mtnbikeair

iTrader: (4)

I am a 3rd generation maxima owner, but i was helping out my old man put on a hybrid intake on his 2002 SE. We hooked everything up right, took all the stock airbox stuff out and when we went to start the car it acted as if it was struggling for air. What we have found is that the throttle body isn't opening all the way, so when you give it gas it isnt really moving enough. Anyone have any ideas on where we should start to solve this? We have been trying it without the filter just because that wont affect anything. There doesnt seem to be any leaks from the MAF back to the TB. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

irish44j

iTrader: (38)

what kind of "hybrid" intake is it? (brand of intake and filter)....

I can't think how the throttle body could be jammed, since it's throttle-by-wire (so there's no cable to stick).....I cringe at the thought that you could have blown or damaged the MAF somehow, which, when it happens, will not let the car rev up over a certain RPM....

mtnbikeair

iTrader: (4)

I dont remember the kind of midpipe, and its a K&N filter. The throttle body opens if you move it by hand, like with the pipe off you can open it all the way. How much do MAF's run for the 5th gens?

irish44j

iTrader: (38)

is the car throwing a code (SES light?)

MAF is NOT cheap for the 02-03's

mtnbikeair

iTrader: (4)

If SES stands for service engine soon, then yes it is on.... thats bad isnt it?

irish44j

iTrader: (38)

yeah....check a few things...

1. that MAF and air temp. sensor are hooked up correctly
2. that there are no leaks in the intake
3. that there are no vacuum leaks anywhere


it really sounds like you blew/damaged the MAF though

mtnbikeair

iTrader: (4)

Where is a good place to purchase one, and how much are we looking at to get a new one?

irish44j

iTrader: (38)

dealer is really the only place you'll find them...if it's not urgent, call Dave B and get a good deal on one.

The 02-03 maxima MAF is something like $300, though I believe you can use the 00-01 MAF also, which is under $100....don't quote me on that though

mtnbikeair

iTrader: (4)

Dont quote you on the price, or the fact that it will work?

merovi

iTrader: (7)

i think they figured out that with the right tool you can just remove that actual senson and just buy the sensor without the housing and its alot cheaper then the $400 sensor and tube(i think). like irish said dont quote me but i think i read that while back.

2k2TungstenGLE

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...de=22680-VQ30D
What about this MAF...think we may be able to use this one. Not sure though. Theres a bunch of threads on this topic

irish44j

iTrader: (38)

I don't have time to read through all these, but I did a search for you and here are some links to MAF threads that might give you more info. Don't quote me on price OR that it will work.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=MAF

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=MAF

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=MAF

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=MAF

I think this one might be the most use to you:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=MAF

ayjayaye

my cuzin had some problem too he put the vaccumm tube backwards i think i dunno sorry im new just throwin out ideas

Lontar1

iTrader: (5)

the 00-01 updated MAF will work with the 02-03 Max....

mtnbikeair

iTrader: (4)

Yeah, we got a 2001 this morning and works good. So thanks everyone... and back into my 3rd generation hole i go.

yogi

well 2002 will take the 00-01 MAF but some 2003 will not

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

My thought would be to reset the ECU, being that you moved the E throttle by hand, it doens't like that.

But it looks like you got the MAF ... hmm should've tried the reset method 1st ..

And yogi is that a fact, and if so, do you have proof?

mtnbikeair

iTrader: (4)

Actually we did try resetting the ECU first, so we tried everything that didnt cost money, so it really ended up at the MAF blew a few seconds after we started it up with the new intake.

BP2K2Max

i actually just ordered one today from my dealership for my 02, mine blew on the way to track last night(awesome timing right?). they got me for $488. i almost dropped the phone when they told me that price. also, my dealership told me they will not sell just the MAFS element, you have to get the housing and everything. i just can't believe there is no remedy for this problem yet. this is my 3rd MAFS i've gone through. the only difference is this time is they've stopped covering for me for the fact that i have and aftermarket intake. this time i actualy have to pay. between bringing my bose head unit to be refurbished every 12 months and getting my MAFS replaced every 12 months i'm 'bout to start pulling my hair out over this damn car.

GBAUER

iTrader: (2)

Sounds like you have too much oil in the filter. Clean it and LIGHTLY oil it before you kill the next one. I've had my intake for 30k on my '03 and have had no problems yet (112k on the car)

BP2K2Max

after the first MAFS, i actually started to just change the whole filter every 3-4 oil changes or as needed. i throw it out and buy a new one as opposed to cleaning it and oiling it because i also thought that was my problem. i thought it was working too, i haven't had a MAFS problem in over a year. i checked the inside of the mafs housing and on the element and there isn't any oily residue at all.