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Re: Nissan Maxima 2000 cold start problem [Mr_Shiftright]
by dmaljunk
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Jan 17, 2006 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 12, 2006 4:05 pm)
OK, my cold weather bad idling and stalling issue was fixed. It was an EGR valve tube, which goes out of the manifold and into the EGR. It was clogged and that was causing too much pressure and eventually caused oil leak. The saw the oil leak and when the manifold was removed they saw the clogged valve and determined it to be the cause of my problems. I had that tube cleaned, oil seals and gaskets replaced and manifold gasket replaced as well. Not an expansive repair and the problem is fixed, car idles perfectly on a cold mornig. Thanks to all for your help. One question - what caused this tube to get clogged? Bad gas?
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Re: Nissan Maxima 2000 cold start problem [dmaljunk]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jan 17, 2006 (10:37 am)
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Replying to: dmaljunk (Jan 17, 2006 8:20 am)
Nah, EGRs just clog up with age. But I don't think that had anything to do with your oil leaks. That's a PCV valve issue. EGR is exhaust gas recirculation. A clogged PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve can cause excessive crankcase pressure and oil leaks. So you're mixing two things up there---but no matter, the car's running great so that's good news.
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Re: Nissan Maxima 2000 cold start problem [Mr_Shiftright]
by dmaljunk
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Jan 20, 2006 (8:51 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 17, 2006 10:37 am)
Question, and this is pretty specific. They replaced the Valve Cover gaskets, both the main gasket and the spark plug tube seals. The mechanic noticed that the three original front seals are thicker then the rear three. The front valve cover seemed to have deeper wholes for seals then in the rear. However the set that they got from parts store had all six same spark plug tube seals. The seals from the set had "made in Japan" on them but it wasn't from Nissan, some aftermarket. Nissan dealer doesn't sell this set, they only sell it with volve covers. Now, is this possible that three spark plug tube seals should be thicker then the other three? Why would that be? The mechanic installed them because originals were leaking, they went in fine but he had his doubts. I am not experiencing any noticeable issues with the car right now but I don't know if a tiny leak at that seal would be noticeable any way...
I will go to AutoZone to look at their gasket sets but let me know if this sounds strange to you...
Thanks
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Re: Nissan Maxima 2000 cold start problem [dmaljunk]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jan 21, 2006 (2:42 pm)
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Replying to: dmaljunk (Jan 20, 2006 8:51 pm)
It does sound weird but sometimes engineers will do weird things. I always try to buy gaskets strictly from the dealer for this reason. They FIT.
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Re: Nissan Maxima 2000 cold start problem [Mr_Shiftright]
by dmaljunk
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Jan 23, 2006 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 21, 2006 2:42 pm)
ye, agreed but Nissan sells the set with valve covers and it's like $220... Why do I need new valve covers, what, they can't sell just the gasket set... Damn...
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Re: Nissan Maxima 2000 cold start problem [dmaljunk]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jan 23, 2006 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: dmaljunk (Jan 23, 2006 10:36 am)
That I don't know...that also sounds suspicious to me...maybe you should try another dealer.
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Re: Nissan Maxima 2000 cold start problem [dmaljunk]
by div2
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Jan 24, 2006 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: dmaljunk (Jan 23, 2006 10:36 am)
When I owned my Pathfinder I used Brown and Brown Nissan in AZ for parts. Prices were much less than the local dealers and the parts guys knew their stuff-once they told me that all I needed was a $4 part instead of the $70 part I originally requested...
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Re: Nissan Maxima 2000 cold start problem [Mr_Shiftright]
by dmaljunk
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Jan 24, 2006 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 23, 2006 12:16 pm)
Just contacted Beck and Arnley, they make the most expensive gasket set($97) and it's available in AutoZone, they say that all six spark plug tube seals are identical and that Nissan upgraded the dsign at some point and their part matches Nissan specifications. I guess I am good but yes I will go to a different dealer and inquire there. Thanks for your help.
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maxima 2000
by nycq
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Mar 14, 2006 (12:34 pm)
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Hello,
Recently in January my Maxima stalled and was towed to the nearest dealership they ran the diagnostic and then replaced the MAF then the IACV...the car after that stalled once but I was able to drive it. Yesterday the check engine light came on again .I got a preliminary diagnositc code from Autozone Idle control system..and then the car stalled again.. Some mechanic were in the parking lot of Autozone and they raised the idle higher . The car is running didn't stall after that but the check engine sign is still on...Please help ....I been back and forth with the dealer who is not very helpful...and costing me $$$ what do u think is wrong
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Re: Nissan Maxima 2000 cold start problem [Mr_Shiftright]
by uwestef
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Mar 15, 2006 (8:52 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 23, 2006 12:16 pm)
I have a cold start problem on my '98 maxima. The engine gets started but shut off right after starting. This happens only when the car sit outside overnight, but could happen any time of the day, morning, afternoon or evening.
What's interesting is this:
Yesterday when I could not get the engine started, I pulled the fuel pump fuse and then I was able to start the engine without the fuse on. Then I turned the engine off and put back the fuse, I tried to start the engine and it actualy started! I tried the same thing today and it worked too.
I could not figure out why it does this but I am sure this would mean something to a good mechanic or DIY expert. Could you please help to explain this and provide advise how to fix the issue?
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