1996 Nissan Maxima - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Try this have someone assist you take and pull the hood latch and have someone tap the middle of the hood with there hand while you pull the latch all the way out and as they are tapping on the hood let go of the latch if it still doesnt open try this a few more times.If you get the hood open where the locking mechanism is under the hood spray a little WD-40 or PB blaster something like that to help it work better the next time.

I would check the mass air flow sensor. It could have a cobweb or spider web on it. It has to be real clean but when you clean it use carb and choke spray.

We have two Nissan 200sx's, a 1995 manual and a 1996 auto. Both had this problem and both turned out to be the same thing. The "idle air control valve." It was most noticeable if you ran the air conditioner and then came up to a red light. You would have to keep pushing on the brake and race the engine a little to keep it from shutting off. Replaced that part and both cars have never had the problem again.

You will have to see it. There are dentist type mirrors available in auto parts strore that will allow for you to see it, PLEASE do this when the engine is relatively cool. e.g. start-up. The coolant generally travels straight down, although this is not always the case it is a good indication as to the locatioon of the leak. It is impossible for the coolant to leak from between the block and pan. It appears so as the coolant travels along the rim of the oil pan on its way to the ground. If you can get a thin cardboard strips in there you can tell where the wet starts and stops

Check if there is any leak in air at exahust and check the maf sensor.
Other possible that you have the fuel filter is dirty or the fuel pump is weak .

There are about 300 possible trouble codes on these pre-OBDII vehicles. Find out how to read the codes and then post them here. Check engine light on Part Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice

Yes, it will probably get messed up!! You might have already damaged the engine when you started it the first time. Re-check your cam and crank timing marks. Make sure they're EXACTLY lined up. If in doubt, pay a mechanic to fix it!

Sounds like the lens of the laser needs to be cleaned and easiest way is to buy a cd player cleaner but you can take the player apart and clean that lens with a Qtip and some rubbing alcohol.

try taking the thermostat out, see if it still gets hot, if its a vg30 engine, there could be trapped air in the system, there is a bleeder valve on one of the heater hoses, passenger side, right at the firewall

There is no way to fix this issue according to my Nissan Dealer Service Manager. The monitors will not run and therefore the vehicle will not pass smog. If you need assistance from California's SMOG authority they are called "The Referee" and you can call them at 1-800-622-7733.

Check radiator for flow. Blockage. Should have no cold area when car is hot

Buy a used BCM from a auto salvage yard . $20 buck's , Or buy a reman one .then have the dealer program it . Rather then guessing an replacing part's ( receiver ) They have a factory scan tool , do you ? They can view data inputs to the BCM ,can you ? They can tell if the module is communicating ,can you . They have factory service repair information ,do you ? Just because you don't like their price . These people have reman auto control module's AutoECMs Buy Refurbished Auto ECMs BCM MAF ABS TCM GEM More

Try a rest by pulling the battery cable of the batter wait a few minutes and reconnect. May just need to reboot itself

-Possibly bad ground. Check it out. Mai

Sounds like a fuel issue if you have run it dry, maybe a blocked fuel filter, or maybe it needs new spark plugs, check the air filter as well.

code p 0500 is the VSS ( vehicle speed sensor) code p 0600 is the CAN bus--malfunction code p 1447 is the EVAP system the car is 21 years old and there will be more problems that what you have been told about The price that you would expect to pay is junk yard value and anything else would be a bottomless money pit for you

Check your fuses first.

Did you change the fuel filter. The fuel additive you used will not get the water out of an old fuel filter. Excessive water in the fuel could cause the misfire. The Maxima is probably due for timing belt due to age. Missing teeth on the timing belt will result in timing walk. The knock sensor is probably getting pre ignition signals. Look at the belt and get the fuel clean and go from there. (Do an OBDII Scan)

Usual method,Pull the cotter pin and use 2 open end wrenches,on top of each other to increase the contact area and pull slowly.The nut should come off. 2nd method,use a sharp air chisel and split the nut apart. 3rd method,shield the CV boot and heat the nut or cut it off flush with a torch. 4th method,freeze the nut with 134a and then remove it with the 2 wrenches. 5th method,Cut across it at an angle with an air cut off tool down to the ball joint threads to release the nut pressure then remove it with one wrench. Do you need more methods?

it should be on the heater control valve up against the firewall