My maxima wont start nemore!!
08-17-2005, 02:47 PM
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My maxima wont start nemore!!
Hey guys..i was parked in front of a costco a couple of nights ago waiting for a friend and after sitting there for about 15-20 minutes, my car wouldnt start anymore. When the AAA tow truck came, the guy tried pouring gasoline into the throttle body and the car would briefly start then die. The car has been at a very trusted mechanic for 2 days and he cant find the problem. Spark plugs are practically new(10k miles ngk coppers), Air filter is new, fuel filter is new, battery is new, starter is new. These were all changed within the last couple thousand miles. The mechanic has tried running codes and hasnt found anything, there is also no records of any error codes. There is pressure in the fuel system so its not the gas pump. He said it seems like there is no signal so the ecu might be fried? My car has 72,000 miles...why is it like this! Has any had this problem be4???? PLZ HELP!
08-17-2005, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rccardude909
If the crank position sensor malfunctions or fails, wont the CEL light up and have a trouble code?
well obviously, your mechanic is a mechanic. not a technition.
first thing you want to check it spark.
then you go to fuel. and then you go to igntion(pcm grounding signal)
08-17-2005, 11:18 PM
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Yes it is cranking. What I meant to say that the CEL did not come on the 10 minutes prior to shutting off the car. The mechanic plugged the diagnostic computer in and found no trouble codes. He checked oil pressure and spark and everything was fine. If there are no error codes...am I supposed to change out the different sensors and basically "guess and check"?
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08-18-2005, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rccardude909
Yes it is cranking. What I meant to say that the CEL did not come on the 10 minutes prior to shutting off the car. The mechanic plugged the diagnostic computer in and found no trouble codes. He checked oil pressure and spark and everything was fine. If there are no error codes...am I supposed to change out the different sensors and basically "guess and check"?
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08-18-2005, 12:19 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Is there a place online that has a diagram showing the locations of these sensors and the factory specs so i can do this myself?? I understand electronics very well and since the mechanic cant find anything i might as well give it a try before giving in and taking it to the dealer. Does anyone know of any good technicians or someone who can trouble shoot my car in the southern california area?? THANKS
08-18-2005, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by rccardude909
Hey guys..i was parked in front of a costco a couple of nights ago waiting for a friend and after sitting there for about 15-20 minutes, my car wouldnt start anymore. When the AAA tow truck came, the guy tried pouring gasoline into the throttle body and the car would briefly start then die. The car has been at a very trusted mechanic for 2 days and he cant find the problem. Spark plugs are practically new(10k miles ngk coppers), Air filter is new, fuel filter is new, battery is new, starter is new. These were all changed within the last couple thousand miles. The mechanic has tried running codes and hasnt found anything, there is also no records of any error codes. There is pressure in the fuel system so its not the gas pump. He said it seems like there is no signal so the ecu might be fried? My car has 72,000 miles...why is it like this! Has any had this problem be4???? PLZ HELP!
08-19-2005, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by nycspudz03
I had a similar occurance....It ended up being my Camshaft Sensor
The Camshaft angle sensor controls the timing of fuel delivery. I think, as nycspudz03 mentioned, that sensor is most likely to blame.
08-22-2005, 04:13 PM
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If your not getting fuel, typically the culprit is a relay buried up in your dash. It is on the firewall almost behind the gauge cluster. That is probably your problem. Its a PITA to get to. It has happened to three of my friends 4th gens, and that was the problem every time.
08-23-2005, 01:10 PM
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I finally took it to the dealer and they told me the weirdest thing. They said my ECM was losing memory so they reprogrammed my keys and now the car is working fine??!!! Has anyone had this problem before because i thought the ECM should be one of the strongest part of the car since it controls everything
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