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Replying to: georgios10 (Jul 28, 2009 3:39 pm) |
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Hey all, new to this forum and needing help. This is my first Nissan, a 2000 Max w/ 127k. I've had the car two months, bought it for my wife for a beater around town and back and forth to work. It's had the problem since we bought it, we assumed the dealer could figure it out easily, Boy was I wrong. OK enough yapping and down to the problem. Sometimes the car will crank and crank but won't hit. Sometimes it starts on the first crank. We cannot make it repeat and nothing seems to trigger it. The dealer first told me it was the starter and for 538 dollars they would fix it. Well I got the starter and changed it myself, wasn't it. put the old one back and got my money back. It left my wife sitting and I had to leave work, so we took it straight to the dealer when I got it going. this time they told me it was the crank sensor and the flywheel was missing teeth. they wanted $1187 for the repair. not happening. got thecar home changed the rear CPS, no change, front CPS no change. While I was under the car I decided to look at the flywheel myself( by the access panel on the bottom of the tranny they said they used), well it hasn't been off.also cleaned the cam sensor Does anyone have any ideas or ran into the same problem? Oh and would the key have any effect on the starting, I know it is chipped, but the one we have is pretty beat up and rattles when shaken, I'm thinking the the chip may be loose and relaying the proper info, just a guess sorry for the long post, just trying to give as much info as possible. Thanks RM
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Hi All- After reading this forum I am seeing a common denominator with all that I have been experiencing with my 2000 Nissan Maxima (140k). I've had problems with the sensors, the weird noises, the "check engine light" coming on and off as well as other malfunctioning issues. And just last week my car turned off after driving in the rain. Currently, the car is in a shop and I am waiting to hear some kind of report, but the one thing that I was told could be the issue, is that I am having electrical issues. I am frustrated and ready to toss this car (although I still have a car note) and I am nervous to find out how much this is going to cost me! Anyone have any ideas on how much this may cost or even what could be the problem, seeing as though these cars have a history with sensor and electrical problems? |
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Hi Everyone. My car has been making a rattling noise for a couple months and I kept putting it off. My oil change place told me it was the timing chain tensioner. Last weekend I went to get in it and it would start, kept cranking no problem just wouldn't fire. Had it towed to Oil change place, the guy there who is a ASE mechanic said it looked like the timing chain broke and there was potentially some engine damage. Had it towed to dealer for further evaluation. They said the timing chain was fine but that it skipped time and the pistons blew into the valves. Long story short, I need a new motor. 1. Is this possible for the valves to do this? 2. Why in the sam hell, if this is possible, wouldn't some code be thrown that would tell me this is a potentially serious problem that needs to be checked before the engine completely blows? Or should it have thrown a code? 3. Any recommendations on getting a used motor? 4. Is this engine replacement something a good mechanic could handle or should this be done at the outrageously expensive dealer labor fees (ie: special tools, special Nissan training required)? Thanks. -Matt
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Replying to: carrmat (Aug 10, 2009 2:48 pm) They probably know of sources for used engines. Here's one: JDM Your question about a code for this problem is interesting. Some cars did in fact have warning systems for engine timing disorders (Porsche 928) but with a timing chain, it's a pretty rare occurrence. In hindsight, chains do give warnings usually before they break or jump time by making noise. I'd take the car to an independent shop and first off, have them verify the huge drop in compression that would indicate bent valves. Also, I'd remove the head and inspect the engine internally, if a drop in compression is verified. It may not be necessary to replace the entire engine. A piston can "kiss" a valve and bend it slightly without serious damage to itself sometimes--requiring only a rebuilt cylinder head. Visiting Host |
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| ECM HAS PO605 CODE,RUNS BADLY,BUCKS AND EVENTUALLY DIES.START BACK AND IDLES GREAT.TRIED USED PCM,RUNS WORSE.GOT ANY IDEAS. | |
| I have a 2000 GLE Nissan Maxima and in the far left back (passenger side) my car is smoking. I took it to the dealer because my engine light was on and the smoking under the hood and they fixed #6 coil (mis-firing) and tune-up. The burning smell is though my transmission has no fluid in it. I remember this because my step-father was a back yard mechanic and I remember the smell. The dealer has told me to bring it back on Monday, August 24th and a test will be run to see what it could be. Just last week I have paid over $800 for repairs and I am afraid they are just trying to rip me off. I am a female and don't have a clue about this. This is why I take my car to the dealer who is the expert. I need some advice on what to do? My hood is open now in my garage because when I drove it back home today it was smoking really bad. I am so afraid that I may be making matters worse by driving it. Can you provide some guidance? | |
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I have a 2000 maxima with 146,000 mile on it. About one month ago, it suddenly got dead when I tried to turn right at low speed (~20mph). It can run ~15 minutes after I restarted it, but then got dead again. Service Engine light is on and the error code is P0171. Tried to fix it in two mechanics, but both of them can not figure out the problem. Do anyone have the same problem? Thanks for any advice/help.
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Replying to: calixarene (Sep 10, 2009 1:12 pm) System Too Lean - Bank 1 Description:=20 How does a P0171 code trigger the check engine light? This code will trigge= r the check engine light as follows: The adaptive fuel strategy in the vehicle's computer constantly monitors th= e fuel delivery system to make sure the engine is running at an optimum air= to fuel ratio, which is 14.7:1. The computer adjusts injector pulse width = to regulate the amount of fuel going into the engine. The oxygen sensors re= lay information to the Powertrain Control Module (computer), informing it o= f the oxygen content in the exhaust. This information is translated by the = computer, and used to determine if more or less fuel is needed. The compute= r will then adjust fuel flow (and possibly other related engine operating c= haracteristics), to keep the correct air fuel mixture. This loop continues = as long as the engine is running. Please refer to our article Oxygen Sensor= Code Diagnosis for more info on this system. A P0171 check engine light co= de is set when the computer has reached a rich calibration limit and can no= t add enough fuel to maintain the correct mixture.=20 Possible Causes:=20 Refer to our Oxygen Sensor Code Diagnosis article for a list of all possibl= e causes. The following is an overview of P0171 check engine light code pos= sible causes. Fuel System: Leaking or faulty fuel pressure regulator Plugged or dirty fuel filter or lines Fuel pump weak or defective check valve Injectors leaking or faulty Low fuel pressure or running out of fuel Leaking EVAP system components Faulty FRP (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor) Air Intake System Vacuum leaks Contaminated, damaged or faulty Mass Air Flow sensor PCV valve leak or stuck open Air induction turbulance caused by wrong filter Oil dipstick not seated Air leaks after the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) Oil coated aftermarket air filter Exhaust System Any exhaust leak before or near the oxygen sensors EGR System Vacuum line disconnected from EGR System Module (ESM) EGR valve, tube or gasket leak EGR vacuum regulator valve leaking Secondary Air Injection System Mechanically stuck secondary air injection valve Diagnostic Help:=20 A very thorough discussion of how to approach and repair a P0171 check engi= ne light code can be found here. If you need further assistance let us know= . Please be sure to stop back in and visit some of our other very useful si= te features to lear more about your car's emissions system! =A0 Reference:=A0 http://www.engine-light-help.com/P0171-check-engine-light.htm= l Thanks, Suzanne V. Thompson |
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| hello, new to the forum. i have a 95 maxima with 120,000 miles. i was driving to work and all of a suddden my car just jumped to the right and my steering wheel was not straight anymore. it will track down the road straight when letting go of the wheel. turn the wheel left and right and the steering wheel be straight again. drive some more and it will jump to the right again.feels like power steering problem. | |
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