MaximaOwner04

Can anyone recommend a good aftermarket Camshaft and Crankshaft Position sensor? Looking for Mfg and part #'s to fit 5Speed 2004 Nissan Maxima SL.
Thanks....!!!!!

nupe84

I bought all (3) from Autozone. I bought both "camshaft" and also replaced the "crankshaft" relay. I would suggest investing in an ODB 2 Scanner also before doing all of that.

I was playing a guessing game and it turned out to be my VIAS also.

Cyphar

What issues were you having with your car with a bad VIAS?

nupe84

Well, until I replaced the VIAS, I could be driving my car at any speed and it would slow down to first gear.

I could drive no faster than 10 mph. I would have to pull over and wait a while before the car would go any faster. it was like my accelerator wouldn't respond. It worked fine in N, R, P but not in drive.

Everything was back to normal after that.

I changed the (2) camshaft sensors and (1) crankshaft sensor and then the VIAS. I got the VIAS from a place in Houston Texas called Nissan Unlimited for $40.00, otherwise the dealer wants $199.00 for it.

Costee

What code was pulled for this?

nupe84

P1800

Costee

Yeah, just as well. For a part that does not trigger-off the SES, didn't know a bad Vias could have such decisive effect on the power of the car. I currently have the code on my 2006 M45 Infiniti, and so far there's been no noticeable reduction in power. To be on safe side however, I already have a new Vias ($80 from Infiniti Parts Zone) to be installed over the weekend.