1995 Nissan Maxima - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

it could be a failing sensor, most common is the cam sensor, if its not reading sometimes it will give wrong signal, most come to do this when engine is hot.

when you say hot if you mean voltage is present, that is normal

Open the drivers door panel and locate the inside lock cylinder, there is an alarm switch that wrap around it with an electrical wire came out, it might also have another one on the passenger side in some other model . What it does is arm and disarm the alarm when you use the mechanical key and in some other model, it also lower the window when you disarm. The switch might pop out of place or deteriorated due to age. Good luck all.

Your ECM maybe dying, please have it check.

the problem is fuel related and nowhere else it indicates a vacuum leak , either at the manifold , brake booster , transmission actuator hose/unit for the transmission or hoses that control under that dash bad at stopping at light indicates that it is the brake booster simple test is to put the hand brake on, start the engine and if it idles ok , put your foot on the brake if still ok move vent controls , if with the foot on the brake it plays up , replace the brake booster

removing the can sensor and it fixes the problem indicates that you need to replace that sensor

Trying to clean the MAP sensor will damage it. Install a New Air filter and The Fuel filter, then replace the MAP sensor. Do not touch, or spray(compressed air or solvent) on the element when installing it. Have all of the OBD II Stored codes Deleted. Add a can of B&G 44K fuel additive to a full tank of fuel. The B&G is the best on the market, do not substitute. It is only available Through dealerships (Toyota). It will condition fuel pump and injectors. The ECU in your car is very dependable and rarely needs replacing. Always Replace cheapest parts first. Test drive the car and Then recheck The OBD II for new faults. The dimming of your lights before shut down was due to RPM of the engine dropping below 750 RPMs. Alternator will not produce voltage below 750 Rpms. 30 Amps at 14 Volts is required to run the engine.

Not legal DON"T do it

O assume you are wanting to add a sub as bose systems are already amplified. The short answer is ues, however most bose systems require special interface harnesses and may require complex wiring. This is best left to a qualified mobile electronics shop.

Depending on the manufacturer, there are a variety of numbers that identify this item as a part number. Best thing is to call your local dealer and talk to the parts dept. Then, tell them if they can look up the part you are searching for. Once they identified the part number, tell them if you can have them give it to you so that when you call back you can give it to them as a reference.

You have a failed tranmission

You may have a failed transmission or a failed shift solenoid pack, testing is required to determine exact cause.

Some autoparts stores have testers at the counter that can determine if the remotes are working. Otherwise it will take someone with an rf detector or an oscilloscope.

Could be anything from air leak(s) to fuel pressure or injector spray patterns or even the onset of valve problems. I suggest starting with a tuneup and hope the result is good. If not the tuneup should provide clues where to look for the actual fault(s). I did say faults because when a car has had 20 years of service and it has a problem, the problem is often a combination of more than one "nearly" fault and perhaps several that adds up to a Problem.

1995-98 Models

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the splash guard on the right side of the vehicle.
3. Loosen the alternator belt idler pulley.
4. Slip the drive belt off the alternator pulley.
5. Remove the four air conditioning compressor mounting bolts.
6. Remove the radiator fan and fan shroud.
7. Move the air conditioning compressor forward.
8. Disconnect the alternator harness connector.
9. Remove the alternator mounting bolts, and lower the alternator from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Hold the alternator in place and install the mounting bolts.
2. Plug in the alternator harness connector.
3. Move the air conditioning compressor back into location.
4. Install the radiator cooling fan and shroud.
5. Install the air conditioning compressor mounting bolts.
6. Place the drive belt on the alternator pulley.
7. Tighten the drive belt to the proper tension with the idler pulley.
8. Install the splash guard.
9. Connect the negative battery terminal.

Proper belt tension is important. A belt that is too tight may cause alternator bearing failure; one that is too loose will cause a gradual battery discharge and/or belt slippage, resulting in belt breakage from overheating.

Hi, The link below is a short youtube video showing how to test and fix a car that shuts off randomly, Hope this helps.....CHEERS.. Fixing Car That Shuts Off Randomly

White smoke usually means that you have a blown head gasket,need to have it check out asap,could damage motor worse and cost more.How is your antifreeze in your over flow container,Is it low,check your oil and see what it looks like,might be milky.

The warning lights coming on with the key in the on position is normal. If the key is turned to the start position and the engine will not crank over, suspect an internal starter motor problem or lack of power to the starter solenoid. You can try tapping on the starter motor with a blunt object while someone holds the key in the crank position to see if it starts when this problem occurs. If it starts using this procedure, the starter motor will be defective

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The Internet, though, has a large number of web sites where you can buy service manuals and schematics from bookstores, publishers, and other collectors. Factory Auto manuals http://www.factoryautomanuals.com/ search for : factory service auto repair manuals Chilton Repair and Service Manuals http://www.chilton.cengage.com/ Haynes Repair and Service Manuals http://www.haynes.com/