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Old 08-09-2005, 06:01 AM
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1999 Maxima - puff of white smoke on startup
Out of blue it started to happen - every now and then I'm geting a puff of smoke when I start the car!
What do you think this might be? Is it going to be expensive to fix?
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Old 08-09-2005, 06:02 AM
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And no - it can't be water condensation - as san antonio is in 100 degree weather.
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Old 08-09-2005, 08:38 AM
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Also, a check engine light came on - P0120 - seems like a Throttle position sensor is going out. Can these two be related?
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Old 08-09-2005, 12:11 PM
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ttt

Any ideas?
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Old 08-09-2005, 12:39 PM
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I mean the puff and the TPC can't possibly be related could they?
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Old 08-09-2005, 03:19 PM
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If it was a GM vehicle, then I would say you have a engine gasket(coolant) leak, but with a maxima??? Does it smell?
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Old 08-09-2005, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by farscaper
If it was a GM vehicle, then I would say you have a engine gasket(coolant) leak, but with a maxima??? Does it smell?
Not really - but it does have a buish tint to it.

Only does it overnight.
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Old 08-10-2005, 07:06 AM
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Nothing this morning and no CEL. The coolant levels are fine too.
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