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Nissan Maxima Maintenance and Repair

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Re: 1991 nissan maxima speed sensor? [dgm1974] by daub
Apr 04, 2008 (2:20 am)
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Replying to: dgm1974 (Mar 05, 2008 10:10 pm)

Just had the identical problem with my son in laws Stratus. Auto Zone said it was the "output speed sendor on the transmission". Went to the dealer for the part. $20.00. Found where it was located and replaced. Works great. The speedometer not working is a clear sign. Make sure you replace the "output" sensor as there is an input that looks similar.
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'02 Maxima P0138 Error Code by ldc5
Apr 04, 2008 (4:58 pm)
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The check engine light started coming on about 9 months after buying my '02 Maxima, with the P0138 code. Although it only has ~78K miles on it, I replaced the O2 sensor recommended by the error code diagnosis and cleared the error code using an Actron analyzer. The same code still comes on......any advice to finally resolve putting-out this darn check engine light is greatly appreciated.
 
Dennis
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Re: '02 Maxima P0138 Error Code [ldc5] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Apr 04, 2008 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: ldc5 (Apr 04, 2008 4:58 pm)

You might need to have the harness checked for bad wiring. This can cause the ECM to get a weird voltage signal from the 02 sensor 2, and throw the P0138 code.
 
So maybe clean up whatever connections you can and clear the code. It might clear itself. Sometimes they do.
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Re: '02 Maxima P0138 Error Code [Mr_Shiftright] by obyone
Apr 04, 2008 (10:09 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 04, 2008 6:14 pm)

I had a similar problem once. Replaced the O2 sensor, cleared the check engine light, after running a couple of minutes the check engine light returns. Code says MAF then I'm thinking man this sucks and yank the battery cable and left it off for 30 minutes. Reconnect and all codes cleared and never came back.
 
Sometimes a hard reboot will do it.
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Re: '02 Maxima P0138 Error Code [Mr_Shiftright] by ldc5
Apr 05, 2008 (3:41 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 04, 2008 6:14 pm)

Thank you. I assume you mean the harnes & connector leading from each oxygen sensor all the back to the ECM?....another question, do you have an opinion on if Haynes manual for this car has sufficient detail, or should I invest in the shop manual?
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Re: '02 Maxima P0138 Error Code [obyone] by ldc5
Apr 05, 2008 (3:43 am)
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Replying to: obyone (Apr 04, 2008 10:09 pm)

Thanks will try this first, before ripping into checking continuity along the harness
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Re: '02 Maxima P0138 Error Code [ldc5] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Apr 05, 2008 (4:54 pm)
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Replying to: ldc5 (May 02, 2007 9:38 am)

No Haynes won't do it.
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Re: '02 Maxima P0138 Error Code [Mr_Shiftright] by obyone
Apr 05, 2008 (5:12 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 05, 2008 4:54 pm)

Agreed. I bought the Nissan factory manual DVD on ebay for my now sold '00 maxima for $20+ shipping. I would try there first.
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Idle air control valve 2001 Maxima by donmac66
Apr 09, 2008 (3:08 am)
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What year cars will replace the IAC valve. Are they they interchangeable on other models as well. I am looking at replacing with a used one.
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Re: '02 Maxima P0138 Error Code [Mr_Shiftright] by ldc5
Apr 09, 2008 (4:49 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 04, 2008 6:14 pm)

Thanks much for you advice, in not bothering with the Haynes manual. I received the CD version of Nissan's manual off ebay. A quick scan of it, looks good.
 
Now to troubleshooting this annoying P0138 code. I meant to previously include mentioning that I saw an old posting out on the internet, not on this site, that someone indicated the ECM may need to updated software/firmware, since there was a version of code that could cause the ECM to be too sensitive, falsely tripping the error code? Did you know of this possibility? If so, is this something that is dealer fixed only?
 
thanks,
-Dennis

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