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#3897 of 4048 Re: Ignition coil replacement; now poor acceleration [Mr_Shiftright] by lauris Sep 14, 2008 (8:32 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 14, 2008 7:55 am) So then it's a shot in the dark. Replace the knock sensor and see what happens.   I suppose that even the computer a garage uses is not 100% accurate? It's more based on speculation? Which may be why my garage last week diagnosed two bad ignition coils, replaced them, but there are still problems. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 14, 2008 8:53 am)
#3898 of 4048 Re: Ignition coil replacement; now poor acceleration [obyone] by lauris Sep 14, 2008 (8:33 am)
Replying to: obyone (Sep 14, 2008 8:15 am) Thanks. I think this can be resolved by a DIYer family member.   Thanks for the photo! Are you trying to entice me?! LOL Sure it screams on the highway!
#3899 of 4048 Re: Ignition coil replacement; now poor acceleration [lauris] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 14, 2008 (8:53 am)
Replying to: lauris (Sep 14, 2008 8:32 am) It's not speculation if the shop does the correct "diagnostic tree" once they have the code.   By that I mean a methodical "test this for X. If not X, then go to THAT. Test THAT for Y, if not Y, then go THERE" Etc. Etc.   If a shop is guessing with your checkbook and just throwing parts at the car, by all means try another. There is no reason why a top-flight mechanic has to guess if it's your knock sensor or not. He can test it, especially if he has the manuals or if he subscribes to sites like ALLDATA, etc.   The computer puts you on the right track to be sure but a machine is only as good as the person operating it.
#3900 of 4048 Re: Ignition coil replacement; now poor acceleration [lauris] by nemesis04 Sep 15, 2008 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: lauris (Sep 13, 2008 6:43 pm) You should change all the coils. Also, change the air flow sensor depending on the unit the computer may need to be updated. Replies to this message: lauris (Sep 15, 2008 1:49 pm) nemesis04 (Sep 15, 2008 2:50 pm)
#3901 of 4048 Re: Ignition coil replacement; now poor acceleration [nemesis04] by lauris Sep 15, 2008 (1:49 pm)
Replying to: nemesis04 (Sep 15, 2008 1:01 pm) Thanks! Having not looked at the manual, is the air flow sensor easy to change?   Is this common for most Maxima's with these miles (110,000)?   Do other makes, such as Honda and Toyota, require this amount of maintenance? Curious. Replies to this message: nemesis04 (Sep 15, 2008 2:50 pm)
#3902 of 4048 Re: Ignition coil replacement; now poor acceleration [lauris] by nemesis04 Sep 15, 2008 (2:50 pm)
Replying to: lauris (Sep 15, 2008 1:49 pm) They are pretty easy to change. When my 2001 Maxima hit 100k I changed all the coils and the air flow sensor because the check light kept on coming on. After the change, the car had its old spunk back and the light never came back on again.
#3903 of 4048 12 volt power outlet by rsaville Sep 17, 2008 (11:57 am)
I have a 2001 nissan maxima. Recently both the 12-volt power outlets have went out in the vehicle. all other electical systems are working fine. any suggestions on what the issue may be? Replies to this message: nemesis04 (Sep 17, 2008 12:54 pm)
#3904 of 4048 Re: 12 volt power outlet [rsaville] by nemesis04 Sep 17, 2008 (12:54 pm)
Replying to: rsaville (Sep 17, 2008 11:57 am) Have you checked the fuses?
#3905 of 4048 2005 Maxima Blower Fan Problem by tmb5894 Sep 21, 2008 (2:34 pm)
I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima that the A/C blower fan quit working. All fuses are ok and the fan switch shows the fan speed advancing but no air flow. Any help with whats wrong? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 22, 2008 7:37 am)
#3906 of 4048 Re: 2005 Maxima Blower Fan Problem [tmb5894] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 22, 2008 (7:37 am)
Replying to: tmb5894 (Sep 21, 2008 2:34 pm) The fan might be controlled by a relay. You might check your owner's manual to identify which relay this is. If you are clever with electrics you might pop the switch out and by-pass it and see what happens.   You might also try this with the engine off-- perhaps the fan is only working on low speed and you can't hear it with the car running. That would indicate then that the resistor controlling fan speed is the problem.

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