Here’s a quick list to determine your model/engine, etc.
1) Do your windows have chrome trim or black trim? If chrome, it’s a GXE. If black, it’s an SE.
Another way to tell: if your gauges are white text on black, you have a GXE. If they’re black on white, it’s an SE
2) If your Maxima is an 89-94 GXE, you have a SOHC, 160HP VG30E engine.
3) If your Maxima is a 89-91 SE, you have a SOHC, 160HP VG30E engine.
4) If your Maxima is a 92-94 SE, you have a DOHC, 190HP VE30DE engine.
Okay I am Seeing a lot of problems how to reset the keypad, Well my part of the write up is to help those with some pics of the location of the security unit. Get a flash light and move the passenger seat all the way back. and lay on your back facing up, head under the glove box where the passengers feet would be. now look up to your left… facing the door you will see a brass box with wires coming out of it.. locate the number starting with the letter “S” ex. S1329123..write those numbers down. IT SHOULD BE 7 DIGITS LONG!
Get out the max and and lock the doors. The Security light should come on the dash and then turn off. Press the St Button (last button to the left) Enter the digits you got from the box, after you enter it you hear beeping from the horn, at this time you must enter a new code with in 10 seconds. Pick a number that you can remember easily. The Code cannot be repeating
Below is an example:
Code consists in this pattern:
Keypad Button 1= 12
Keypad Button 2= 34
Keypad Button 3= 56
Keypad Button 4= 78
Keypad Button 5= 90
Pattern Notes:
Any combo of the keypad buttons 1,2,3,4,5
Cannot be repeated… 1 1 5 4 3
Good code is……… 1 4 2 4 1 numbers dont repeat back to back
like the first one.
I think the code can be anywhere from 3-8 numbers.
I used this photo since my image station account no longer exists I Googled and found this pic from here on the org.
I had my Maxima since Sep 01.. and i was wondering the same thing on how to change my code… The dealership (stealership) wanted to charge me 100+ to take out the glove box and “Reprogram” the computer. B/S, and all it took me was 3 minutes…when you put your pass code you can open the window, open the trunk and or course open the doors.. the only thing you can close is the door.. the windows and the truck have to closed manually.
To find the code, grab a flashlight, then look behind the glovebox, toward the right side tire.. you’ll see a gold colored box with a sticker on it. It has three numbers on it. the middle set (IIRC) is the correct number. it should be around 7 digits.
Now go back outside the car to the keypad. Hit the clear button, then punch that number into your keypad, then you’ll hear a long, sustained beep. While it’s sounding the beep, enter your NEW key code into it. It has to be at least 3 or 4 numbers, forget the total. When you’re done punching it in, just stop pushing buttons and let it sit for a few seconds.
When it gets done beeping, hit the clear button again and punch in the code you entered. It should unlock the doors if they’re locked. Hit the button with TRK on it and it’ll pop the trunk. Hit the WDW or whatever button and it will roll down the front windows.
Year: 1993 Model: White Color: Custom Engine: VE30DE Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Trim: SE
Its not a skyline by any means even if I did put the motor and transmission in it. It’s just a Maxima customized in a way others never attempted to do. I have no skyline badges on it as I had all badges shaved. To me my car is my baby Fantasma.
This post is dedicated to Dan aka DanNY who passed away on February 18th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. It was very heartbreaking to receive the sad news from Harjit (a long time close friend of Dan’s). If you’ve ever visited MAXIMA.ORG, then of course you know of Dan. He was an active moderator who was truly passionate about the Maxima community and genuinely helping out others.
Dan was also very active on NYCMAXIMAS.ORG (bright and early every day). A true pioneer and legend in the Maxima game. We had the opportunity to meet him a few times in person ( he was very low key). Very nice guy and super knowledgeable. He was a 3rdgenner 4 life and had a beautiful 3rdgen! He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family.
Hug your kids and families, reconnect with friends you lost touch with because tomorrow is never promised. Don’t sweat the small stuff in life….bc it’s just not worth it sometimes. – Dan aka DanNY
Obituary
Daniel Kawai Mau born in Hong Kong, China in 1976, immigrated to America at the age 4 along with his parents and older brother. The family settled in Queens after moving from Elmont, Long Island in order to give their children the best opportunities. Danny graduated from Hofstra University with a finance degree. After marrying the love of his life, he ultimately established his own family in Flushing.
Danny is survived by his wife, Danielle Alletto Mau, and their three beautiful children, Sophia (12), Olivia (9) and Isabella (17 months) his parents Yau Tai, and Man Chung Mau, brother James (Sharon), brother in laws Eugene, Keith (Ann Marie), sister in law Melissa (Vinny) and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brother in law Michael and his in-laws Eugene and Linda Alletto.
Danny was known for his sense of humor, huge appetite, love of cooking, home improvement, working on cars and technical IT work. His favorite pastime was his passion for supporting his friends and family, Danny was loved by many, and will be dearly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Danny Mau’s memory to the Glioblastoma Foundation: https://glioblastomafoundation.org/get-involved/donate
