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Sedans Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima Climate Control Questions/Problems
11 messages, Last post on Jun 02, 2008 at 12:56 PM
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Is this a common problem with 2005 maxima, or just unique to mine? The automatic temperature control is nearly worthless, however, the dealer claims it is normal. 1. Occasionally it locks on in heating or cooling and won't control. Have to shut it off to go back to normal operation 2. It won't allow cooling compressor below 60F, so on sunny days I have to go to manual mode to get enough outdoor air in upper vents to be comfortable 3. Cabin temperature is nowhere near setpoint. Had to set it at 80 on a 35F morning to be comfortable. 3 hours later, had it set down to 70 trying to cool the car in 60 ambient. Would appreciate any feedback on similar problems and fixes. Thanks Kads
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Replying to: ccbolp (Dec 27, 2006 10:47 am)
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Replying to: nila2 (Feb 19, 2007 3:18 pm) We're in Dallas, and the AC is more of a problem here. I grew up in S Dak, and understand your concern with the lack of heat. Since posting I've had a new, serious issue where the compressor is locked out and can't defrost a fogged windshield. Took it back in a second time. Dealer turned on the AC in a 70 F shop ambient, recorded the discharge air temp and proclaimed it works fine. They did tell me it has a temperature lockout on the compressor, first time they said it was 35F, then it was 60F. I don't recommend the dealer, Bankston, after that (or their 2 unsuccessful attempts to fix one of the dash vent grilles). Dealer told me to call 1-800-nissan1 and complain. Warned me I'd get a foreign sounding person, but would eventually get to someone knowledgeable. Will be doing just that tomorrow. Will be intersted if you find any fixes, or some other folks respond with similar problems or fixes. I'd guess the Infinitis have the same problem. |
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Replying to: kads (Jan 02, 2007 7:18 pm) This has been my opinion and actual observation of these ridiculous things ever since they became available in cars over 40 years ago. First of all, I've never understood their rationale--you still have to set a temperature, just as on a manual unit--I just do it by "what feels good" at the time. Also, they often wanted to run at whatever speed they chose, but I believe there is more speed control available now. Actually, automatic controls don't often have as much versatility as manual ones, either. They always seem to default to either "Fresh" or "Recirculate" on some pre-arranged scheme of their own choosing, where you can select these at will on the manual ones. I drove a top-line Altima (I know I'm in Maxima, but I think the systems are the same) with the Automatic unit which is standard on Maximas before buying my SE model--I couldn't find a way to simply allow air to come into the cabin with all the controls turned off and set to fresh if I wanted to as I can with the manual unit. |
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Maxima 2001 Anniversary edition: Is the climate control panel illuminated on this model? I got this used and am not sure if I have a bad bulb or this just isn't lit. Anyone know how to check & replace such a panel light? |
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Hi, new to this forum and maximas I have a 2005 and when you set climate control it will not cool unless you run the temp down to 61 degrees . if you set the temp at 74 it will drive you out with heat and dosent stop until you run it back down to 61 again. I understand there is a temp control sending probe under left part of dash has anyone ever replaced that or had problem with the control?
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Replying to: gneihardt (Feb 03, 2008 4:49 pm) |
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I will pull the reciept tomorrow and if you send me your e mail address I will send you what was replaced and it works fine now.
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Replying to: gneihardt (Apr 27, 2008 6:22 pm) 
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| All -- Anyone else having this problem. 2007 Maxima -- can't get the temp from the vent below 46, which is not very cold when I have other cars that get it down to 35-38 from the vent. I am going to end up trading this car if no solutions, as I have a 2004 Quest which has the same problem and it is way too hot in the summer time. Dealer say it is within specs. | |
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