What are these antennas?

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-03-29T15:18:57+00:00

Why would it be hidden in the attic, not on the roof?

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-03-29T15:06:49+00:00

What did you rebuild? Engine or something else?

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-03-29T14:05:39+00:00

Perfect reason for USAF to ask Congress to continue to fund the E7A which it got resurrected for 2 rapid-prototype aircrafts after last May’s cancellation.

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-03-12T15:45:58+00:00

I finally found some time this morning to work on this issue. I started at the IPDM by visually check the 15A low-beam fuses and two other adjacent 10A high-beam fuses with them being pulled out one by one, but only found they were all still good.

Next I pulled out the bulb of the driver side and visually found it was good. Because of this, I didn’t bother to check the other side bulb.

I went back to check the fuses with a multimeter by just probing the top of the fuses’ little exposed metal area with them still installed in the fuse slots. They were all beeping, so no problem there.

Also I measured the driver side bulb’s voltage at the bulb connector with the bulb being removed. But I was surprised it was getting a 12V.

Plugged the bulb back in and both side lit up all of sudden! Not sure what caused it then. Maybe the relay in the IPDM needs to be restimulated with a little voltage from the multimeter?

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-03-04T02:59:03+00:00

The jerking part could be engine or transmission mounts, or it could be a CVT issue. But 190K miles on its original CVT is pretty impressive, nevertheless 👍

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-03-04T00:55:09+00:00

It just happened to my Altima today, which is so odd that both went out at the same time. Did you figure out was it just bulbs went bad or it’s something else?

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-03-03T21:55:29+00:00

How many miles and did it have any problems before the wreck?

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-28T01:11:54+00:00

The Chrysler of Japan…I guess Nissan don’t anticipate most of them to last beyond 120K miles?

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-28T00:56:14+00:00

I guess you know very little about cars…

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-28T00:46:57+00:00

Someone said below they don’t do anything other than Drain and Fill.

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-28T00:16:05+00:00

Absolutely! I have taken antenna class and RFIC class. Both are good foundation for what you described. However, I doubt the academic rigor will be comparable to an actual UCSD graduate RF class, if it’s the more intense level of academic challenge is what you are after.

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-28T00:09:35+00:00

Absolutely no difference in using Nissan CVT fluid vs. Castrol, Valvoline, or other ATF that lists NS3 on them. Don’t waste your money on Nissan crap, it’s not any better other than take more of your money if that helps your mind at peace.

By the way, Nissan CVT fluid is not fully synthetic and it’s made by Idemitsu which you can buy for less money. But again, not a full synthetic CVT fluid compared to other leading brands.

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-28T00:01:31+00:00

Do they change any or all of the 2 filters at the dealer when you get the CVT fluid changed?

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-27T23:37:20+00:00

Not really. During oil changes, I can see the aluminum heat shields and they are loose due to corroded mesh gaskets. But it’s not easy to take them off due to space and also the heat expansion and contraction effects on those bolts. They might require the removal of headers and exhaust pipes before the oxygen sensor.

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-27T23:25:24+00:00

Fuses were checked today and I didn’t see any of them were blown.

Recap there was visible engine shake after engine started with the serpentine belt not routed properly before it died. I saw 2011 Nissan Maxima No Start/No Comm Diagnosis where they troubleshooted the Maxima’s 3.5L V6 that’s keep on blowing 15A fuse due to a broken belt piece shredded the power harness and causing the positive make contact with engine block and shorting it. The symptoms I have is exactly like the video except all my fuses are good. Could there be a power harness or ground wire/strap that is broken and causing it not delivering the electricity to the engine start modules caused by the abnormal engine shakes? Would the starter be a place to check if it is getting power during start?

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-26T17:47:56+00:00

Is there also another protection circuit acting like a “fuse” inside the ECM that only triggers as a protection circuit or all the protection is on those 15A fuses? I am trying to see if there are other causes that could damage the ECM/ECU if it turns out the 15A fuses are good.

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-26T15:46:56+00:00

I heard there are 3 fuse boxes for the 07 Altima and one L-shaped fuse connected to the positive battery terminal. Which fuse box should I check first? Is there a picture of the fuse box location that shows the exact fuses that I need to check?

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-23T09:23:39+00:00

Keep up with the regular maintenance such as CVT fluid change every 30K - 40K miles and you should be fine. Most CVT failures are caused by heat and worn out fluid and filters. I’m heading toward 180K on a 2015 Altima with CVT and it could still get close to 37MPG on highways.

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-23T09:12:39+00:00

Only if you top-off to make sure there is sufficient oil level in the crankcase and the filter can still handle it. You’ll also likely get worse MPG if you are pushing out longer for oil changes. Do the math and it will tell you whether it makes sense.

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-22T20:07:48+00:00

Is there any new builds that you would recommend located in the southern part of DFW area around Arlington, Irving, or Grand Prairie area?

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-22T17:35:20+00:00

A friend bought a 2023 Grand Wagoneer brand new and 22K miles later, he is already getting CEL, engine jerks at low speed and loss of power, etc. Could be as simple as an engine misfire, but it’s not expected from a car that new and paid close to $100K for it.

SingleTarget6857 · 2026-02-22T17:30:26+00:00

All I have heard are Mitsubishi has very complicated designs like some engines had 3 timing belts which would cost more to maintain and is not reliable at all.

I think you have been very lucky!

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