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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-05-2015, 01:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 901
Posted By Max_5gen

Overall, I don't understand why you got offended-...

Overall, I don't understand why you got offended- what did you expect for $1400? Since you're posting on this forum I can assume it is at least 2k model with 3L engine and unknown mileage. You spent...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-05-2015, 01:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By Max_5gen

Posts #5-7 list most probable causes for your...

Posts #5-7 list most probable causes for your troubles. I'd start from checking the battery voltage or simply try to jump start the car. Steering wheel and brake pedal being stiff are simply...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-31-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,934
Posted By Max_5gen

faulty coil doesn't have effect on those...

faulty coil doesn't have effect on those functions- only on the lights. Beats me why they decided to do it this way. They could simply trigger normal ignition malfunction DTC or better yet- the one...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-31-2015, 12:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By Max_5gen

At least check the connector to cyl 6 coil pack-...

At least check the connector to cyl 6 coil pack- it's driver side one in the front row of cylinders.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-31-2015, 12:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,934
Posted By Max_5gen

I was saying do this test only when: and the...

I was saying do this test only when: and the engine is missing. You won't be able to pinpoint the offending pack if engine is working fine.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-30-2015, 01:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 718
Posted By Max_5gen

You should go hunting for bad coil pack only when...

You should go hunting for bad coil pack only when it idles badly: when disconnected the faulty pack won't make it worse while any good one will. The problem with them is they often come back alive...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-30-2015, 12:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,328
Posted By Max_5gen

Spot on- page EL121 FCM shows ECTS is connected...

Spot on- page EL121 FCM shows ECTS is connected to ECU (they call it ECM) and then ECU drives the gauge. As others suggested most likely ECTS went bad and decreased its resistance making ECU 'think'...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-28-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,791
Posted By Max_5gen

That's what I thought- take a look at those FSM...

That's what I thought- take a look at those FSM pages yourself. I might misread the color coding on the diagram where 'B' means Black and not Blue, my bad. BTW, sensor1 and sensor2 change their...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-28-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,561
Posted By Max_5gen

Looks like winter :) Are you losing the coolant-...

Looks like winter :) Are you losing the coolant- spots under the car, smell, level in expansion tank? Most likely not- just wash it if it bothers you.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-28-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By Max_5gen

It's called Park Neutral Position switch, take a...

It's called Park Neutral Position switch, take a look at AT267 of 2003 FSM, it shows its location. It has misleading name as it tells TCM more than just about Park or N positions. I cleaned it with...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-28-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,791
Posted By Max_5gen

ECU has internal +5V source it uses to power...

ECU has internal +5V source it uses to power sensors (red wires). Take a look at pages EC-29, EC 664, EC658 of 2003 Maxima FSM they show overall circuit diagram as well as wiring of TPS and...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-27-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,567
Posted By Max_5gen

Interesting- if one of the circuits connected to...

Interesting- if one of the circuits connected to circuit breaker overloads it SECU would lose its power supply leadin to failure of all those functions. I'd begin disconnecting things powered through...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-27-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,318
Posted By Max_5gen

I haven't seen anything else for this code on the...

I haven't seen anything else for this code on the forum and it can also wait until warmer weather.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-27-2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,791
Posted By Max_5gen

It seems ECU doesn't like the signal from...

It seems ECU doesn't like the signal from throttle position sensor and you have strange ground problem there as well: 0.5 V difference between sensor ground and ECU ground (if this is what you...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-27-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,318
Posted By Max_5gen

Tiny crack in the canister closes due to...

Tiny crack in the canister closes due to temperature related contraction? I'd check your EVAP vent valve for leak and its seat for cracks, very common causes for this code.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-27-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By Max_5gen

I had similar problem with my 3rd gen- it would...

I had similar problem with my 3rd gen- it would engage/disengage on hwy driving me nuts. The culprit was 'transmission position sensor', I forgot the exact name. It was a rotational sliding contact...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-24-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,374
Posted By Max_5gen

Another very informative test is to measure how...

Another very informative test is to measure how far the voltage drops during cranking: if you pull fuel pump fuse out, let the engine die and then connect multimeter and start cranking. The voltage...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-23-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 759
Posted By Max_5gen

Check the fuses in the box next to your left leg,...

Check the fuses in the box next to your left leg, next to the hood opening handle. Most likely you blown the one which powers Smart Entrance Control Unit and lost all those functions.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-22-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,317
Posted By Max_5gen

should be and put ATF fluid in there as suggested...

should be and put ATF fluid in there as suggested above. You'll drain practically all your PS fluid during hose replacement so ATF would be a good upgrade.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-22-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By Max_5gen

Number of superlatives in the alternator's name...

Number of superlatives in the alternator's name raise some red flags with me but hope you'll be fine. As far as I recall it's starters which are crucial to be OEM (and very expensive), I don't recall...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-22-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,317
Posted By Max_5gen

New hose ASAP, please don't run your steering...

New hose ASAP, please don't run your steering pump dry for long- add PS fluid. It's rather urgent if you want to avoid PS pump damage from running dry.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-22-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,567
Posted By Max_5gen

Can you elaborate- how do they work for 1 sec?...

Can you elaborate- how do they work for 1 sec? Does this happen only after you disconnect/reconnect battery? Does your dome light work?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-22-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By Max_5gen

Your alt belt is fine- it makes screeching sound...

Your alt belt is fine- it makes screeching sound when it's lose and car is cold. I don't hear that. Based on your description it does sound like dying alternator. Measuring voltages would really help...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-22-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,168
Posted By Max_5gen

If he bought it in Canada it also has metric dash...

If he bought it in Canada it also has metric dash :)
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-22-2015, 04:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,374
Posted By Max_5gen

Ground wires don't fail as often as one of the...

Ground wires don't fail as often as one of the participants made it look like, it's rather exotic cause. One of the reasons is the current it needs to conduct during engine cranking. Since the...
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