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#3814 of 4048 1991 nissan maxima speed sensor? by dgm1974 Mar 05, 2008 (10:10 pm)
Hello, I just bought a 1991 nissan maxima last sunday, & it has problem like it doesnt shift to 3rd gear anymore. Have any idea what is the problem? The seller said its probably the speed sensor as per mechanic said to him. The speedometer is no longer working too.Any help? Thanks. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 06, 2008 1:55 pm) dgm1974 (Mar 06, 2008 7:50 pm) daub (Apr 04, 2008 2:20 am)
#3815 of 4048 Re: 1991 nissan maxima speed sensor? [dgm1974] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 06, 2008 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: dgm1974 (Mar 05, 2008 10:10 pm) I think your car is too old for electronic shift technology. You'd best check your fluid level and if it's okay have a service done and filter change. If that doesn't cure it, you'll probably have to have a transmision shop look it over. It might be a sticking valve body, which I suspect is the case, or some other type of "internal leak". Replies to this message: dgm1974 (Mar 06, 2008 7:50 pm)
#3816 of 4048 Re: 1991 nissan maxima speed sensor? [Mr_Shiftright] by dgm1974 Mar 06, 2008 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 06, 2008 1:55 pm) Thank you mr. shiftright. I will do what you've adviced. I'll post what happen nxt time.God bless..
#3817 of 4048 1999 Nissan Maxima O2 sensor and EGR valve by og4life Mar 07, 2008 (12:04 pm)
I have a 99 Maxima with $205K miles on it. My service engine light has been on for as long as I can remember. I had Autozone check it and the machine pulled codes P0400(Blocked or failed EGR valve) and P0138 (O2 sensor defective). I also had it checked by my mechanic a couple weeks later and he said no code was present and cleared it for me. Of course, a day later the light is back on. My questions are:   Would autozone have a better reader and that's why codes were present?   Can a mechanic tell if the O2 sensor and EGR valve is defective before replacing it?   My car is running relatively good for the mileage and i would hate to spend $350 to $700 replacing these parts if its not going to make a difference. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 07, 2008 4:49 pm) og4life (Mar 07, 2008 8:21 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Mar 08, 2008 9:16 am) and 1 more...
#3818 of 4048 Re: 1999 Nissan Maxima O2 sensor and EGR valve [og4life] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 07, 2008 (4:49 pm)
Replying to: og4life (Mar 07, 2008 12:04 pm) Is your car eating gas? Stalling or running a bit rough? Do you get a rotten egg smell from under the car? Replies to this message: og4life (Mar 07, 2008 8:21 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Mar 08, 2008 9:16 am) og4life (Mar 08, 2008 10:42 am)
#3819 of 4048 Re: 1999 Nissan Maxima O2 sensor and EGR valve [Mr_Shiftright] by og4life Mar 07, 2008 (8:21 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 07, 2008 4:49 pm) The last four times I've filled up I gotten between 23 - 26.5 miles a gallon, which is about average. The only thing I notice is when I decelerate and than hit the gas to pick up speed, the switching of gears is not that smooth. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 08, 2008 9:16 am) og4life (Mar 08, 2008 10:42 am)
#3820 of 4048 Re: 1999 Nissan Maxima O2 sensor and EGR valve [og4life] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 08, 2008 (9:16 am)
Replying to: og4life (Mar 07, 2008 8:21 pm) The EGR valve can be tested with a simple vacuum tool; the 02 is harder to diagnose, but a good mechanic can do it with a sophisticated voltmeter (not a cheapie) and with the car running. He can also put a machine on to sniff the tailpipe to see if you are running richer than normal and therefore possibly damaging the catalytic. Replies to this message: og4life (Mar 08, 2008 10:42 am)
#3821 of 4048 Re: 1999 Nissan Maxima O2 sensor and EGR valve [Mr_Shiftright] by og4life Mar 08, 2008 (10:42 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 08, 2008 9:16 am) Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. I went to AutoZone today and now the only code is the EGR valve. I guess the O2 sensor got better - lol.
#3822 of 4048 2000 Nissan Maxima ignition coils and plugs by toytruck2 Mar 14, 2008 (1:44 pm)
My car needs coils and spark plugs at 90000 miles. Where can I buy genuine Nissan parts online and get the ones with the new part number at a low price?
#3823 of 4048 Car Pulls to the Right by og4life Mar 15, 2008 (2:07 pm)
I have a 99 maxima SE and my car has been pulling to the right for some time. I just got a realignment (3rd one in less than two years) and the problem is not solved. Does anyone have any advice? I just bought new tires and the air pressure is right. Would bad struts cause the car to pull? My mechanic said they should be replaced soon.

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