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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Cigarette lighter -2000 sentra doesnt work | 2/18/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: The cigarette lighter hole in my 2000 sentra doesnt work. I think its due to a bad fuse. I think its ... A: Hari, If the hole is original and has not had a lighter before the socket will have to be replaced. ... | ||
| Micra battery light | 2/17/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: My Micra battery light keeps going on and off when it feel like it. It has been in the garage ... A: the only thing I can think of is the alternator is not charging enough under load. I just could be ... | ||
| 1994 GLE radio - no power | 2/17/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: The radio in my 1994 Altima GLE does not function any longer. This is a factory installed unit ... A: Sorry for the late response. Hawaii time (LOL). Anyway, the first thing I would check is your fuse. ... | ||
| Window wipers nt working, Horn not working | 2/17/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: My 2002 nissan sentra window wipers are not working long with my horn. Are there fuses that may be ... A: Chris, The wipers and the horn are not related. I would first check the fuses. But, from my ... | ||
| timing belt | 2/17/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Xterra. I parked it, went back later to go somewhere and it wouldn't start. I ... A: Gosh, I wish I was wherever you are. I hate this kind of thing. If it was the timing belt, I could ... | ||
| 98 maxima overheating at idle | 2/16/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: I would like to know what to check for to determine what is causing my 98 maxima 5-sp's temp to rise ... A: OK, first of all I know you mentioned that the cooling fan is not activating, even when the A/C is ... | ||
| Slugish start then nothing | 2/16/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: Hey Von iv just been given a 98 Nissan cefiro with a Rb20e by a family member because they have had ... A: Philip, Sounds like the valve body on the automatic transmission is pluggin up and not allowing the ... | ||
| G35 Sedan console removal | 2/16/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: I bought a new shift indicator plate for the console of a automatic G35 sedan. I can't figure out if ... A: This is hard to visualize for me, as I am not exactly familiar with the G35, however, I know that ... | ||
| 1986 Nissan 350Z Head light | 2/16/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: driver side head light works on and off. One day it will stay on for a short time and then goes off ... A: Mike, I am going to assume it is a 300Z. But, in either case the headlight not working and you ... | ||
| 92 nissan pathfinder | 2/16/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: My plate lights are out. I checked the bulb and fuses. The wiring seems to be fine. What could it ... A: John, The power feed is from the headlight switch and works with the parking lights. If the ... | ||
| j-30 infinity | 2/16/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: when you start the car and put it in drive or reverse it will go but shortly after it will stop ... A: First of all , I would check the transmission oil level. With the vehicle warmed up and running, ... | ||
| 2002 Maxima | 2/15/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: My car died while sitting at a red light. While I had foot on break peddle the engine just faded and ... A: The first thing I would check is your fuel. Try to duplicate the situation with the car not ... | ||
| Engine Loses Power | 2/15/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: I'm in the process of replacing my 98 Nissan Altima Cat and found a 5 inch crack in my engine ... A: Randy, If there is an exhaust leak it will cause problems with both the cylinder efficiency as well ... | ||
| one spark plug misfiring | 2/15/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: I have purchased a used 2002 nissan sentra, auto-trans and the engine shakes on motion. results from ... A: Before we blame anything costly, I would go back to basics. A car will not start because of 2 ... | ||
| AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS COME ON? BUT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT... | 2/15/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: I have a 2004 Nissan Frontier XE King Cab AUTOMATIC... this is how the situation exactly occurred... ... A: Jenny, This is how the guys do it from the NICOCLUB on line. I have not used the on car procedure ... | ||
| 2001 Xterra V6 AC Problems | 2/15/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: The AC in my 01 Xterra has been a headache for me. Currently, it blows warm/hot air, and whenever I ... A: Mark, I would check the system pressures on the truck to see what is going on. If there is too ... | ||
| 90 Pathfinder studder on acceleration | 2/15/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: I have a 90 Pathfinder 3.0 V6 150,000 miles that lately has been "missing" at idle and has a bad ... A: Pat, I would first do a tune up to make sure that the vehicle has fresh plugs, wires, cap and ... | ||
| manual door locks | 2/15/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: The door lock on the drivers side does not unlock any more with the key. It was becoming increasing ... A: I am assuming that it can be unlocked from the inside (or locked), and when you insert the key into ... | ||
| emergency brake light | 2/14/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: my emergency brake light stays on all the time, what is wrong with it and what can i do to fix it? A: Michael, The master brake switch on the brake pedal is either stuck or out of adjustment. I would ... | ||
| Instrument panel outage | 2/14/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: I have a 2000 Nissan frontier. When driving at night with headlights on, approx one hour or so into ... A: Tony, The Nissan Frontier is known for this problem. I would remove the cluster and clean the ... | ||
| 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2/14/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: I HAVE AN 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA THAT KEEPS STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT STOPS IT WILL JUST CUTOFF IT ... A: If your check engine light is not on, then most likely all your sensors are functioning properly. ... | ||
| 89 nissan pk up 2.4 | 2/14/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: my 89 2.4 nissan pk up is running extremely rick and blowing black smoke, I pulled a spark plug and ... A: David, If your truck is blowing black smoke I would be looking at the injectors and the fuel ... | ||
| 2001 Altima code P1401 | 2/14/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: A week ago the SES light on my 2001 Altima appeared and today I went to my dealer to get the problem ... A: I would definitely get another opinion. Usually trouble codes are intermittent, and on top of that ... | ||
| 1999 Nissan Maxima SE stutter | 2/14/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: i recently bought a 99 maxima SE with auto trans and 110,000 miles on the clock. When idling, its ... A: Tyler, I replaced the plugs and coils at 80,000 miles and now have 133,000 miles and just recently ... | ||
| 1999 Nissan Maxima SE stutter | 2/13/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: i recently bought a 99 maxima SE with auto trans and 110,000 miles on the clock. When idling, its ... A: Tyler, Another thing that can cause the problem is the coils. But, you should be getting a ... | ||
| 1999 Nissan Maxima SE stutter | 2/13/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: i recently bought a 99 maxima SE with auto trans and 110,000 miles on the clock. When idling, its ... A: You may not need to replace the coil packs, but look carefully for carbon tracking on the valve ... | ||
| Ignition Key Won't Turn - 2002 Nissan Maxima | 2/13/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: Parked the car the other night and the key removal felt a little different when I took the key out ... A: Gosh you have done all I would have done. It looks like the pins are stuck in the ignition switch ... | ||
| 1997 nissan altima knock sensor replacement | 2/13/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: I know that I have a bad knock sensor on my 1997 Nissan Altima and have a new one on the way to me, ... A: Brandy, The knock sensor is not that difficult to replace. I would get a Haynes Manual to expedite ... | ||
| nissan water pump | 2/13/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: what is the loud squeal I hear in the pump that goes away at higer RPMs ANSWER: Hi Jack - That is ... A: Did you replace the belt after trying to tighten it? If so, and it still squeals, spray the belt ... | ||
| 1999 Nissan Maxima SE stutter | 2/13/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: i recently bought a 99 maxima SE with auto trans and 110,000 miles on the clock. When idling, its ... A: Looks like you need a tune up. Make sure you not only replace the spark plugs, but also the ... | ||
| 96 240sx | 2/12/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: My 96 240sx is just about sold and I need to smog it. the problem is it wont pass due to being ... A: How about trying to reboot the computer? Remove the negative battery terminal for at least 30 ... | ||
| Timing Chain Cover & Bolt Assembly | 2/12/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: Is There a Diagram For Timing Chain Cover & Bolt Assembly? A: Yes that is available, however you did not mention what year and model your vehicle is. Most car ... | ||
| car | 2/12/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: My nissan wagon automatic 2.0 slx car does not move when gear lever is in reverse position. what ... A: I am assuming that it works in the "D" position. If this is so, and before condemning the ... | ||
| 1999 Nissan Quest Driver Window | 2/12/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: Von, The driver window can move down but not backup and the passeger window can move up and down.If ... A: Alexting, Yes, the master control switch can be removed without removal of the door panel. Simply ... | ||
| 1996 Nissan Maxima gle | 2/12/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: My nissan maxima gle has its check engine light on. Whn i sart it it starts great but when i drive ... A: Randy, That is cool that thebrake pads were only in need or replacement and the oxygen sensor is ... | ||
| Power Steering | 2/12/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: When I start my 1996 Nissan it squeals like crazy in this cold weather and it is getting worse. Its ... A: The squealing is caused by a loose belt. Have it tightened by a competent mechanic. If it has been ... | ||
| 1990 Nissan Pickup Jerking | 2/12/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: My truck jerks with acceleration primarily in the first three gears. It is as if a new driver that ... A: Scarlett, It sounds to me like the distributor is contaminated with oil on the optical pickup and ... | ||
| emissions | 2/11/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: I recently had my '94 nissan altima tested for emissions. I passed on Hydocarbons, passed on Carbon ... A: It could be, however before you condemn the cat, was the Oxygen sensor (OS) checked?. Sometimes it ... | ||
| 86 nissan 200sx | 2/11/2008 | Calvin Iwashita |
| Q: I need to find out why my clock and radio are losing battery supply when the key is turned off. They ... A: Somehow the pilot feed to your radio is getting cut off when the ignition is turned off. Was any ... | ||
| 1996 Nissan Maxima gle | 2/11/2008 | Von Sudderth |
| Q: My nissan maxima gle has its check engine light on. Whn i sart it it starts great but when i drive ... A: Randy, Go to Autozone or Checker to get the check engine light read for free. Email me back with ... | ||
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Calvin Iwashita
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
All general car repairs for all models of vehicles, except technicals (overhauls) on A/C systems and transmissions.
Experience
16 years as a car mechanic from 1974 to 1990, and still repair cars on the side.
Publications
TV
Education/Credentials
High School and college graduate
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