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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Need help for fixing starting engine hard

Hi, guys,
I have a trouble with my maxima now.
It need to crank for a long time to get started every time and sometimes I need to try several times.
I have it checked today and got some error codes, they are P1335, P0340 and P0325. Thay are about camshift position, crankshift position and knock sensors.
The mechanic said he need more time to figure out what's causing this problem and he already charged me $80. That makes me very annoyed and I decided to drive back home first.
Does anyone here can help me out?
Thanks a lot!
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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Repair the codes and you'll be back to normal, those sensors are responsible for a smooth start up. Change them reset the ecu and you should be fine.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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to what MDeezy said... replace the camshaft position and crankshaft sensors, reset the ECU and drive

Check for codes again in a few days to see if the knock sensor (0325) reposts.. if it does, then you need a new KS.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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that is the same thing i'm going threw now. i changed the crankshaft sensor and it starts alittle better but it might be another sensor. still checking
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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thanx, guys.
do i need have those sensors replaced or it's just a problem of connections/wires? How much should it cost? I want to know more before I go to any garage.
BTW, who can recommend a good garage in columbus, oh?
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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dont know how much they cost, but buy new sensors and your problem should be fixed.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:57 AM
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thanx, guys.
just got it fixed at the dealer's after replacing the cam and crank sensors.
yet i still donno why those sensors were bad. seems like it happened after my drive belts were broken and replaced.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 07:11 AM
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thanx, guys.
just got it fixed at the dealer's after replacing the cam and crank sensors.
yet i still donno why those sensors were bad. seems like it happened after my drive belts were broken and replaced.
so you changed the cam and crank sensors at the dealer and your car is fine now? i changed my crank but now i gues its time to check or change the cam sensor too.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 07:20 AM
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get an ohm meter and ohm out the sensors. and compare to oem specs. i think its at 68 degrees. do not just replace the parts. check them first. if they are in spec, check MAF sensor and TPS sensor as well. dont overlook ECT either.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by laylow1988
so you changed the cam and crank sensors at the dealer and your car is fine now? i changed my crank but now i gues its time to check or change the cam sensor too.
yes, the dealer said if the sensors were replaced, everything will be fine, so i let them do it and the problem is gone. i am still not sure if those sensors are really bad or just the connections or other thing related were bad.
in your case, did you get the error code for cam sensor too? if yes, maybe you can try to replace the cam sensor.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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If you replaced, the starter, most of the sensors, and still have hard time starting up, its you timing chain that advanced, mine had the same problem.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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how much did it cost to get it fixed at the stealership?
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by SoLid97SE
how much did it cost to get it fixed at the stealership?
around $350, including diagnosis
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