The following information was researched via multiple Maxima FSM’s.For the 4th-gen Maxima, there were numerous options for the stereos, so make sure you are looking at the correct one. ——————————————————————————– Wire Color Chart ——————————————————————————– 1995 – 1999 diagram for 4-speaker systems ——————————————————————————– 1995 Bose diagram ——————————————————————————– 1996 – 1999 Bose diagram ——————————————————————————– 1996 Non-Bose 6 […]
4th-Gen Maxima Knock Sensor Testing
Testing the Knock Sensor (KS): – The KS MUST be checked with a digital ohmmeter. Analog ohmmeters may cause damage to vehicle. 1) Raise the hood. View the engine from the driver’s fender. Look into the deep valley between the cylinder banks and below the intake manifold. Identify the KS as a black item fastened […]
4th-Gen Maxima: Replacing Motor Mounts
How To change Motor Mounts: Here are the tools it takes to complete the job: 1) floor jack 2) two 17mm short sockets 3) ~2.5′ of 1/2″ extensions 4) 1/2″ rachet 5) 18″ 1/2″ breaker bar 6) jack stands 7) 10mm socket and 1/4″ ratchet 8) “Bottle” jack 9) torque wrench 10) penetrating oil (preferably […]
3rd-Gen Maxima Turbocharging
How to Turbo a 3rd Gen Maxima I get a lot of emails from people asking me where to get a JDM engine but in my opinion, after having done the swap and such, that’s not the way to go. I think the best way to turbo you VG maxima would just be to use […]