Will not shift out of Park. Key will not turn. I hear a click sound but that's all. ... A: Arnold, First, wiggle the steering wheel and get the key to turn. If that does not work try ... | |
| AT/ transmission | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: my 1995 Nissan Sentra GXE shifts hard before 20 mph what can cause that to happen, and how can i fix ... A: Rome, I would look at the engine and transmission mounts. The rear one, close to the firewall is ... | |
| nissan terrano | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I live in Belize and have a 2004 Terrano. After multipal garage visits it still loses power and ... A: Russel, It would not be water entering the air intake. If this happened the engine would die due ... | |
| 2002 nissan altima | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently had to take my car in because the check engine service light came on & my would not ... A: Sally, If the crank angle sensor was replaced and it was not plugged in properly that could have ... | |
| 02 maxima air conditioning | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: have a 02 maxima se air worked great one day then the next day it only gets cool not cold had freeon ... A: Harold, If the system was evacuated and recharged and it is still is not working would lead me to ... | |
| Nissan hardbody cental locking | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: After body repair(it was not big damage)front left door actuator is not working.Checked resistance ... A: M. Nikolic, Check the door lock actuator switch. Get a test light and see if there is power to the ... | |
| 93 nissan maxima ecu | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: hey so the screw that is for reseting the ecu on a 93 nissan maxima is that the flathead screw or is ... A: Zach, It is the flat screw and if it just spins it has been stripped out. Pull the computer and ... | |
| nissan serena | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: it do we need to bleed the line . It sounfds like its going to start ,but doesn't any ideas please A: Leeanne, Pull the back seat and see if there is an access panel to get to the fuel pump. ... | |
| 88 nissan zx | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: firing problems, done have changed ignition module. what other problem may i have is ther any way ... A: Shelton, I would think the distributor is defective. The shaft seal fails and oil wicks up and ... | |
| 2002 Nissan Maxima | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: My check engine light recently came on. I had it diagosed and it came back as having a vehicle ... A: Vic, The harness plug at the neutral safety switch should be inspected to see if the pins are ... | |
| 2002 Nissan altima radiator losing fluids | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: My radiator had a leak in May and was replaced. Afterwards it still lost fluids. I then had the ... A: Tamiko, If the radiator is new and has on leaks and you are still losing fluid it may be a ... | |
| A/C dashpot vacuum line | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I've got a 1981 Datsun 720 pickup with the NAPS-Z22 engine manual trans. I was wondering, there is a ... A: Saul, Some hook up to vacuum and some do not. The port was left exposed rather than making a ... | |
| Recharging dual zone AC | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: 2004 Nissan Quest S Is Charging the dual zone system any different than the single zone system! I ... A: Steve, R134 is the refrigerant. Twice the temperature on the high side. Around 275 PSI Low side ... | |
| fuel injecters | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: re did the heads put it back together now im not getting juice to the injecters used a noid am ... A: Larry, The injector fuse is part of the ECM and the relay is under the hood. It in marked INJ. ... | |
| nissan kubiastar van wont start | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Thursday morn van would not start so give van to nissan dealer and they state that two codes have ... A: Robert, I do not know what codes these are since they are not standard Nissan codes. Remember that ... | |
| fuel injecters | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: re did the heads put it back together now im not getting juice to the injecters used a noid am ... A: Larry, The injectors are grounded via the computer through a fuse. Remember, the computer gets the ... | |
| 2010 Altima limiting revs | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S with 20,000km and full dealer service. I'm posted to Saudi Arabia, ... A: Brian, I would change to Mobil 1 5W30 synthetic to help lubricate the engine. The noise could be ... | |
| 92 Nissan Stanza | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm having the problem of not having any running lights or dash lights, other forums that I have ... A: Chris, The radio wiring can indeed be a problem since Nissan uses a floating ground. A wire that ... | |
| Oil Leak | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have an automatic 1995 nissan sentra with an oil leak. I have replaced the oil pan but it is still ... A: Linda, The rear main seal is what the mechanic is talking about. Yes, you have to have the ... | |
| Trouble Codes | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: 96 Nissan 240SX stalls momentarily and sets codes PO440 and PO446. Stalls first thing in morning ... A: Butch, A great site to explain the On Board Diagnostic codes is http://www.obd-codes.com Here is ... | |
| RPM Drops | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: i have my nissan 97 series 3, all power, manual trans. The RPM drops when i stepped in the clutch in ... A: Ronaldo, The air conditioner provides signal to the ECM to increase RPM to compensate for the extra ... | |
| 4wd make clickings sound | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: i have Nissan navara 1988 4wd 2.7 diesel.when i engage 4wd hi range,i hear clicking noise from front ... A: Kaan, The locking hub or bearing, or combination thereof, needs to be dismantled and inspected. I ... | |
| Hardbody 4x4 2003 model Cranks but wont start | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: When i turn the ignition key it cranks once i release it the engine stops A: Bulane, The ignition is comprised of a start and run mode. When you turn the engine over the ... | |
| Electrical problem on 1995 Nissan Altima | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: The break lights on my 1995 Nissan Altima will not go off. I referred to the Haynes repair manual ... A: Greg, The brake light switch feeds through the headlight switch. If the brake light switch removal ... | |
| Interior fan works intermittently | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: My fan has gone kaput. It will usually blow at first start but shut off after the car is shut off ... A: Gregg, There are a few things that can cause this. You need to check power at the blower. If it ... | |
| Auto Climate Control | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Refer to my Nissan Murano MY05. I got the auto climate control services recently. Airflow was ... A: Raj, I would think the control panel is defective. It is electronic and that is what controls the ... | |
| 1993 Nissan Pathfinder Transmission | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a rebuild completed on the automatic/overdrive transmission(4WD) and all is find, ... A: Don, The temperature switch is in the transmission connected to the valve body. I would first look ... | |
| A/C system | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: recharge and refill by a shop or can i do it myself and will i notice a BIG difference between the ... A: Juan, Unless you have the speciality equipment to evacuate the system and the gauges and experience ... | |
| Nissan Jerking Problem | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I have previously posted about my problem. posting was to ... A: Jean, You most probably answered the question. If the clutch is going it will make the car jerk as ... | |
| 2008 ALTIMA INTELLIGENT KEY PROGRAMING | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO PROGRAM THE INTELLIGENT KEY (REMOTE CONTROL) FOR A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA ... A: Silvio, The following is for programming the keyfob. If you want to program keys you will have to ... | |
| Nissan P12 Kickdown problem | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a Nissan p12 2004 2.0 aut gasolin. I have problem with the kickdown. It`s working on and off. ... A: Endre, The kickdown is electronic on your vehicle. So, it could be the vacuum switch that lets the ... | |
| Nissan Frontier crankshaft pulley | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Why would my pulley woble A: Bill, Is it the pulley or the harmonic balancer? If is is just the pulley it could have been bent ... | |
| Nissan 93 Pathfinder | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1993 pathfinder that has been in a shop for a few days being looked at and one of the ... A: Burton, If they are saying the ABS needs to be replaced a rebuilt unit will work. I cannot see a ... | |
| 1998 Nissan Quest A/C problem | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Sudderth, I would really appreciate your help solving my problem with A/C functioning. I recently ... A: Leonard, After further research I find you have answered the question on the pressure cycling ... | |
| RPM shooting up | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Iam having Nissan Sunny exsaloon 1993 model.My car RPM is shooting up to 4000 rpm & more. When i ... A: Yousuf, I would think the power valve is sticking or the linkage is sticking on the carburetor ... | |
| Squeak/dealy while driving | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Occasionally while driving and mostly during acceleration, I experience a very brief hesitation and ... A: John, I would think the airconditioner belt is catching as it applies. I would change the belts ... | |
| 2000 xterra overheating | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: My 2000 xterra was leaking so mechanics changed radiator, noticed that the new leak after that was ... A: Edgar, Either you have a blown head gasket or you have a leak. If this mechanic cannot perform a ... | |
| Low Oil Level | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Infiniti I35, bought used, now has 176K miles on it. I have been adding an unusual ... A: Sean, I would clean the engine and then look for the source of the leak. The valve covers are the ... | |
| 92 Nissan Stanza | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm having the problem of not having any running lights or dash lights, other forums that I have ... A: Chris, The instrument lights feed via a blue wire/red stripe. If that wire was grounded or ... | |
| Low Oil Level | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Infiniti I35, bought used, now has 176K miles on it. I have been adding an unusual ... A: Sean, The rings and valve seals are obviously letting some oil by. Not enough to need a rebuild. ... | |
| 1995 pathfinder | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: my 95 3 litre pathfinder is working great about 5 days a week..the other 2 days it works like it's ... A: Colin, Replace the throttle position switch and the idle air control valve and reset the codes and ... | |
| 92 Nissan Stanza | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm having the problem of not having any running lights or dash lights, other forums that I have ... A: Chris, The headlight switch needs to be replaced. This is what feeds power to the lights you ... | |
| 02 nissan Quest | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 02 Nissan Quest and its missing and acting like it wants to cut off. you can take your foot ... A: Rashida, Go to Autozone or Checker and get the codes read and see what they say. I would think the ... | |
| ZD30 gearbox sticking in gear | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: When i shift out of 3rd gear it sticks and i have reef it hard any idea what maybe causing this? I ... A: Brendon, The transmission could have the shift forks bent and that would cause binding. If the ... | |
| 2004 Pathfinder 4x4 SE problem | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: A few weeks ago, my Pathfinder started losing power once a day, usually while on the highway, so I'd ... A: Greg, Fuel pump Fuel pump relay tuneup as in spark plugs and such Check for codes and email me ... | |
| possible Nissan blower motor/vent problems | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I love my 95 Nissan pickup. However, today I tried to turn on the AC and turn it up full blast and ... A: Adam, The blower is the most probable issue. Pull the connector and get a 12 volt test light and ... | |
| Need Help on 02 Altima | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: My 02 Altima cranks but will not start. i loaned it to a family member then had to tow it back, i ... A: Shaina, Sounds like the headgasket replacement did not work and either the block is warped or the ... | |
| 1998 Nissan Quest A/C problem | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Sudderth, I would really appreciate your help solving my problem with A/C functioning. I recently ... A: Leonard, The switch should be non adjustable and the screw should only be there to hold things ... | |
| Camshaft position sensor | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: i got the code PO340. How do i know its only the sensor that needs to be changed or if the problem ... A: Walter, The cheapest way to know is to inspect the harness leading to the camshaft position sensor. ... | |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: i Have a 2005 pathfinder that is stalling both when hot and cold. Sometimes its ok just about 5 mins ... A: Peter, Is yours petrol or diesel? If it is petrol check the fuel pressure to determine if the fuel ... | |
| ABS Light | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Von, My ABS light came on on my 01 Sentra SE. The car had been sitting for about 4 days and ... A: Tim, If the brake fluid has not been flushed in two years that could cause the ABS light problem. ... | |
| transmission problem | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I have nissan sunny 2005 automatic transmission. when i put on D for drive it accelaring and when ... A: Ather, The jerk between first and second gear is usually associated with a broken motor mount or ... | |
| smokey engine | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: i replaced all the filters as requested and this has cured the misfire, although the tickover seems ... A: Clive, The turbo is probably blown. That is, the seals are blown and the oil that is used to ... | |
| 1994 d21 2.4l automatic ecu question | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: i believe my ecu unit under the passengers seat got slightly wet from rising water...what are the ... A: Gary, Get the new ECM installed and let me know how it goes. Also, one last thing. Nissan uses ... | |
| 1992 nissan serena | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1992 nissan serena fx 2.0 ltr pet full time 4wd. On a full tank can only get 400km is this ... A: Steve, If the hubs have manual or auto disconnect the drive line is not going to cause you mileage ... | |
| 1994 d21 2.4l automatic ecu question | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: i believe my ecu unit under the passengers seat got slightly wet from rising water...what are the ... A: Gary, Pull the ECM and open it and allow the air to dry it out. If that does not work you are ... | |
| PO340 | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 nissan maxima and the pocket scan shows code PO340. Q. how can I repair this myself ... A: Walter, The P0340 is the camshaft position sensor. This is located on the timing cover, passenger ... | |
| Air Bags | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 98 nissan fronter.I unhooked the air bags while looking for a short in the dash.After ... A: Marlin, The dealer is a bonehead and should know better. The airbag system works off a control ... | |
| 06 Pathfinder 2.5 diesel | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: 2006 Pathfinder LE with only 30K miles. Touring when whine heard. Soon after the alternator pulley ... A: Peter, I agree with you that the alternator is the most probable culprit. I would have the shop ... | |
| 1994 Nissan Maxima transmission | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I have an automatic 1994 Nissan Maxima. Recently, while driving on several occassions while trying ... A: Zak, The transmission could be low on fluid. The fluid could be dirty. Or, the valve body, ... | |
| 97 Nisan Serena overdrive | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: while in overdrive the revs go up and down for about half an hour before going back to normal. It ... A: Deborah, The enging has a vacuum sensor that provides load information to the computer that shifts ... | |
| 1998 Nissan 200SX drive funny | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My car sat for about a month not moving until I got the fuel filter and distributor replaced. Now ... A: Joe, Nissan uses the oil pressure switch to prevent the fuel pump from running when the vehicle is ... | |
| re: 87 nissan pintara | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: i just got this pintara and when i want to start it i have to put the accelerator peddle to the ... A: Brett, Sounds like the injectors are leaking and that is causing the hard start. It seems to be ... | |
| 1993 Nissan Hardbody 4cyl auto transmission | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: hey i got a 93 hardbody 4cyl auto transmission with 182k miles about a yr ago. the transmission had ... A: Andrew, $3300 is a bit expensive since it is a 1993. I would go with a wrecking yard unit if you ... | |
| speed sensor | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 93 altima does the speed sensor onthe tramissiom comntrol the odmeter on the car and ... A: Brian, The vehicle speed sensor is a square wave generator. It takes the place of the speedometer ... | |
| nissan micra s 02 plate | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: the control knob which directs heat or cooling to the windscreen or the floor has come off the white ... A: John, John, The glovebox and the panel on the passenger side is integrated. It comes out as a ... | |
| oil leak | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I took my 95 maxima (120,000 miles) for an oil change last week and was told the gasket pan was full ... A: Eli, Using clean card board place it under the vehicle. Note where the fluid collects on the card ... | |
| oil usege | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Car uses a quart of oil every 1200 miles? its a 02 sentra SER spec V has a QR 25 DE engine. changed ... A: Greg, If the oil is not going out the Positive Crankcase Vent Valve then it is going past the ... | |
| rear aircon not working | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: The air conditioner in the back of our Nissan Quest XL 2006 just stopped working. I checked all the ... A: Andre, Does the blower work in the back or is it just the air? If it is the blower then the ... | |
| 1998 Nissan 200SX drive funny | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: My car sat for about a month not moving until I got the fuel filter and distributor replaced. Now ... A: Joe, I would first do a tuneup and that means changing the sparkplugs, wires and distributor cap. ... | |
| Transmission Filter | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I know you are not a isuzu expert but with my 1994 V6 automatic isuzu bighorn I need to remove the ... A: Harley, Get a transmission filter kit. It consists of a pan gasket and a filter. It could have a ... | |
| Nissan 240Sx and Honda Civic | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a neighbor who is interested in buying my 91 Nissan 240SX hatchback so that he can drop the ... A: Emi, If he has all the parts it is just a matter of lining everything up and welding the mounts in ... | |
| 2001 Xterra SE | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I had the timing belt replaced, the car started and idled ok, I drove off went about a block and it ... A: Danny, Sounds like the timing jumped. That is, the water pump or idler pulley is sticking and that ... | |
| ECM dash light | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: What does ECM stand for and why does it flash on and off. We have just brought this car N13 1989 ... A: Debbie, You will need to pull the codes to see what the computer is reading. Check out the ... | |
| Nissan Largo Idle speed | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I would like to slightly increase the idle speed on my 1996 Nissan Largo SX-G diesel due to a ... A: Simon, The idle speed cannot be adjusted in the traditional sense. You cannot just increase the ... | |
| brakes & tune up | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: The o/d button or over drive button -what does it do -when is a good time to use it -should it ... A: Myra, If there is no fluid on the ground and it takes a couple of months for the fluid level to ... | |
| 1995 Nissan Sentra headliner removal | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I have taken off all the screws from the visors, and light but need help to take the headliner out ... A: Linda, Nissan uses the surrounding trim around the doors to hold the headliner up. If you are ... | |
| 2000 Sentra GXE 1440 code | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has my old 2000 1.4 Sentra with 196,000 miles on it and like new yet! the service engine ... A: Michael, Either you have a loose or cracked hose on the evaporative system. Nissan had issues with ... | |
| Nissan Quest | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: My 1995 Nissan Quest starts, but it wont go into any gear, my husband was wondering if it could be ... A: Linda, If the shift cable is broken that would keep it from going into gear. Have someone look at ... | |
| 02 maxima immobilizer system | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: car has had to be cranked 2-3 times lately,now no start,spins only,noticed security light solid ... A: Dennis, Try locking and unlocking the door, from the outside, with the key. If this does not work ... | |
| 01 altima wont start | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: my security light flashes inconsistantly,sometimes fastevery 3 second or so (usualy starts). ... A: George, Sounds like the body control module is going out. I would take it to someone with a ... | |
| 1991stanza | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: why motor stalls when turn on fan for defrosters A: Ron, If the motor stalls anytime the fan is turned on it would be the idle stepper on the throttle ... | |
| radiator fan wont spin | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97' 200sx and I was putting the manifold cover back on and it touched the alternator and ... A: Steven, If the charge light and brake light is not on you got lucky and did not take out the ... | |
| error code P1273 | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a Nissan Sentra 2004 Se. It is about 130000km and I bought it on Dec 08 (it was 86000km). ... A: Dafna, The P1273 is usually associated with an exhaust leak or a defective oxygen sensor. The ... | |
| a/c wont blow out clod air | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: a/c wont blow out cold air when waiting in traffic. 2004 nissan titan 5.6 A: Douglas, The refrigerant R-134 is not as thermally efficient as the old R-12. So, when you are not ... | |
| vent | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: .Sometimes the fresh air vent close when the ac is running . Then it warm air coming out.I turn off ... A: Brian, Do you have automatic climate control? If so, the computer is going out. That is the ... | |
| o/d, cruise control, how to tell | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: The o/d button or over drive button -what does it do -when is a good time to use it -should it ... A: Myra, The overdrive (o/d) is vital for gas mileage and to keep the transmission from failing. It ... | |
| oil light stays on | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2k niss.Sentra 1.8L and the oil light stays on and seems as though while its on , no oil is ... A: Victor, A clogged oil gallery that feeds the head could cause the oil light and ticking. I would ... | |
| Re Nissan Sani 3.0 litres D/C | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Engine runs fine, but keeps stalling once you lift the foot off the accelerator. Cleaned the fuel ... A: Etienne, If the car has an in tank gas pump and is fuel injected you would need to remove the old ... | |
| nissan truck 86' slave cylinder | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a nissan truck year 86' i think, i was told that the slave cylinder gave problems when the ... A: Jason, There is a master and slave cylinder on the truck. The master is the one where you put the ... | |
| 98 Nissan Pathfinder - hot floorboard | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: My college aged daughter told me the driver side floorboard has gotten very hot while driving over ... A: Paul, The converter has probably overheated. This is the thing that looks like a muffler under the ... | |
| 96 Nissan maxima | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: 1.What is the easies way to find out of my car has ABS? 2.How will i know when i need a full tune ... A: Powder, Ask for a distributor cap and rotor. Not like the one for the brakes. I would purchase ... | |
| Repair kit-Carb | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: can you please suplly me with the part number for pepair kit- carb for my nissan patrol Chassis No ... A: Abdelaziz, Check out the following link: Parts for a carburetor on a Patrol are difficult to find. ... | |
| sunny b12 e13 | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: my vehicle does spend alot of fuel on avarage i suspect the carburetor..which is the best ... A: Kariuki, If the vehicle runs fine and does not run rich would lead me to not mess with the ... | |
| 96 Nissan maxima | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: 1.What is the easies way to find out of my car has ABS? 2.How will i know when i need a full tune ... A: Powder, You need six plugs and wires. You will need a cap and rotor. You will need a left and ... | |
| 96 Nissan maxima | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: 1.What is the easies way to find out of my car has ABS? 2.How will i know when i need a full tune ... A: Powder, The car will have ABS if there is a module under the hood where all the brake lines hook to ... | |
| Engine won't start | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: 2001 nissan cefiro with automatic transmission - if the shift lever is in P it won't start and just ... A: Rommel, If the tach is not working it is usually the instrument itself. If not the car would not ... | |
| '94 Nissan 4x4 pickup runs hot only at high speeds. | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: 330,000 miles....New.... (timing belt,radiator,water,fan clutch, re-machined heads %26 replaced head ... A: Jeff, This would not be specific to lubrication of components and if it is only getting hot at ... | |
| Timing belt. | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: My car engine broke down, thought it is because of oil when the signal was lighten up while driving ... A: Rothen, I would think due to being four quarts low on oil there is internal engine damage. That is ... | |
| '94 Nissan 4x4 pickup runs hot only at high speeds. | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: 330,000 miles....New.... (timing belt,radiator,water,fan clutch, re-machined heads %26 replaced head ... A: Jeff, Several thing can cause overheating at speed. Check and replace the thermostat and radiator ... | |
| Vacuum Hoses | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: 1986 nissan 720 4x4 z 24 fuel injected 5 speed manual trans California Sportsman Model Do you know ... A: Gary, I do not have a diagram for your vehicle. nissantechinfo.com has the info but it costs $20 ... | |
| Murano Brake | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: Raj again...Refer to d earlier issues I had with my Murano. The car has picked up its power and the ... A: Raj, Check to make sure the lockup torque converter is not sticking. That would cause the rapid ... | |
| Car wont start-buzzing behind kick box | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 Nissan Altima that will not start since yesterday. When I try to start it the is a loud ... A: Rachel, The battery and alternator need to be inspected for proper voltage first. The jerking ... | |
| Instrument cluster out | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping you can lead me in the right direction. I have a 97 Nissan pickup, 2.4, 5 speed ... A: Ray, Go to Autozone or Checker and get a free electrical inspection. It sounds like the alternator ... | |
| no power | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: o v6 [vq20 engine] it starts well but suffers occasional power loss on acceleration if you floor the ... A: Jbarrie, You are going to have to check for codes. I would surmise that the mass airflow sensor is ... | |
| xterra timing | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: My timing belt broke while driving so the camshafts and crankshaft were out of time when I replaced ... A: Michael, If you followed the instructions and rotated the crank and cams to the correct position ... | |
| AIR CONDITION | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM WHEN THE AIR IS TURNED ON THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE A: Anderson, The compressor is most likely locked up and needs to be replaced. When the air ... | |
| Nissan serena fanbelts | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: My 2litre Nissan Serena import has taken to squealing when started from cold. How do I know if it is ... A: Jeff, Replace the belts and be done with it. Not too difficult. Just loosen the center bolt on ... | |
| Starting Problem | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: Having periodic starting problems with 94 Maxima GXE. Example: car started fine and was driven ... A: Tony, Sounds like the neutral safety switch is defective or even the starter itself. If you ... | |
| AC Compressor Clutch Bearing | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima, 3.0 V6. It has a Calsonic AC Compressor and the clutch bearing is going ... A: Mike, For factory parts try courtesyparts.com It might cost a little more than the discount ... | |
| 1997 Nissan pickup loses power on hills | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Nissan pickup (85K 2.4L 5speed) that runs fine , until you start up a grade , ... A: Clint, Replace cheaper parts first. Replace the oxygen sensors first. Nissan orignials can be ... | |
| Intense rubbing noise from front left wheel | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a question for you with a problem i'm having on my car. There is an intense rubbing noise ... A: Vernon, If the bearing and rotor are fine it is time to look at the constant velocity joint for ... | |
| replacing rear timing cover | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: when changing out my alternator on my 2004 nissan murano i noticed it was covered in oi. i believe ... A: Melissa, The 3.0/3.5 liter engine is pretty tight for a timing cover leak. If yours is leaking you ... | |
| 96 Quest air conditioner problem | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: Tried to charge the a/c with freon and it blew the hose off the gauge due to too much pressure on ... A: D. Johnson, The car has an expansion valve that is in the air conditioner box under the passenger ... | |
| nissan murrano | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: i have 2004 nissan murrano. how do i change serpintine belt and alternator? i also have oil on ... A: Melissa, The diagram for the alternator belt is on the sticker on the hood. It is a matter of ... | |
| 1976 datsun pickup | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: My son recently bought a 1976 datsun nissan pickup and the speedometer doesnt work. Also the brights ... A: Valerie, rockauto.com is the most cost effective source for parts. The speedometer is probably a ... | |
| Inquiry on Engine issue | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I drive a Murano 2005 model. Often I observe that when the car is started the starting noise is ... A: David, A P0455 is the evaporative system and that means either the gas cap is loose or defective or ... | |
| nissan pathfinder | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: 4WD,ESP and ABS have all stopped working at same time.Any ideas? Thank you. A: Ben, If they have all stopped working I would check the fuses and relays for them. ESP and ABS ... | |
| Nissan Maxima 1995 doesn't always start | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: When car is warm (after sitting is sun closed up during the day) I try and start the car it will ... A: Rick, If the safety interlock was replaced and it is still doing it on hot days could lead me to ... | |
| ac | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Why noy gettin power 2 compressor checked fusses ad And gas A: Matayea, I would check the compressor to make sure you are not getting power to it. Second, if you ... | |
| air conditioner | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Not geting power 2 compressor and it is not kicking in put new relay in and checked gas and fuses A: Matayea, Check to make sure the switch is working and the fuse is good. I know you checked but a ... | |
| position of the alarm | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I need a little help with one nissan terrano 2.7D The battery of the car is draining. I think the ... A: Ivan, The body control module cannot be removed without eliminating many features associated with ... | |
| 1999 Nissan Sentra GXE Limited | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: On my 1999 Nissan Sentra it has factory alarm and electric windows and power door locks. Lately the ... A: Roger, You just cut the lock wire as that is the one that arms the system. It looks to me like the ... | |
| 1999 Nissan Sentra GXE Limited | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: On my 1999 Nissan Sentra it has factory alarm and electric windows and power door locks. Lately the ... A: Roger, The car has an issue with the alarm resetting. This can be caused by either the electric ... | |
| 96 nissan 200sx | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: my windows were left down, and it rained in my car and now my radio, a/c, dash lights, windows do ... A: Rob, There is an electrical connector under the driver's seat that has shorted. Remove the seat ... | |
| Broken sensor key | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I hv a Nissan primera 2.0, i got it as a second hand vehicle, so i was not given a spare key. Before ... A: Rotimi, The key was coded and the new key is not. You have to have a dealer or a locksmith program ... | |
| electrical and misc! | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I received a 1997 Pathfinder from a Friend just as a gift and the truck was not taken care of very ... A: Don, The pump should be at the bottom of the tank where you found the green fluid. I have seen ... | |
| Clicking sound from tire/wheel? | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: When driving my '98 Nissan Altima there is sometimes a loud clicking sound from one of my rear ... A: Connie, The clicking could be a rock wedged in the tire tread. If not you are looking at a bearing ... | |
| audio player & backup camera | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: it got my car started but my audio player & backup camera stopped working, at first I had placed the ... A: Chaim, Unfortunately, the radio and backup camera re sensitive to reverse polarity. If the fuses ... | |
| ROugh engine | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I could not send a followup hence this new question. My car was imported from USA by a local dealer ... A: Raj, The evaporative system has the potential to cause the engine to run rough depending on the ... | |
| Inquiry on Engine issue | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I drive a Murano 2005 model. Often I observe that when the car is started the starting noise is ... A: David, I would look into a tuneup with new plugs as a minimum. Also, I would check for codes since ... | |
| audio player & backup camera | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: it got my car started but my audio player & backup camera stopped working, at first I had placed the ... A: Chaim, Check the fuses first and if they are not blown then the audio player and backup camera will ... | |
| Electrical short. | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Have a 1998 Nissan Maxima. No prior issues. Yesterday while driving, the Vehicle stalled and would ... A: Rich, I would not think the inhibitor relay. I would check the fuel pump circuit and relay since ... | |
| engine misfire | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: hope you can help, i have a problem with my nissan largo 2ltr turbo diesel, the problem i am having ... A: Clive, The following are the items I look for when working with a diesel that is exhibiting a ... | |
| Electrical short. | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Have a 1998 Nissan Maxima. No prior issues. Yesterday while driving, the Vehicle stalled and would ... A: Rich, The ECM has a short and I would speculate that you are going to have to use a breakout box to ... | |
| 2001 exterra | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: my daughter has a 2001 exterra good cond. 109k 2 problems, first 2 days ago service engine light ... A: Rick, First, the distributor is probably defective on the 2001 vehicle. Nissan uses an optical ... | |
| 2003 Nissan Sentra Electrical System | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: My husband's 2003 Nissan Sentra is starting a little rough and when driving along all of the sudden ... A: Allison, Two things here. First, the vehicle speed sensor will cause the speedometer to go to zero ... | |
| 1998 Nissan Pathfinder | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: The mechanic recently changed the compressor & dryer. The ac feels cool in the morning and night. ... A: Coleridge, If the temperature gauge is not over half would lead me to look at the system pressures ... | |
| Warning lights flashing together | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I just had my alternator replaced after being stuck on the road due to loss of electical power/ ... A: Joe, Nissan uses an integrated voltage regulator in the alternator. So, if the light is flickering ... | |
| Ac compressor rattle | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: The AC compressor on my Nissan Bluebird SSS SR18 U12 1989 right-hand drive (I live in the Caribbean) ... A: Colin, A couple of things make the compressor rattle. First, the system can be low on compressor ... | |
| nissan nx fuel in oil | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: What could cause fuel contamination in oil? 1993 NX 1600. Car runs fine. Tried changing plugs and ... A: Shawn, It is probably leaky injectors flooding the engine over time, causing the fuel to leak past ... | |
| Overheating Problems | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Having problems with overheating. When aircon is on, electric fans operate normally, keeping engine ... A: Juergen, Either the wrong sensor was replaced. Disconnect the one you replaced, start the car, ... | |
| nissan truck problems | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: My Nissan truck started missing badly and will barely accelerate, but it idles fine. we already ... A: James, The idle air control valve can be defective without setting a code. This is a Nissan ... | |
| Air bag lite | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: Air bag light is on. Car is not worth a lot and we would like to sell but airbag light is on. Not ... A: Garry, The airbag light requires a special code reader to get the information. It is $100 to get ... | |
| crank sensor | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: my engine light is on and dealer saids its crank sensor. it sometimes takes a while to start the car ... A: Frank, The crank and cam sensor are different. The crank runs twice as fast as the cams. The ... | |
| Disarm Air Bag and Security Indicator light | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: Purchased a used 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 and I would like to diarm the air bag. My wife is short and ... A: Stan, The airbag circuit is still active without the fuse. I know it sounds strange, but there are ... | |
| Murano YM05 | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: since last cpl of months i was feeling a roughness while drivibg my Murano..today while driving back ... A: Raj, Sorry for taking so long to answer the question. I drove from Florida to Las Vegas after ... | |
| steering rod gater | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: how do you change a steering rod gater which is closes to the steering rack and has abolt going ... A: Tony, I need to know which car you are talking about. I will assume you are discussing the ... | |
| Pintara Overheating | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: What could be the cause of an overheating problem in a 91 pintara? I've put in a new thermostat and ... A: Cara, The fans run off a temperature sensor and a relay. If either of these are defective the fan ... | |
| 2001 altima | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I SPRAYED THE ENG. WITH DEGREASER AND HOSED IT OFF REAL GOOD. IT BARELY WOULD RUN SO I PARKED IT FOR ... A: Mike, Pull the harness at the mass airflow sensor and check for water. Sounds like you have water ... | |
| Nissan Transmission | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5SL, what kind of automatic transmission fluid should i use? would a ... A: Frank, You can change the crank angle sensor yourself. It is an easy job with a 10 millimeter bolt ... | |
| 1990 n13 | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: Hi i have a 1990 n13 pulsar the ecm light comes on for short periods of time & im not sure why is it ... A: Steve, Check the codes with the following. The ECU has a window on one side to view a red ... | |
| nissan truck problems | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: My Nissan truck started missing badly and will barely accelerate, but it idles fine. we already ... A: James, Sorry to take so long getting back to you. I had to fly to Florida to pickup my brother's ... | |
| 1993 Altima stalling | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: My '93 Altima has recently started stalling. It happens when the car is hot, usually towards end of ... A: Mike, I would replace the distributor and that should resolve the first two codes. I would replace ... | |
| nissan | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: HAVE A 2001 NISSAN SENTRA. PURCHASED A NEW COMPUTER (ECM) WONDER IF THERE IS A WAY TO MANUALLY ... A: Tom, The ECM will need a re-flash for around $125 bucks at the dealer. I would first start by ... | |
| a/c (serpentine) belt | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Nissan Sentra '01 in need of a new serpentine belt, and I'm confused as to how the pulley ... A: Joe, The tensioner pulley has a lock bolt in the center and a long bolt that does the tightening ... | |
| 2004 nissan quest | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: My abs, tcs off,slip and emergency brake lights all came on at once, a week after having the ... A: Ann, Unplug the ABS fuse and the noise should go away. I would be looking on the internet for a ... | |
| Nissan 2000 - Idle Problem | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Von, I have a 2000 maxima SE, and was told by the dealership that I need a new IACV and a new ECM. ... A: Kris, The ECM is located under the dash behind the console. On the drivers side pull the panel ... | |
| 280ZX loss of power – fuel problem? | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Von, I have read many of your postings regarding the Datsun 280 and have learned a great deal. I ... A: Jeff, The fuel pressure should be checked and it is probably a plugged fuel filter or a defective ... | |
| Nissan Micra 1,0 rear brakes | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Have a Micra 1,0 Mouse year 1994 . Left rear brake is kind of weak in braking . I have changed both ... A: Carsten, The proportioning valve controls pressure from front to back. If you do not have ABS the ... | |
| 2000 Maxima P0430 trouble code | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I have this code dealing with catalyst on bank 2, reading alot online and not sure if I am looking ... A: Brian, I have a 2000 Maxima and have replaced all of the oxygen sensors. Yours says bank 2 needs ... | |
| 07 Altima runs rough | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I own a 07 Altima, (4 cylinder, automatic cvt transmission), Yesterday, my dad borrowed my car and a ... A: Jenifer, Check the oil for water. Pull the dipstick. The oil will look like coffee with creamer ... | |
| Nissan Micra 1,0 rear brakes | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Have a Micra 1,0 Mouse year 1994 . Left rear brake is kind of weak in braking . I have changed both ... A: Carsten, If the brake fluid comes out fine when the brake is bled, like the rest, then the line is ... | |
| Slow trottle response / slow to rev up?? | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 89 ca18det with slow trottle response, slow to rise revs, and a slight miss , Have tried ... A: Shane, Check for codes. The ECU has a window on one side to view a red LED and a green LED - when ... | |
| auto gearbox | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: been having trouble with reverse not engaging will select but greating noise coming from the box. it ... A: Andrew, Sounds like the reverse band is in need of replacement. There is a servo that applies the ... | |
| 1993 Altima stalling | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: My '93 Altima has recently started stalling. It happens when the car is hot, usually towards end of ... A: Mike, It sounds like the distributor to me. Get a Haynes manual and read the codes or follow these ... | |
| Nissan Terrano Lights | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Nissan Terrano with which both the park lights only operate when the main front lights ... A: James, The same relay actuates the parking lights in both positions. I am pretty sure the ... | |
| Nissan March - Intermittently the engine screams | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Nissan March, conventional automatic (not belt drive) that has done 114,000km.A few ... A: Dennis, Yes, a transmission shop will have to remove the transmission pan and inspect the ... | |
| Nissan March - Intermittently the engine screams | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Nissan March, conventional automatic (not belt drive) that has done 114,000km.A few ... A: Dennis, It is the transmission that is slipping. But, not showing up on the codes. You probably ... | |
| Dash gauges not working | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: and apologies for not having answered before now: only just had the time to pull the cluster. ... A: Nick, Wow! I am glad you have the car back together and running. I am pretty sure the component ... | |
| Nissan altima 2003 2.5 | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: How do I fix rough idle. Serviced the throttle body which resulted in rough idle. The idle tends to ... A: Asif, The throttle body is not to be serviced. If the solvents have melted away the protective ... | |
| Crankshaft Pulley | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: My crankshaft pulley has been very wobbly and it has also been squeaking very loud and high pitched. ... A: Ashley, First, the bolt or bolts could be loose that hold the dampener to the crank. Or the pulley ... | |
| 1995 nissan maxima | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 nissan maxima with 142,000 miles. For the last several months i can start the vehicle ... A: Charlie, Leaky injectors are a start. Have the fuel system checked with a fuel pressure gauge. ... | |
| Nissan Transmission | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5SL, what kind of automatic transmission fluid should i use? would a ... A: Frank, A 50/50 mix of Prestone (I personally use) or the like is fine. Keep the 50/50 mix to ... | |
| Steering wanders | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier 2wd x-cab with 84,00 miles on it. With the last two sets of tires the ... A: Tony, Start by having them set the alignment to get the truck to track straight. The camber being ... | |
| Steering wanders | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier 2wd x-cab with 84,00 miles on it. With the last two sets of tires the ... A: Tony, The tires are fine. You could set the tow out a half of a degree more to keep the tires ... | |
| Nissan Transmission | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5SL, what kind of automatic transmission fluid should i use? would a ... A: Frank, Dextron III is the fluid of choice for the transmission. Four to five quarts is used to ... | |
| 1998 maxima starter | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Von, can you please email me a diagram on how to rebulid my starter. i don't see one in the haynes ... A: Kingsley, I do not have one. But, the way to do the rebuild is to disassemble yours. The two ... | |
| air condition | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: why is the front air not blowing cold but the back is? Nissan Quest 2000. We recently had the switch ... A: Marcia, You could have a couple of things going on here. I think you have the automatic climate ... | |
| 86 nissan 4x4 with Z24 motor | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I am sorry but i was unable to down load your answer to my question if you have time could you ... A: Garry, I would say the cold start system is defective. Replace the temperature sensor for the ... | |
| Gearbox repair | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at buying a 1990 Nissan Terrano. Its an automatic but is having problems with the auto ... A: Tracy, You will end up replacing the transmission or having the one in the vehicle rebuilt. I ... | |
| 2002 nissan sentra gxe code prob | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: 2002 nissan sentra gxe 1.8 motor code problem it shows up 1102 anybody know what this code is thanks ... A: Kristie, Go to Autozone or Checker and they will check the codes for free. Next, purchase a Haynes ... | |
| Nissan Sentra Bad battery cell | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an 08 Nissan Sentra with 18000 miles. I have owned the car for aboout 17 months. Last month ... A: Carl, I would go to Autozone or Checker and get a free electrical inspection as a backup plan. It ... | |
| Alternator smells burnt | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: A strange burning smell is coming from my alternator.It heats up as soon as I start the car.The ... A: David, It could be that the bearings are dry and causing the overheating smell. Also, it could be ... | |
| 2001 Nissan Sentra Automatic | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra, automatic transmission. When shifting into park or neutral from drive, ... A: Kyle, Sounds like the transmission is having issues with either the planetary gear set or the ... | |
| 1987 maxima needs new motor | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: The timing belt on a v6 3.0 broke and when replaced I was told the motor was locked down. The car is ... A: Karl, The motor you have is an interference one and that means the belt breaking caused valves and ... | |
| Jumping a dead battery | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: When I am jump starting the dead car, I was told to step on the gas pedal of the source car, revving ... A: Michael, Yes, getting the RPMs up on the car that is providing power is good as it increases the ... | |
| clutch hydraulics 97 Nissan pickup | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: Vehicle has 188k on original clutch. Recently the pedal offered some unusual resistance then acted ... A: Bob, It could well be the slave or master cylinder. But, it could be that the clutch release arm ... | |
| Tranny synchros knock grind | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 93 5spd z. I notice when I'm in 1st I get a thumping right in the middle of the ... A: Greg, If the replacement transmission is good this is a great deal. Be sure the pilot ... | |
| Nissan Maxima Motor Mounts | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Von, My 2000 Maxima with 70k miles started having this noise when off sounding like a fan running . ... A: Tom, Remember that Japanese cars are all made from imported steel. Both recycled and virgin steel ... | |
| Hard starting mornings only | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Good morning Sir, I have been in touch with you on previous occations. I drive a Nissan Sani v6 ... A: Darryl, I would check the cold start circuit and make sure it is working properly. Sounds like the ... | |
| nissan won't start when hot after changing timing chain | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I changed the timing chain on my 92 nissan truck.MY silver links line up great.Started truck fired ... A: Tommy, Pull number one plug. Remove the fuse for the coils. Have someone bump the engine over and ... | |
| nissan won't start when hot after changing timing chain | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I changed the timing chain on my 92 nissan truck.MY silver links line up great.Started truck fired ... A: Tommy, Yes, I am saying I would check the base timing and the static timing. BOth the chain should ... | |
| Nissan Maxima Motor Mounts | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Von, My 2000 Maxima with 70k miles started having this noise when off sounding like a fan running . ... A: Tom, I have a 2000 Maxima SE. You could disconnect the motor mount until you get a replacement. ... | |
| 1995 Maxima miss/skip problem. | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Bought my son a 95 Maxima with approx 160,000 miles on it. Had a slight skip/miss at idle while ... A: Mark, Get a fuel pressure gauge from the parts store. Some stores will rent them and you can ... | |
| 1997 Nissan Maxima | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I plug my scanning tool into the OBDII port everthing is hooked up properly key is on and i get ... A: Shane, I know this is going to sound strange but the scanner you have probably does not work with ... | |
| transmission | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: trans goes to fail safe after fist shift wont down shift to first unless you restart car wont go to ... A: Mike, Sounds like a different transmission shop is in order. A shop that has a Nissan scanner for ... | |
| electric overdrive | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Nissan Frontier XE 4 cylinder automatic with a push button overdrive. When the ... A: George, There are several conditions that allow the overdrive and lock up torque converter to ... | |
| 1993 Nissan Pickup D21 | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: 93' D21 6cyl. This truck has developed a starting problem. Engine turns over just fine. Fires right ... A: Robert, Replace the throttle position switch. The 4 5 is an injector leak. I would check all the ... | |
| rotors 2002 nissan pathfinder | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: how do i get the rotors off of my 2002 Nissan pathfinder. its a 2wd se. i don't want to start ... A: Ezra, Jack up the car and support it with stands. Chock the wheels. Pull the wheels, calipers, ... | |
| 1991 240sx transmission problems | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Having issues with my car and was wondering if you could offer some help: Car is a 1991 hatch, ... A: Anil, Here is the procedure to check the transmission. But, it sounds like you have several ... | |
| ignition problems | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: My 85 300XZ non turbo just quit running on the interstate. It would not start. I have a factory ... A: Leonard, You are going to have to base time the engine and make sure it is on top dead center. ... | |
| Expansion valve replacement | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab V6 and the expansion valve needs to be replaced. I've been ... A: Eugene, This is going to be a miserable job. I just did the daughter's Toyota Camry two weeks ago. ... | |
| brake switch 02 xterra | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Of the 2 switches, how do you get the one out that is behind a plate? I only have a third brake ... A: April, There is only one switch for the back brake lights. You have a conenctor or a fuse that is ... | |
| Nissan Altima stalls when I slow stalls before I stop | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Question My 97 altima stalls when idle. It can happen every time I take the car out, or every other ... A: Kathy, The throttle plate has a dampner that slows it closing. I would have that checked first. ... | |
| 06 altima windows,locks, and seat won't work | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Von, On my 06 2.5 Altima the power windows, locks and seat stopped working, the fuses are good. I ... A: Robert, There is a circuit breaker in the system that will open and kill those items you have ... | |
| Air Conditioner | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Nissan Frontier 4x4 with a v-6 engine automatic transmission. The air conditioner was ... A: Billy, If you have replaced the expansion valve and the system pressures are within range I would ... | |
| rear heating nissan serena | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: is it possible to do away with the rear heater on a nissan serena as both ny pipes are corroded and ... A: Tony, Loop the hose in the engine compartment and it will not be a problem. You can simply get ... | |
| Nissan o/d and engine check light | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I noticed on several occasion that while driving or sometimes when i start the vehicle that my ... A: Horace, Take the car to Autozone or Checker and get the check engine code read for free and lets ... | |
| 1997 Nissan Primera Si | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a crashed Nissan Primera Si. It has frontal damage, and I have straightened it all ... A: Nick, Pull the cluster and check the connection. Nissan cars have an issue with the connector and ... | |
| 1995 Nissan Quest shifter issue | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Nissan Quest that has been having issues changing gears on the indicator. The shift ... A: Kathy, If the shifter is loose and you can feel it you need to replace it. If the shifter feels ... | |
| 1998 Nissan Pick Up Truck Shifting Gears | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: 1998 Nissan Pick Up, Manual 5sp, 2 wheel drive, Recently replaced Instrument panel and speed sensor. ... A: Tiffany, Sounds like you need to replace the clutch. Shop around for a shop and ask friends their ... | |
| Temp Control | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 95 maxima. The a/c controls have been giving me problems. From what I remember from last ... A: Eli, The control panel that you have to mess with also contains a computer board behind it. It is ... | |
| Nissan frontier gauges | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Nissan Frontier and the gauges work except the speedometer, however sometimes when the ... A: Lonnie, First, if the speedometer is inoperative the usual suspect is the vehicle speed sensor at ... | |
| nissan k12 | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: i also have the same problem when i apply brake, the beeping sound came out.. have you solve the ... A: Edward, Please refresh my memory. When you apply the brakes on your car there is a beeping ... | |
| pasenger head light won't work | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: 1987 nizzan 300zx the light on the dash came on intermittently indicating light problems I checked ... A: Brian, The ground to the headlight is good? The car has not been in an accident on that side? The ... | |
| Nissan Serena - engine removal | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: We cooked the engine and are intending to replace it with a 2nd hand engine. We have jacked up the ... A: Jeremy I would pull the engine separate from the transmission and take it out the top. If you ... | |
| ECU P505 for 2000 Maxima | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Von, I'm getting the dreaded P505 code on my 2000 maxima. The code is for IACV valve but I have ... A: Scott, I would replace the IACV before even looking at an ECM. Also, if the motor mount is leaking ... | |
| timing chain mark | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: what is the timing chain mark for a 1998 nissan maxima 3.0 A: Cookie, The timing chain marks are on each cam as well as the crank. You need to line these up ... | |
| I need help | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Almost every morning i find difficulty in sparking my nissan primera 1995 model, the battery has ... A: Margaret, Sounds like the car has a cold start issue. Is it fuel injected or does it have a ... | |
| nissan primera | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: my father in laws primera has a bad flat spot in the acceleration. he has replaced the sparkplugs ... A: Stephen, I would check to see if the distributor has oil on the optics. I do not know if yours has ... | |
| Nissan Pulsar 1991 | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: G'Day, I have a problem with the thermo fans of my 1991 Nissan Pulsar GL. They do not come on at ... A: Brett, There are several issues that could cause this. Check to make sure the fans spin freely. ... | |
| Erratic idle 1986 Nissan D21 Pickup | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: Greetings: While attempting my smog check, the test had to be discontinued due to erratic idle ... A: Art, The manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP) provides information to the computer that it uses ... | |
| Nissan maxima | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I owen a 4th gen maxima 95. I recently had problems with it starting eventually the starter went up ... A: Robert, You need to check for fuel pressure to verify you have sufficient fuel pressure to the ... | |
| 95 maximia | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: My car cuts off at intersections? Or when ever I make a turn. Howerver while driving on the highway ... A: Tracie, I would have the following checked out. First the idle air control valve. This controls ... | |
| repair costs | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I ran a diagnostic on a pathfinder and found the following codes P0325 P1448 P0440 about how much ... A: Nick, The first one, P0325, is the knock sensor. Replace it as these tend to go bad on Nissan ... | |
| reconect alarm system | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: can you please help me out with that. Thank You Toni A: Toni, I do not know what has been done to disable your alarm or if it is factory. You will have to ... | |
| Service engine light, but no problem detected | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a 1998 pathfinder but the service engine light is on. I ran a diagnostic ... A: Nick, There is a problem for the light to be on. I have six different scanners since some work ... | |
| 1999 QX4 | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I HAD WORK DONE ON REAR MAIN SEAL AND VALVE COVER GASKETS EVER SENSE MY WIVES CAR HASN'T RUN RIGHT ... A: Ron, The knock sensors on Nissan products tend to fail. It is defective if the code shows it. The ... | |
| climate control | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1987 300zx my temperature control does not seem to be working properly when I change from ... A: Brian, You need to check the back of the control panel for the air and the vacuum hoses that ... | |
| pasenger head light won't work | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: 1987 nizzan 300zx the light on the dash came on intermittently indicating light problems I checked ... A: Brian, The headlights are fused independently as a safety precaution. My bet is the headlight ... | |
| Excessive gasoline usage | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 2003 Nissan Skyline 250gt. I recently fill the tank and I have only done 250 ... A: Lancelot, The fuel pressure regulator is most probably in the gas tank as part of the pump ... | |
| nissan pintara 1990 u12 2.4L | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: in my nissan, had problems afterwards, replaced valve pack and solinoid pack. BUT! it wont change ... A: Shane, On the Maxima, in the United States, it is a long black box. About the size of a box of ... | |
| Excessive gasoline usage | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 2003 Nissan Skyline 250gt. I recently fill the tank and I have only done 250 ... A: Lancelot, Check the fuel pressure regulator as it is probably blown causing excessive fuel ... | |
| 95 sentra alternator | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My alternator went out on my nissan sentra. I am going to replace it by myself but i dont know if ... A: Aprly, I would say you could do the job if you have metric tools to get the belts loose and the ... | |
| 1999 QX4 | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I HAD WORK DONE ON REAR MAIN SEAL AND VALVE COVER GASKETS EVER SENSE MY WIVES CAR HASN'T RUN RIGHT ... A: Ron, If the distributor has been replaced then I would check the wires and plugs. You will only ... | |
| nissan pintara 1990 u12 2.4L | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: in my nissan, had problems afterwards, replaced valve pack and solinoid pack. BUT! it wont change ... A: Shane, If yours is like the Nissan cars sold in the United States the shift computer is on the ... | |
| 1999 QX4 | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I HAD WORK DONE ON REAR MAIN SEAL AND VALVE COVER GASKETS EVER SENSE MY WIVES CAR HASN'T RUN RIGHT ... A: Ron, Things happen. The seal and valve cover replacement are not part of this issue. I would ... | |
| 2006 Murrano | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Love my @006 Murrano, but have two problems that the dealer cannot seem to fix. One is a rotational ... A: Kay, Yes, the transmission is known for this. The dealer will not do much of anything until it ... | |
| 2006 Murrano | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Love my @006 Murrano, but have two problems that the dealer cannot seem to fix. One is a rotational ... A: Kay, I would first replace the tires. I am sure that is the problem. Check where the tires were ... | |
| I35 cat converter | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I own a 2002 I35, 168K used. I brought the car to a muffler place for a check due to rattling from ... A: Sean, The cat can go bad without throwing a light. If you have tools you could replace the ... | |
| 97 Nissan Altima Question | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I am having an issue with my 97 Nissan Altima. I recently bought this car just to get around. About ... A: Rich, The Overdrive button should be in and the light off. If the overdrive light shows off and ... | |
| 94 Altima a/c | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me how to get rite of my mildew smell on my a/c every time i turn the a/c or put it on ... A: Juan, Auto parts stores sell an aerosol that you spray in the return of the air-conditioner system ... | |
| 350Z - automatic | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I had a scary thing happen recently (1 wk ago) with my 350z (2003). The car completely stopped while ... A: Laura, I would perform a tuneup if you have not done so. Also, I would get the codes scanned with ... | |
| electrical wiring | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 Nissan sentra and I've been having electrical problems to the starter. My question is ... A: Adrian, The large cable to your starter is already wired directly to your battery. There is a fuse ... | |
| 2001 nissan altima | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: my dashboard usually goes blank at first. All the dials just go down and the digits disappear from ... A: Lorne, I would remove the cluster and clean the harness and connection with a number 2 pencil ... | |
| Nissan Terrano 2.7 dashboard probs | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: dashboard dials (speedometer, diesel etc) of my Nissan are all dead...all showing 0. I checked the ... A: Gabry, The power feed to the instruments is probably not connected or the instrument connection is ... | |
| brake problem | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: i have bleed the brake system several time's and checked the vacuum on the brake booster,the peddle ... A: Chris, The seals in the master cylinder have probably blown from having the brake job done. ... | |
| How to change Rear wheel bearings on a 92 Nissan Pulsar N14 | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: Hey there, I want to change the rear wheel bearings on my car because they are quite noisy/rumbling ... A: Tom, Jack up the car and support it. Remove the tire and then the center cap on the hub. Remove ... | |
| Nissan Wont Start | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1985 Nissan Sentra 1.6L E16 Motor I have checked the Timing,Spark,Gas.. everything is ... A: Jerry, You will need to check what is going on like is it flooding or starving for fuel. Most ... | |
| Nissan wont start | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 85 Nissan Sentra 1.6L E16 Driveing and it died I have spark and the timing is ok. Just ... A: Jerry, I think I just answered this question. But, check the fuel and timing. THe timing needs to ... | |
| 1997 nisssan altima | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Car has a new batter and a new and tested altenator. However the altenator appears not to be ... A: Paul, There is a fuse link at the positive cable that is probably burnt out. There is a wire from ... | |
| running light | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Please let me knoe how to replace the running light on a 2004 Nissan Maxima. I losened the 2 screws ... A: Case, Jack up the car and pull off the front tire and access the bulbs from behind. There is an ... | |
| 91 D21 exhaust header and cat install | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Howdy again! My chilton manual has nothing on installing an exhaust header and cat. Can you shed ... A: Mike, You should pass fine. Get an exhaust manifold gasket and you will probably need to get ... | |
| Airbag module location | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 nissan maxima. the airbag idot light is blinking. the dealer says i need a new ... A: Phil, The airbag in the passenger seat has failed and needs to be replaced. If the controller for ... | |
| Alternator and fuses | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently had my alternator replaced after the body shop called me and told me the fuses kept ... A: Sandy, The compass is not controlled by the body control module. If the power relay that feeds the ... | |
| wiper shaft | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I need to find out,if I could fit windscreen wiper shaft from any other Nissan car to my Primera ... A: Paul, Yes, many different ones will fit. You need to remove yours and check the dimensions. I ... | |
| Nissan 200 | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: My car stopped running the other day out of the blue. I thought the engine had seized or something. ... A: Kerry, Check the fuel pressure. If there is none and the pump is working the fuel filter could be ... | |
| exclaimation warning light | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: i own an 08 nissan altima,and i lost the manual!a sensor that is on the the tachometer came on ... A: Mike, Checkout page 0-12 One is the low tire pressure and the other is the Master Warning light. ... | |
| 2000 Altima GXE 2.4 | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: When you replace the ignition switch lock cylinder, do you need to have it reprogrammed to work with ... A: Kim, Yes, the key needs to be programmed. Also, make sure you get the right key for your car. The ... | |
| nissan pulsar won't rev past 2500 | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 88 nissan pulsar nx 1.6L TBI 5speed that will not rev over 2500 rpms. From idle to 2500 it ... A: Matt, The air meter is a given since you have the code. The idle switch is the throttle position ... | |
| 95 nissan maxima | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Two part question Von my 95 maxima gle is working great but when I go to accelerate i have to put it ... A: Dustin, The kickdown linkage is probably in need of adjusting. With the engine off put the ... | |
| Nissan Sentra Air Conditioner | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Should I hear the air compressor engage when I press the AC button? No cold air emitting at all or ... A: C5, Yes, the system probablyneeds to be evacuated and recharged with R-134. This is the new stuff ... | |
| Alternator and fuses | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently had my alternator replaced after the body shop called me and told me the fuses kept ... A: Sandy, At the positive battery post there is a set of fuses or fuse links. These need to be ... | |
| 04 XTERRA NO START,CODE P1605 | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a customer car towed in that will not start or turn over. none of the dash lights work, also ... A: Jon, Either someone jumped the car and connected the battery cables backwards and blew the ECM or ... | |
| one more question | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: hey its scott again, they wouldnt let me ask another follow up question so i checked and there is ... A: Scott, Inside power not working could be the positive battery cable and the fuse links that are ... | |
| '99 quest repair | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: 1999 NISSAN QUEST TIGHTEN POWER STEERING BELT A: Neal, It sucks but the power steering belt is tightened by taking tension off the pivot bolt and ... | |
| nissan pulsar won't rev past 2500 | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 88 nissan pulsar nx 1.6L TBI 5speed that will not rev over 2500 rpms. From idle to 2500 it ... A: Matt, You can use a digital volt ohm meter and check the throttle position switch and see if there ... | |
| 1993 Nissan Sentra SE-R | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Im getting ready to replace my 2.0L(steel block,SE-R) with a 2.0L(aluminum block,NX2000) Every thing ... A: Carl, As long as you match everything up before the installation you should be fine. You need to ... | |
| air intake / fuel lines | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: hey its scott again, they wouldnt let me ask another follow up question so i checked and there is ... A: Scott, Make a port on the air intake feed and plug the vacuum line into it. That should correct ... | |
| Instrument Lights wont work after radio install | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I saw your post to a similar question on 5/19/2009 about instrumentation lights not working after ... A: Mike, ... | |
| Nissan Cefiro A31 not starting... | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: im having problems starting my A31 Nissan Cefiro RB25de... we have spark, fuel pressure and done a ... A: Rodney, So, no computer codes and the car was rinning fine? I would check the fuel pump relay and ... | |
| nissan pulsar won't rev past 2500 | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 88 nissan pulsar nx 1.6L TBI 5speed that will not rev over 2500 rpms. From idle to 2500 it ... A: Matt, Check the distributor for the presence of oil on the optical shutter wheel. Remove the ... | |
| nissan pulsar won't rev past 2500 | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 88 nissan pulsar nx 1.6L TBI 5speed that will not rev over 2500 rpms. From idle to 2500 it ... A: Matt, I would think the mass airflow sensor or the converter would be the problem. You are correct ... | |
| 2005 Nissan Quest Electrical | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have 5 issues: 1. My wife heard a pop and the radio and DVD stopped working but the fuse is not ... A: Jim, The stereo system has internal fusing and that could have blown. But, from the backup sensor ... | |
| nissan micra 2006 immobiliser light | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: hope you can help my immobiiser light comes on when driving if i turn the engine off the light goes ... A: Debbie, You need to go to the dealer and get them to read the computer with the Consult III scanner ... | |
| TBI | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Why injectors cut off A: Robert, I will assume this is a throttle body injection car. Anyway, the hall effect crank angle ... | |
| a/c | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 2001 sentra and it has no a/c! I didn't think they made new cars without a/c. ... A: Cassandra, You could check with courtesyparts.com for the dealer installed airconditioning option. ... | |
| 1994 Maxima Door Lock Alarm | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: Von, often when I turn the key to unlock the driver's door, the lock pops up, but the alarm goes off ... A: Tony, Under the dash on the passenger side there is a box with the code for the keypad on it. You ... | |
| many Qs | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: 1. On the starter which bolt is the positive one, is it the one with the black plastic on it? 2. ... A: Scott, The starter has one big bolt and that is where the positive cable connects. The small one ... | |
| Infiniti Qx4 | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Infiniti Qx4 with 58,000 miles. Would you recommend a timing belt replacement at this ... A: Jeff, 90,000 miles is the recommended change interval for the timing belt. If you were ... | |
| 92 nissan brakes | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Havin' a bear of a time trying to back off the adjustment on the left rear wheel brake adjuster. ... A: John, THe lithium is not really intended for brakes as it will eventually flash off and evaporate. ... | |
| Nissan Serena Key Remote Control | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: My vehicle was robbed and cleared parts of the board and cut cables of connection of the remote ... A: Jose, The following link provides a number of different wiring color codes for manu different ... | |
| Time to replace speedometer sensor | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: On a 2000 Nissan Quest GXE, how long does it take to replace the speed / speedometer sensor on the ... A: Linda, It is an easy job where you just need a ten millimeter socket to unscrew the bolt that holds ... | |
| The clutch | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Nissan 300zx, and just recently my clutch gave out. Everytime I step on the clutch, ... A: Edgar, Bleeding the clutch is a difficult job. If you have a vacuum bleeder or use the process of ... | |
| 92 nissan brakes | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Havin' a bear of a time trying to back off the adjustment on the left rear wheel brake adjuster. ... A: John, Remember that they are mirror imaged. Use the other side to see how the adjuster releases ... | |
| picture | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: how do u remove this. i tryed lodging something so i could turn it but its not working. 96 200sx ... A: Scott, You really need an impact wrench. If you do not have one you are going to need to pull the ... | |
| Problem starting my 96 Nissan sentra gxe | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I have been having problems with my 96 Nissan sentra gxe. The starter has been changed twice in ... A: Adrian, The small diameter wire would run from the battery to the small terminal on the starter. ... | |
| 1987 nissan pulsar nx wont start | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: so i replaced the alternator and the battery in my car it fired 2 times and now it wont fire.. all i ... A: Emerald, Use a length of wire from the positive battery cable to the small terminal on the starter. ... | |
| vaccum pressure | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: when i pres the brake hard it will occasionally stall the truck. its a 1993 nissan pick up 4 ... A: Jason, A couple of things. You could check the idle speed of the vehicle and make sure it is not ... | |
| key stuck in the ignition switch | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: my key is stuck in my ignition switch on the Acc part of the switch so what do I do or what do I ... A: Dexter, If the key is stuck try wiggling the steering wheel back and forth to get the key to ... | |
| Problem starting my 96 Nissan sentra gxe | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have been having problems with my 96 Nissan sentra gxe. The starter has been changed twice in ... A: Adrian, First, take the battery and get it fully charged. Next, use a length of wire from the ... | |
| 2000 Nissan Maxima GLE Cat Issue | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima with 138k on it and it recently failed inspection with the code P0420. ... A: Wayne, You have one big one under the car and two up front. It is called a three way system. If ... | |
| 95 Nissan Quest GXE | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My van is sick. Please help!! There was nasty roads in the winter last year and all was fine till ... A: Isaac, The lockup torque converter has stuck or the relay that applies it has failed. A ... | |
| 02 sensor | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: was wondering if My Nissan Avenir sulut-x 2000 has a Titania 02 sensor 3 wires if not could you help ... A: Chris, A three wire oxygen sensor is basically a heated oxygen sensor. Oxygen sensors are self ... | |
| 1994 Sentra Problem | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6L with a auto trans. Here is my problem. I don't know if the ... A: Jeremy, Sounds like the EGR and related sensor need to be replaced. The EGR is the exhaust ... | |
| 1995 Nissan Pulsar | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 95 Nissan Pulsar with a GA 15DE. In the last two weeks it has started stalling at ... A: Mike, Check the engine codes using the following and see what it says. Probably stuck injectors or ... | |
| 1996 nissan sunny serious battery draining? | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Firtly replaced car with a new engine in Nov-Dec 2009 car running fine til a week ago,Car battery is ... A: Barbara, Either the alternator has died and needs to be replaced or there is a massive drain on the ... | |
| Water leak from Airconditioing | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Sir, My 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is leaking water on the floor, passenger side, when the system is on. ... A: Ron, Either the drain tube has fell off or the it is plugged. Get under the vehicle on the ... | |
| 97 pathfinder | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Just purchased a 97 pathfinder 4wd. Seemed to run fine for the first month. However, decided to do ... A: Danya, It could be as simple as the oil pressure switch being defective. If the oil pressure ... | |
| 91 Nissian pickup w/ ka24e Vacuum system | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Good day, I have a 91 Nissan pickup with a KA24E. I am looking for a clear diagram or picture of ... A: Duke, Once you get past the verbal abuse between posters on the following link there is a great ... | |
| fuel temp sensor | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: 02 nissan sentra gxe code p0181 (fuel temp sensor) how to troubleshoot this code & or repalce the ... A: Jim, The sensor is part of the fuel pump assembly. I just replace the assembly and clear the code ... | |
| drive axel 98 200sx 1.6L | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: k i took the nut and bolts off and got the drive axel free from the brake caliber (i think thats wat ... A: Scott, No lube required. All you need is a large screwdriver or prybar and a little pop and it ... | |
| drive axel 98 200sx 1.6L | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: k i took the nut and bolts off and got the drive axel free from the brake caliber (i think thats wat ... A: Scott, Front wheel drive requires that the tie rod end and the spindle be loosened to allow enough ... | |
| 1993 D21 4WD Pick-up 4 cyl. | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Starter is not engaging every time it is clicking .Is it the relay ?? and if so which one??? A: Keith, Observations here to pinpoint the issue. A clicking starter would not be the relay. Either ... | |
| 06 maxima | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: 2006 maxima all gauges (gas and temperature) air conditioner, speedomoter, rpm, the mileage, all ... A: Ziad, If the car still runs and the gauges have gone out would lead me to the harness connector to ... | |
| RB25 neo | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: i'm trying to find out what the valve clearances are for a Nissan RB25det neo engine, I have ... A: Nigel, Sorry, the day job is a bit long and I do this as a service. The .015 would be exhaust and ... | |
| 2001 maxima brake light | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have an 01 maxima and 2 weeks ago the passenger brake light blew out. I replaced it and it blew ... A: Ron, You will need to pull the bulb and use a test light or meter and check what is going on at the ... | |
| Nissan Frontier P1148 and P0033 | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have these codes stored and the truck is a 2007 Frontier 2.5 4 cylinder with 59,000 miles. On the ... A: GM, The P1148 is referring to being a closed loop on bank 1 and that means you need to replace the ... | |
| 1993 240SX engine sputtering | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Sudderth, about 5 months ago I bought a '93 240sx and enjoyed the car much at first, but after a ... A: Elmer, You have addressed all the usual suspects. Now, we'll start looking at things like the ... | |
| 350z Clutch click | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a manual 2005 350z and my clutch pedal clicks rarely, only when warm and letting out in first ... A: David, If the click is under the dash then it is the return spring. If the noise is coming from ... | |
| 2001 Nissan Sentra won't start | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra that will not start. The vehicle worked fine before I left it for 30 ... A: Melissa, I would have the fuel pressure checked to verify the fuel pump is working. If the plugs ... | |
| convert brake drum into brake dics | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: how can i convert a brake drum into a brake dics on a nissan k12. is there any brake dics from ... A: Shaf, The Nissan Micra is the same car and you could source the disc brakes from one of them. I do ... | |
| Xterra Heater Core | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Xterra V6. After a first diagnosis of a cracked head, we had a second opinion. ... A: Sharon, First, have them loop the heater hose and see if the problem of a leaky heater core goes ... | |
| 05 Nissan altima 2.5 automatic transmision front end collison | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Please help!! This is kinda detailed.. but i need to borrow your brain I was involved in a front ... A: Ricky, The intake hose is that big black plastic thing. That would need to be reconnected for the ... | |
| 05 Nissan altima 2.5 automatic transmision front end collison | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Please help!! This is kinda detailed.. but i need to borrow your brain I was involved in a front ... A: Ricky, If the fluids were good and the radiator did not pop means you probably did not hurt the ... | |
| 1986 nissan d21 fuel mileage | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I am having a problem with the fuel mileage on my old Nissan truck. I've calculated the mileage on ... A: Eric, Check the fuel pressure regulator for a blown diaphram. If the vacuum is removed the fuel ... | |
| 1995 nissan sentra | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: My son's 1995 Nissan Sentra (which he just bought) is acting up. His check engine light has come ... A: Vicki, It is probably the mass airflow sensor. But, I am just speculating since I have not seen ... | |
| 2000 Maxima windows/locks/power seats | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Fusible link that handles all of the above keeps blowing. I do hear a clicking under the dash by the ... A: Anthony, Either the harness has a cut and water is shorting out the circuit or one of the door lock ... | |
| High Beam driver side | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Nissan Maxima 2004 Xenon. Mechanic says it is $600 to replace motor for high beam driver side. ... A: Don, If the light assembly comes with both the ballast and bulb it will solve the problem. Your ... | |
| 120amp Battery Fuse | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm helping a friend replace the 120amp battery fuse in a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder with a 6-cylinder ... A: Gil, The Japanese are sadistic. The relay/fuse box unbolts and you pop the tab from underneath and ... | |
| NISSAN TERRANO II 2.7TD FUEL PUMP NOT RESPONDING TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: my Nissan Terrano II 2.7TD (2002 model) was driven to a welder to repair broken front bumper ... A: Samuel, I have not worked on your particular vehicle before. But, if welding was done and you have ... | |
| transmission | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2wd 1998 nissan 2.4 lt ute. when the car is in neutral there is a rough rumble sound coming ... A: Jay, The throw out bearing and clutch release would make noise if you pressed it. Since it is ... | |
| 350z rear wheel bearing replacement | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for technical info. and exploded-view diagram of how to replace both rear wheel bearings ... A: Michael, Yes, it is the rear bearings and not the differential. But, if you have not changed the ... | |
| RPM Drop in Murano | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I drive a Nissan Murano FWD '05 US SPec car in the Middle East(UAE). I would appreciate if you could ... A: Raj, They are not addressing your vacuum leak. Now, I have some information that I can use to ... | |
| blower motor | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I don,t think my question went through yesterday. I have a 2001 Frontier 4 cyl. reg. cab The blower ... A: Rich, Between working 60 hours this week and putting an engine in the daughter's car, Toyota Camry ... | |
| bogging out | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1991 pathfinder 4x4 starts on a dime and idles great,but soon as i press the gas it bogs ... A: Lloyd, Check the computer codes. It sounds like a massive vacuum leak like the air inlet hose or ... | |
| Power Steering Pump Belt Squeel | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a '96 Pathfinder. My power steering pump belt started squeeling a month ... A: David, No big deal on the power steering fluid instead of Dextron. Nissan's can use both. They ... | |
| TUNE UP QUESTION | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima with 135,000 miles. for the past couple months I've noticed that when i ... A: Hector, Yes, it sounds like a tuneup is in order. If the check engine light is on you will need ... | |
| Programming keys on Nissan patrol, terrano, xtrail | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: We have several Nissan cars (Patrol, Terrano ll, Xtrail) in our company office in Ethiopia. For some ... A: Christian, nissan-techinfo.com is where you get all the information. Check out the following link. ... | |
| 2005 Pathfinder interior fan | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I just pulled my 55,000 mile pathfinder behind a U-haul truck from North Dakota to Anchorage, ... A: Mike, The blower motor up front needs to be replaced. This is a problem with the motor bearings ... | |
| 1994 Nissan Motor Mounts Needed - so I failed Inspection -expensive to fix?? | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: 1994 Nissan Motor Mounts Needed they said today and so I failed NJ State Inspection. Is this an ... A: Lisa, A cheap fix if you have someone to install them for cheap labor. rockauto.com ... | |
| Nissan Altima wipers | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: The wipers do not work at all, the fuse box under the dash does not seem to have a fuse for the ... A: Lawrence, The fuse is under the dash for the wiper motor. If the fuse is good then you either have ... | |
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Auto Windows | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder and the front windows will randomly roll down after I have parked ... A: Chad, If the remote unlock button is pressed and held the windows will go down all the way. Try ... | |
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: The other day my 2004 Xterra began chugging while driving, and then ended up completely dying not to ... A: Shannon, If the check engine light is not on you need to look at things like the injectors sticking ... | |
| 1999 Nissan Quest Knock Sensor | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have remove all bolts on the upper intake and can't get it off is there something that i'm not ... A: Bernard, There is a plenum brace that has to be removed as well as the center bolts and the fuel ... | |
| lights for controls | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: The lights for the controls on the steering wheel (the cruise control, etc.) do not light up on my ... A: Rob, If the instrument lights work and the control lights on the wheel do not work, all of them, ... | |
| Intermittent instrument cluster 2004 Sentra | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: The speedo,odometer,tachometer,fuel gage,temp gage and engine check light seem to loose power ... A: Martin, On old Nissan vehicles it was on the back of the cluster. Now it is inside. It is not ... | |
| Engine Idle | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2009 infinity FX35. At 650rpm,and engine at normal operating temp.,and in drive, the engine ... A: Bill, This is under warranty. I would take it to Infiniti and have them look at two things. The ... | |
| transmission | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2wd 1998 nissan 2.4 lt ute. when the car is in neutral there is a rough rumble sound coming ... A: Jay, The input shaft bearing is failing. Probably due to spalling. The front bearing is not oiled ... | |
| 2004 nissan cabin air filter | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: may I get a definitive (picture or explanation) answer as to where the cabin air filter assembly is ... A: Jose, I do not have a picture. But, if you look straight at the dash, with you head at seat level ... | |
| sr20de+t idle problems | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: my Nissan sunny GTS is boosted SR20 de+t i run the JWT 55 lb ECU a Cobra MAF (50lb) an MSD injectors ... A: Damian, I would check the fuel pressure regulator by using a fuel pressure gauge and pull the ... | |
| Sentra won't start | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1998 Nissan Sentra and it won't start up after sitting in the snow for a day or two. its ... A: Sha, Try some carburetor cleaner or starting fluid sprayed in the air filter box. Replace the ... | |
| 91 terrano transmission problem | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: my auto in my terrano is playing up, when i press the accelerator down to kickdown into a lower ... A: Simon, Sounds like the solenoid, kickdown, is failed and needs to be replaced. If you have a ... | |
| altima 07 | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I drive a Nissan altima 07 and while driving and speeding up (let's say from 40 to 60), it start to ... A: Giovanni, Sounds like you have a problem with the evaporative system where the fuel system is ... | |
| n15 1.6 pulsar problem | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I did a service on a 1997 n15 1.6 ltr pulsar, replace rocker cover gasket, and changed oil and ... A: Ronald, I would use thinner oil. It sounds like the oil is not running back to the pan and staying ... | |
| Intermittent instrument cluster 2004 Sentra | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: The speedo,odometer,tachometer,fuel gage,temp gage and engine check light seem to loose power ... A: Martin, There is a step down tranformer on the back of the cluster that is either going out or has ... | |
| Petrol problems | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: 0 Japanese Import, and I'm having Problems with petrol coming from the exhaust I think as it is ... A: Anthody, If this is a fuel injected engine, I have not worked on this particular one since I am in ... | |
| 2001 Frontier accessory circuit | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I need to determine the easiest way to connect an aftermarket accessory to the 12v accessory ... A: Rick, Go to the fuse block and use a 12 volt test light to find an unused position that there is no ... | |
| P1126 p304 p140 P1320 | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 infiniti i30 with the service engine soon light on with failed throttle control motor ... A: Ashley, The high pitch noise is probably a worn accessory drive belt. The mass airflow sensor is ... | |
| 93 pathfinder new plugs not firing | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have changed plugs,cap.roter&module and the car is still not starting A: Carlos, I would check the distributor for oil on the optical shutter wheel. Also, the ignitor ... | |
| electrical | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: can you help Me , plus can you take a feed off the positive wire that feeds the window wipers with ... A: Chris, If there is a ticking on the driver's side I would think the valves need looked at. I would ... | |
| p1126 | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 infiniti i30 with the service engine soon light on with failed throttle control motor ... A: Ashley, The code says P1126, for 2000 is a thermostat issue. Probably stuck open. I do not think ... | |
| rear brakes | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I noticed my gas mileage was down. Ive tuned up and no diff. Upon inspection of the truck. I found ... A: Jericho, You will need to check the emergency brake cables to see if they are rusting and binding ... | |
| 1997 nissan maxima clutch replacement | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a guy that will replace my clutch in my maxima (1997) for cheap but the deal breaker is if ... A: Ryan, No need to pull the engine. If the guy does it for a living he has a fixture that the engine ... | |
| nissian almera central locking | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: What would cause the two remotes i have for my car to stop working simultaneously in a 1999 nissian ... A: Anthony, Check the door lock and see if it works to automatically lock and unlock the doors. ... | |
| re: 1998 frontier mass airflow sensor | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I am having difficulty finding the sensor online, any suggestions on a parts supplier (other than ... A: Jacque, You need to get the system scanned to make sure there is nothing wrong. The car uses a ... | |
| 2005 Nissan Maxima Transmission | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: My Sister owns a 2005 Nissan Maxima. All of a sudden, the transmission is now hardshifting from 1st ... A: Charlie, First, get on-line and source a used unit. Greenleaf is a wrecking yard I use and there ... | |
| timing chain cover | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: oil has been leaking 1 qt. every 2 weeks for about 5 yrs. I believe it is the gasket and the seal in ... A: Richard, It does not matter the year or the model and you need to just purchase the front seal and ... | |
| Throttle body | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: While cleaning the engine in my 2000 AD wagon water got onto the air filter and now my vehicle won't ... A: Noel, The mass airflow sensor is prone to water damage. I would check the codes and see if the ... | |
| 1993 240SX engine sputtering | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Sudderth, about 5 months ago I bought a '93 240sx and enjoyed the car much at first, but after a ... A: Elmer, Yes, repalce the swirl control valve and clear that code. The sputtering is probably due to ... | |
| No fuel pressure | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Electrical problem 1991 Nissan Stanza 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 200000 miles With the key ... A: Tedd, The ignition switch is held in with a couple of anti-tamper bolts that you need to drill out ... | |
| No fuel pressure | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Electrical problem 1991 Nissan Stanza 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 200000 miles With the key ... A: Ted, The ECM provides signal to cut ground to the fuel pump relay. If you have a faulty ignition ... | |
| 1992 nisson maxima | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: my car jerks, when I get off the gas it cuts off and loose speed. A: Traci, When you let off the gas and the car jerks could be the EGR valve sticking open. Other ... | |
| CA18det will not start. | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My 200sx ca18det will not start. Ever since i got it it has always been hard to start.(requires ... A: Caleb, Then you are going to have to do some wiring diagnostics to see if you have power to the ... | |
| 1993 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 3.0L V6 | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Von, Can the fuel pump be replaced on this vehicle without the removal of the fuel tank? My Nissan ... A: Carl, There should be an access plate under the back seat, above the fuel tank. Get a Haynes ... | |
| Distributor... | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I previously asked the 'other' guy, Calvin, a question about my 1995 Nissan Sentra. I have been ... A: Angel, I would check the converter to see if it is partially melted. I know it sounds strange. ... | |
| Ignition coil fuse blowing | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Nissan champ when i start the car it idles for about 5min then blows the ignition coil ... A: Christiaan, The coil is probably shorted internally. It does not have to get hot to be shorted. ... | |
| CA18det will not start. | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: My 200sx ca18det will not start. Ever since i got it it has always been hard to start.(requires ... A: Caleb, First, a tune up would be in order. Change the plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Fuel filter and ... | |
| Brake and Transmission Failiure | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Have not been using car that much for past few months except for the occasional switching on to keep ... A: Winsey, The master cylinder is probably blown and the seals are what is allowing the pedal to go to ... | |
| re: 1998 frontier mass airflow sensor | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I am having difficulty finding the sensor online, any suggestions on a parts supplier (other than ... A: Jacque, rockauto.com courtesynissan.com autopartswarehouse.com These are what I use when ... | |
| 1995 will not start | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 nissan maxima vq30de. It has been sitting for a couple months without me starting it ... A: Christopher, Remove your battery and get it fully tested and charged. You have to have a good ... | |
| RPM Drop in Murano | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I drive a Nissan Murano FWD '05 US SPec car in the Middle East(UAE). I would appreciate if you could ... A: Raj, The positive crankcase vent valve is used to pull clean air into the engine and sweep the old ... | |
| 1995 will not start | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 nissan maxima vq30de. It has been sitting for a couple months without me starting it ... A: Christoper, If the plugs are firing then you need to look at fuel pressure. I would pull a coil ... | |
| transmission service | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I was looking to have my 95 Nissan Maxima transmission serviced. I called around and asked about ... A: Tyrone, There is a wire screen that does not have to be changed to perform a fluid flush. If the ... | |
| Reversed battery | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an 85' 300zx that my friend accidently put the battery in backwards. (+ to - and vice versa) ... A: Shane, You pretty much guessed it. First, I would check and replace all fuses and fuse links that ... | |
| Differential | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Nissan Frontier King Cab 4x4 with a v-6 Automatic. When i start to move forward in ... A: Billy, Sounds like the spider gears in the differential are blown. I would go with the ... | |
| 1995 will not start | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 nissan maxima vq30de. It has been sitting for a couple months without me starting it ... A: Christopher, Check the spark plugs for being wet and if so dry them and reinstall them. Second, ... | |
| strange problem | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: When sitting at a light an it turns green when i try to go i get no accemeration. I have to pump the ... A: Eric, Check the codes for the computer. You can get a loaner scanner from a parts store for a ... | |
| Nissan Quest 2005 stalls | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: My Nissan Quest 2005 SE does not work in the rain. It has stop accelerating on me on the street and ... A: Jennifer, Sounds like the coils are being affected by the rain. Possibly a short due to the ... | |
| 2001 heater fan | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: my 2001 nissin frontier heater fan only runs on high ,looking for cause and repair thanks bill A: Bill, Replace the resistor for the blower and you will be fine. It is located on the blower case ... | |
| RPM Drop in Murano | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I drive a Nissan Murano FWD '05 US SPec car in the Middle East(UAE). I would appreciate if you could ... A: Raj, Find the source of the vacuum leak and you will probably find the source of your problem. The ... | |
| 1992 Maxima no power to A\C or Heater | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a '92 Nissan Maxima GXE, 3.0 V6, 4 speed automatic - the problem I have began about a month ... A: Karmon, You will need to check the blower resistor, it is in the blower case. Remove the glovebox ... | |
| electrical | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: can you help Me , plus can you take a feed off the positive wire that feeds the window wipers with ... A: Chris, Yours is a DC hot wire design where the computer heats a wire and measures air density and ... | |
| Honda Transmission | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Let me apologize first to ask you question regarding Honda in Nissan section. However there is on ... A: Mayank, If the filter and fluid are fine and the fluid was just changed then the transmissions ... | |
| IDLE | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE 1993 NISSAN QUEST AND RUNS GOOD EXCEPT AT IDEL.NEW CAP ROTOR WIRES AND NO ONE HAS A COMPUTER ... A: Roy, You need to read the codes and since it is not a 1996 you have to use the screwdriver on the ... | |
| 1992 Maxima no power to A\C or Heater | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a '92 Nissan Maxima GXE, 3.0 V6, 4 speed automatic - the problem I have began about a month ... A: Karmon, If yours is the automatic climate control, which it sounds like it is, the unit is ... | |
| 97 Q45t | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: yes sir; we have a 97 Infinity Q45T and the starter was replaced, after that the A/AC control head ... A: Dennis, The starter replacement should have had nothing to do with the A/C control unit. You need ... | |
| Nissan Pathfinder 2000 | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: Nissan Pathfinder 2000- after driving 10-15 minutes, all gages (except fuel) went out; car drives ... A: Marcus, Usually on the Pathfinder the instrument cluster has a connection problem where the harness ... | |
| thermostat 1991 maxima | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: where is the thermostat in my 1991 maxima. I just purchased this clunker and when i am driving down ... A: Joshua, The thermostat is where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine. But, it sounds ... | |
| Turn Signal | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: Hey - can I change the turn signal light myself on a 03 nissan xterra or do i have to take to ... A: Wade, An easy job and the steering wheel does not have to come off to do the job. rockauto.com or ... | |
| stalling when accelerating | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: My truck runs fine if you drive it light footed,but,if you step into it it is like ign. or fuel ... A: Terry, The coe 24 is the throttle valve switch. Replace it and that part should be done. The tach ... | |
| New rotors disc | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: ... ANSWER: Tina, This is not your rotors. I would have the brakes bled and if that does not ... A: Tina, If you have a friend to do the work it is much cheaper. If you have to go to a shop it will ... | |
| 2002 Maxima - Check Engine, TCS, SLIP lights on | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: My wife was driving her 2002 Maxima today and noticed a sudden "lurch". A couple hours later, I had ... A: Jim, The Slip and TCS light indicate a problem with traction control. It is a 2002 and you should ... | |
| transmission shifting | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Nissan XE and the auto trans will shift up through the gears ok but sometimes sticks, ... A: Kelly, The transmission should be serviced as in change the fluid and filter. The governor seems ... | |
| 140 Amp Battery Fuse | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: On my 1998 Maxima, I just replaced the battery (car wouldn't stay running when jumped), started fine ... A: Eric, If the master fuse blew due to a low battery no problem. Replace it and you should be fine. ... | |
| 03 Nissan Pathfinder headlights | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Canadian 03 Pathfinder with daytime running lights. The right side headlight works on ... A: Bob, Sounds like the fuse for the highbeam on the right is blown or the headlight switch needs ... | |
| timing abelt | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: which one is it? I call my local nissan dealership yesterday just to see amount needed to replace ... A: Shawn, There is no timing belt for your engine. The waterpump is inside the timing cover and is ... | |
| 1999 nissan frontier | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Nissan frontier 2.4 5-speed manual transmission it has a hard time going into first ... A: Anthony, The shifting thing is probably the clutch slave cylinder. The noise is most probably the ... | |
| Service Engine Soon | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Von, I have a 97 maxima with 101,000 miles and the service engine light came on,but the car runs ... A: Doug, Buy a vehicle speed sensor and replace yours. It is easy and you can do it yourself. Then, ... | |
| electrical | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I AM GOING TO REPLACE MY ENGINE (GA16) WITH A GA15 AND AM WONDERING IF YOU HAVE AN ELECTRICAL ... A: TAJ, I am sorry but I do not. Check on-line at some of the Nissan Groups for a link. I will do ... | |
| 1986 p/u 4x4 stalling | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have an 86' pickup with a z24 that stalls intermittently. It does not seem to matter whether I am ... A: Bobby, Check the distributor for oil on the optics and check for fuel pressure when it dies. One ... | |
| problem with back lights and dashboard light | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: i own a nissan sunny 86 model. recently i have problems with the back and dashboard lights. these ... A: Nelson, On the steering check the power steering under the hood for fluid and to see that the pump ... | |
| nissan sentra starter | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: How do you replace the starter motor on a 2000 Nissan Sentra 2.0L engine? Thanks. A: Sam, The following is a link to some photos to aid you in the starter removal process. I would ... | |
| clutch/gear problem?? | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2000 w reg nissan vanette cargo 2.3d.its been running and starting fine up until today when ... A: Mark, The problem is probably with the clutch master or slave cylinder. If the car starts fine and ... | |
| problem with back lights and dashboard light | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: i own a nissan sunny 86 model. recently i have problems with the back and dashboard lights. these ... A: Nelson, The instrument lights are usually associated with the dimmer switch for the dash lights. ... | |
| 00 Nissan Pathfinder | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My pathfinder is now making noise from the front driver's side wheel area. It sounds like a spring? ... A: Hope, You can spray the spring and pivot points with WD-40 and see if the noise goes away. Most of ... | |
| automatic shifter cable | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: where can I find one? New or used?dm A: Robert, courtesyparts.com is the best source for a new one in the dealer network. These guys are a ... | |
| Nissan terrano 92 td27 auto | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: two questions for you, first the auto is playing up in overdrive.Cruising (in what i assume is ... A: Simon, I would assume either the throttle position sensor is either out of adjustment or the ... | |
| 1986 NISSAN HARDBODY D 21 | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My speedomoter and temp guage quit at the same time.After awhile they came back on then a went out ... A: Kim, The cluster is the thing with all the gauges in it. There are trim screws that have to be ... | |
| gears dont like between neurtal & drive | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: ...once its in drive its locked. But if i wanna go to lets say neutral all i have to do is press the ... A: Tina, As long as you are aware of the problem and no one else is driving the car, unless they know ... | |
| Revolution sensor & vehcle speed sensor | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a similar problem on my 1995 Pathfinder SE. I like this vehicle. It's been very reliable. ... A: Tom, The vehicle speed sensor is on the transmission and if you purchase one you will know what you ... | |
| 1986 NISSAN HARDBODY D 21 | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My speedomoter and temp guage quit at the same time.After awhile they came back on then a went out ... A: Kim, Remove the instrument cluster and clean the contacts with a number 2 pencil eraser by lightlyh ... | |
| 2009 Nissan Quest Security Light | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a used 2009 Quest & had them add a remote start. I noticed while driving yesterday ... A: John, The aftermarket alarm system is wired incorrectly or it is sensing that it has not been ... | |
| almera | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: 2005 almera stalled won't start A: Tommy, Need a little more information. Is there gas in the car? Did the battery die? Was gas put ... | |
| Nissan xterra 2000 engine problem | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: 2000 Nissan xterra. Live in LA & driving in high altitude in park city, ut. Yesterday driving down ... A: Heather, The Xterra compensates for altitude with a mass airflow sensor and a manifold absolute ... | |
| 1993 240sx no start | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: The first time I started the car it ran fine I let it idle for about 30 seconds but it in reverse ... A: Miguel, The source of the buzzing has to be found to figure out what is going on. If the engine ... | |
| Nissan terrano 92 td27 auto | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: two questions for you, first the auto is playing up in overdrive.Cruising (in what i assume is ... A: Simon, First there is a kickdown linkage that sounds like it needs adjusting. To do this, engine ... | |
| 1996 Maxima | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Every since I've purchased this car there has been minor problems, now I have to replace the front ... A: Sereka, Get another mechanic. Nex, go to Autozone or Checker, your choice of parts store, to get ... | |
| 1993 240sx no start | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: The first time I started the car it ran fine I let it idle for about 30 seconds but it in reverse ... A: Miguel, I would replace the relay that is buzzing and try again. I would also replace the one you ... | |
| Nissan Sani V6 3.0L '98 | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: ...just referring to the question i posted earlier re hard starting...i just want add that once the ... A: Darryl, Sounds like a ping or something reaching its resonant frequency with that certain load. Try ... | |
| Nissan 300xz 86 31E | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 300ZX 86 31E engine which will refuses to rev past 2000rpm? ECU just stops giving injector ... A: Spot, It is probably the optical shutter wheel in the distributor being coated in oil. Over the ... | |
| Car sputtering and shaking | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have 2005 Nissan Altima. I recently took it to have my back tires replaced. The guy told me I ... A: Treena, Always replace tires in axle sets. That is, two on the front or two on the rear. I would ... | |
| rev limitor @ 2000 rpm | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: 1997 Maxima GLE. Idles fine. No check engine light. Will only rev to 2000 rpm. Has sat for three ... A: Ross, The most probable cause is what you describe. If you get a digital volt ohm meter and a ... | |
| dimming of lights | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: .just had all 6 coils replaced and a new alternator put in along with a new battery.(had to drive to ... A: Karen, Go to Autozone or Checker and get a free electrical inspection. They will load test your ... | |
| Nissan X-Trail won't start after changing battery | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have an 03 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 SVE (Petrol). A few weeks ago, the car refused to start because the ... A: Andy, The problem is probably related to the cold weather and the lack of fuel, initially. A small ... | |
| Clutch | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1993 300z the clutch pedel goes to the floor and just about enguages, I read your responce ... A: Richard, You are going to need to check if the clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder is blown. ... | |
| maxima wheel studs | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: How do I replace the wheel studs on my 1990 maxima. The front ones ANSWER: Churchel, Remove the ... A: Churchel, You should be able to rotate the hub to get the clearance you need to get the studs to ... | |
| nissan truck stalls or hesitates | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1996 NISSAN PICKUP KA24 THROUGHOUT THE PAST WEEKS ITS BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM. WHEN I TURN IT ... A: Byran, Check the fuel pressure first to see if it is within specification. If the fuel pressure is ... | |
| electrical | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: can you help Me , plus can you take a feed off the positive wire that feeds the window wipers with ... A: Chris, The button is for a different shift sequence. That is, when power is pressed the shift ... | |
| maxima wheel studs | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: How do I replace the wheel studs on my 1990 maxima. The front ones A: Churchel, Remove the wheel. Remove the caliper. Remove the torque member. That is the thing the ... | |
| 93 Maxima GXE keyless entry | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Keyless entry is intermittent or will not work in cold weather--or one door may work(unfortunately ... A: Bruce, The electric door lock actuator either requires lubrication or replacement. The only way to ... | |
| 1997 UD Truck 1400 series.. | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: ... I have a UD Nissan Truck that I just purchased down in Florida. I am not sure about the way ... A: Beagle9, The overdrive button resets each time the vehicle is started. It defaults to being on. ... | |
| 86 nissan multi/stanza wagon noisy fuel pump | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: the fuel pump stopped working the other day so I replaced it with a new one, it has an external ... A: Wayne, The fuel pressure/voltage variation is normal for a Nissan. It is just the way they control ... | |
| bearings | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Infiniti QX4. I had my bearings repacked 2 years ago and my mechanic after checking my ... A: Steve, The bearings are Japanese and they do not last like the American Temkin bearings. So, there ... | |
| nissan,pickup not starting. | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: von, i hope you can help I have replaced the starter, battery and jumped the clutch switch at the ... A: Aaron, Jump the starter with a length of wire from the positive battery terminal. If the starter ... | |
| '08 Nissan Altima | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Recently after a heavy rain I noticed that the footwell on the rear passenger left side was ... A: Ned, The sunroof has four drains. One at each corner. There are hoses that go to each side, ... | |
| wiper moter | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 99 nissan altima. I have just removed the wiper motor, but am having trouble removing the ... A: Michele, Hold the wiper motor with a rag and use a long wrench or socket and long ratchet. Two ... | |
| ignition switch | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: how can i change the ignition switch/and sswitch cylinder? A: Maria, You have to disassemble the column by removing the plastic cover and then using a chistle ... | |
| nissan micra | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: i have a nissan micar 1.0s suffering from poor fuel effiency Optional Information: Year: 2001 ... A: Imran, You checked the usual suspects like tyre pressure and if any one of them is dragging. Other ... | |
| Nissan X-Trail 2003 TI | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My Nissan is having an intermittent problem. The car will "shudder" during driving and then the taco ... A: Caz, I know this sounds strange. But, the computer gets its signal for speed and the Tach from the ... | |
| 2002 Nissan Sentra engine dies at stop light | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have 2002 Nissan Sentra with 103K miles. The engine turns off when the car comes to a stop, but ... A: Sharon, The idle air control valve or the throttle stop dampner are the most common cause for the ... | |
| Tapping sound coming from engine | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I Recently purchased a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5s about 5 days ago,with 143000 km on the engine. I ... A: Shiva, The car has variable valve timing and the oil change could correct this with some time. ... | |
| NISSAN TIIDA LATIO- 2005 | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am seeking your assistance with the following codes. Can u also please let me know where on the ... A: Simone, P0171 - Fuel sys-lean means the computer is reading lean on the engine. This could be ... | |
| 1995 nissan transmission | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 nissan pickup with 3.0 4x4 automatic Sometimes it goes into reverse and sometimes not, ... A: Jerry, If you want to do it yourself get the torque converter lockup sensor and replace it. Do the ... | |
| 1990 Nissan Hardbody Pickup | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Is not getting fire from the coil.The coil checks out good,the transistor tests good as ... A: Ron, If you are not getting power to the coil and the fuse is good then check the relay. You say ... | |
| 1995 nissan transmission | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 nissan pickup with 3.0 4x4 automatic Sometimes it goes into reverse and sometimes not, ... A: Jerry, Two things here. The lockup torque converter has a switch that tells it when to lock and ... | |
| nissan terrano engine overhaulled | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: my nissan terrano has just been overhaulled but there seems to be a problem when i start the engine ... A: Sunny, If a petrol engine then you need to look at timing, mass airflow sensor and fuel pressure. ... | |
| 99 nissan frontier 4wd | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My truck every so often will just quit. If you let it stand for a few minutes it will start, ... A: Vernon, Nissan had a cold start problem where the fuel pump relay would not actuate. I would ... | |
| 1996 Nissan Sentra Engine Removal | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I've got a 1996 Nissan Sentra with a blown engine and I'm going to pull it out and put in a running ... A: Logan, A Haynes Manual would be the best bet for the process since it is all inclusive and only ... | |
| 2006 Xterra Transmission | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: My 2006 Xterra automatic transmission stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear for a short time, then the reverse ... A: Martino, The throttle body is screwed up on your car. The OBDII code P1772 is calling the throttle ... | |
| 2002 nissan frontier | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: The brakes on my 2002 nissan frontier are extremely sensitive. I barely touch the brake pedal and ... A: Hyrum, Sounds like the rod that the brake pedal actuates is too long. There is a rod that is ... | |
| 2000 nissan altima gxe, heater not blowing hot air | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My car is not blowing hot air, and really hasn't since I bought it a year ago, It sounds like I need ... A: Aaron, Automatic climate control? If this is the case check the control panel as this is the most ... | |
| 02 Maxima front seat removal | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: If the seat is stuck in the full back position, how do you remove the rear 14mm bolts that anchor ... A: Kenny, OK, I will assume electric? If so and you have the front bolts out you can pry the seat ... | |
| 91-94 nissan sentra water leak thru the ac fan only when raining | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a water leak through the ac fan only when raining.i disassembled the ac fan and found water ... A: Jamie, The blower case has a drain that is supposed to channel the water out of the vehicle. If ... | |
| 2000 Nissan Maxima catalytic converter | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I believe we have the same model car (awesome car by the way). It's at 120K and things are starting ... A: Darwin, Replace the oxygen sensors first. I cannot imagine the converters going out unless you ... | |
| tach error | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: 97 nissan pu stick shift. about every 3rd time I start and drive the truck the tack will read about ... A: John, You could get a scanner and see if it is getting the correct value from the ignition system. ... | |
| Electrical | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently brought a new battery for my nissan 300zx 1986, before I started it, it was sitting for a ... A: Everette, Be sure to check the positive battery terminal for fuses and fuse links as well as the ... | |
| 2000 Nissan Maxima catalytic converter | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I believe we have the same model car (awesome car by the way). It's at 120K and things are starting ... A: Darwin, If the car passes smog the converter would not be a problem. Yes, it is old and has many ... | |
| Nissan Narava D22 Model | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem I think with the rear wheeles When I go in reverse the back wheels seam to jump ... A: Rosslp 1, It could be that the idle is too high. Try reverse when you have your foot firmly on teh ... | |
| 1997 nissan altima wont stay running | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My car will run for 10 minutes idling then the rpm's drop and will not start back up for about at ... A: Kristen, I would start with replacement of the idle air control valve and then disconnec tthe ... | |
| 1999 nissan quest | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Subject: 1999 nissan questi have a 1999 nissan quest and after driving for approximately 18 miles ... A: Bernard, The knock sensor will retard timing and really mess up performance. The cam position ... | |
| 1997 nissan altima wont stay running | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My car will run for 10 minutes idling then the rpm's drop and will not start back up for about at ... A: Kristen, You will need to check the ignition and fuel to see which is cutting out. Second, if you ... | |
| 1995 nissian quest | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: my van was running great even during idle then i shut it off. now it wont start. i pulled some plug ... A: The ECU is behind the kick panel and all you need is a screwdriver to turn the screw by the ... | |
| brakes | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: Brakes are pounding pulsating when stopping , could this be the caliper? or just routers? (brake ... A: Richie, Warped rotors are the common cause of the pulsation. Either have the rotors turned or ... | |
| Nissan Murano | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My Nissan Murano '06 starts up, but then sputters off. Tried to jump vehicle numerous times & does ... A: Monica, The codes need to be recovered with a scanner to be sure. But, it could be as simple as a ... | |
| 1995 nissian quest | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: my van was running great even during idle then i shut it off. now it wont start. i pulled some plug ... A: Josh, You will need to check the codes first to see if there are any errors. The ECU has 5 modes ... | |
| 1995 Nissan Pathfinder ECM | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: My 1995 Nissan Pathfinder would start slowly then engine light came on and when I went to hit the ... A: Nancy, P0605 means the power train control module (Computer). The computer needs to be reflashed ... | |
| My 1994 Isuzu Bighorn V6 Wont drive | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: "With my 94 isuzu bighorn when you put it into any gear the engine sound will change like it usually ... A: Harley, I assume you have an auto gearbox? From what you say the filter is plugged, or the torque ... | |
| brakes | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: how do i remove the front rotors on my 2004 nissan xterra 4x4? A: Erik, You have to remove the torque member that the caliper holds to and the 4X4 hub cap and ... | |
| 89 skyline silhouette aust. | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: i have just replaced the alternator and while doing up some bolts i have sparked the main rear cable ... A: Jason, Replace the master fuse/fuse links at the battery. CHeck the alternator wire to the battery ... | |
| 93 300zx non turbo stall at road speed in neutral | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I am helping a friend that owns a 93 300 zx non turbo with manual trans.When at cuise and in traffic ... A: Scott, So, the computer is reading that there are no codes. You are going to have to do this the ... | |
| 1994 Nissan Quest Power Steering problem | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday I was driving the Nissan and it was fine. I parked and went in a store, came out and ... A: Teresa, Open the hood and inspect the powersteering belt. There are two on your vehicle and the ... | |
| 93 300zx non turbo stall at road speed in neutral | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I am helping a friend that owns a 93 300 zx non turbo with manual trans.When at cuise and in traffic ... A: Scott, I would check the idle air control valve and the manifold absolute pressure sensor. Pull ... | |
| 4wd not engaging. | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a nissan terrano and got stuck in snow yesterday. now i tried to use the 4wd it showed as it ... A: Manoj, You will have to get the vehicle in the air to see what the problem is. If the transfer ... | |
| beeping sound | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I own a Nissan March k12 (2007) model. While driving I noticed eveytime I apply brake, a beeping ... A: Nirvana. I have never heard of this? I will ask around and if you find out what it is please let ... | |
| shifter problem | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: i had asked a question previously about my car not starting in Park but will start inbetween reverse ... A: Tim, I do not know the year or model of your car. But, it is the neutral safety switch that is ... | |
| nissan ultima gxe 1996 | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: The light has gone out on the indicator light for my cruse control off/on, located on the dash next ... A: Daryle, If the cruise control light is the only thing that does not work then the cluster would ... | |
| low compression/car won't start | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Have 2005 Nissan Pathfinder with 160k miles. Car started occasionally cutting off while running but ... A: JR, With 50 pounds per square inch on each cylinder leads me to think it is a mechanical timing ... | |
| Inhibit relay | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: In my nissan sunny 2001 model, my AC was not working. So i found it is electrical problem. When i ... A: Raju, The inhibitor relay provides power, in certain conditions, to start the car. Power flows to ... | |
| rd28 Cold start idle issues | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I am having trouble with my rd28 which I am assuming is automatic choke.. on a cold startup it will ... A: Ben, Thanks for the year and model. I say the choke and fuel pressure regulator since it idles ... | |
| Fuel pump cut off -Nissan Sunny 1995 injec | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: where can I find either fuel pump cut off switch, relay or fuse for my 95 injection 1.4L Sunny, ... A: Paul, The relay should be under the dash and the fourth one over from the four, right to left. ... | |
| Nissan B12 1986/engine start | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: what causes the fuel in the fuel pump to drain back to the engine causing hard start after engine ... A: Evans, The check valve in the fuel pump has failed. Replace the pump and you should be fine. But, ... | |
| low compression/car won't start | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Have 2005 Nissan Pathfinder with 160k miles. Car started occasionally cutting off while running but ... A: JR, Compression is a mechanical issue and not electronic. I would look at headgaskets to see if ... | |
| rd28 Cold start idle issues | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I am having trouble with my rd28 which I am assuming is automatic choke.. on a cold startup it will ... A: Ben, Send me the year of the vehicle. It sounds like the fuel pressure regulator is sticking for ... | |
| 2005 MAXIMA | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: TOOK CAR IN AND HAD "0" RING REPLACED. ALSO LOOKED AT THE A/C FOR LOW AIR PRESSURE. SAID THE ACUATOR ... A: Tamika, I would assume the actuator is the control unit. The Maxima is known to have the control ... | |
| 1999 Infiniti I-30 Electrical Problems | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My 1999 Infiniti I-30 has been sitting for about 6 months. The battery died during this time. I ... A: Andrew, If the fuses at the battery are good then check the output of the ignition switch. Pull ... | |
| Nissan Altima | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S with 70,000 miles. This winter the heater started to act up. When ... A: Brad, Two things here. First, feel the heater hoses at the firewall after the car is warm. If the ... | |
| 2007 Altima 3.5 SE | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: We drive a 2007 Altima 3.5 SE, purchase second hand with 26000 km. When the engine is first started ... A: Cliff, A dealer or speciality shop with a Consult II or Consult III scantool can adjust the idle. ... | |
| nissan 1995 altima 2.4L sputtering | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have this altima and I was driving alone for about 10 mins then it started sputtering I got gas ... A: Mark, There are a couple of things with the Altima from 1995. First, the converter could be melted ... | |
| 1999 Infiniti I-30 Electrical Problems | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My 1999 Infiniti I-30 has been sitting for about 6 months. The battery died during this time. I ... A: Andrew, Check the master fuses at the positive terminal of the battery. If those are good then you ... | |
| 2008 Nissan Xterra 4x4 V-6 | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have an '08 Nissan Xterra V-6 4x4. This vehicle did not come with fog lights. The dealer will not ... A: Andrew, You could go to courtesyparts.com and ask them for the correct headlamp switch that has the ... | |
| 1987 Pathfinder VG30I eng | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Car won't start Have spark Fuel press 65psi All indexes on timing belt line up No codes in ECM If I ... A: Jeff, I have Jury Duty tomorrow. I will give you a call in the evening and see how things went. I ... | |
| Nissan Terrano Transmission | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I have engaged 4 wheel drive on my 2000 nissan terrano but when I re-engage 2 wheel drive as per the ... A: David, There is not an adjustment, per se, as it is prboably sticking. I would change the fluid in ... | |
| patfinder 2005 | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Twice now, I went to pull out of my driveway and it felt like I had no brakes. It was very hard to ... A: Pat, Sounds like the vacuum booster for the master cylinder is leaking off after it is parked. ... | |
| Replace 2003 Nissan Xterra water pump | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Von - My daughter is in college in Oregon (I'm in Texas). A mechanic has told her the water pump is ... A: Dan, Get the waterpump replaced as soon as possible. Do not drive the car. The waterpump is ... | |
| 2003 Nissan Altima S 2.5L | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: How Many valve stem seal are used in a 2003 Nissan Altima S 2.5L? A: Casandra, Four valves per cylinder equals 16 valves for the engine and there is a seal for each ... | |
| Automatic seat adjustment 1997 Infiniti Q45 | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: This car has an automatic seat adjustment for the driver's seat when the key is entered in the ... A: Rick, The seat track is known for binding up and killing the seat motor. Infiniti of Phoenix is a ... | |
| Harmonic balancer | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: How do I get the center bolt our of the harmonic balancer of a 2000 nissan maxima? The bolt will not ... A: Chris, I have a 2000 Maxima SE and to get the bolt out you need an impact wrench. If you do not ... | |
| 2005 infiniti Q45 | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: pcv system full of engine oil why. Have replaced both pcv valves and cleaned system once. what ... A: Jeff, You could have a blow by issue with the rings leaking. I would first try Mobil 1 5W30 and ... | |
| 2001 nissan altima head light | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: My drivers side headlight is not working, I tried a replacement bulb and while checking the light ... A: Anthony, Yes, you can source a plug from the parts store or a wrecking yard. I would first check ... | |
| Buttons don't light up... | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: When I turn on my lights, my hazzard button as well as my rear defogger button don't illuminate. Are ... A: Karl, If the instrument lights work and the radio light works then the items you mentioned either ... | |
| starter | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: where is the starter located on a 2001 Nissan Maxima A: Carissa, It is under the air intake hose and box. You access it from the top of the engine. ... | |
| Power Steering | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I am hearing noise when I turn the wheel on my 2003 Xterra (159K miles) early in the morning when it ... A: David, It is called morning sickness in the auto industry. When a vehicle gets old and the fluid ... | |
| 91 nx auto wont shift up | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: i own a 1991 nx 1.6 automatic. has 104,000 km. i was driving home everything was working properly. i ... A: Josh, I suspect it is stuck in second gear. Nissan forces the transmission to stay in second gear ... | |
| 1994 nissan maxima | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: using the key in the door lock does not turn the factory security alarm off. the motor will not turn ... A: Jess, If the key will not turn the alarm off and the wires on the back of the lock switch are ... | |
| Transmission | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2007 2.5L Nissan Altima and I was wondering how often I should get the transmission ... A: Jennifer, If you follow the manual, for warranty purposes, you never need to replace the fluid. ... | |
| stalling at speed automatic & emission light | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: 1995 Nissan cefiro 30 eximo G A31 Engine, automatic transmission,emission control light on dash was ... A: Roddy, A 1995 is not On Board Diagnostics II compliant therefore you can do a code scan using the ... | |
| 1998 Nissan Tino won't start | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I've got a 1998 Nissan Tino that will not start. It cranks over but does not catch. I thought it ... A: Tom, I would check for spark and fuel. First, you could disconnect a sparkplug and look for spark ... | |
| Front engine noise.. | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima with 133K miles. For the past month, every time I shut off my car I ... A: Hector, Yes, I have replaced both of mine too. The back one is much more difficult to get to. I ... | |
| 2006 Sentra | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra with 71,000 miles. I know that the transmission needs servicing and I am ... A: Priska, The transmission should just be drained and filled. If you do the service at 25K to 30K ... | |
| headlights melted | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 11/03 Pulsar hatch with individual lenses for the high and low beam headlights (black ... A: Mcgyver, You could go to aftermarket headlights from a variety of sources. Also, check out ebay ... | |
| Front engine noise.. | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima with 133K miles. For the past month, every time I shut off my car I ... A: The whinning noise is most probably the fluid filled engine mounts. If they are not leaking there ... | |
| Nissan 95 altima electrical issue | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: My wonderful girlfriend decided she wanted to buy a car and bought the first thing she thought she ... A: The cigarette lighter is switched power. If something is powered off the same circuit it will ... | |
| No power for 2004 Quest | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I just filled up my 2004 Quest and was taking it through the car wash. I noticed the "check engine" ... A: Jim, The SLIP and TCS OFF lights make me think that something got wet. The anti-lock brake module ... | |
| Nissan 95 altima electrical issue | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: My wonderful girlfriend decided she wanted to buy a car and bought the first thing she thought she ... A: Od, The radio needs to be rewired. Nissan uses a floating ground and that causes many problems ... | |
| replace EGR valve | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I replaced the EGR Valve but my engine light is still on. The code says to check Valve and code ... A: Keith, The code is the temperature sensor for the EGR valve. That is, there is a thermo-coupler ... | |
| nissan z24i | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a 89 truck nissan z24i engine.and when you give it gas at 2000 rpm its like you turn the key ... A: Joe, Backfire sounds like the timing is off or there is a short in the ignition system for firing ... | |
| nissan sentra tranny question | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1999 nissan sentra automatic.109,000 miles.was driving and the PRM went from normal to all ... A: Silvano, Sounds like the transmission is locked into second gear and that is what is keeping the ... | |
| 99 altima brake problem | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: i have replaced rotors, calipers, hoses and pads...i have worn 3 sets of pads in 6 months...first 2 ... A: Travis, I would think the master cylinder is the cause since the check valves are in it. The ... | |
| Pathfinder | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Do you know what the red light is on a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder that is in the wiring below the ... A: Kyle, Sounds like you have an aftermarket alarm wired to your vehicle. The flashing light is the ... | |
| altima no run | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 nissan altima,and the car a has shut down and will not run. I have ... A: Curtis, Courtesy of nicoclub... http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Altima/1994/ec.pdf Before you change ... | |
| starter removal | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1988 pathfinder 4wd v6 w/155,000 and I,m having trouble removing the starter. I already ... A: Hal, I have difficulties with this one. I take it out the bottom. However, the filter, sender ... | |
| Pilot Bearing | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: How far is the pilot bearing supposed to stick out of the flywheel on an automatic tranny for torque ... A: Judd, Automatics do not have a pilot bearing since the snout of the converter fits into that space ... | |
| wont start | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a 94 altima gxe the solenoid went bad so i changed the starter now i have another problem. it ... A: Chuck, You need to read the codes and find out what is going on. Either the crank angle sensor is ... | |
| Locked Out | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Help! My 2004 Nissan Maxima SL ‘s car battery is dead and the doors are locked. I am unable to gain ... A: Amit, If the key does not work you will need a slim jim to gain access or get a locksmith. There ... | |
| Can't remove seized spark plugs | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: 2001 Nissan Quest Mini Van..Recently purchased ... Unab le to remove seized or stuck spark plugs.. ... A: Bob, If the lubricating oil will not loosen the plug where you can get it out I would make plans to ... | |
| clutch replacement | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me an approximate price to have a clutch replaced by a repair shop in the northeast on ... A: Mark, $500 for labor plus the parts. You are probably looking at $1000 due to the age since you ... | |
| steering wheel | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: what do i need to change for a swap on a steering wheel of a 2002 Nissan sentra SE-R to a 1999 ... A: Benjamin, Both have airbags and I would not recommend doing it yourself. But, if it were going to ... | |
| 99 sentra blower motor resistor | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: How do you change this? A: Ian, The blower resistor is under the dash, passenger side. Remove the glovebox to get better ... | |
| Nissan Primera P11 Cranck sensor Malfunction | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought Nissan Primera P11 model 1.8 petrol 2001 nun runner,I put diagnostic on and showed ... A: Yunus, The crank angle sensor is the trigger device for the computer to fire the sparkplugs. YOu ... | |
| 1997 nissan problem | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Just replaced the maf and trottle ps with a new sensors in aug.When it was they was bad it would not ... A: Rick, Sounds like the MAF is defective again. In this short of a time it should be covered under ... | |
| Alternator | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My lights (interior, dash & exterior) flash while my vehicle is running. My alternator belt didn't ... A: Gus, Autozone or Checker will check the electrical system for free. But, from my experience the ... | |
| 2003 Infiniti G35 Connecting Rod Bearing | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe and the connection rod bearing on the #1 cylinder needs to be ... A: Terry, If number one has spun the rod bearing insert I would replace the crank with a reground unit ... | |
| 2003 Infiniti QX4 brake booster? | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: This ride is a fancy 2003 Pathfinder... OK. Have a hiss that is assuredly a vacuum leak coming from ... A: RL Price, Yes, they are one in the same. The vacuum booster and brake booster are the same thing. ... | |
| 2003 Infiniti QX4 brake booster? | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: This ride is a fancy 2003 Pathfinder... OK. Have a hiss that is assuredly a vacuum leak coming from ... A: RL Price, The vacuum booster is the most probable source of the vacuum leak. When you puch the ... | |
| Nissan Maxima Overheating | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My maxima was running very hot this morning to the point that smoke was coming from under the hood; ... A: Lourie, You need to get the engine checked for a leaky hose or a blown headgasket. I cannot tell ... | |
| 01 nissan exterra | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: head lights surge A: Vinnie, If the lights are surging/dimming try checking the alternator. Sounds like a field in the ... | |
| 2007 Maxima dashboard lights | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: The dashboard lights for my 2007 Maxima do not work when the headlights or parking lights are turned ... A: Bob, The instrument dimmer might be turned all the way off or it could even be defective. This is ... | |
| IGNITER FOR A 1987 300ZX -NON TURBO | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: WHAT IS AN IGNITER ,AND WHERE IS IT LOCATED ON THE ABOVE NAMED CAR; WHERE CAN I SEE A PICTURE OF ONE A: Algie, Check out the following link to ebay. $139 is a pretty good price for the unit... The ... | |
| Nissan Points gap and spark plug gap | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nissan Urvan E24 1992 model petrol motor I need the spark plug gap and the points gap I ... A: Heather, .036 inch on the sparkplug gap. .016 inch to .018 inch gap on the points. Remember that ... | |
| 2004 nissan titan ping between 1st and 2nd gear | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: just wondering if youve heard anything about 2004 nissan titans making a ping sound between 1st and ... A: Tim, A ping like a bell? If that is the noise it is driveline related. Usually, the noise is ... | |
| Nissan datsun truck 1984 | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Truck was running grate.Was towing a trailer with not more than 1200 lbs.I stop to get gas and when ... A: Robert, Sounds like the engine has jumped timing and the clacking is the valves hitting the ... | |
| Evap code 440 | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: After trying to reseal my Evap canister(from previous letter)I got the 440 code again. My next move ... A: Tim, There are those at the back and then there is one at the engine where the vapors get sucked ... | |
| rough dle and ocassional cutting offf in a nissan b14 | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: im getting arough idle from my nissan b14 and recently it cut off on me whilst driving and a pretty ... A: Ganesh, Sounds like you need a tuneup. Replace the plugs, fuel filter, cap and rotor as a minimum. ... | |
| Nissan Almera Tino Rear Locking Cable | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: We have an 05 almera tino, the cable that links the boot door handle to the lock keeps fusing solid ... A: Tom, Corrosion is an issue especially with earth contact points. I would disassemble, clean and ... | |
| Nissan Sunny Door cannot be unlocked | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Carlos, steps to program a remote, annoying but easy step 1: get into the drivers seat, lock the ... A: Bharat, If this is a question where does it not work? Usually, if the door switch is stuck it will ... | |
| Evap code 440 | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: After trying to reseal my Evap canister(from previous letter)I got the 440 code again. My next move ... A: Tim, You will have a difficult time finding the leak this way. I would just replace the vacuum ... | |
| frontier oil pressure + heater issue | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: My '05 frontier 6cyl oil pressure gauge us is pegged high. Also the heater blows cold, but may blow ... A: James, The oil pressure sending unit is the most probable issue with the oil pressure gauge. ... | |
| how to remove the plate where the heater controls are on dash? | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: this may seem like a simple question, but i am unsure as to how to proceed and dont want to screw ... A: Hadley, Remove the trim around the radio and control to gain access to the panel. I would go to a ... | |
| Timing belt tension | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: How do I set and then check the tension on the belt after replacement? Thank you in advance. Terry A: Terry, To set the tension you should have a new idler tensioner pulley as part of the timing belt ... | |
| 2000 Nissan Pathfinder transmission in & out of gear | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pathfinder with over 200,000 miles on it. It is a great vehicle, but now when I am ... A: Gary, The overdrive is slipping and causing the transmission to downshift to third gear. YOu need ... | |
| Fuel Pump | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: 93 d21 4cyl 4wd put new fuel pump in 3 mo. ago running fine turned it off 4hrs later would not ... A: Keith, Unless it was a Nissan fuel pump the new pump has probably failed. Pull the tank and check ... | |
| 1988 pathfinder, runs rich | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I can't pass state emission test, lots of unburnt fuel, you can smell it too when you get outside. ... A: Robert, If the fuel pressure is good and the injectors are not leaking means that the throttle ... | |
| 1988 pathfinder, runs rich | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I can't pass state emission test, lots of unburnt fuel, you can smell it too when you get outside. ... A: Robert, The fuel pressure regulator is probably blown. If the fuel pressure is good then you ... | |
| 1990 300zx | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 300zx 2+2 na, I am not getting spark from my Z. I have tried a few things, but I am ... A: Jasmine, It is probably te distributor that is contaminated with oil. Check the optical shutter ... | |
| 2001 nissan frontier 2wd v6 supercharged | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: i just purchased this truck with 111,500 miles. the front end pops while turning the previous owner ... A: Kelly, Suspension changes like larger tires can accelerate suspension wear. But, at over 100,000 ... | |
| nissan primera | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: 2 diesel suddenly would not rev above 1500rpm, I switched the engine off and then restarted it and ... A: Eddie, I would say the fuel pressure regulator would be the issue since once it turned off and was ... | |
| 2002 nissan frontier | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have Nissan frontier 2002 4 cyl.,code #1 cyl. misfire.Noticeable at 1500-2000 rpm,also when truck ... A: Steve, I would say that it is an injector or a burnt valve. So, first switch the injector with ... | |
| Fuel smell, rich mixture | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: !988 Pathfinder: 3L Recent work, O2 sensor, tune up, new wires cap rotor plugs fresh filters. ... A: Robert, Either the fuel pressure regulator is blown causing way too much fuel in the system or you ... | |
| 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 questions really and don't know much about cars, but I would like to be informed before ... A: Grace, The light is either loose or the bulb needs replacement. Remove your clock and remove the ... | |
| Heat | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My unit is blowing out cold air instead of heat. What could be my problem? ANSWER: Alice, The ... A: Alice, If you have it working sometimes and the temperature gauge reads normal then I would be ... | |
| Replacing an engine in a 1992 Nissan 240SX | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My dream project car has always been a Nissan 240 SX, I found a 1992 that is black and in good ... A: Vincent, About $2500 bucks for a used engine from the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM). About $5000 ... | |
| Heat | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: My unit is blowing out cold air instead of heat. What could be my problem? A: Alice, The usual cause is a defective thermostat. If the thermostat is fine then you may have a ... | |
| nissan pathfindr | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: my 2002 pathfinder, recently when put in neutral it just cuts out.any suggestions, i had service ... A: Gaz, Sounds like the engine either has a vacuum leak or the idle air control valve is messed up. ... | |
| 99 Altima GXE airbags deployed | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I got into a minor front end collision and my airbags were deployed. After letting the car sit ... A: Christina, If the ignition was damaged in the crash the contacts will not allow it to work ... | |
| Tapping sound coming from engine | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I Recently purchased a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5s about 5 days ago,with 143000 km on the engine. I ... A: Shiva, I would look into getting the oil inspected. If you have a low viscosity oil the engine ... | |
| surge | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1994 nissian pickup that surges when the gas is pressed it will idle fine the fuel pump ... A: Dwayne, I would most certainly think the distributor is cutting out. Nissan uses an optical ... | |
| 99 Altima GXE airbags deployed | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I got into a minor front end collision and my airbags were deployed. After letting the car sit ... A: Christina, The airbags are not the problem. In the wreck the battery could have been knocked loose ... | |
| 2007 Nissan Altima | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I own a 2007 Nissan Altima (wifes car) this issue started a few months ago while i was out of town ... A: JT, It sounds like the battery has a dead cell or is defective. Remember that todays batteries ... | |
| 1987 nissan pathfinder 4 cylinder - injectors not opening/not getting power | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1987 pathfinder. now, the original issue with it, was that someone had broken into it and ... A: Mariah, The system will have to be diagnosed to determine if the crank angle sensor is sending the ... | |
| tail lights | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: i have checked the bulbs and fuses but cant figure why my tail lights dont work. they just went out ... A: Keylon, If the tail lights do not work and the rest do you should check the headlight switch as ... | |
| electrical problems | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: What could be causing my ignition fuse to be going out? Could it be my ignition going out ANSWER: ... A: Oscar, This is going to sounds strange but under the drivers seat is a power wire that sometimes ... | |
| 1987 Nissan Pathfinder Heater Blower Motor | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I just replaced heater blower motor and now there is hardly any airflow coming through the vents. I ... A: Tamara, If the blower speed changes and the air does not come out with much force then you are ... | |
| heater | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Maxima GXE and the heater is not working properly. That is, the heat only comes out ... A: Russ, If the flow is insufficient you might have a blocked heater core. This old someone could ... | |
| nissan maxima 2000 p0430 code | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: where to find sensor diagram of the nissan 2000 maxima gle, i have code error p0430, it is bank 2 , ... A: Mahesh, Replace all of the oxygen sensors and be done with the problem. The sensors are good for ... | |
| 2003 Nissan Altima Brake & Battery Indicators | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: The Brake and Battery indicator lights have recently started coming on in my 2003 Nissan Altima. ... A: Shannon, It is most probably the alternator. I would make sure all connections at the battery are ... | |
| 2001 nissan Altama | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: When we replaced the thermastat the houseing screw hole broke, we temperairly repaired that with ... A: Sheryl, Get the bolt hole repaied by using a Helicoil to renew the threads. If the system cannot ... | |
| 03 Altima start issue | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Von, My 2003 altima would not start(catch). The starter worked fine. I could hear the fuel pump ... A: Barry, Nissan decided to eliminate the fuel filter so there is only a nylon sock on the end of the ... | |
| why rev limiter at 2,500 rpms | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Ineed help with my 94 nissan d21 pick up.it hits rev limiter at 2,500 and its suppost to be at 6 how ... A: Bobby, I do not know if you have a RPM limit problem or not. It could be some other cause if you ... | |
| 2005 Nissan Altima electrical problem | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Why is the trip computer scrolling through all its modes when I activate either turn signal? Also, ... A: Jeff, Nissan uses a floating ground on many of it's systems. I was talking about the turn signal ... | |
| extreme loss of oil around rear seal | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: My son sent his 280z engine to the machine shop to get it into specs for optimum use. The shop put ... A: Destiny, First, make sure the oil gallery plugs have been istalled on the back of the engine since ... | |
| 2005 Nissan Altima electrical problem | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Why is the trip computer scrolling through all its modes when I activate either turn signal? Also, ... A: Jeff, I would get a factory service manual or a Haynes manual. The factory service manual can be ... | |
| 2005 Nissan Altima electrical problem | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Why is the trip computer scrolling through all its modes when I activate either turn signal? Also, ... A: Jeff, Pull the cluster and clean the contacts on the connector and the cluster with a number 2 ... | |
| Terrano 11 2.7TD accelerator sensor | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: G'day I have a problem with engine light coming on and associated loss of power-intermittent Had the ... A: Jeremy, Other than finding a used one you are stuck with purchasing it as a unit. Not my favourite ... | |
| Heater | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Nissan 240SX. Driving it on vacation for the holidays the heater was working fine, in ... A: Deitra, Either the blend door is stuck on cold and that would be the control actuator or the door ... | |
| 1987 NISSAN 300ZX | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: MY NISSAN 300ZX WHICH IS A 1987 LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON. ALSO THE GAGUES ARE NOT WORKING. WHAT IS ... A: Robert, Headlights are fused left and right respectively. If both do not come on it is the ... | |
| transmission manual | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: 1090 nissan truck 5 speed the shift lever is stuck in neutral position will not move anywhere even ... A: Jim, The transmission will have to be removed and disassembled to get the shifter repaired. The ... | |
| How to change side light bulb / Nissan Primera | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nissan Primera 1999 'v' reg, petrol 2.0l(i think it is the P11-144, I have attached a ... A: Mark, If you are talking about the one at the side of the headlight you will need to remove the ... | |
| 2000 Nissan Maxima SE | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I replaced my EGR valve, I replaced my IACV bought one from dealer. My car starts up but its surging ... A: Al, I know about the motor mounts and have replaced them on my 2000 Maxima. I have not experienced ... | |
| Nissan Frontier 2006 | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a similar problem with cooling fan coming on all the time never did before also when the ... A: Mike, This was a coinsidence that the radiator fans come on after the fluid change. I would look ... | |
| 1996 nissan altima stalling | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: When driving my altima the car will sputter and shut off. Once this happens it usually takes about ... A: Mark, Get a fuel pressure gauge and connect it to the fuel rail. If there is no fuel pressure you ... | |
| nissan frontier 2000 | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: the truck was in amazing shape and we changed the oil often but somehow the gasket caps and heads ... A: Kole, The headgaskets are most probably the issue. I would think the stop leak could have solved ... | |
| electrical problems | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: What could be causing my ignition fuse to be going out? Could it be my ignition going out A: Oscar, A high load like a defective ignition switch could cause the fuse to blow. Also, if there ... | |
| 2006 Maxima | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: the tach, speedometer, gas gauge as well as the display panel on my '06 Maxima have stopped working. ... A: Lisa, Either the ignition switch is not returning to the run mode or the harness connector for the ... | |
| High idle at cold start problem - R34 Skyline RB25DET NEO | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently pulled apart my r34 skyline rb25det neo to replace rocker cover gaskets and plugs. I now ... A: Simon, I will almost bet you have a vacuum leak that is causing the problem. Check the air inlet ... | |
| nissan frontier 2000 | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: the truck was in amazing shape and we changed the oil often but somehow the gasket caps and heads ... A: Kole, The stop leak has plugged the heater core. You could remove the heater hoses and backflush ... | |
| 2004 nissan 350Z | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Making a right turn at a normal 15 or so mph the right rear axle pulled out of the differential and ... A: Clem, I just reviewed the Rear Final Drive (RDF) PDF for the 350Z. Amazing that the side is a ... | |
| 2004 nissan 350Z | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Making a right turn at a normal 15 or so mph the right rear axle pulled out of the differential and ... A: Clem, I have a 2003 350Z and have never heard of this. But, if the control arm is loose that could ... | |
| PCV VALVE | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Where is the PCV valve located on a 2000 nissan maxima se. Is this something one can do or does it ... A: Al, It is located on the valve cover and is connected to the intake by a length of vacuum hose. ... | |
| warning lights | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: what is the meaning of 3.0 h. It was flashing on my monitor screen in nissan altima 08. A: John, The only thing that I know of that lists 3.0 is the CD loading control. The h indicates ... | |
| Catalytic Converter, 97 Altima | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend's 97 Altima has been having a problem with sputtering and dying lately. The problem ... A: Jason, Most of the time, after you have all other codes repaired and cleared the next item would be ... | |
| Catalytic Converter, 97 Altima | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend's 97 Altima has been having a problem with sputtering and dying lately. The problem ... A: Jason, You could have them remove and look at the converter since you can see into yours. Most ... | |
| shudder after fuel filter change/tune-up | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I took my 96 Quest van in for a tuneup. The car had not been starting up quickly in the pm but had ... A: Alipio, You might have the idle air control valve inspected and the throttle body cleaned. Taking ... | |
| ac problem | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: 1 smoke came true ac windows 2 after long time start the engine & put in the d gear car is not ... A: Asanga, The engine will have to be inspected to see if there is engine damage. When smoke comes ... | |
| Catalytic Converter, 97 Altima | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend's 97 Altima has been having a problem with sputtering and dying lately. The problem ... A: Jason, Pulling the fuel pump is a pain since the gas tank has to be dropped. Also, the issue with ... | |
| truck not starting | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: a few minutes ago i posted question about truck not starting. It's a 2000 nissan frontier v-6. was ... A: Norma, If the truck turns over when you turn the key but does not start when turning over would not ... | |
| 2000 Nissan Quest | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: The timing belt broke on my 2000 Nissan Quest. I'm getting mixed information from different web ... A: Gus, It is an interference engine and I would have the heads checked out before spending the time ... | |
| RE4F02A 1993 MAXIMA OVERHAUL QUESTIONS | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can list me the hard parts and any ancillary parts you suggest I REPLACE when ... A: Ron, You are spot on with your parts suggestion on a transmission rebuild. I would recommend a new ... | |
| 2000 Maxima brake lights not working | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: My center brake light on the spoiler works but the main brake lights on both sides do not work. How ... A: Ann, If the high mount brake light works and the others do not check them with a test light to see ... | |
| follow up | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: Expert: Calvin Iwashita Subject: injectors?i have 94 altima gxe runs rough under 3000r's after ... A: Chris, I would replace the distributor. I bet there is oil on the optics and that is screwing with ... | |
| Front Left Turn Signal | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an SUV and the front left turn signal is out. (It is blinking rapidly and of course the bulb ... A: Leslie, If the bulb does not fit correctly try another bulb or change the socket if a different ... | |
| Evap Sensor Code 440 | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently replaced my Evap Sensor as I was getting two code( 440 small and I forgot the second ... A: Tim, Nissan had a problem with the evaporative hoses and clamps from about 2002 to the present. I ... | |
| 85 300zx turbo starting problem | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: This problem has been ongoing for a long time and I can't figure it out. When I start the car it's ... A: Kathy, I would pull and clean the throttle body and replace the idle air control valve. Since you ... | |
| 95 Nissan Altima | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: Our 95 Altima(stick shift)completely died and would not start and it was giving us a engine ... A: Michelle, I would check the rebuilt distributor that you had installed to make sure the optics are ... | |
| 2001 Nissan Altima Electric issues. | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday my friend and I were installing some lights and he cut the glove box light to use the ... A: Joe, Repair the wire in the glovebox and replace the fuse. Then, get a dedicated wire from the ... | |
| 1997 Nissan Maxima stalls at revers | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: My name is Dmitry. My son just bot Nissan Maxima GXE 1997. Everything is working OK. There is only ... A: Dmitry, If the car stalls in gear, in reverse, could mean that the idle air control valve is ... | |
| downshift ballast resistor | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently replaced the electronic control module for the automatic transmission for my 1995 mercury ... A: Chris, The resistor is in the harness that goes to the transmission. It is taped up in the harness ... | |
| drive axle | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: how do you change right front drive axle on 1998 nissian quest A: Steve, You really need a book to do the job. A Haynes Manual or a factory service manual will ... | |
| 99 Quest / Villager | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I need help. I have a villager that has a Nissan motor in it. I replaced the motor 3 weeks ago. I ... A: Walter, I would get a fire extinguisher and an assistant to hold it while you spray carburetor ... | |
| nissan sentra | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: 2000 sentra 2.0l will start but runs for about 3-5 seconds and dies. it acts like it runs out of ... A: Bob, Did you correct the problems like the lean bank one and the knock sensor? Also, the random ... | |
| 1998 nissan frontier | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: odometer,gas gauge,and temp gauge not working odometer say 999999 is there anything i can do to ... A: Mark, Remove the cluster and clean the connection where the harness connects as well as the harness ... | |
| 1984 Nissan 720 pickup carbuerated z24 | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired a 1984 nissan truck that is not running it will run with gas or starting fluid in ... A: Anthony, The carburetor probably needs to be rebuilt or replaced. There is a power valve in the ... | |
| nissan sentra | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: 2000 sentra 2.0l will start but runs for about 3-5 seconds and dies. it acts like it runs out of ... A: Bob, There is no filter and there is no test port. You have to get an adapter to get the test port ... | |
| air flow meter | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I just istalled a new air flow meter in my 2001 nissan sentra but the problem persist it would run ... A: Casique, The ECM and computer are the same thing. It is just a matter of what they call it. If ... | |
| timing an replace timing chain n gears | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: what r the timing marks an position of crank an cam when replacing timing chain,an firing order for ... A: Tim, I need the year and model for specifics. But, if you have not jumped timing you can manually ... | |
| Knock Sensor | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Nissan Frontier 4x4 automatic with a v-6 engine. The service engine light will come ... A: Billy, Replace the converter and that will get rid of that code and replace the knock sensor. The ... | |
| 02 spec v hard starting and evap problem | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: Sudderth, I just purchased a 02 nissan sentra ser spec v last week and it gives me a problem today. ... A: Bo, First, the evaporative system is a known problem. Have the hoses checked to see if the ones ... | |
| clutch bleeding on 92 300zx | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: yes i just replaced a master cylinder and a slave cylinder and bleed the system over and over but ... A: Danny, You are not alone since it is difficult to get air to flow backwards and down... You have ... | |
| 2002 Infiniti QX4 Error codes | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: My Infinitti QX4 was diagonises and the below error codes came up, what does this means and what can ... A: Bex, You need a new crankshaft position sensor. You need all new oxygen sensors. You need a new ... | |
| thermostat housing.. | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have to change my thermostat housing, the all thing. The old one has gone apart. How do i do it? 4 ... A: Nicklas, If yours is corroded in place then it is going to be difficult to remove it. If all the ... | |
| 2000 nissan frontier | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: When my frontier gets to operating temperature it starts to idle very roughly. This happens in drive ... A: Billy, If you have a V6 there are three oxygen sensors. One on each side and one behind the ... | |
| Removal of Ignition lock cylinder | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Nissan Stanza, and want to know how to remove the ignition lock cylinder/assembly? ... A: Tara, I would spend the $100 bucks for a wrecking yard column. But, if you are going to repair ... | |
| 87 Nissan D21 Rough Idle? | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an 87 D21 Hard-body and ever since I bought the truck it has had a very jumpy idle. I believe ... A: Eric, Make sure you have sufficient fuel pressure (change the fuel filter). Also, if the ... | |
| 87 Nissan D21 Rough Idle? | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an 87 D21 Hard-body and ever since I bought the truck it has had a very jumpy idle. I believe ... A: Eric, You can check the manifold vacuum with a vacuum gauge for specified vacuum at idle. I would ... | |
| 93 Nissan | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: The truck is now running thanks to your help.I did everything you suggested now,one of the cylinders ... A: Keith, Sounds like the clutch master or slave cylinder is in need of replacement. When you do the ... | |
| Codes!! | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My 2000 Maxima (130k miles) recently passed its emissions test. However, it did detect 2 DTC ... A: Hector, Replace the oxygen sensors. There are three. Two up front and one behind the converter. ... | |
| wont start | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an 87 pathfinder that won't start. I had the fuel pump replaced and it ran excellent for jusi ... A: Richard, You would probably do well to disconnect the aftermarket alarm and eliminate that as a ... | |
| heat | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: 2005 sentra /heat works good 5 days out of seven.idid the lift the car up off the ground and it ... A: Moe, I need to know if the blower is working and the heat stops or the blower keeps working but ... | |
| 2006 Xterra no-start, no codes | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Reading your answer to a previous question (10/31/07) about a similar situation has left me with ... A: Steve, Use the other key and see if it continues to run. It sounds like the body control module is ... | |
| 2001 Nissan Altima loosing power | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: This car was loosing power at various times.I took it to my mechanic yesterday, he called and said ... A: Billy, Have the charging system checked for proper alternator operation and that the battery is ... | |
| Nissan Altima RPM | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Nissan Altima GXE, 4cyl., 2.4L Mileage: 210,000 Just recently bought the car. Seems ... A: John, Leave the overdrive on at all times as it helps with mileage and if you turn if off the car ... | |
| 1986 nissan truck | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1986 nissan truck. It is a 4x4 4 cylinder z24 motor. The motor is fuel injected. The ... A: Tobey, Either you have a vacuum leak like a hose cracked or loose or a bad gasket. If you have no ... | |
| Nissan Sentra 1.6GX gearbox | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Is there a step by step guide to repair a gearbox yourself? Want to just put my gearbox back ... A: Jonathan, A Haynes Manual or a Chilton or a factory service manual should do the trick. If you ... | |
| nissan | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: no injector pulse on 99 altima 2.4 i got spark fuel prersure i replaced the distrubutor i got noid ... A: Luis, The injector circuit is powered when on. If there is no voltage you need to look for a blown ... | |
| take out power steering pump on nissan quest 94 | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Please what is the best way to take out a power steering pump on 94 Nissan quest and best way to ... A: Ironman, No easy way to do the job but to get under the vehicle and do the work from the bottom. ... | |
| 2000 maxima heat/ac blower | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Von, I have a 2000 maxima and the blower will not work. Heat does work as well as the ac but the ... A: Scott, If you have no power to the blower and the parts you replaced are good then I would be ... | |
| Nissan Sentra 1.6GX gearbox | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Is there a step by step guide to repair a gearbox yourself? Want to just put my gearbox back ... A: Jonathan, A Haynes Manual or a factory service manual is the best bet. If you have not done a ... | |
| Nissan Altima RPM | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Nissan Altima GXE, 4cyl., 2.4L Mileage: 210,000 Just recently bought the car. Seems ... A: John, Two things here. First, the idle air control valve probably needs to be replaced to get the ... | |
| Nissan Terrano | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: My dashboard lights don't come on and nothing is working on the dashboard except warning lights. ... A: Stephen, Usually, the dimmer switch fails on the instrument cluster and that includes the lights ... | |
| power window | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Nissan Frontier. My driver side power window started acting like the motor was going ... A: Frank, The master switch is the other cause of what you have going on. The contacts in the switch ... | |
| 99 Quest Power Steering | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: When the engine is cold the power steering is stiff and squeals very loudly A: Russell, Front wheel drive cars tend to cook powersteering units. As a result the power steering ... | |
| 2001 nissan altima GXE rear speaker | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: Do you know how to get to and replace the rear speakers on a 2001 Nissan Altima Gxe. Thanks ANSWER: ... A: Kevin, If yours are on the package shelf then you do the work from the trunk side and remove the ... | |
| 1999 Nissan Altima | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: A new switch was put in for the power windows and now the key will not unlock doors from the outside ... A: Robert, If the key will not turn in the door you will need to look at a different cylinder. If ... | |
| 2001 nissan altima GXE rear speaker | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: Do you know how to get to and replace the rear speakers on a 2001 Nissan Altima Gxe. Thanks A: Kevin, If you have the stock ones you are looking at removal of the rear door panels to gain ... | |
| Car won't start | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: Sudderth, I have a 1997 Nissan Altima GXE, 4 cyl., 2.4L. Mileage: 226,000. The car won't start. I ... A: Lisa, I would check for a dead short to ground. Nissan has a couple of circuit breakers on the ... | |
| 2000 maxima | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Von, Maybe you can help. I purchased a used 2000 Maxima with 65,000 miles. First, I had to replace ... A: Tom, Replace teh idle air control valve and the vehicle speed sensor. Disconnect the battery for ... | |
| unified meter amplifier | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: When I recently started my 2003 Murano, the brake light was on and didn't go off when I pressed the ... A: Martha, The unified meter is what all the gauges connect to internally and the amplifier is what ... | |
| Turn signals on 95 d21 | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I have not had turn signals for over a year. I have replaced the Combination Switch twice, the ... A: Rolly, Sounds like a ground problem to me. I would start at the column and inspect all the ... | |
| nissan pickup | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a 94 nissan pickup xe. and i need to know how to take the whole ignition cylinder off A: Joe, You really need a Haynes Manual or a factory service manual. You can remove the column cover ... | |
| 97 nissan pickup | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: 97 Nissan pickup running very rich I replaced the mass air flow sensor the map sensor cap rotor ... A: Fred, I would perform a leakdown test on the injectors. Get a fuel pressure test set and connect ... | |
| Nissan Pathfinder rear caliper removal | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Pathfinder SE 4x4. The rear calipers came loose and one broke a mounting bolt. I want ... A: Rick, The pivot point pin is fixed. You have to remove the torque member, the part the caliper ... | |
| Burning Rubber Smell From 2004 Nissan Altima | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Altima and within the last couple of weeks I've noticed a burning rubber smell coming ... A: Justin, Burnt rubber smell usually means the belts need to be tightened or replaced. Also, if a ... | |
| Nissan Altima Wheel stud replacement | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Nissan Altima that 3 of the studs broke off while trying to change the brakes. I got ... A: Scott, There is a stud removal tool that is quite effective. If you try to drive the old ones out ... | |
| engine cut off | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I just replaced the engine on a Nissan maxima 1996. It drivers good for a week but now it keeps ... A: Joe, If the power steering is hard to turn when the engine is running you either have a defective ... | |
| 96 Nissan Maxima - hard starting / rough idle | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Car was running well. Removed intake plenum to repair leaking valve cover. Put everything back. ... A: Quoc, Sounds like a massive vacuum leak. Either the intake gasket, throttle body gasket or a hose ... | |
| 1997 p/u truck dies on a stop | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1997 p/u truck and it shakes at idle, and dies. I checked the electrical connector with a ... A: Mauricio, Sounds like you identified your problem as number 1 injector being defective. The noid ... | |
| Locate top dead center | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Von, I removed the timing belt on my Nissan Pathfinder SE '93 without making my marks. I've been ... A: Sen, You are going to have to be careful. I say this since you do not want to bend valves by ... | |
| O2 Sensor Location | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a P0139 Heated Oxygen sensor - bank 1, sensor 2 on my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L V6. I am ... A: Brad, this is from http://www.nissanforums.com/pathfinder/142402-01-pathfinder-le3-5-ses-po139.html ... | |
| transmission | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: every morning i have to let my car warm up before my car will move.my question is, does that mean ... A: Marilyn, The fluid could be old and dirty and the filter could be plugging up. A fluid and filter ... | |
| nissan primera si | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: there is oil dripping from under my p11 primera (dont think its engine oil but not sure)the engine ... A: John, If your Primera is leaking I would first get it on a lift and inspect the under side. A good ... | |
| Nissan FB 14 accelator problem | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: mine is 1997 Nissan FB 14 auto transmission. when press accelerator sometimes the pedal wont go ... A: Mathies, If you replaced the cable and you still have a hard spot lubricate the new cable. Also, ... | |
| 88 pulsar q | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: i have a problem with my pulsar and i don't know where to start looking for the answer during the ... A: Mia, Sounds like the vacuum booster is blown and the brake actuation causes the vacuum to bleed off ... | |
| ECM reflash/reprogram? | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: My car is a 2001 Nissan Maxima and I just got it back from having to replace a bad Mass Air Flow and ... A: Jammi, If the ECM needs a reflash it is around $125 bucks at the dealer. If the ECM needs to be ... | |
| Spark Plugs | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Where are the plugs located on a 2001 Nissan Max V6 A: Chris, The front valve cover plate comes off and the plugs are under the coils. The rear plugs are ... | |
| murano drains battery | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has a 2003 nissan murano with 60,000 miles on it. It has periods when it won't start do ... A: Sheryl, If the battery is good, replace in the last three years, then you need to be looking at ... | |
| 2000 sentra | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: What do I look for when inspecting a coil pack? A: Ben, Remove the coil, use a length of wire and insert it in the end, crank the engine over and see ... | |
| maxima 1995 | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 nissan maxima,3.0 my car don't have spark,i replace the two crank position sensor in ... A: Robert, To check valve event timing run the engine over to top dead center. Remove number one plug ... | |
| 2005 nissan pathfinder | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: SIR, I attached a posting you answered from 2008 concerning a 2005 pathfinder with the same exact ... A: Bob, It is either the controller or the blend door actuator. Remove the glovebox and see what is ... | |
| No Fire To Plugs | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: 1996 Infiniti I30 (same as Maxima) 3.0 V6 Plugs don't fire. 120,000 miles Work is being done by ... A: Paul, Check to see if there is spark. No spark then check the output from ECM. If there is spark ... | |
| Nissan Frontier 2007 | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Rear running lights and license plate lamps are not working. Looked on the fuse panel in the glove ... A: Mark, The rear lights are part of the circuit for the front lights too. If the running lights work ... | |
| 98 nissan sentra problem starting | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Nissan sentra 1.6l. After rain starts to dry off the streets the car will not start. ... A: Lucas, If there is a hole in the intake it needs to be corrected. Any unmetered air will cause the ... | |
| temp control knob on an '02 nissan altima | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: the temp control knob does not seem to be working. we only get cool air from the fan. is there a fix ... A: Mike, The control knob actuates a computer that moves the blend doors. The cable could have become ... | |
| nissan 1998 | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: my 98 nissan maxima wont drive pass 2000 RPM...i have to drive at a very slow paste..is there any ... A: John, Several things can cuase this problem. Look at the fuel to make sure it is at the right ... | |
| Heater and air conditioner dont work | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: The heater doesnt blow hot air nor does the air conditioner blow cold air on my 2000 sentra se.Could ... A: R, The door between the firewall (cowl) and the dash is the one for outside air as opposed to ... | |
| 1996 Infiniti J30 air bag light | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Should I be concerned that the air bag light is going on and off continually in the dash? Thanks in ... A: Stewart, A flashing light is an indication of a problem in the airbag circuit. Due to liability ... | |
| check engine light | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have check engine light on and the code is P1490 Vacuum Cut Valve Bypass Valve (Circuit) A: Muris, This code is for the evaporative canister control valve. Most probably it needs to be ... | |
| Heater and air conditioner dont work | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: The heater doesnt blow hot air nor does the air conditioner blow cold air on my 2000 sentra se.Could ... A: R, If there is no air the blower motor is probably in need of replacement. If there is air but it ... | |
| 1995 Nissan Pathfinder Rear Caliper | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4wd with the rear drivers side caliper seized. I have bought the ... A: Darren, Two bolts hold the caliper to the torque member. Remove these, disconnect the hose, ... | |
| 1987 Pickup V6 | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: When this truck is idling it just rebs up of and on. It don't do it when driving. Thanks Don A: Don, The idle air control valve or the map sensor are the two most probable causes. I would clean ... | |
| 95 nissan maxima | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: i have a 95 Nissan maxima with a 6cyl.i idles fine with no misses and drives ok until i hit 2100 ... A: Tom, Check to see if the converter is melted. If it is it will restrict the exhaust to the point ... | |
| error code p1320 | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 97 altima gxe with keyless entry and startup alarm. I installed used cylinder heads ... A: Tony, If you have replaced the crank angle sensor and the car will still not start you need to look ... | |
| 2000 nissan maxima | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: On a 2000 Nissan maxima SE am gunna replace my IACV and my EGR valve because they cam up faulty on ... A: Al, You do not have to learn the IACV when you replace it on a 2000. I have a 2000 Maxima SE and ... | |
| 1989 pick up with z24 wont idle | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have recently bought the truck and i gave it a tune up (oil change,oil filter.,air filter,spark ... A: Kyle, The minimum air is set with a screw on the intake that will allow bleed air to enter the ... | |
| Heat | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Nissan frontier 4.0L. The heat comes and goes intermittently.The fan and vent controls ... A: Larry, Feel the heater hoses. If both are hot then it is a blend door under the dash that is ... | |
| 1994 Nissan maxima gxe automatic sohc | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently had the engine replaced in this car. The transmission shifted fine before the engine ... A: Charles, I would check the wiring to the speed sensor and follow it back to the full up harness and ... | |
| Maxima Fel Gage | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: Gage only works between 1/2 and full. Will not show below 1/2 even when empty?? A: Louis, Sounds like the fuel sending unit, in the gas tank, needs to be replaced. Means the gas ... | |
| Rewiring the Nissan Navara diesel td27 engine | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Nissan Navara manual single cab Ute diesel td27 engine. I am trying to have ... A: Alfie, First the wires at the fuse block should be fine. The brake light needs to be tested at the ... | |
| Cam Sensor and Crankshaft sensor | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: My check engine light came on so i took it to autozone. They told me i needed a Cam sensor and a ... A: Eddie, Yes, it is easy. Purchase both and replace them. They are both on the timing cover and you ... | |
| 2004 Altima | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Nissan Altima it quits running like the key has been turned off, mostly when leaving a ... A: Larry, If you do not have a check engine light there will not be a code set. There could be a ... | |
| No heat 99 Nissan Quest | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 99 Nissan quest and the heat is not working. when I turn the heat on it blows cool air even ... A: Cynita, If you feel the heater hoses and one is cold and the other is hot then you know the heater ... | |
| Nissan Sunny speedometer doesn't work correctly | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have Nissan Sunny FB14 auto gear car.When i start it ,the speedometer doesn't work correctly.It ... A: Nandana, The cluster seems to be experiencing intermittent contact. First, remove the cluster and ... | |
| Nissan Quest Windshield Washer Nozzle | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: The black plastic cover to the nozzle popped off- luckily I heard it and got it before it flew off ... A: Janine, The cown cover needs to come off to get access to the under side to reinstall the part. If ... | |
| ABS | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: 2001 NISSAN MAX ABS LIGTH TRACK LIGHT AND THERR WHEELS R WAY OUT OF RANGE WHAT WOULD BE THE PROBLEM A: Sean, The brakes will need to be inspected. Second, if the fluid has not been changed I would do ... | |
| Electrical Problem | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Nissan Sentra with A/C and 137,000 miles on it. I am having a problem starting it. The ... A: Craig, If the battery is draining there is a draw on the system. That means that you are looking ... | |
| Nissan Sentra N16 problem | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to ask you about the weird sound (sounds like a sticked paper being blown by wind) when I'm ... A: Dean, OK, I am going with the front bearing. Nissan uses a set of bearings pressed into the front ... | |
| starter removal | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Nissan Pathfinder...how do I remove the ignition switch ? ANSWER: Lucy, First, I ... A: Lucy, DIsconnect the battery first. Then, remove the guard plate,the oil filter and the exhaust ... | |
| Nissan Sentra N16 problem | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to ask you about the weird sound (sounds like a sticked paper being blown by wind) when I'm ... A: Dean, I am going to need a little more information on the location of the noise. It could be ... | |
| nissan parthfinder | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: my parthfinder is an 88modle has the z24 motor twinspark plug & would like to know does the nissan ... A: Paul, I have not done this swap as you describe. I have done the swap with the ... | |
| ignition switch removal | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Nissan Pathfinder...how do I remove the ignition switch ? A: Lucy, First, I would get a kit for replacement. You need to remove the column cover and then you ... | |
| location of part in nissan altima 97 | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: where can i find the knock sensor in my Nissan Altima 97 GXE.Can you send me a picture of where is ... A: Migule, It is located on the head, under the intake manifold. I do not have a picture to post. ... | |
| check engine light | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I went to auto zone they check it and i had a P0402 egr valve stuck open,fail egr pressure ... A: James, Replace the EGR valve and reset the codes. The canister purge valve code is the other ... | |
| Nissan Quashqai brakes | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: We have purchased a second hand Quasqai 1 month ago. It is 2 years old and we have progressively ... A: Laura, The brake booster is out of adjustment. I say this due to your description of the problem. ... | |
| Turn signal switch 86 300zx | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a new turn signal switch that I need to install on a 1996 300zx turbo. I read an answer for ... A: Glenn, If you go with the following the steering wheel does not need to come off. ... | |
| everything is dimming when i use any kind of power.. | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: i have a 98 maxima and recently had my alternator and battery changed, but still everything is ... A: Steve, You might have had a bad insepction. What I am saying is that if the system dims when ... | |
| odb code | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: A friend hooked up an odb reader to my 2001 Nissan Sentra XE, with a 2.0 L engine and a 5 speed ... A: Faye, The vacuum cut valve bypass valve is a solenoid type valve and generally remains closed. It ... | |
| learning the throttle sensor | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: i scaned my 2002 altima and found the throttle motor is not going closed i cleaned it and now it ... A: Paul, From Technosquare website: Please read all instructions and be familiar with them before ... | |
| 1994 Nissan 100nx 1.6 Overheated | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Any help much appreciated guys. . 1994 Nissan 100nx 1.6 overheated today. . switched heater on & ... A: Lest, I would check the thermostat and most probably replace it. The water pump could be ... | |
| nissan infiniti | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Nissan infinit g20. The headlight on driver side stays on if the battery is connected. ... A: Tori, Replace the headlight switch since the relays have been changed. The contact points in the ... | |
| 01 nissan altima healer control | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: 50,75% so just wondering which parts should i replace? i am looking for the resister or the module ... A: William, Replace the resistor for the blower. The way the system works is you set the fan speed ... | |
| Squeaking from the Front Right Wheel | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: A quick question, My Pulsar makes a squealing sound when I'm driving around from my front right hand ... A: Daniel, Yes, the brake pad is the probable cause of the noise. I would replace the pads with ... | |
| 1995 nissan altama GXE Transmission | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Yes i know there is a sensor in the transmission that tells the car what gear it is in. Also the ... A: Michael, I will assume it is a manual since the car starts by puching it. 1966 was the last year, ... | |
| Starter | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Were is the starter located on a 2000 Nissan Maxima? A: Mike, You do not even have to get under the car. This one is easy. Open the hood, remove the ... | |
| terrano td27 auto | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: my Terrano TD27 auto suddenly wouldn't shift into overdrive, and the box stays in 3rd. Next day it ... A: Peter, Check the overdrive button and the wires leading to it. These have a tendency of shorting ... | |
| 1992 1.6 Nissan 100nx leaking roof | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: the roof on my 100 nx is leaking in the corned at rear end of the front window, as it is targa roof ... A: Dean, If you source a replacement gasket you could remove yours and apply a new one with ... | |
| ignition | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 86 Nissan 720 that wont start with the key but will run when push starting,I have tried ... A: Justin, Does the engine crank when you turn the key? If so, look at the start wire to the coil. ... | |
| Transmission | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 nissan pathfinder se with 220,000 miles on it. Great car,no problems however i notice ... A: Claudia, Leave the fluid alone since if you change it the transmission will fail soon after. ... | |
| 200sx | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1994 200sx s14, When i turn the aircon on the car goes to a ultra low idle like 400 rpm and ... A: Todd, If there are no codes in the computer my thoughts lean to a gummed up idle air control valve. ... | |
| transmission 1995 Quest Van | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My transmission cable and the accelerator cable is out of adjustment. Causing the transmission not ... A: Peggy, The transmission shift cable is set by, with the engine off, press the throttle to the ... | |
| 2003 I35Camshaft timing advance code p0340 | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: My car is now shutting off, while I am driving and at this point it won't come back on. I a had ... A: Keanu, The variable valve timing controls the camshaft advance and retard. The actual control is ... | |
| 2003 crank position sensor location | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 nissan altima with the 4cyl.eng could anyone tell me where crank pos. sensor is ... A: John, The distributor is the sensor as it has an optical pickup and shutter wheel. I would first ... | |
| 1999 Nissan Altima | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Recently my 1999 Altima started making a loud tapping noise coming from the front of the engine ... A: Frank, You might get by with a new oil pump to up the pressure. But, I would bet the main and rod ... | |
| 1999 Nissan Altima | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Recently my 1999 Altima started making a loud tapping noise coming from the front of the engine ... A: Frank, The oil light is the oil pressure light? If so, you have something really wrong inside the ... | |
| I have a 97' Nissan Altima, and the engine was cleaned today at about 2 p.m. on 10-2-09. | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Today, I got my engine cleaned, the people at the car wash sprayed cleaner on it and hosed it off ... A: Iver, I would allow the engine to dry overnight and see if the problem goes away. Usually the ... | |
| 2002 sentra | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: i am getting a po300 code. i keep changing spark plugs and they foul a week late or 50 to 100 ... A: Joe, If the plugs are fouled with fuel (wet) then I would be looking at leaky injectors. Do a ... | |
| wiper issue for nissan | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Nissan altima es and the wipers are not working at all. i tried changing the motor and ... A: Nicole, The wiper switch could be the problem or even the fuse or relay. If you get a test light ... | |
| Auto matic Transmission | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: my wife was driving our Nissan Bluebird which has a CA18 engine coupled to an automatic ... A: David, There is an air bleed screw on the intake that allows for the idle to be set. Opposite side ... | |
| Nissan daytime lighting problem | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: 1990 Nissan pickup right daytime headlamp lights intermittently (mostly not). All lights work ... A: Ted, There is a relay that is grounded after the truck is started for the daytime lights. I would ... | |
| 93 hardbody wont start after tach install | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1993 nissan hardbody 4cyl automatic. i installed an aftermarket tach the other day and it ... A: Andrew, I would look over the tach wire installation. If it is allowing for a second ground the ... | |
| 86 nissan hardbody 3.0 litre V6 | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: ..86 nissan pickup, 3.0 litre 2wd, automatic, ps, pb, a/c, 220k miles. Starts up fine, but will not ... A: Sam, If the fuel pressure is good check the value on the throttle position switch and make sure it ... | |
| 2002 Nissan Maxima | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Maxima and i put gas in it, it ran for like 30 minutes then when i went home for a ... A: Robert, The gas you put in the car was gas and not diesel? If not, pull the plugs and see if any ... | |
| nissan almera | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Sir I have a 2004 Nissan Almera 1600 I had this car serviced by our local garage as there is not a ... A: Johann, I would be looking to see if there are any codes. From what you say you probably have a ... | |
| 2004 Titan intermittantly dies | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: My Titan has 65,000 miles on it. I was driving along and the car goes completely dead. There are no ... A: Rich, Have the electrical system checked. I have a Maxima and a 350Z that do the same thing when ... | |
| 2004 altima | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: i woke up this morning and got into my car heading towards work when i noticed a strange humming ... A: John, Depending on which belt it is you could have a airconditioner, power steering or even a ... | |
| 2000 maxima transmission | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Von, You have helped me many times before so here we go again. I just replaced the transmission in ... A: Scott, I would get a crossmember and replace yours. If the transmission is not staying in drive I ... | |
| 98 sentra horn / cruise in-op w/ blinking air bag light | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: We have a 98 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 & recently replaced the steering rack & starter. When we test ... A: Pete, If the battery was not disconnected when the rack was removed caused the airbag circuit to ... | |
| 99 quest knock sensor and distributor | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: i had problems with my 99 nissan quest recently and I was told the diag was to replace the ... A: Matilda, Yes, after 100K miles they both tend to fail. Not a problem and I would have both done ... | |
| nissan primera gt driveshaft | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: how do i change right hand side driveshaft A: John, The driveshaft comes out after some difficulties. Jack up the car and support it with ... | |
| nissan micra 1996 1ltr lhd headlights | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: we have a 1996 nissan micra lhd 1ltr we have a problem with one of the head lights not working on ... A: Mark, Replace the headlight switch. Nissan uses a seperate circuit for both left and right sides. ... | |
| a/c | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: i got y1990 300zx,z32 model N/A.ac is working fine but it does not cutting ON and OFF and fan does ... A: Ifran, I would check the resistor that controls the blower if that is what you are saying does not ... | |
| locked trunk | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: My key inside the locked trunk. Inside unlock button doesn't work. what to do? A: Roth, I need to know the year and model. If the keys are in the trunk and the inside unlock does ... | |
| car will not start | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: can weak battery to the remote not allow the car to start? Unfortunately the key does not seem to ... A: Felix, The factory alarm can be disabled by unlocking the car door with the key. If the key does ... | |
| coolant loss | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: My 1993 Nissan Altima 2.4L just started losing coolant. I'm not sure if it losing while running, ... A: Kameron, The heater core should just be leaking what is left. Second, make sure the looped hose is ... | |
| starter | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: ..went to carnk it and all i get is click click click...the battery is charged..does a starter make ... A: Bob, If the battery is fully charged and you get a click at the starter means the starter is in ... | |
| Gas Gauge | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: The gas gauge on my 2007 Maxima is stuck under the needle. I don't know how this happened, but I ... A: Van, The cluster will have to be pulled and the needle moved to the other side of the stop. To get ... | |
| 1987 nissan maxima tranny | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1987 Nissa Maxima that I recently purchased. 76500 miles. I seem to be having a problem in ... A: John, Sounds like the lockup torque converter is slipping when it applies. I would drain a quart ... | |
| eccs has no diagnosis screw or led | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: also the eccs has a white cable that is about 1.5 m long, i want to know what it is for. A: Rodney, Please try the following. You will need to unmount the computer without disconnecting it ... | |
| Computer for a Nixan Patfinder 1987 | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nixan Patfinder 1987 that I lose the ComputerI may be able to find it in junk yard but are ... A: Edwardo, The numbers should not matter as long as you get one from the same year with the same ... | |
| check engine light | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: the check engine light came on and I checked the coolant and the oil and they are fine. Any ... A: Cathy, Go to Autozone or Checker and get the codes read for free. Email me back with the codes and ... | |
| 1993 nissan altima gxe | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I want to know how do install a ignition lock cyclinder for a 1993 nissan altima gxe? A: Teddie, The airbag has to be disabled first. To do this disconnect the battery, remove the airbag ... | |
| Over Heating Problem w/ 1999 Quest | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Nissan Quest that over heats when car is idling or moving slow while in traffic. It ... A: Alex, Yes, I would look at replacement of the thermostat first. Also, if the waterpump weap hole ... | |
| 1990 300zx oil pressure | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 300zx that i purchased about a week ago. My first Z :) When i start it cold the oil ... A: Greg, The oil pressure gauge is sensitive and provides accurate readings at idle and at speed. ... | |
| Nissan Pulsar Keyless Remote Issues | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Had bought a new remote for NIssan Pulsar 1998, and the tried to reset the Remote key settings ( new ... A: Venkat, If the following does not work you are looking at a Body Control Module replacement. To ... | |
| Nissan overheating | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: Nissan 1400 deluxe 1990 model overheating. Radiator flushed. Thermostat removed. All water houses ... A: Willie, I would be checking for exhaust gas in the cooling system. There are test kits that use a ... | |
| 86 nissan hardbody 3.0 litre V6 | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: ..86 nissan pickup, 3.0 litre 2wd, automatic, ps, pb, a/c, 220k miles. Starts up fine, but will not ... A: Sam, Either the ignition, ignition relay or ECM is defective. Unless the ECM has been shorted or ... | |
| 86 nissan hardbody 3.0 litre V6 | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: ..86 nissan pickup, 3.0 litre 2wd, automatic, ps, pb, a/c, 220k miles. Starts up fine, but will not ... A: Sam, Code 24 is the transmission switch and 31 is the ECM. Check out the following. Pre-88 Nissan ... | |
| 1998 Nissan Rotor Std Replacement | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Nissan Altima with a broken stud on the passenger side front rotor. I have the brake ... A: Bill, The torque member has to come off to get the rotor to come off. The CV driveshaft does not ... | |
| coolant loss | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My 1993 Nissan Altima 2.4L just started losing coolant. I'm not sure if it losing while running, ... A: Kameron, The heater core or the heater hose feeding the core is leaking. At a given temperature, ... | |
| Nissan maxima 2000 SE | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Von good morning,i bought a used nissan maxima 2000 SE with 110,000 miles,i got a check engine light ... A: Ken, I have a 2000 Maxima SE and all the things you have replaced and are going to replace have ... | |
| z24 cam sprocket | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 87 d21 pickup with a z24 engine. While replacing the timing chain and sprockets I noticed 3 ... A: Lloyd, The factory Nissan sprocket has one mark. The aftermarket has three. I would use the ... | |
| car problem | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I got sentra 2001,I had the service engine light for two years on, (on checking it indicate AMFS),2 ... A: Fadi, Have the code checked to see what code is stored. If you like, disconnect the battery for ... | |
| missfire cylinder 5 | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: they said it was the ring that broke on the piston so we put a new engine in the car wen whe stated ... A: Nic, Either the fuel injector is not firing. I have a 2003 350Z and have had this problem on three ... | |
| Primera cam shaft sensor | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: My Nissan Primera 2002 1.6 is jerky when cold.I cant get it to rev past 3000/4000 RPM.Its fine once ... A: Kevin, It is quite possible that the timing chain needs to be replaced. But, to be sure have them ... | |
| electrical problem 2008 Nissan Sentra | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Why would the tach, speedometer, all idiot lights except for battery, airbags, seatbelts and brakes ... A: Raymond, These are controlled by switched ignition. Either the ignition is not springing back to ... | |
| fuel pump | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nissan Sentra '93 1.6 litre and it won't start. I just replaced everything including the ... A: Christy, You can rent a fuel pressure gauge and hook it to the fuel line to check for pressure ... | |
| 2001 maxima not starting | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Von I am helping a friend with their which is a 2001 nissan maxima it isn't starting and i notice ... A: Kingsley, Basically replace the swirl control valve and reset that code. It is located on the ... | |
| pathfinder | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a 95 nissan pathfinder that stopped running wasnt getting fire replaced coil,rotor ... A: Chris, If you are not getting the signal to the coil to collapse the field (fire the plug) would ... | |
| urgent | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: problems when engine oil gets in the radiaor for a 2000 nissan frontier A: Saul, The only way for engine oil to get into the antifreeze (radiator) is for something between ... | |
| Seat belt light and chime | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Von, reference my question on 9/10, I replaced the receptacle, but same problem. Any other ideas? ... A: Tony, If you unplug the seatbelt wire the chime and light should go off. If you have a Takata ... | |
| Sani not charging | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been asked to help on a sani wich doesnt want to charge and it discharges over a period of ... A: Carel-Frik, There should be a charge light. I do not know which year you have. But, if you have ... | |
| 94 pathfinder | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: check engine light is not on. i changed plugs wires cap rotor gas filter ign. coil and its still the ... A: John, Yes, a code 34 is the knock sensor and I would replace it and reset the computer by either ... | |
| 1996 Nissan 300zx Keyless entry | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: Can someone please give me some troubleshooting ideas on why the keyless entry would stop working? ... A: Bill, If you used the procedure to reprogram the keyfob and it did not work then either the remote ... | |
| 1976 280Z erratic gauges | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: Erratic gauge problems on 1976 280Z with 104,040 miles: (1) Clock stopped more than a year ago, (2) ... A: Jerry, The instrument cluster is the most common problem. The connections on the back side are ... | |
| wont start 88 r31 pintara | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: i have an 88 R31 Nissan Pintara (ca20e) i have just replaced the head gasket and it wont fire but ... A: James, The distributor sounds like it is 180 degrees out. The distributor can be advanced or ... | |
| 94 sentra engine rattles | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: 1.My engine has a slight rattle once started. I've been told that it possibly could be the timing ... A: Chuck, Yes, since the age it is most probably the timing chain. Quite a chore and expensive to ... | |
| Fuel and Brake warning dash lights on | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I brought a 2nd hand nissan pulsar Q 1990 model and when i drive the fuel and brake warning lights ... A: Murray, First I would check the alternator by going to Autozone or Checker and getting an ... | |
| high idle | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1987 Nissan Maxima, one problem is I can't get the idle down to specs (700-750 rpm), it ... A: Gary, The high idle is caused by a vacuum leak. Check all the vacuum lines for cracks or if one ... | |
| 2005 Nissan Xterra stalling | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: My Xterra has started stalling during idle, and sometimes during low speed travel. Recent event, ... A: Joe, Replace the air filter, plugs, cap and rotor. Add Lucas to the fuel and use a couple of tanks ... | |
| nissan hard bady cold start | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: i have a nissan hard body 3L v6 2000 model. when ever i start it on a cold start it takes good while ... A: Caleb, If the plugs are not under two years old replace them as this is the most common cause of ... | |
| Auto matic Transmission | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: my wife was driving our Nissan Bluebird which has a CA18 engine coupled to an automatic ... A: David, Nothing your wife or you did to cause this. They just tend to break after so many miles. ... | |
| starter 92 nissan pathfinder | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: is ther any easier way to change my starter on my 93 Nissan pathfinder 4/4 or any way u know how ... A: David, No easier way other than suffering through the process. Step 1 Disconnect the negative ... | |
| Auto matic Transmission | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: my wife was driving our Nissan Bluebird which has a CA18 engine coupled to an automatic ... A: David, It sounds like the torque converter is blown. This is the vicous coupling that connects the ... | |
| AC Comp fuse keeps blowing | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nissan Sunny FB14 1994. my AC comp fuse(under the hood) keeps blowing after 10 or 20 mins i ... A: Chathura, The system is overloading. So, that means that the compressor or the cooling fans that ... | |
| transmission | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: will the trans from a 1990 pathfinder fit on a 1996 pathfinder they are both automatic 4x4 A: Nahan, I think the will. But, check with the wrecing yard for ther interchange book to be sure. ... | |
| 1998 maxima RPM | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Von, I notice that on start up the rpm goes up and down. it then holds a 2500rpm until it warms up. ... A: Kingsley, Check for vacuum leaks first and be sure the throttle body is clean. The idle going up ... | |
| 93 Nissan | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: The truck is now running thanks to your help.I did everything you suggested now,one of the cylinders ... A: Keith, If you have spark and compression then the injector is the answer. You could get a set from ... | |
| 1998 maxima | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Von I notice that for a while my maxima needed about (4) tries to start and I concluded it needed ... A: Kingsley, The codes pertain to the same event. When you replace the crank sensor it should clear ... | |
| 95 Nissan Sentra Engine Rattle | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Not really sure whats wrong, Vehicle runs fine, just when in idle, standard tranny, you can here a ... A: Cameron, If it is a rattle and not a tick you are probably looking at replacing the bearings as ... | |
| nissan largo engine cut out | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: 1991 2litre 4 cylinder 8 plugs. not used often. troble starting it but when started goes well no ... A: Mark, Since the Largo was sitting for a time and is not often driven would lead me to two ... | |
| Nissan R33 skyline non turbo model | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a R33 4door 2.5 non turbo skyline.when I starts in the morning it starts well and goes well ... A: Peter, You changed the fuel pump and that is the usual problem you described. The second would be ... | |
| 2005 Sentra 1.8S (55,000 miles) | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: where is the fuel pressure regulator located at in my vehicle? I am having a problem for the second ... A: Rennie, The regulator is located on the fuel pump and to change it you need to pull the pump from ... | |
| 2000 pathfinder blower motor | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: what would cause the blower motor only to work on high. will not work on the other 3 levels. when ... A: Kirk, The blower resistor is shot and needs to be replaced. Purchase the resistor and you will ... | |
| Nissan Almera stuttering when cold | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: 5 petrol 30,000 miles and never had any bother till now. The engine warning light went on to a ... A: Stewart, The Lamba (oxygen sensor) is a common problem. But, at only 30,000 miles I would be hard ... | |
| TPS code ignored on a 2000 Nissan Quest | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: 12 days ago as I was driving about 35-40 mph I heard a clunk after taking off from a red light when ... A: Denise, I could not tell you if one hurt the other. But, since it is at ten years there could be ... | |
| Both fans running high when in | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: 2000 Max GLE - both of my coolant fans come on full blast anytime I select "Auto" on the climate ... A: Khanh, The relays that control the fans are independent and tied together. First, the one that ... | |
| 96 Nissan maxima power steering fluid leak. | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: My 96 Nissan Maxima has a bad power steering fluid leak. I can see it leak out, from the lines in ... A: Jeremy, Purchase replacement lines and replace them. Also, look at the cooler in front of the ... | |
| Seat Belt Alarm | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: 1994 Maxima GXE. Intermittenly, with seat belts fastened, the fasten seat belt light and chime will ... A: Tony, The driver;s side seatbelt receptacle has a switch that turns off the light and chime. The ... | |
| remote starter | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Hey I just bought a prostart remote car starter from Canadian Tire and was planning on installing it ... A: Andrew, Without the bypass module the car will refuse to start since you need the key to be present ... | |
| hesitating | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: i just put in a used motor with 65k in my 03 chilkoot, it runs and sounds perfect when idle, it ... A: Geoff, Check the mass airflow sensor with a volt ohm meter using the valuse given in a Haynes ... | |
| 82 Nissan 720 4x4 transmission removal | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: 1982 Nissan 720 "King Cab" 4x4 5speed manual Z24 engine The transmission is already loose. I ... A: Monte, Yours is easier to pull the engine and transmission as an assembly. You do not want to mess ... | |
| Both fans running high when in "Auto" mode | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: 2000 Max GLE - both of my coolant fans come on full blast anytime I select "Auto" on the climate ... A: Khanh, The fans come on when aircondition is selected as the same relay grounds the fans as does ... | |
| Ignition sensor chip is missing | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My 1996 nissan almera car will not start because the sensor chip of the ignition key is missing. The ... A: Ralph, You are going to need to find the color of your chip and get a replacement key. The car ... | |
| 1998 nissan maxima steering rack | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: should i change the whole power steering rack or just the rods/arms? both the boots are cracked on ... A: Rob, If the powersteering fluid is not leaking and the car's steering is fine would lead me to just ... | |
| 1994 Nissan Quest | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I turn on the van and it is fine until the engine heats up then it starts doing like tiny explosions ... A: Eliseo, I would replace the thermostat and change the antifreeze with new 50/50 mix with ... | |
| Nissan Pathfinder '97 | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have Nissan Pathfinder '97 with 120k on it. Yesterday, it started producing noise that made me ... A: Zoran, You need to drop the transmission and renew the seals and clutches. The following is a link ... | |
| 1998 maxima | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Von I notice that for a while my maxima needed about (4) tries to start and I concluded it needed ... A: Kingsley, If you have a misfire you probably need coils. If the plugs are sooted up you need to ... | |
| nissan fuel line psi | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: What should the fuel line pressure be about on a 2004 Nissan Titan? A: Glen, From http://www.titantalk.com/forums/titan-general-discussion/78480-fuel-line-questions.html ... | |
| 2005 Nissan pathfinder Remote | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: How do i program a remote for 2005 nissan Pathfinder LE ? A: Cristian, 1. Close all doors 2. Insert key into and remove it from ignition key cylinder more then ... | |
| Gas pinging? | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Xterra with a V6 (not supercharged). When I put in 87 Octane I get a slight pinging ... A: Wade, The timing will adjust to the fuel you use. The knock sensor will compensate by retarding ... | |
| Suspect timing issue | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Recently I experienced a loose of power in my '98 Altima. When accelerating it was weak and there ... A: Frank, I would suspect the knock sensor or the mass airflow sensor since you do not have any codes. ... | |
| Malfunctioned Air Intake System | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: The tester used on my 1999 Infinity QX4 reads malfunction in the air flow intake system with -40 deg ... A: Kene, If the mass airflow sensor was replaced along with the air inlet temperature sensor and you ... | |
| Hooking up trailer lights | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Hey - I have an 2003 Nissan X-Terra that I need to hook up to a trailer. How do I hook up to my ... A: Wade, Nissan sells an adapter or you can wire one in yourself. A trailer harness connects to your ... | |
| Fuel | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a 1993 Nissan Truck 4cyl. 4x4.It was sitting for 2 years.What is the best way to ... A: Keith, I would drain the gas from the tank using a syphon hose or you could connect to the fuel ... | |
| 350z | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: where exactly is the base cam position sensor on a 2003 nizzan 350z A: Denzil, The cam position is on the timing cover. Remove the plastic cover and look down and you ... | |
| 1999 nissan altima | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1999 nissan altima. it looks like the tire rod has snapped. how do i replace or fix it? A: Lei, The tie rod has an inner and outer part. I would assume that the connection between them has ... | |
| Clogged air conditioner drain hose | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm guessing the drain hose on my 2002 Nissan Sentra is clogged. I can't find the darned thin. Can ... A: Gerry, The hose is on the firewall on the passenger side of the car. If you get in the passenger ... | |
| Nissan Serena NATS | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: 3D Nissan Serena. I believe the NATS is malfunctioning. It will not allow me to start the car, I ... A: Paul, You cannot bypass unless you do a rewire of the car. The module is under the dash, on the ... | |
| 96 Maxima tranny | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: My automatic won't shift up until I hit 30 and 50. Is this just a fluid problem, and what fluid can ... A: Mack, A 1996 is too old to go to the dealership. They will just source a shop or a transmission ... | |
| 95 Nisson Fuel Temperature | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nisson Pickup 2.4L and I am getting a code 42. By My scanner its tell me that this is the ... A: Robert, You do have a fuel temperature sensor. It is in the fuel tank. There is a possibility that ... | |
| 2003 nissan altima ac proplem | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: my nissan altima's ac/geater knob will not turn to the full or high position it jumps back up to ... A: Bob, The blend door or cable linkage to the door is messed up. You will have to pull the control ... | |
| nissan serena | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: where is the computer access point for diagnostics please A: Neil, If yours is 1996 or newer the connection is just under the dash on the driver's side. If ... | |
| 1997 Hardbody transmission | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: Driving to work I down shifted and no 3rd gear - I shifted to 2nd - nothing - 1st - nothing 5th - ... A: Jimmie, The bellhousing comes out with the transmission. So, put the bolts back between the ... | |
| 89 nissan rsentra | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: ok 2 weeks ago my sentra was starting to run crappy it wouldn't idle very good when i was at a stop ... A: Brandon, The two things that mess up on the Sentra are the Mass Airflow Sensor and the Catalytic ... | |
| Nissan Micra 2003 starting problems | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a new shape Nissan Micra 2003 (K12) Auto with keyless entry. When I use the keyless entry ... A: Andrew, Yes, the knob could be defective, the starter relay, starter itself, the battery cable ... | |
| Sputtering when idling in drive | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I saw that you posted something about car stuttering when idling in drive. Can you please let me ... A: Sharat, I do not know the year or model of your Nissan? I would replace the plugs, cap, rotor and ... | |
| maxima 06 rear wheel bearing | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: How do I go about changing the rear wheel bearing? Thanks for your time. A: Denise, I cannot imagine an 06 Maxima needing a replacement bearing this soon. But, if it does it ... | |
| Maxima door locks | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My power door locks have stopped working. I have a keyless entry system and the power window ... A: Russ, If your car does not have a factory remote you will need to take your remove a part to find ... | |
| Nissan Micra 2003 starting problems | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a new shape Nissan Micra 2003 (K12) Auto with keyless entry. When I use the keyless entry ... A: Andrew, Interference in recognizing the key is a major concern for Nissan. If you have a cell ... | |
| Nissan Serena Diesel | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I own a Nissan Serena CD20 engine 1973 cc. The timing belt broke and as a result caused some damages ... A: Thokozani, I found a place in New Zealand that has used engines. I would go the used engine route ... | |
| 350z window | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Randomly my drivers side window in my 2003 350z performance coupe quit working. The passenger side ... A: Jeremy, The driver's window motor needs to be replaced. The brushes are of a soft variety and they ... | |
| Nissan sentra solenoid malfunctioning | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: 8s that i bought used which has 88000 kilometers on it currently, the service engine light is on and ... A: Patrick, I would not drive the vehicle due to the error code. If the transmission slips you could ... | |
| transmission question+ | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: My 1999 Nissan pathfinder is starts to jerk while I'm driving on the road. The vehicle starts fine ... A: Marie, If the distributor was only cleaned have him inspect it again for oil on the optics. If ... | |
| Tyre Marks | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nissan Pulsar, built in 2000. The problem: it puts dark tyre marks on the drive way. why is ... A: Eddie, Since it is summer in the United States it must be winter in Australia? If the weather is ... | |
| erratic idle | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Xterra with a V6 engine. Runs fine, but when idling, seems rough as if it wants to ... A: Jennifer, I would suggest a tuneup with new sparkplugs as a minimum. The paltinum plugs are ... | |
| Infiniti G3 dashboard electrical problem | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I know my 2003 Infiniti G35 is not a Nissan but am hoping that you might have an idea re- my ... A: Mitch, Ok, There are a couple of problems here that will have to be addressed. The body control ... | |
| NISSAN SERENA 94 AUTO,NON TURBO | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: when i start turn the key in ignition to start van sometimes it will not start and makes a scraping ... A: Tai, You have two things going on. First, I would replace or rebuild the starter. It sounds like ... | |
| Nissan Altima - replacing shift light | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: My daughter purchased a used 2000 Nissan Altima with an automatic transmission. The shift lever is ... A: Bill, The shifter is interesting to gain access to. First, the console has to be removed. To do ... | |
| odometer | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: 94 nissan pu.- speedometer works, odometer & trip meter quit working. thank you in advance for your ... A: Phil, The gears in the cluster are broken. You need to either take the cluster out and get a ... | |
| Infiniti G3 dashboard electrical problem | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I know my 2003 Infiniti G35 is not a Nissan but am hoping that you might have an idea re- my ... A: Mitch, You either have have an issue with the ignition, and ignition relay. Email me back and let ... | |
| knock sensor | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: 4 ... COULD YOU TEEL ME WHERE THE KNOCK SENSOR IS LOCATED .. THANK YOU BOB A: Heidmann, The knock sensor is located just under the intake manifold, near the oil filter. From ... | |
| nissan terrano speedo | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: 1993 Nissan terrano can speedo be km be turned back A: John, It is illegal to change the odometer on a vehicle. Make sure the laws about this in your ... | |
| 1988 l18 oil pump problem | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: My oil pump was not pumping oil to the engine and i replaced it but still not working. It doesnt ... A: Sibusiso, I would make sure the drive mechanism is connected correctly. Next, disassemble the pump ... | |
| Nissan Sentra 2001 acting up | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 nissan sentra that has been acting very odd lately. it has 94,000 miles on it and has ... A: William, You are looking at the distributor as the most common problem. If there is oil on the ... | |
| HOW TO SET TIMING | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE TO CHANGE A HEAD GASKET ON A 1997 ALTIMA AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SET THE TIMING A: Dennis, The sticker under the hood gives you the setting. To do it you need a timing light and ... | |
| electrical problem with taco........... | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: NISSAN PULSAR 1999 AUTO SEDAN Hi, I seem to be having issues with my speedometer. While I'm driving ... A: Brenda, Either the cluster harness needs to be cleaned or you need to replace the ... | |
| horn | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My truck horn blows when i truns the steering wheel by it self, is it a bad relay or what ? A: Jimmy, Either the horn pad is shorting out causing the horn to blow or the carbon brush in the ... | |
| 1996 nissan pickup | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently replaced the mass air flow sensor on my 4 cylinder truck after it through a p0100 code. ... A: Bruce, The idle air control valve would be the next item to replace. But, before you do, with the ... | |
| my power doors have a mind of their own | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I've had my '96 nissan sentra for several yrs. For no apparent reason, my power doors started ... A: Ana, Most of the time the master switch, driver's door, has a defective contact that causes ... | |
| Oil Pump | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Replaced timing chain on 91 Nissan D21 Pickup KA24E. Oil Pump wouldn't move oil through the engine ... A: Chris, The pressure release valve could be stuck open. But, I would say you could get it working ... | |
| Nissan Primera 99V Air Conditioning | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Air-con / Climate stopped working. Had it recharged by Nissan Dealer. Worked on the day it was done ... A: Iain, The condenser is in front of the radiator. If there is a leak you could source a shop that ... | |
| 1994 Nissan Bluebird 2.4L | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: 1994 Nissan Bluebird 2.4L has intermittent flucuations in revs whislt idiling/stationary, also has ... A: Bill, First, perform a tuneup by replacement of sparkplugs, wires, cap and rotor. I bet the ... | |
| Camshaft Position Actuator -Infiniti | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an I35. Are these codes serious? Do I need to repair right away? P0011 - IVT Control (Bank ... A: Christie, The fuses and fuse links need to be tested first. I would most probably say the control ... | |
| Camshaft Position Actuator -Infiniti | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an I35. Are these codes serious? Do I need to repair right away? P0011 - IVT Control (Bank ... A: Christie, These codes mean the variable valve timing is not working properly. I would make sure ... | |
| Change MAF on 1997 Infiniti Q45 | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Can anyone offer me any tips on how to change the MAF on my 1997 Infiniti Q45? Normally, I'd like ... A: RAB, Remove the intake duct from the throttle body and the filter housing as an assembly. On a ... | |
| warning light | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: T.P warning light was in my Nissan terrano . It has appeared to come on when it is in park thanks ... A: Karl, This is from pirate 4X4's website... The ATP light comes on when the transfer case is in ... | |
| nissan skyline gearbox problem | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: 5 turbo auto. I'm having problems with the gear box as its not going into to top gear the revs just ... A: Craig, 4th gear is the overdrive if you have the 4 speed automatic transmission. The way the ... | |
| car start trouble | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: sometimes car starts and sometimes it does not.... when it does not start radio and lights go on... ... A: Caroll, If the starter makes a clicking noise it could be the battery terminals being corroded. If ... | |
| manual trans won't shift into 1st or 2nd | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 maxima and the trans showed no signs of any prablems and all the sudden it won't shift ... A: Paul, Most probably the shift fork has broken or the shift selector has broken. The way it works ... | |
| 1996 Maxima Not Starting When Interior Heats Up | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: When the car sits in the hot sun (and lately, very humid conditions)for a period of time, it won't ... A: Barry, Yes, it sounds like the neutral safety switch if you run it through the shift pattern and it ... | |
| 92 maxima tranny trouble | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: just replaced my tranny in my 1992 maxima,(used)when installed i had to shift to 2nd before it would ... A: Jeff, There are two things this could be. The first is the governor and the second is a vacuum ... | |
| nisssan sentra | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I cannot put my car in gear its locked A: Nadia, The shift interlock solenoid is sticking. Either the brake pedal switch is broken or the ... | |
| loss of fan speeds | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: Have a 2000 maxima that has only the high speed working. Speeds 1-3have stopped working and is this ... A: Ron, There is a blower resistor on the blower case that has to be replaced. A connector and two ... | |
| 1993 Nissan Sentra | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: My sister-in-laws 1993 Sentra quit running. She said when she last drove it,it started to lose power ... A: Ken, Usually the mass airflow sensor fails and the other problem is the converter melts. I would ... | |
| Nissan Maxima 92 gxe | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I came by to ask for some much needed diagnosis. Here is my scenario. I was traveling a distance of ... A: Lee, I would first get the electrical system diagnosed. Since you say the battery light went on I ... | |
| error code | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: 1998 maxiam is hard to start. Service light is on giving error code of 1035. A: Sally, Intake valve timing right side of the engine. That is, the variable timing is messing up on ... | |
| gas tank not venting | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Sentra Spec V and my gas tank is not venting, I researched this and found that it is ... A: Denisha, If the fuel overflows when filling that would be the vent tube that comes back to the fuel ... | |
| 92 Maxima VG30 | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I am retro fitting a water temp gauge, mechanical type that is in fahrenheit. I am only used to the ... A: Steve, I like to run around 200 degrees to 220 degrees farenheit. You can actually run at 242 and ... | |
| air conditioner fan | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: The air conditioner fan in my 2002 Nissan Maxima is making a rattling noise like a ball bearing is ... A: Cindy, rockauto.com is a cheap way to go for a replacement fan motor. You could do this yourself ... | |
| maxima 2002 | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I had the issue with the shift lock. well we have removed the panel from over the shifter. i ... A: Tammy, Push down on the black plastic plunger and it should shift out of park. A temporary fix is ... | |
| Overdrive sensor | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Nissan Serena FX. Where is the overdrive sensor for this model please. When I turn on ... A: Jim, There is a button on the shifter, kind of hidden, that has been pressed off. Start the car ... | |
| compressor hissing | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 95 Sentra GLE, A/C stopped blowing cold. After a check discovered no refrigerant, I added a ... A: Barry, The hissing is coming from the over pressure release valve. You probably have another ... | |
| 2002 Pathfinder Issue | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Recently my Pathfinder has started choking and jerking. If I get up to 70 MPH it becomes worse. ... A: Alfred, If the jerking is a stumble you are looking at the ignition system. Probably the ... | |
| nissan maxima | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: My Car will not move out of park I pressed a key down in the shift lock still will not move out of ... A: Tammy, The cover that goes over the shifter should come off and then the console itself. Yes, you ... | |
| Crank Angle Sensor on 2003 Sentra SER | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Where can I find the Crank Angle Sensor on a 2003 Sentra SER Spec V (2.5 L)? I've been looking on ... A: Paul, If yours has a crank angle sensor it should be on the timing cover, passenger side, way down ... | |
| 1991 nissan maxima no heat | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have recently replaced the thermostat , water pump, had the rad flushed and checked and the belts ... A: Rosalie, If the heater core is not plugged the system has air trapped in it. If the heater did not ... | |
| ac repair | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 nissan quest van and the front ac will not blow cold air. I have already check the ... A: Bernard, You have the automatic control unit and if you put together that the front does not blow ... | |
| steam/smoke | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday after turning our car off to get gas,we restarted the car ad immediately it started to cut ... A: Ann, If there is steam and oil out the exhaust and the person said the timing chain went it would ... | |
| nissan maxima | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: My Car will not move out of park I pressed a key down in the shift lock still will not move out of ... A: Tammy, That means the solenoid is jammed and the shifter cover will have to come off. I have seem ... | |
| nissan 300zx miss firing | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 300zx that is miss firing badly. When I am idling it starts to miss fire. When I am ... A: Lamar, Replace the distributor as it is contaminated with oil. That should correct the problem. ... | |
| Transmission Question | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I was driving my 1996 Nissan Maxima down the road and tried passing a car by dropping the automatic ... A: Mark, Either the shift selector in the transmission has failed or the shifter linkage has popped ... | |
| Nissan Altima Oil Leak | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: ..I have a 1997 Nissan Altima GXE ( 4 cyl. 2.4L, mileage 222, 700) It has an oil leak somewhere on ... A: Lisa, I would start with the valve cover gasket. Other sources are the pan gasket and the front ... | |
| 2004 nissan sentra | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: hi there i was driving my car today and noticed a strong smell of gas and my check engine soon light ... A: Macks, Either the canister purge valve has broken or you have a defective hose. The car uses a ... | |
| nissan maxima | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: My Car will not move out of park I pressed a key down in the shift lock still will not move out of ... A: Tammy, There is an electric shift interlock that keeps the car in park until you have the car ... | |
| Hicas warning light and ABS warning lights on dashboard | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nissan skyline GST-T 1996 model and have a problem with both the Hicas and ABS warning ... A: Thanh, No, you have something the computer is sensing as wrong. Usually, the ABS is linked to a ... | |
| 2001 nissan sentra | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: the car began to run very rough/would stall when initially started and put in gear for the first 5 ... A: Susan, It is a Sentra and the two most common things are the mass airflow sensor and the converter ... | |
| Nissan Altima Window switch | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Nissan Altima and the front driver side window will not roll up but it will roll down ... A: Jan, Replace the master switch on the driver's side door. rockauto.com or courtesyparts.com All ... | |
| heater | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1992 nissan sentra,i got abt 3 major questions to ask u. (1) my heater doesn't work until i ... A: Sammy, The blower resistor has failed. There are three positions as well as high. Each is a ... | |
| 1990 King cab Nissan..transmission???? | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: While driving down the road the engine suddenly started to rev up as if the automatic trans was put ... A: Milt, It sounds like the torque converter broke and the transmission has been damaged by debris ... | |
| Front Turn Signals | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Nissan Altima GXE. The front turn signals/hazard flashers do not work but the rear ... A: Robert, Either the grounds are bad and need to be checked or you have sockets that are corroded or ... | |
| transmission question | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My 1999 Nissan pathfinder is starts to jerk while I'm driving on the road. The vehicle starts fine ... A: Marie, A couple of things that can cause your problem. One is a distributor, with oil on the ... | |
| a/c compressor | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I would like to replace the a/c clutch bearing on a 1997 Nissan Altima which is very noisy. Are ... A: Lamar, If it is just the clutch it is a matter of removing the center bolt, engine off and clutch ... | |
| Speed Sensor Location | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R with a 2.5L engine, and was wondering where the speed sensor is ... A: Mike, The vehicle speed sensor is on the transmission. Jack up the car and get under, on the ... | |
| A/C | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My 96 240 is blowing hot air and when I turn the ac on every few mins if makes a blow off sound. ... A: Justin, You are going to need a pressure test of the system to see what is going on. You probably ... | |
| Headlights | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I just got my used 350z 2005 I took it in to a local body shop in my home town and asked to have the ... A: Kenton, There are adjustment screws. Provided they are not broken the adnustment is done with a ... | |
| I35 Power Seat | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 I purchased used, had it for a year, now O.K.'D on it. Since I bought it the drivers ... A: Sean, A common problem where the electric motor fails and or the gears wear and make clicking ... | |
| Electrical Smell When Starting Car (Sentra 1999) | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: For the last 2 weeks, only in the morning when the car is started cold it starts smelling like a ... A: Ico, The blower resstor has failed and that is where the smell has come from and why the blower ... | |
| Fuel pump cut-out switch | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Do you know where in the trunk of a 1997 Nissan Sentra I should look for the fuel pump cut-out ... A: Amy, There is not a cut off switch that you can reset. The switch is actually the oil pressure ... | |
| A/C Recharge | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Nissan pickup, 2.4 liter. My problem is I am trying to refill my freon but I can not ... A: Eric, Your truck uses R-12 and not R-134; therefore, you cannot just put refrigerant in the system ... | |
| Frontier - noise in front end | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I just had the brakes done and the noise did not go away. It is a low pitch noise that sounds like ... A: Mike, If the low pitch noise is a growl and not pad noise it will be the bearing. If yours is two ... | |
| Nissan Pulsar won't start | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Nissan Pulsar Vector 1988 1.8 Auto. My car won't start. Was working fine with no problems one day, ... A: Steve, Under the distributor cover there is an optical shutter wheel. Now, to get to it you need ... | |
| MY CAR JERKS | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: when i apply the gas slightly, i do not feel a drag on the car from one gear change to the other but ... A: Lloyd, Check the distributor for oil on the optics. I say this since you say after it cools and ... | |
| 83 Maxima dies out + electrical gremlins | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My 1983 Max has 126,000 on it. Sedan with 2.4 FI. Just started to die out after it warms up. Then I ... A: Joe, Yes, there is an instrument panel resistor. But, I think it is the connection to the cluster ... | |
| 1995 nissan sentra gxe | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: hello we were driving the other day and the started sputtering and died so i jumped it and it got us ... A: Elliott, If you had the jump the car it seems to me that the battery or the alternator have gone ... | |
| 1990 Pathfinder engine power loss | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Pathfinder with over 200k miles. It started idling very low, about 400 rpm, and has no ... A: Jacob, I would check the mass airflow sensor since you have replaced the usual suspects. Also, ... | |
| 1988 Nissan Sentra Bucking might be running on 3 | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: but lately I'm having a bucking problem. I was told it might be a fuel thing and now well that turn ... A: Joseph, Yes, keep that thermostat in the car. Running too cold causes the oil to sludge up in the ... | |
| High pitched whining in ,97 Nissan Altima | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I've noticed a high pitched whine coming from the front end of my ,97 Nissan Altima GXE for the past ... A: Sarah, If the engine is making noise when turned off it would probably be steam escaping from the ... | |
| Niassan VAnette Cargo headlamp problem | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: approx. 6 months ago I had to replace the headlamp bulb holder and now the problem is back. The ... A: Norman, The grounds are important on the headlights since they draw so much current. I would make ... | |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have "check engine" warning light. I says the problem is Evacuation control system sensor (PO450) ... A: Mike, The evaporative control system is used to contain gasoline vapors and there is a valve that ... | |
| stalling 2000 nissan maxima | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: i have a stalling issue sometimes i just stop at a light and it cuts off . most of the time i don't ... A: Frankie1, I would make sure the coils were replaced if they have not been. I ahve a 2000 Maxima SE ... | |
| Nissan Pulsar won't start | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: Nissan Pulsar Vector 1988 1.8 Auto. My car won't start. Was working fine with no problems one day, ... A: Steve, I would check the fuel pressure at the pressure port at the engine. Second, I would check ... | |
| 91 nissian maxium | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My Nissan max. run good when it is not raining, when is it raining it start to act like it want to ... A: Hadash, I would replace the sparkplug wires, cap and rotor. The high voltage in the system shorts ... | |
| DASH LIGHTS | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: i JUST BROUGH A 96 SENTRA AND NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD, HEAT/AC DISPLAY AND FLOOR SHIFT DO NOT ... A: Joseph, Usually, you either have an aftermarket radio that was wired wrong and since Nissan uses a ... | |
| Transmission | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Why does my 1990 nissan keep blowing out automatic transmissionns. I'll be driveing down the hwy. ... A: Bruce, The transmission protects itself by locking into second gear to protect its internals when ... | |
| 2001 Nissan Sentra | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: What's wrong when the car sometimes will turn over like it wants to crank but you have to try 2-4 ... A: Kimberly, If the sparkplugs have not been changed that is the usual reason. If the car has had a ... | |
| picture replacement instructions | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: can I get picture instructions for replacing 2003 nissan altima left headlight? A: Rebecca, Page 8-31 in the owners manual discusses the bulb replacement in your car. If you have ... | |
| Nissan 2000 xttera no power 50 to 55 mph | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Service Engine Soon light went on just over 100,000 miles. Cleaned air filter, new spark plugs, ... A: Janet, First call Nissan North America. The number is 1800 nissan 1 Call and raise heck with them ... | |
| side door | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Hubby has taken off the panal but still dont know please help thanks june A: June, The lock assembly has most probably failed. The part that lets the latch release is the ... | |
| radio code 1999 pulsar | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: how do i enter radio security code for 1999 pulsar sss x 4961 having trouble entering the 9 on the 6 ... A: Trevor, Press button 1 to input digit 1. and so forth. 5 enters the code. Example. If the first ... | |
| radio code | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: have the code for radio x 4961 how do i enter the 9 on the 6 digits A: Trevor, Press button 1 to input digit 1. and so forth. 5 enters the code. Example. IF the first ... | |
| nissan | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: how to get the rear brake drum to come off A: Allen, Depending on the type you either back off the shoes using a brake shoe adjustment tool or ... | |
| skipping | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: My 1998 Nissan frontier has a light skip when under power. I have changed the plugs and wires. I ... A: Bobby, Change the plug from number 2 to another cylinder and see if the condition moves to another ... | |
| sentra transmission | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: my cars auto transmission has been shifting hard only from first to second then the other day i put ... A: Brandon, Either the pump is worn or the seals are weak and it takes time for pressure to build. ... | |
| Flashed check engine light | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Recently the CEL is flashing then I turned the engine off. Turned engine on again, it stopped ... A: John, It could be a number of things. The best way to know is to get the code read. There will be ... | |
| 02 Sentra Spec V tach/starting problems | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: The other day my car hiccupped slighty at speed, and the tach went dead. The rest of the car was ... A: Jay, If the tach is going out it could cause the problem you describe. That is, the computer picks ... | |
| Sentra Driver Door Won't Open | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Nissan Sentra. Today I tried to exit the driver side and pulled the handle on the ... A: Honey, The handle or rod, inside the door, has broken or the clip has come off or broken. To ... | |
| 2002 Maxima CD Player | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Maxima with the bose dash in 6 cd changer. I put a burnt disc in the player it now ... A: Gregory, You could pull power and see if it resets. The factory CD player is a Clarion unit and ... | |
| 2000 frontier will not start. | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Have a 2000 Frontier with a 3.3 liter V6. At first it would be running and it would just die and you ... A: Nathan, Check after two revolutions that the timing points line up at the points on the crank and ... | |
| skipping | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: My 1998 Nissan frontier has a light skip when under power. I have changed the plugs and wires. I ... A: Robert, Check the codes and email me back and we'll go from there. The light skip could be the ... | |
| Stalling | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I must say I've seen 5 or 6 different answers to this question specifically so I was hoping as time ... A: Dale, Check for vacuum leaks and if there are none check the positive crankcase vent valve. If ... | |
| 1996 Nissan Sentra XLE - Removing alternator | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I need to know how to remove the alternator on my 1996 Nissan Sentra XLE. The brake light and ... A: Venus, If you have experience in electronics it is not difficult to replace the diode pack and ... | |
| 1998 infiniti i30 tach and fuel guage | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: fuel guage and tach do not work. guage gegs out and stays on full and the tach does not respond to ... A: Robin, I would pull the cluster and clean the contacts on the back along with those on the harness. ... | |
| auto | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: my 96 nissan premira has no brake. the pedal is spongy and flooring. everything checks out. what ... A: Roshella, If the brake lines and pads were changed and then the brakes were bled that could be the ... | |
| 97 Nissan motor stalls | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My 97 Nissan 4 cylinder truck bucks and jumps at 2500 rpm's below that it runs fine.Any ideas? A: Doug, It could be a number of things. If the fuel filter is plugging or the distributor is ... | |
| NIssan Primera Flat Spot? | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I own a 2000 Nissan Primera Manual speed Station Wagon which has recently started to flat spot when ... A: Deborah, A flat spot usually means the throttle position switch is wearing out. Shaking going up ... | |
| 06 Maxima inerior lights | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My interior map lights (front and rear) will not come on manually or when the doors are opened. ... A: Kevin, If the lights will not come on you have a short that has taken out the fuse. In cabin fuse ... | |
| auto | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: my 96 nissan premira has no brake. the pedal is spongy and flooring. everything checks out. what ... A: Roshella, If the pedal is going to the floor it usually means the master cylinder is gone. That ... | |
| knock sensor | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: My check engine light came on i checked it and it says i have a bad knock sensor. Since this showed ... A: Joe, The two should be unrelated. I would first replace the knock sensor and clear the code to get ... | |
| 1989 nissan maxima | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: My headlights are working but my inside lights and my brake lights or my turn signal are not ... A: Christy, If the inside lights, brake lights and turn signals did not work prior to battery and ... | |
| 2000 frontier will not start. | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: Have a 2000 Frontier with a 3.3 liter V6. At first it would be running and it would just die and you ... A: Nathan, Check the fuel pressure since it appears that you might have a defective fuel pump or fuel ... | |
| nissan altima 96 | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I own a 96 nissan altima and i like to know how to remove the head liner it has a sunroof. A: Juan, The headliner is put in before the windshield, front and back. So, you will end up with a ... | |
| Adding Transmission Fluid | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: My transmission fluid is low in my 1994 SOHC Nissan Maxima. Where do I add fluid? A: Aaron, Pour the fluid into the dipstick tube. Then, wait a few seconds and instert the stick and ... | |
| keyless entry/clock fuse burn | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1996 infiniti i30. I was testing my battery earlier today when I removed the (negetive) ... A: George, Check the master fuses at the positive terminal. Then, check those under the hood that ... | |
| ECU nissan pulsar | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find out if my 1991 Nissan Pulsar Q has an ECU containing a self-diagnosis feature. ... A: Seb, You should find the place that you can see the LEDs. Really, there are really small access ... | |
| Nissan Engine | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nissan Vanette ( 1999 ) I recently replaced the Cam oil seal and timing belt. I seem to ... A: Irshad, Sounds like the cam is retarded. That is, the timing belt is a tooth or two off. That ... | |
| 1995 Nisan-Shift Stuck in Park | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: 95 Nissan Altima, the shifter is stuck in park. I can push in the button on the side of the shifter ... A: Rick, There is a safety interlock that keeps the car locked in park unless the car is started and ... | |
| Nissan Cefiro Brougham | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a used, beautiful 2001 Cefiro 3.0 with only 38+K on the odometer. Whenever I start the ... A: Chee, Yes, the car needs to be on a drive on lift. If the suspension is just hanging you will not ... | |
| 2004 nissan sentra | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: my car turns on fine after about 5 to 10 miles it dies out and ill have to wait like 30 minutes or ... A: Macks, I would get the codes read first. If it dies out you might have a defective fuel pump relay ... | |
| car vibrated | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have Nissan Maxima 96.CEL is on but Autozone could not check because little of electrical error ... A: Dai, Go to a different store to get your codes read. Some work and some don't. So, shop around at ... | |
| 2001 nissan xterra | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: How do you remove the door panel from the driver's side door of a 2001 nissan xterra A: Bernie, I would really get a Haynes Manual or a factory service manual. But, here it goes... Take ... | |
| power door locks | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 2000 Nissan Frontier and the power door lock button nor the keyfob will lock or ... A: Maria, Sounds like the master switch on the driver's door is broken. It connects the power to the ... | |
| 1994 Nissan Pathfinder | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: All of the sudden my Pathfinder will not start and run. It cranks strong. Fuel pump is working and ... A: Mike, There is the cam position sensor that provides information to fire the injectors. If you ... | |
| Nissan Pathfinder 2002 | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I experienced some overheating from time to time "still within the acceptable range", especially ... A: Raghav, With the airconditioner on the fan should come on. I would check the fan by grounding the ... | |
| 1994 Nissan Pathfinder | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: All of the sudden my Pathfinder will not start and run. It cranks strong. Fuel pump is working and ... A: Mike, You are going to have to work from the basics here. It sounds like it jumped timing or that ... | |
| 95 nissan altima antenna | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 95 Nissan altima whose electric antenna that has been broken off at the base on the outside ... A: Paul, Pep Boys and other parts stores have antenna masts. But, since yours is broken off you will ... | |
| Fuel and Engine treatments | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Maxima with 128K miles on it. Would you recommend a fuel or engine treatments? I see ... A: Hector, Nissan does not recommend fuel treatment. However, I have ahd good luck with Lucas. I ... | |
| plug & plug wires replacement | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I would like to replace the plugs and plug wires on my 2000 exterra v6 5pd manual trans. I have ... A: Mike, The plugs are easy to get to so it is not really a problem. Follow the wire back to the plug ... | |
| Gas milage | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 nissan sentra ser spec v 2.5 and I have been getting 15.8 mpg city I have changed air ... A: Josh, I would first ask if the check engine light is on? If it is go to Autozone or Checker and ... | |
| Nissan Altima | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: How do i program my keyless entry remote to my 2000 nissan altima. A: Whitney, Programming the Keyfob 1. Close all doors 2. Insert key into and remove it from ignition ... | |
| terrano auto | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: 1996 Terrano Auto, have a problem getting top gear at times, not always, keeps slipping down a gear ... A: Mike, Check the throttle position cable first. If there is more than a quarter of inch slack in ... | |
| nissan pathfinder | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: why would a pathfinder not have spark to the coil A: Eric, Check the ignition fuse first. But, most of the time the distributor is contaminated with ... | |
| 04 nissan maxima se stalls when idle | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: my 04 Nissan maxima se stalls when idle and sometimes when driving slowly. i took it to Strauss auto ... A: Kev, Yes, the P0605 is the ECM. I would have it diagnosed before I bought a new one. The $10 I ... | |
| Replacing globes in the control head of a 93 Maxime | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: How does one get to the back of the airconditioning control head in a 93 Nissan Maxima? Cheers. A: Stacey, To access the airconditioning head unit you will need to remove the trim that surrounds the ... | |
| My alarm wont shut off. | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Nissan Quest. This morning I went to unlock my van and the alarm started going off. ... A: Jessica, Either the body control module (BCM) is defective or your remote is messing up. Try to ... | |
| KA2DE enging rattle | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 98 Frontier that has a rattle form the motor. It is the same rattle that occurs from the ... A: Peter, You are probably looking at a chain replacement along with the guides and tensioner. It is ... | |
| Tyres width | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to find out,if I can fit 17''alloys with 205-40-17 tyres without making any modifications ... A: Paul, I would say yes if the offset on the rims is correct. However, I would say to go with 50 ... | |
| Low mpgs and sporadic stalling | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I have several problems with my 1996 Nissan Maxima: 1. I get about 15-17 mi/gl city driving; however ... A: Igor, If you have not replaced all the oxygen sensors do so. I changed the three on my wife's ... | |
| charging | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Nissan frontier replaced battery and alternator battery goes down after driving at night what should ... A: Leon, Check the output of the alternator and check to see if the wife to the battery, from the ... | |
| 00 xterra rear quarter window replacement | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I was lucky enough to have my back two windows shot out by hunters. I have a 2000 Nissan xterra V6 ... A: Emily, You will notice the adhesive that holds the glass in since it was shot out? Anyway, this is ... | |
| removal of torque converter from drive plate | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: how do I remove the torque converter from the drive plate on a 95 6 cylinder pickup, while still in ... A: Tony, If the torque converter bolts are stuck you could remove the transmission and then get a ... | |
| 96 Nissan Maxima Dies on Me | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: For the last week my 96 Nissan Maxima has been dying on me while I am driving. It also does a jerk ... A: Rebecca, When was the last time the car was tuned? That is, when were sparkplugs installed. It ... | |
| removal of torque converter from drive plate | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: how do I remove the torque converter from the drive plate on a 95 6 cylinder pickup, while still in ... A: Tony, You have to purchase long bolts, that is what I did when I worked at the dealership. The ... | |
| Low mpgs and sporadic stalling | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have several problems with my 1996 Nissan Maxima: 1. I get about 15-17 mi/gl city driving; however ... A: Igor, The computer is pretty bullet proof. If the battery is jumped and the terminals are reversed ... | |
| Check Engine Light | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: My 01 Sentra SE just stored the code P-1448 Evap Canister Vent Control Valve Open and also the code ... A: Tim, The caniser should be in the rear of the car, behind the wheel-well. You should see the unit ... | |
| fuel pump noise humming | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I had to drain my tank after putting contaminated fuel in,after cleaning the tank etc sbd putting ... A: Patrick, The fuel pump is exposed to the contaminated petrol and this can damage the bearings. ... | |
| 95 altima no start | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: vehicle died while driving acted like out of gas. Added gas even though showed half tank still no ... A: Robert, You will need to check for codes to see what the computer has stored. I would imagine a ... | |
| wiring diagram | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: would you happen to have the wiring diagram for the accelerator speed sensor for a 2003 nissan ... A: Larry, If you are talking about the vehicle speed sensor it is just a square wave generator that ... | |
| chang headlight bulbs | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: what do i have to do to change drivers side low beam A: Robert, I do not know the year or model of your Nissan. If you have non HID bulbs you should be ... | |
| Transmission delays before shifting gears | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: My car delays in changing gears. when i give a sudden burst on the acceleration the car jerks a bit ... A: Lloyd, Check the downshift linkage and make sure the fluid is clean. Otherwise, you are looking at ... | |
| Check Engine Light | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: My 01 Sentra SE just stored the code P-1448 Evap Canister Vent Control Valve Open and also the code ... A: Tim, Could be the gas cap so resetr the code and make sure the cap is tight. If not you either ... | |
| brakes | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: 1997 Nissan Sentra brakes feel spongy, pads shoes and iron in very good shape A: Jerome, If you have ceramic pads replace them with factory pads or Performance Friction Carbon ... | |
| Nissan Frontier V6 timing | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I replaced timing belt and drove it and seemed out of time. Took it back apart and noticed that the ... A: Jared, I would purchase a factory timing belt and reinstall it. If you do not want to pay the ... | |
| Seat belt light | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My driver's seat belt light won't go off even after buckling the seat belt? A: Steve, The seatbelt buckle is the problem. The contacts are messed up inside. It happens more ... | |
| Nissan n14 Pulsar | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: Burning distributor cap contacts A: David, If the contacts are getting burnt there can be a couple of causes. They are really old and ... | |
| nissan maxima will not start | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: nissan maxima 99 will not start and fuel pump was changed and crank sensor is good. fuel gets to ... A: Matthew, I would check the fuel injector relay and fuses to make sure they are getting power. You ... | |
| nissan alternator | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: how do I get to the alternator bolts that hold it in place? A: Monique, If we are talking about a Maxima the bolts are accessed through the inner fenderwell. ... | |
| 97 Altima starter | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: My starter has slowly been getting worst, I checked my clutch interlock switch & relay. All power & ... A: Barry, Rebuilds are not as robust as new starters and you probably have a starter that was ... | |
| Red blinking light on 2001 nissan sentra | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: There is a red blinking light to the left of my steering wheel. There is no indication of what it ... A: Andrew, Sounds like an aftermarket alarm system that was installed on your car. The red LED is to ... | |
| Nissan Cefiro 3.0 Brougham | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a used, beautiful 2001 Cefiro 3.0 with only 38+K on the odometer. Whenever I start the ... A: Chee, Check the motor mounts. Specifically, the one at the rear is the one that will be making ... | |
| 06 nissian altima | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: my car has been dieing on me when i have my ac on and im at a rest either at a light or maybe just ... A: Eric, It sounds to me like the airconditioner compressor is binding up inside. I would take it in ... | |
| 2005 nissan maxima | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: how do you get the housing out to reolace a brake light A: S, Here is a link to the nicoclub form that has pictures and I copied the text for you if you can't ... | |
| 1990 300 ZX A/C | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: My hvac unit blows air only out of the defroster | |