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Try disconnecting the battery for a couple of minutes. If the problem reoccurs could be something occured during the cleaning process that's throwing off the O2 sensors.
This morning I checked trans fluid per nissan recommendations driving car for 5-10 mins first. Fluid actually was above "hot" zone on the dipstick, even as far as where the bends in the rod are. Not sure how this can be. No fluid was added recently.
Any ideas anyone? How is the auto trans fluid cooled on this model? Thanks in advance.
I have a 1990 Maxima SE, I have replaced the battery before but never had such an issue; today I bought a new battery, after I first connected the positive cable, then the negative cable, about 30 seconds later when I tried to start the car, the alarm went off. I don't have an alarm remote so I don't know how to turn it off. I tried turning the key to ignition "on" but it did not stop the alarm. Can someone let me know how to correct this problem? (Yesterday when I tried to jump the battery, it did the same thing.) Over the years of ownership I have replaced its battery many times but never had this issue.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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Jason
I am having the same exact problem -- did you figure out what was wrong? Will you please post what the problem was or send me email.
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The car runs just fine so it is rather maddening. Any ideas? What bothers me is that I don't know if these systems are all functioning, but it's a problem with whatever makes the lights show up on the dash, or if the systems really are shut down whenever the lights appear.
I have an '01 GLE that up to now has been extremely trouble-free.
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computer scans show nothing, visual inspection of removed trans oil pan show no signs of damage. my last option is to drop the tranny and pay 700 bucks for this. just wondering if anyone has heard of had this problem?
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Better yet have a mechanic look at it on you next oil change if you can wait that long.
yeah i had the engine coil problem too, unrelated to this one.
Then battery died at 28,00 miles. Not a big deal, but annoying as Hell. Sears has a 5 yr. battery for $70 or so. What's wrong with the buyers? Then my radio/cd/sirius panel died at 31,000. Yes they replaced it under the warranty, but it took them a month to get the replacement from Panasonic. I was told that they had too many returns to keep up with demand. Yikes.! This is supposed to be a luxury type sedan.
I checked the label on the Hood to be sure it's a Maxima, and not a Saturn!
I suppose the remaining 4 coils will need replaced? Hope to have a family member do this as my garage charged me $155 for one coil, excluding labor. Dropped almost $500 including scanner test + labor.
My other thought is maybe an O2 sensor is dying. Suppose Pep Boys or Auto Zone could figure that out for a few bucks?
Does anyone know the location placement of #3 and #6 coils? Thanks.
I guess too changing the transmission fluid and fuel filter may help.
My husband hooked up the computer and found a code indicating the knock sensor. Would make sense why it's hesitating upon acceleration.
Can a DYIer replace the IAC, TPS and PCV? Would either of these require a lift?
BTW, have you seen the 2009 Maxima since it's your 10th anniversary?
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.
Thanks for the photo! Are you trying to entice me?! LOL Sure it screams on the highway!
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.
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.