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    Default nissan maxima help....:(

    my family just got a nissan maxima..and the transmission seems fine no jerks or nothing but for some reason it drives in high gearr...so it doesnt realy drive fast or nothing...so if u can help please let me know i doubt the transmision is bad becuase the car only has 130k on it and no lights are on.

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    ok soo..... you mean that its like overdrive or something? a little more clear

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    its not really over drive the over drive light doesnt come on or off its just sits in high gears. like if i punch it on 1st it doest really move anywhere

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    so its not downshifting? whens the last time u checked your tranny fluid?
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    i was about to post that, when is the last time its been checked or the filter changed?

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    son of a bitch...i wasted my 1001 post in here. lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by changaroo
    son of a bitch...i wasted my 1001 post in here. lol
    wtf were you saving your 1000th post for? Red light District?

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    we just bought it...havnt got the tranny fluid checked yet....it revs as much as u want it in neutral...anything else you guys can think of?

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    Go to Maxima.org they should be able to help you.

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    what's going on is...you know while drive it if you floor a auto car...it downshift and hits higher RPMs. This car isn't doing that.....while driving it....if you punch it...it just sits there and doesn't down shift. I think it could be the TPS sensor or low tranny fluid.

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    yeah wat sunny said

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    It could do with the MAF adapter also. Try to take it in for an inspection, not by Nissan (they're the stealership after all).

    Do you have a check engine light at all?

    I'm not sure if this will work...You can always try the throttle re-learn. Reason is that you said it's fine in neutral.

    It sounds almost like what happened when I installed my intake manifold spacers. The accelerator pedal + rpms weren't matching up. So give it a try, the instructions are for 5th Gens 2000-2003 but it should work the same Instructions courtesy of Nissan Works.

    Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning Procedure

    1) Make sure the accelerator pedal is fully released.
    2) Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
    3) Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4) Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
    5) Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.


    Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning Procedure
    1) Turn ignition switch ON.
    2) Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds. Make sure the throttle valve moves during the above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.

    Note: If you experience a high or erroneous idle or any drivability issues, then perform the “Idle Air Volume Learning” procedure below. A stopwatch or clock with second hand will be needed to ensure you adhere to the proper timing specified in the directions below.

    Idle Air Volume Learning Procedure
    1) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2) Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    3) Confirm the accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
    4) Repeat the following procedure quickly 5 times within 5 seconds.
    1) Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
    2) Fully release the accelerator pedal.
    5) Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 20 seconds until the MIL goes off.
    6) Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MIL goes off.
    7) Start engine and let it idle.
    8) Wait 20 seconds.
    9) Rev up the engine two or three times and make sure that idle speed and ignition timing are within the specifications.

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    reps for Jess hehe

    Quote Originally Posted by JessAlba452
    It could do with the MAF adapter also. Try to take it in for an inspection, not by Nissan (they're the stealership after all).

    Do you have a check engine light at all?

    I'm not sure if this will work...You can always try the throttle re-learn. Reason is that you said it's fine in neutral.

    It sounds almost like what happened when I installed my intake manifold spacers. The accelerator pedal + rpms weren't matching up. So give it a try, the instructions are for 5th Gens 2000-2003 but it should work the same Instructions courtesy of Nissan Works.

    Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning Procedure

    1) Make sure the accelerator pedal is fully released.
    2) Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
    3) Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4) Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
    5) Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.


    Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning Procedure
    1) Turn ignition switch ON.
    2) Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds. Make sure the throttle valve moves during the above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.

    Note: If you experience a high or erroneous idle or any drivability issues, then perform the “Idle Air Volume Learning” procedure below. A stopwatch or clock with second hand will be needed to ensure you adhere to the proper timing specified in the directions below.

    Idle Air Volume Learning Procedure
    1) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2) Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    3) Confirm the accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
    4) Repeat the following procedure quickly 5 times within 5 seconds.
    1) Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
    2) Fully release the accelerator pedal.
    5) Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 20 seconds until the MIL goes off.
    6) Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MIL goes off.
    7) Start engine and let it idle.
    8) Wait 20 seconds.
    9) Rev up the engine two or three times and make sure that idle speed and ignition timing are within the specifications.
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    what year is the car? because the 89-94 SOHC auto trans go out all the time on that car. check for any recalls on the car you can call a nissan dealer and give them your vin##and they can check it out for FREE over the phone for any recalls. GOOD LUCK!

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    it's a 2000

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    its a 2000

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    ^

    Then DEFINITELY check out the MAF sensor. A lot of 5th gens have that problem.

    If you ever need "any" parts call up Dave at Courtesy Nissan # 1-888-254-6060 he's based in TX, but shipping is quick and always a dependable seller. Done a lot of transactions with him.


    Best of luck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JessAlba452
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    Then DEFINITELY check out the MAF sensor. A lot of 5th gens have that problem.

    If you ever need "any" parts call up Dave at Courtesy Nissan # 1-888-254-6060 he's based in TX, but shipping is quick and always a dependable seller. Done a lot of transactions with him.


    Best of luck!

    thanks alot bro ill try it when i get home from college..appriciate it

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    I'm a female lol, but if you ever need any help do check out maxima.org also. Tons on stickies on 5th gen info to help you out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JessAlba452
    I'm a female lol, but if you ever need any help do check out maxima.org also. Tons on stickies on 5th gen info to help you out.
    you're a female? what? I didn't know this!
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    reps for jess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    yea sorry

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    took it to nissan today but didnt have time to actually do a full test on it and they think it would be a problem with the over drive...and over drive isn't working either...hopefully that should be the problem

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