ALSOUSA99MAXIMA

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fixed!!!!! Good info. read it might save you money and headaces some day only for 99+




OK here it goes

this morning i drove to work, the at noon i drove to lunch than drove home, i parked the max in the street to mow my lawn, i get in my car, to put it back in the driveway, and this happens

1. I put the key into the ignition started the ca,r and when i put it into reverse it dies!!!!
2. scratch my head
3. I tried restarting it, when i turn the key the starter is trying to turn the car over, it cranks but does not kick over.
4. I leave it alone go back in my house get a beer, and go back out side try to restart it, same thing happens, it turns over and dies, so i go back inside finish my beer.
5. i go out side try it again this time it doesn't turn over at all.
6. so i check all the fuses, all of them are fine.
7. I go to auto zone and rent one of those code readers, all i get is a knock sensor code, I am almost positive a knock sensor wont make you car not start.

I am thinking it could be the fuel pump? or maybe the filter is there anyway I can check it myself? Please somebody help me!!!!!

Thanks in advance,
Al Sousa

Zack342

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if you have another key try using the next key. Sometimes 1999's get the immobalizer codes wiped from the key. May have to take it to the deal to have the key reprogramed.

ALSOUSA99MAXIMA

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Zach, Really??? How would it all of a sudden wipe the code? I don't have another key, Do you think it could be the fuel pump?

Thank you for the help

Zack342

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could be anything but i would try loking at the most simple solutions first. Yes it does happen.

ALSOUSA99MAXIMA

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Well i just went out side and when i tried starting the car the security light stayed on, does than mean i need to reprogram the key?

JNCoRacer

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Disconnect the negative on your battery and reconnect it. My car did this the other day. Also check ALL of your grounds and make sure theyre cleaned and making good contact.

ALSOUSA99MAXIMA

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Tried it, didnt work

ALSOUSA99MAXIMA

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I am having it towed to the dealership, and monday they are going to reprogram it

Tim96I30t

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Uh oh the stealership.....

ALSOUSA99MAXIMA

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ya they want $75 do reprogram it, why the hell does the key just wipe it self out??????? Thats the g@yest thing I have ever come across

Zack342

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Ask them. I know it happenes.

RickRossTheBoss

I just like how you went to go get a beer

ALSOUSA99MAXIMA

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I did i went there on sat. and they explained it to me and basically told me there is no logical explanation why it happens other than it happens!!! But the closed at 12 on sat and aren't open on Sunday so i have to wait till Monday to fix it and that sucks i wanted to go to colt state this weekend!!

ALSOUSA99MAXIMA

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sometimes you just need a beer

RickRossTheBoss

This is definently true

ALSOUSA99MAXIMA

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Thank you for the info had the car towed Sunday (on a flat bed of course) it was the key, i only had one so i bought another and get both programed for $165...........ouch that's coming out of the suspension fund

Zack342

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Well in that case I will waive my diagnostic fee....Ouch i didn't know it was that much for having a new transponder key made. If you had asked me I would have told you to call a local lock smith they can do transponder key as well and it would have been substantially cheaper.
Either way did I call it or what.

ALSOUSA99MAXIMA

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O snap i wish i new that i am never opposed to saving money, But eaither way the car is fixed , and yes you are the man! good call,.

willard00

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this happened to me too, but its because my tranny had crapped the bed. dont think its the case here though because my car would start in park, its when i shifted into gear when it died.

and yea, dealerships suck. i lucked out and somehow got a free key program...i think its cause they had just worked on my car like that week and i called up sayin one of my keys didnt work. but i watched them reprogram it. its rediculous and takes about 3 minutes. they just put the key into the ignition, plug the key programer thing under the dash, hit a few buttons, put the 2nd key in the ignition and hit a button. and theyre done. and so its about $25 a minute for them to do this.


EDIT: i should have read that you fixed it before replying. my bad.

ALSOUSA99MAXIMA

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right thats why they call it the stealership!!

Sorry??? why