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Well, the results are in...The reason my 88 Maxima won't stay running is....

Old Feb 22, 2003 | 03:00 PM
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Well, the results are in...The reason my 88 Maxima won't stay running is....

most likely a computer problem. (That, or corroded wiring somewhere) The mechanic said that he was getting an error message #52 on the ECM and that it didn't correspond with any codes that he was aware of.

Have any of you guys had an error #52 on your ECM, and if so what does it mean? Do I need a new computer? Will it cost more than the $1500.00 that I paid for the car? Should I have bought that 89 Corolla instead of this 88 Maxima??

The mechanic also suggested that I try to find an ECM from a salvage yard or online somewhere, and try that before I take it to an electrical specialist.
Old Feb 22, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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Re: Well, the results are in...The reason my 88 Maxima won't stay running is....

Originally posted by MarkC
most likely a computer problem. (That, or corroded wiring somewhere) The mechanic said that he was getting an error message #52 on the ECM and that it didn't correspond with any codes that he was aware of.

Have any of you guys had an error #52 on your ECM, and if so what does it mean? Do I need a new computer? Will it cost more than the $1500.00 that I paid for the car? Should I have bought that 89 Corolla instead of this 88 Maxima??

The mechanic also suggested that I try to find an ECM from a salvage yard or online somewhere, and try that before I take it to an electrical specialist.
You can probably find an ECU from a junkyard for 50 bucks. I would make sure he read the code correctly though. There is a code 51..which means Fuel Injector issue, or code 54, which mean AT control unit.

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