Nissan Sentra

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Q: How do you change the cabin filter on a 2005 Nissan Sentra?
I think the air condition filter for a 2005 Nissan Sentra is behind the glove compartment. How do I get at it to change it?

A: First get a #2 philips screwdriver remove 4 screws across the top of the open glove box catch the center metal latch it goes only one way and two each corner at the bottom dash screws pull the glove box out. Now there is a retangular cover that unsnaps under that is a nasty allergen covered incabin micro filter. Nissan is the only place that seels the correct filter..

Q: What Different transmissions from other cars can i put in a 1989 nissan sentra??
I have a nissan sentra and the transmission is going out. I need help.

A: the interchange is as follows 89-92 sentra

Q: How much to replace a 1996 Nissan Sentra starter?
My starter in my 1996 Nissan Sentra just died, and I'm wondering how much I should expect to pay reasonably to have it replaced. Thanks all. Labor is SO expensive!!!

A: About $200 to $250. You can call different auto repair shops and ask for an estimate before you take it. You can buy the starter yourself if you want! http://www.autozone.com/N,16400045/shopping/partTypeResultSet.htm or http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

Q: How do I remove the door panels on a 2004 Nissan Sentra?
I recently purchased a set of Infinity speakers for my 2004 Nissan Sentra. I was trying to install them but could not figure out how to remove the door panels on the front doors. How do you remove the door panels on a Sentra? Also, I am electronically knowledgable, but any information that someone could give on how to remove the tweeters and front speakers and info on how to install new ones would be appreciated. Thank You.

A: Crutchfield.com has a manual they sell that tells you how to take your car apart. Go on the website and click on outfit my car and then choose the manual for your car. The manual tells you how to install your speakers (front and rear) and your deck installation as well. As for tweeters you might need to talk to a professional and they could possibly give you some info on tweeter installation. link: http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/autoinfo/autoinfo.asp?lp=%2fapp%2fCar%2fMyCar.aspx

Q: How much torque should be applied to the flex plate bolts on a 1988 Nissan Sentra?
My 1988 Nissan Sentra keeps breaking flex plates. What could be causing this? I have a new flex plate, torque converter and transmission I am installing in the car in the hopes that this will resolve the issue. But I need to know how much torque i should use installing the flex plate>

A: Buy a manual or ask a garage that has a manual for the torque specs. If it keeps breaking the flex plate my best guess is you are missing a dowel pin that locates the engine/trans assembly at true center. You may have one pin missing, or both. Without one or both pins the crankshaft and torque converter are not in perfect alignment causing the plate to fail. Did the old converter have a trashed bushing in the hub? If the bushing was severely worn, or the stator on the trans shows significant wear you are probably missing a dowel pin. If the engine was changed make sure there is no pilot bearing/bushing from a standard trans in the back of the crankshaft.

Q: What amount should I expect from Carmax to sell my 2007 Nissan Sentra?
I want to sell my 2007 Nissan Sentra and get a cheaper car that I can pay off in a year, because I will become a full time student. The car was in an minor accident and had some slight water damage that was repaired by Nissan. I currently owe $13,822.00. Anyone with experience selling their car to Carmax have any idea what kind of figure they might offer me? I just want to sell it to them.

A: Dealing with carmax, they will likely offer you around 30 to 40 percent lower than trade-in.

Q: What do I need to change an automatic transmission from 97 nissan sentra to a manual transmission?
My 97 nissan sentra's engine is going down, and I have an other engine with transmission ready to go. I need some good ideas about safe easy and best way to do that.

A: I just hope you have the entire car the motor and trans came out of because pedals clutch cable and engine control module and engine compartment wiring harnesses are different. And the drive axles may be different. even the hole in the floor for the shifter linkage may be different.

Q: How dark should I make the tints of my black 2007 nissan sentra?
Hi people! (: so how dark should I do my tints for a black 2007 nissan sentra? Like what percentage?

A: 20% is plenty dark enough and is usually legal wherever you are. Plus you can still see out at night.

Q: My nissan sentra jerks a little when accelerating in 3rd and 4th gear. Whats up with that?
My 2002 nissan sentra jerks a little when accelerating in 3rd and 4th gear. It jerks for a few seconds then runs smooth. If I floor the pedal it stops sooner. Seems like a fuel line problem to me but not sure.

A: Hold 2nd gear longer. If its the 4cyl model, you aren't pulling enough RPM for the higher gears. When you mash the "GO!" pedal, you, 1 accelerate faster, 2 generate more load on the trans and engine, 3 reach the desires RPM faster. If that doesn't fix it, run a diagnostic on the computer. Not all problems will trip the SES(service engine soon) light. You might have a TPS relay problem or the MAF sensor is "pegging" (running too rich) and can't work fast enough to bring in the required air

Q: How much should I pay for a 2007 Nissan Sentra SL?
I'm looking to buy a 2007 Nissan Sentra SL with standard features only. What is the best price to pay and What should I look for?

A: I purchased a 2003 Honda Accord fully loaded with leather and everything and I used a website called fightingchance.com and saved $10,000 off of the sticker price. For something like $35 they will send you all the information you can possibly need on the car of your choice and give you tips on how to purchase the car as well. They will tell you what other people are paying for the exact same car in your area. What the dealer gets back from the manufacturer after the sale and what deals are currently being offered through the area. I highly recommend investing the $35 it was totally worth it.

Q: Where can i buy Nissan Sentra 2003 car seat leather cover?
I have Nissan sentra 2003 XE. I am looking for leather seat cover. I need both front bucket seat and rear bench seat. Where can I buy full leather seat cover or any auto dealers are doing this? Thanks in advance for your answers.

A: Look UP Katzkin. There the best fitting all you will need is a trim shop that can build up the driver seat foam padding and change out the leather covers.

Q: How much should it cost to replace a 2001 Nissan Sentra expansion valve?
Is this even what I should be replacing? I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra that has under 85000 miles and as of this summer the AC has stopped working. Air still blows out, but it is not cool as the compressor is not turning on. If you open the hood and take a listen, you hear no difference from when the AC is on or not. Innitially, I tried using an AC charger kit and obviously that was not the problem. Then I thought that the compressor needed to be replaced, but I think it is much too early for that to go on the car. I brought it to a mechanic that specializes in foreign cars and he said that it was the expansion valve that needed to be replaced and that it would cost $440.00. I've found the part online for $40 - does labor really need to be that high?

A: Always get a second opinion, but it really could be that high. Depending on your location (hourly labor charges vary) the labor could be something like $65 and hour. On many cars this valve is located in the dashboard, in a box, connected to the a/c cooling lines. So this basically means, taking the coolant out of the lines with a recovery machine, taking apart the dash (in the area around the glovebox) and taking the part out, replacement of the part, pumping the system down to a vacumn to get any air out, and then refilling the coolant. This is a pretty intensive procedure, but I really cant figure out how the mechanic would determine that it was the expansion valve from what you wrote. If you tried a recharge kit, did you disconnect the battery for a while? There is a low pressure switch that keeps the compressor from starting, some of these have a memory. If you disconnect it the bat, and then try starting the a/c it should work for a minute, and then you might see if recharging makes a difference.

Q: When the 1991 nissan sentra was made was power steering already being put on all models of cars?
I just bought a 1991 nissan sentra. It doens't have power steering and we can't figure out where to install a pump or anything for power steering. Could it be possible it was never installed on the vehicle?

A: They did come with out power steering in base models. I once had a 2000 Chevy Metro that did not have it, I believe it was not on the metro to improve fuel economy as the pump uses horsepower to turn the pump. If you are looking to install power steering on the Sentra you will need more components than the pump.

Q: How does the Nissan Sentra use one bulb for high and low beams?
I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 Special Edition. Also do you know how good the sylvania silverstar headlights are? Thanks

A: there are two seprate filaments one for loe, the other for high. Sylvania silverstars are reallly nice, I have them in my car. The light they produce is ultra white, there is no yellowish hue in the light like regular bulbs.

Q: nissan sentra?
I need some suggestions pls i plan to buy a used 2002 nissan sentra with 61k miles, pls let me know after a year will this sentra hold a decent resale value(sold off easily n at decent kbb price)..considering clean history n condition remains ok? Thanks

A: Should be fine as long as you don't overpay for it, drive an insane amount of miles, or neglect it. It is 6 years old, so most of the depreciation is gone.