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The engine doesn't shake on start, it shakes when its really warmed up (10-20+ min of operating).
I had my mech. check the cooling and sensors, and I had a bad Knock sensor, so I replaced it, and nothing... :confuse:
This is really frustrating :mad: I also had all my rotors, and brakes replaced, as well as all my calipers and hoses. and right now the car passes a computer diagnostic with flying colors. But the problem persists. Please help.
Thank you.
Did you ever come up with a solution to your problem?
I am having a similar problem with my 96 Maxima. It has 113K miles on it.
This problem started occurring over that last week now that we are getting
80 degree weather here in New England. In the morning when its around 60 the car starts fine. It sits in the parking lot at work all day in the sun and when I
go home it won't start. The only thing that seems to work is put the key in the
ON position in the ignition and wait around a minute and then start it.
There is an after maket alarm with the car. I suspected the relay between the
ignition and starter may be affected the the interior heating up during the day.
But keeping the windows open when it's parked didn't help. So I bypassed the
relay by rewiring the ignition back directly to the starter but no luck there.
I saw some notes in the forum that said the 95-99 Maxima need periodic starter replacements. I already replaced mine back in January 2002 but it is not too hot
in this neck of the woods that time of year.
A related symptom is that when the car is started already, I reverse the car, and then begin to drive by changing the shift to "D" and pushing the gas pedal, the rotation speed will be very high but the car moves very slow. I'll have to change the shift to "2" to make it normal. After the car is moving, I can change the shift back to "D" and drive smoothly.
I suspect it's something wrong with the transmission system. Someone told me the inhibit switch might not work. However who are familar with this part? I google it but no luck! Any help will be appreciated.
I have exactly the same problem - there are other posts on here as well with the same complaint. Look back 6 months or so to find them.
I've not yet complained about it, since it sounds like its just a part of the 5 speed auto tranny. I've heard in one prior post that the dealership reset the ECM so that it had to relearn its shifts (non-technical version). This person reported that it seemed to help, but then the abrupt shifting returned in a few days.
I know this is disappointing, and I don't think's right, but I will say that after having mine 6 months now, I tend to notice it less. But I have to say it still bugs me... because my driveway is about 250' long and just as I get near the garage I let of the gas and I always get that abrupt pulsation.
Please write back and let us know if your dealer comes up with any solutions. I've got other fish to fry with my dealer right now.
Jerry
Check the inhibitor switch on the transmission.
Ground from the switch goes to inhibitor relay in engine compartment.
To find all this your mechanic should get the ALLDATA software.
thanks!!
brad
Thanks:)
So it is the struts?! Mine is about 6 months old.
replacement.
brad
I also have a 2001 Maxima that had to have the gas tank door replaced. I have actually seen a few other Maximas while driving that have the door either missing or not closed....as mine was for a while before I could replace it.
It would not fit/close properly, so parts of the door extended beyond the body of the car. Because of this problem, I couldn't go through car washes, in fear it would be ripped off. I'm sure it is only a matter of time before the Gas Door will come off.
2000 Max, 135k miles, and it seems the cooling fan is running constantly. During the recent hot weather the temp ran very high and almost overheated. Anyone else experience this? Tips? Ideas?
Also, I have electric seats and the forward and back function on the drivers seat has stopped working, all other seat controls work fine....anyone? Bueller??
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
Mark in RI
My problem is intermittent, though. It normally happens the first time the car is started and then tends to go away for a few days.
Do I need a new alternator?
However, as long as I step on the gas and rev it to 2500 rpm in such situation, it WILL start and everything will be just as normal.
I have no problem with cold start, or start several minutes after shutting off the engine.
Could it be the gas? The previous owner used 89, but since the manual recommended 91 or better, I used 93.
That's very interesting.... wonder if it came from the factory with the navi and then something happened to the screen and they just replaced it with a standard orange screen??? Do you have the original window sticker anywhere in the car? That should show the navi charge, and maybe prove my theory... who knows.
As for the buttons, have you looked in the owners manual (yes, I know its thick) and checked to see whether the buttons are just mislabeled? Maybe they accidentially put the Navi buttons in your car, but they actually do the no-Navi functions. I'd look at the non-navi setup and see whether by pushing a button whether that gives you the non-navi feature. As I recall, there are the same number of buttons and same layout regardless of the system, they are just labeled differently.
If that doesn't help, email me and I'll send you a photo of my buttons (don't read anything into that!!!) - I have an 05 w/o the navi.
Thanks,
I have a 2004 SE as well and have experienced the shut down (Fail Safe Mode) 5 times. First time was less than a year after I purchased the car. I have taken the car in 4 times for repair and decided that this is ridiculous so I contacted Nissan North America Consumer Line. This resulted in no action when I asked that this car should be exchanged or repurchased. So - had to contact BBB and am set for a hearing date in a bout a week from now. Two occasions were really dangerous. This happened when attempting to accelerate on a freeway during rush hour. Almost got hit by three cars !!! Seems to be something with the Throttle Control system ... and the last repair attempt - they replaced the main electrical wiring harness. Still happened once after that. The Service Engine Soon light comes on, the car goes into Fail Safe Mode which gives you just enough power to move off to the side of the road. After waiting about 2 minutes with the engine off, the car will start and run but the Service Engine Soon light remains on. I have been a long time loyal Nissan consumer but I am having second thoughts about Nissan now. :lemon:
Have you had any resolution since posting your message?
Thanks...
A colleague who also owns a Max gave me the following website:
www.vbxmaxima.8m.com/ecu.html
Click on "Check Engine Light" and there are detailed instructions on obtaining the codes yourself as well as turning off the dreaded SES light. I did it last evening, it took less than 5 minutes and it worked.
I received three codes that were decoded on this same website. Anyone familiar with EVAP canister vent control valve, knock system and EVAP System?
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Symptoms seemed like a flooded engine, so I did some reading, bought parts and got dirty.
LH O2 sensor, NGK platinum plugs, K&N air filter, fuel filter, throttle body cleaning, and oil change.
I thought the starting problems were due to the bad O2 sensor, and I now had an all-clear code 0505, but the problem remained. Thanks to this forum, along with a couple others, I pinpointed the source down to the coolant temperature sensor. I bought a Wells 3/8” thread sensor from Autozone and the car is starting up fine. All the other tune-up work was necessary as well, and the car runs very smoothly.
Note: for the O2 sensor, it was a tight spot, so I used a 6” wrench with 1” jaw. You need 13/16” min. jaw. And the spark plug in the back, near the driver side is tough to get out, and tougher to put back in. I had to wedge it slightly in order to get the coil back in without snapping it. Be careful as they do snap at the joint if bent too far. You'll hear a sharp crack. Yep, I know from experience.
I made the mistake of messing with the thottle stop adjustment (factory set) when I was having problems with my idle. Well, I fixed my idle problem and now have to reset my throttle stop adjustment. Does anyone have a simple way of doing this or do I have to take it to the DEALER? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
lupe vasquez
I have a modified '96 maxima with a "98 infiniti I30 engine. It was a straight swap with no major adjustments. engine runs great but recently developed a problem when starting. It takes a few cranks from a cold start to get it going but once you drive and try and restart there's no problem. mechanic checked the fuel pump,filter and found no problem with either, egr valves were cleaned, faulty knock sensor replaced and the starter is new???? need help please
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Initial problem was the car did not start on the first try from purchase. The Service engine light went on. 3 fuel injector replaced and that did not solve the problem then the dealer replaced the fuel pump, the car started but the car still had no power and was shifting horribly. Dealer then said it was a internal valve in the transmission. They opened transmission and then dealer stated it needed a "new unit". They then replaced the with a " new unit" and car was shaking and still downshiting and not shifting properly at all. Then back to the dealer and the transmisson was leaking then they told me an axel seal would fix the problem, they replaced an axel seal. I drove it home and parked the car. Now the car wont start and the dealer says its the battery. My maxima is not a year old yet and has 20,000 miles on it. The service engine light or any kind of warning light did not go on during the last few problems. Is this a lemon or what? I need help please. Thank you :lemon:
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