Nice car man, I just bought a black 05, black leather.. Absolutely flawless interior. Engine runs like new... I got it for DIRT cheap... 222k miles, original engine and trans.. I'm about to install shift solenoids.. As it doing the notorious erratic shift.. Love the car.. Great video
Check the transmission ground strap negative cable from battery. It's under the battery. They rot off where they bolt to transmission. It causes the erratic shift
I saw this posting on another site, regarding the sunroof operation...hopefully this will work for your Maxima and maybe you can demonstrate this in a video for us... ...."if you have a batt problem or remove batt with out saving set programs. You must reset it.do this by tilt up ,tilt down ,open ,close you must keep pushing open and close till it is opened all the way then closed all the way. Turn switch off wait 10 sec then try just open a little at a time then close then try full open. That is what repair man said it worked for me." ...give it a go! We'd like to see if this works!!
Are these design and built in the USA ? I'm from Australia and have a 2005 that's totally different. Made in Japan. Same as all Asian models also known as teana. I have the same issue with chain guides. Is it a big job and expensive?
A neighbor offers me his for 1000$ . Its in MINT condition with 113,000 miles fully loaded no dents and interior has no tears or stains. Is it worth It?
Mine was making that same whine for about 2 months, then it started popping out of gear, slipping between 3-4 and 4-5, and eventually sounded like there were rocks inside the tranny!! Took it to a reputable shop, and he scanned the transmission and found 4 trouble codes that were the problem. First off, the valve body had 2 stuck valves, the torque converter was burnt up, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear clutch packs were burnt up, and 2nd gear servo springs were broken. Needless to say, it needed rebuilding!! Everything inside the transmission is new, except for the gears and sun shields. It has all new clutches, bands, gaskets, seals, torque converter, front pump, servos, and valve body. Also, I have a 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty. Mr. Transmission and Aamco wanted $3500 for a remanufactured unit, but only give a 90 day warranty! That was a no-brainer!
Believe me, I thought the same thing. Until it started getting worse, and took about 4 days until couldn't drive the car anymore! One certain way to tell is, check the odor and color of the transmission fluid. It should be bright red, and slightly sweet odor. If its a reddish-brown, even brown, and an oily odor to it, that is signs of something burning up inside. Might want to have yours scanned at a reputable shop
Kinda saved my life there, thanks.. mine has a burning smell after I'm done driving and the fluid is a little brown and smells burned.. when i drive, it'll slip. Like I'll hit the gas, it changes gears, then revs up to about 4000 rpm and then BOOM it switches gears rough
Just changed the entire timing kit. Bottom tensioner and guide, both top tensioners and guides and all 3 new chains. Found a squished guide pin between phaser gear and camshaft and had to replace the gear and cam(which cost $700 from a Nissan dealer) online a lot cheaper if I had 2 months to wait. The chain is strong and won’t break but other things can, possibly causing a camshaft to go out of timing and ruin the whole engine. I think Some people only change the bottom tensioner and guide, if we hadn’t done all of them i would not have found the other broken parts and who knows how long it would’ve lasted.
P.s good review im looking to buy one and well i would like to see what would be the problem if i bought a fairly cheap but high milage . if thats an issue that they usally i would like to buy it and takle that thing first..
Thanks..First and foremost, timing chain guides and transmission failures are common on this generation Maxima's. I would check the fluid condition of the transmission, because if it is not a pinkish-red, you're gonna have issues! Those transmissions are around $2800 to get rebuilt, so the car would have to be in excellent condition overall to spend that kind of money.
A good set from Nissan is around $120. But, its a pain in the ass to change! Takes a lot of patience, and a fair amount of knowledge to tackle. Gotta make sure your timing marks do not move, or you'll be replacing cylinder heads!!
Nice car man, I just bought a black 05, black leather.. Absolutely flawless interior. Engine runs like new... I got it for DIRT cheap... 222k miles, original engine and trans.. I'm about to install shift solenoids.. As it doing the notorious erratic shift.. Love the car.. Great video
Check the transmission ground strap negative cable from battery. It's under the battery. They rot off where they bolt to transmission. It causes the erratic shift
I just bought a 2095 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL and I love it
God damn a 2095? Haha
How's it running now?
Tarra Prewett Time traveler!
Did you time travel?
These maximas are known for their automatic transmissions going out.
The Altima’s are for sure due to the cvt
Nah mine is still going strong
@@nicholastownsend1393 mine too the early 2000’s nissans are great my family has had some for years, the newer nissans have transmission problems
@@matiangk171 it’s funny you say that. I have an 05 and it’s been having a transmission slips that occurs every once and a while.
@@nicholastownsend1393 well maybe we got lucky lmao, i have an 05 maxima with 200k still goin strong no problems
I saw this posting on another site, regarding the sunroof operation...hopefully this will work for your Maxima and maybe you can demonstrate this in a video for us...
...."if you have a batt problem or remove batt with out saving set programs. You must reset it.do this by tilt up ,tilt down ,open ,close you must keep pushing open and close till it is opened all the way then closed all the way. Turn switch off wait 10 sec then try just open a little at a time then close then try full open. That is what repair man said it worked for me."
...give it a go! We'd like to see if this works!!
I've got a 2005 Maxima.Paid 3500 3years ago. I've had to replace the radiator. Love driving it
Are these design and built in the USA ? I'm from Australia and have a 2005 that's totally different. Made in Japan. Same as all Asian models also known as teana. I have the same issue with chain guides. Is it a big job and expensive?
Overheating is a issue in most of them
Check the fuse box for the sun roof the fuse might be blown
Has anyone had a problem with the shifter being stuck in slap shift
Mine stuck in 3rd gear. Ince driving over 40 it keeps reving way to high
What type of gas you use in your vehicle?
regular 87 gas
A neighbor offers me his for 1000$ . Its in MINT condition with 113,000 miles fully loaded no dents and interior has no tears or stains. Is it worth It?
Hell yes!! I would take that in a heartbeat
Yeah you should I got mine 196k miles for twice that amount
@@uruemuesiridjebah8628 is it still running good with that miles because I am thinking about getting one with 193k miles
Mines as a ABS light on and can’t figure out why ???
Mine had the ABS light on until i sold it, i’d personally just ignore it unless you notice that the car is acting abnormally
Does yours make a winding noise? Like as if there was a supercharger on the car when u start and drive it?
It used to, but no more. Just had the transmission rebuilt, all $2800 worth of it!! Worth every penny now, car feels like a proper Maxima should..
bamacarnut fuuuuuck 2800!?? That's crazy, but ok.. what exactly did they replace? Because I'm thinking is my solenoid
Mine was making that same whine for about 2 months, then it started popping out of gear, slipping between 3-4 and 4-5, and eventually sounded like there were rocks inside the tranny!! Took it to a reputable shop, and he scanned the transmission and found 4 trouble codes that were the problem. First off, the valve body had 2 stuck valves, the torque converter was burnt up, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear clutch packs were burnt up, and 2nd gear servo springs were broken. Needless to say, it needed rebuilding!! Everything inside the transmission is new, except for the gears and sun shields. It has all new clutches, bands, gaskets, seals, torque converter, front pump, servos, and valve body. Also, I have a 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty. Mr. Transmission and Aamco wanted $3500 for a remanufactured unit, but only give a 90 day warranty! That was a no-brainer!
Believe me, I thought the same thing. Until it started getting worse, and took about 4 days until couldn't drive the car anymore! One certain way to tell is, check the odor and color of the transmission fluid. It should be bright red, and slightly sweet odor. If its a reddish-brown, even brown, and an oily odor to it, that is signs of something burning up inside. Might want to have yours scanned at a reputable shop
Kinda saved my life there, thanks.. mine has a burning smell after I'm done driving and the fluid is a little brown and smells burned.. when i drive, it'll slip. Like I'll hit the gas, it changes gears, then revs up to about 4000 rpm and then BOOM it switches gears rough
Yes that is true about what you are saying
Just changed the entire timing kit. Bottom tensioner and guide, both top tensioners and guides and all 3 new chains. Found a squished guide pin between phaser gear and camshaft and had to replace the gear and cam(which cost $700 from a Nissan dealer) online a lot cheaper if I had 2 months to wait. The chain is strong and won’t break but other things can, possibly causing a camshaft to go out of timing and ruin the whole engine. I think Some people only change the bottom tensioner and guide, if we hadn’t done all of them i would not have found the other broken parts and who knows how long it would’ve lasted.
Got my 07 max for 3000 with 65k miles its salvage but fully loaded 76k now only thing wrong is ac leak which is known for 07 maximas
GREAT NISSAN.
P.s good review im looking to buy one and well i would like to see what would be the problem if i bought a fairly cheap but high milage . if thats an issue that they usally i would like to buy it and takle that thing first..
Thanks..First and foremost, timing chain guides and transmission failures are common on this generation Maxima's. I would check the fluid condition of the transmission, because if it is not a pinkish-red, you're gonna have issues! Those transmissions are around $2800 to get rebuilt, so the car would have to be in excellent condition overall to spend that kind of money.
bamacarnut I'm supposta look at kme today guy says it burns oil a hit if the tranmitionnfluid is dark I'm gonna have problems?
I got a 05 ,candy apple, 119,miles, for ...."..?
My exact car
How much were the timing guides?
A good set from Nissan is around $120. But, its a pain in the ass to change! Takes a lot of patience, and a fair amount of knowledge to tackle. Gotta make sure your timing marks do not move, or you'll be replacing cylinder heads!!
👍ok
How much can I get this
Bout 2500 on FB.. Be sure to read the description and go check it out with a mechanic