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**phenryiv1** · 02-21-2004, 07:48 AM

These are all the Code Scanner Codes Converted from the Haynes Manual

Scan Tool Trouble Code --- Check Engine Light flash code

P0000 --- 0505
P0100 --- 0102
P0105 --- 0803
P0110 --- 0401
P0115 --- 0103
P0120 --- 0403
P0125 --- 0908
P0130 --- 0307
P0130 --- 0503
P0131 --- 0411
P0132 --- 0410
P0133 --- 0409
P0134 --- 0412
P0135 --- 0901
P0136 --- 0707
P0137 --- 0511
P0138 --- 0510
P0139 --- 0707
P0140 --- 0512
P0141 --- 0902
P0150 --- 0303
P0151 --- 0308
P0152 --- 0415
P0153 --- 0414
P0154 --- 0413
P0155 --- 1001
P0157 --- 0314
P0158 --- 0313
P0159 --- 0708
P0160 --- 0315
P0161 --- 1002
P0170 --- 0706
P0171 --- 0115
P0172 --- 0114
P0173 --- 0806
P0174 --- 0210
P0175 --- 0209
P0180 --- 0402
P0300 --- 0701
P0301 --- 0608
P0302 --- 0607
P0303 --- 0606
P0304 --- 0605
P0305 --- 0604
P0306 --- 0603
P0325 --- 0304
P0335 --- 0802
P0340 --- 0101
P0400 --- 0302
P0402 --- 0306
P0403 --- 0515
P0420 --- 0702
P0430 --- 0703
P0440 --- 0705
P0443 --- 0807
P0443 --- 1008
P0446 --- 0903
P0450 --- 0704
P0500 --- 0104
P0505 --- 0205
P0510 --- 0203
P0600 --- 0504
P0605 --- 0301
P0705 --- 1003
P0705 --- 1101
P0710 --- 1208
P0720 --- 1102
P0725 --- 1207
P0731 --- 1103
P0732 --- 1104
P0733 --- 1105
P0734 --- 1106
P0740 --- 1204
P0744 --- 1107
P0745 --- 1205
P0750 --- 1108
P0755 --- 1201
P1105 --- 1302
P1148 --- 0307
P1168 --- 0308
P1220 --- 1305
P1320 --- 0201
P1335 --- 0407
P1336 --- 0905
P1400 --- 1005
P1401 --- 0305
P1402 --- 0514
P1440 --- 0213
P1441 --- 0801
P1444 --- 0214
P1445 --- 1008
P1446 --- 0215
P1447 --- 0111
P1448 --- 0309
P1490 --- 0801
P1491 --- 0311
P1492 --- 0807
P1493 --- 0312
P1605 --- 0804
P1705 --- 1206
P1706 --- 1003
P1760 --- 1203
P1900 --- 0208
P1900 --- 1308

0309
Evap Cannister Vent Control Valve-Trace vacuum hard lines to make sure that there are no leaks to the evap cannister.

Reference FSM EC-23 for a diagram.

0105
The absolute pressure sensor is located to the MAP/BARO switch solenoid valve by a hose. The sensor detects abient barometric pressure and intake manifold pressure respectively, and modifies the voltage signal from the ECM.

FSM pages EC 117-126

I would check to see if the sensor is plugged in and the hose is connected

a picture of it is seen in post #25
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...6&postcount=25

P0440 and/or P1448

The P0440 is a generic EVAP system leak. The P1448 is a manufacturer specific code for the charcoal canister vent valve stuck open. The charcoal canister is located behind the left rear tire. It's a largish black box with a few hoses running to it.

First, check all of these hoses to make sure none or torn or otherwise damaged. If they check out, disconnect these hoses and the electrical connection with a pair of pliers. Then, remove the three screws that hold the box to the car, then push the rear bracket out of the way to remove it. With the box out, take off the two screws that hold the purge valve to the box. It takes a bit of force to remove the valve even with the screws out. Be firm, but don't break it.

Next, take some brake cleaner and spray through one of the holes so it flows out the other. Hose it for a good 10 seconds or so, then spray some silicone spray through it to lubricate it. Install the valve back on the box, put the box back in the car and reconnect the hoses and wire connector.

With the car back together, clear the codes on the ECU and you should be good. If this doesn't work, double check all the lines in that area and if all else fails, you might need a new canister vent valve. You should be able to test the valve by applying 12 volts to the two terminals. A replacement valve runs about $120 from a dealer, so do your best to fix your old one first.

OMG The battery and brake light came on at the same time

ALT fuse has blown. It is located under the hood in the fuse box near the battery. It can alos mean the voltage has dropped under 10v. In most cases this means your Alternator is dead/shorted out. Replace the fuse when you replace the alternator.

OMG MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON!!!

Airbag Light Fix (revised)

IF YOUR AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING WHILE YOU DRIVE 9 times out of 10 it is the passenger seat side air bag...the one that is inside of the seat...what you need to do is the following:

Open your door and first locate the button on pillar A....this little button is the drivers door switch and when the door is closed the button is pressed in making the car know that the door is actually closed....it is a small button with black rubber surrounding it. Once you locate it, turn your key to the ON position....DO NOT start the car...simply turn the power on so the engine light, battery and everything else is lit without engaging the ignition. Then with the key in the ON position press the drivers door switch at least 10 times within 10 seconds with your finger: in and out in and out fast......then once you have done that turn your key to the OFF position....when i did this I found it easy to turn the key half way between where you take it out and half way between ACC so nothing should be getting power...not even the radio but you should also not be able to pull the key out. Then close your door and with the key in that same position, between taking it out and ACC, start the car by turning it towards the ignition. This means don't take the key outta the ignition the whole time.

If you have a 99 9/10 it is the passenger SEAT airbag....the one that is actually in the seat and Nissan will try to tell you it is faulty but by doing this you will engage the system so it will work again. I know people that have had the seat air bag repaired and then the light has come on within a year. If it was the airbag that was in the dash I would say get it fixed but with it being a seat air bag even if it doesn't work the rest of the system will. Same thing happened to me and I got it diagnosed luckily for free at the dealership but then did the thing above and it hasn't come back on in over a year and a half. A lot of times they said it could be caused by a passenger having their feat under the seat where the air bag components are.

Print this out and GO DO IT NOW!!!! It works.....mine went on in March 2004 and I was told by Nissan I needed a new passenger side SEAT airbag....the side curtain on that is INSIDE the actual seat of your car if you have it. Nissan said it was VERY common and it is faulty.....amazingly they even had some on-hand....follow this how -to!

02-21-2004, 07:48 AM	#6
phenryiv1 Mod her. Ate her. 2008 Legacy 2.5i 5MT Join Date: May 2002 Location: Martinsburg, WV iTrader: (18) Posts: 9,487	These are all the Code Scanner Codes Converted from the Haynes Manual Scan Tool Trouble Code --- Check Engine Light flash code P0000 --- 0505 P0100 --- 0102 P0105 --- 0803 P0110 --- 0401 P0115 --- 0103 P0120 --- 0403 P0125 --- 0908 P0130 --- 0307 P0130 --- 0503 P0131 --- 0411 P0132 --- 0410 P0133 --- 0409 P0134 --- 0412 P0135 --- 0901 P0136 --- 0707 P0137 --- 0511 P0138 --- 0510 P0139 --- 0707 P0140 --- 0512 P0141 --- 0902 P0150 --- 0303 P0151 --- 0308 P0152 --- 0415 P0153 --- 0414 P0154 --- 0413 P0155 --- 1001 P0157 --- 0314 P0158 --- 0313 P0159 --- 0708 P0160 --- 0315 P0161 --- 1002 P0170 --- 0706 P0171 --- 0115 P0172 --- 0114 P0173 --- 0806 P0174 --- 0210 P0175 --- 0209 P0180 --- 0402 P0300 --- 0701 P0301 --- 0608 P0302 --- 0607 P0303 --- 0606 P0304 --- 0605 P0305 --- 0604 P0306 --- 0603 P0325 --- 0304 P0335 --- 0802 P0340 --- 0101 P0400 --- 0302 P0402 --- 0306 P0403 --- 0515 P0420 --- 0702 P0430 --- 0703 P0440 --- 0705 P0443 --- 0807 P0443 --- 1008 P0446 --- 0903 P0450 --- 0704 P0500 --- 0104 P0505 --- 0205 P0510 --- 0203 P0600 --- 0504 P0605 --- 0301 P0705 --- 1003 P0705 --- 1101 P0710 --- 1208 P0720 --- 1102 P0725 --- 1207 P0731 --- 1103 P0732 --- 1104 P0733 --- 1105 P0734 --- 1106 P0740 --- 1204 P0744 --- 1107 P0745 --- 1205 P0750 --- 1108 P0755 --- 1201 P1105 --- 1302 P1148 --- 0307 P1168 --- 0308 P1220 --- 1305 P1320 --- 0201 P1335 --- 0407 P1336 --- 0905 P1400 --- 1005 P1401 --- 0305 P1402 --- 0514 P1440 --- 0213 P1441 --- 0801 P1444 --- 0214 P1445 --- 1008 P1446 --- 0215 P1447 --- 0111 P1448 --- 0309 P1490 --- 0801 P1491 --- 0311 P1492 --- 0807 P1493 --- 0312 P1605 --- 0804 P1705 --- 1206 P1706 --- 1003 P1760 --- 1203 P1900 --- 0208 P1900 --- 1308 0309 Evap Cannister Vent Control Valve-Trace vacuum hard lines to make sure that there are no leaks to the evap cannister. Reference FSM EC-23 for a diagram. 0105 The absolute pressure sensor is located to the MAP/BARO switch solenoid valve by a hose. The sensor detects abient barometric pressure and intake manifold pressure respectively, and modifies the voltage signal from the ECM. FSM pages EC 117-126 I would check to see if the sensor is plugged in and the hose is connected a picture of it is seen in post #25 http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...6&postcount=25 P0440 and/or P1448 The P0440 is a generic EVAP system leak. The P1448 is a manufacturer specific code for the charcoal canister vent valve stuck open. The charcoal canister is located behind the left rear tire. It's a largish black box with a few hoses running to it. First, check all of these hoses to make sure none or torn or otherwise damaged. If they check out, disconnect these hoses and the electrical connection with a pair of pliers. Then, remove the three screws that hold the box to the car, then push the rear bracket out of the way to remove it. With the box out, take off the two screws that hold the purge valve to the box. It takes a bit of force to remove the valve even with the screws out. Be firm, but don't break it. Next, take some brake cleaner and spray through one of the holes so it flows out the other. Hose it for a good 10 seconds or so, then spray some silicone spray through it to lubricate it. Install the valve back on the box, put the box back in the car and reconnect the hoses and wire connector. With the car back together, clear the codes on the ECU and you should be good. If this doesn't work, double check all the lines in that area and if all else fails, you might need a new canister vent valve. You should be able to test the valve by applying 12 volts to the two terminals. A replacement valve runs about $120 from a dealer, so do your best to fix your old one first. OMG The battery and brake light came on at the same time ALT fuse has blown. It is located under the hood in the fuse box near the battery. It can alos mean the voltage has dropped under 10v. In most cases this means your Alternator is dead/shorted out. Replace the fuse when you replace the alternator. OMG MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON!!! Airbag Light Fix (revised) IF YOUR AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING WHILE YOU DRIVE 9 times out of 10 it is the passenger seat side air bag...the one that is inside of the seat...what you need to do is the following: Open your door and first locate the button on pillar A....this little button is the drivers door switch and when the door is closed the button is pressed in making the car know that the door is actually closed....it is a small button with black rubber surrounding it. Once you locate it, turn your key to the ON position....DO NOT start the car...simply turn the power on so the engine light, battery and everything else is lit without engaging the ignition. Then with the key in the ON position press the drivers door switch at least 10 times within 10 seconds with your finger: in and out in and out fast......then once you have done that turn your key to the OFF position....when i did this I found it easy to turn the key half way between where you take it out and half way between ACC so nothing should be getting power...not even the radio but you should also not be able to pull the key out. Then close your door and with the key in that same position, between taking it out and ACC, start the car by turning it towards the ignition. This means don't take the key outta the ignition the whole time. If you have a 99 9/10 it is the passenger SEAT airbag....the one that is actually in the seat and Nissan will try to tell you it is faulty but by doing this you will engage the system so it will work again. I know people that have had the seat air bag repaired and then the light has come on within a year. If it was the airbag that was in the dash I would say get it fixed but with it being a seat air bag even if it doesn't work the rest of the system will. Same thing happened to me and I got it diagnosed luckily for free at the dealership but then did the thing above and it hasn't come back on in over a year and a half. A lot of times they said it could be caused by a passenger having their feat under the seat where the air bag components are. Print this out and GO DO IT NOW!!!! It works.....mine went on in March 2004 and I was told by Nissan I needed a new passenger side SEAT airbag....the side curtain on that is INSIDE the actual seat of your car if you have it. Nissan said it was VERY common and it is faulty.....amazingly they even had some on-hand....follow this how -to! Last edited by phenryiv1; 04-30-2008 at 07:29 AM.