I know there is a huge thread about starting issue on maxima. But i can't find it does anyone solved this.............
.....i have 97 maxima it runs just fine no codes everythig seems to be alright (for car with 160k miles ) but i have a problem to start it, but it only appears after car sitting 2-3 on the parking lot(i have to crank it for a while before it starts) if the car left overnight it starts right away.
Example

1min to 2 hours - starts fine
2 to 3 hours - takes a while
3 and more - starts fine

changed:
fuel filter
alternator (not related)
spark plugs
ground wire

Cleaned:
Throtlle body
iacv
deep creep
injector cleaner through system
antifreeze (changed-not related)

Any ideas??

 

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I am having the same problem, however, I can let my car sit for about 45 minutes before I have the extended start. I read the link posted above and I don't know if you are experiencing the interruption in cranking or not, but that is not the case with mine. It has plenty of cranking power, but almost acts like it is flooded or something. I can stop to fill up with gas or something quick....no problem. I can let it sit overnight, as you mentioned.....no problem. But, if it sets for 45 minutes to about 2 hours, it takes 5 seconds or longer to finally start. The problem only exists if the car has reached normal temperature and it sits for a while. If your situation is the same, let me know if you find a solution. This problem has been ongoing for 4 years now.

 

Not trying to threadjack or anything, but has anyone had experience with this problem or have any suggestions?

 

Check your engine coolant temp sensor - sounds like classic symptoms

 

the more ppl try to work this issue out the more i'm thinking it's a fuel issue... you're sayin it's acting like it's flooded, i get that same feeling from mine when it takes a while to turn over. i'm thinkin the computer is dumping too much fuel in when it tries to start. as far as a solution, i have no idea. i just try to crank, let off and then it fires right up. any ideas for fixin the floodin? do they make ECU chips where you can remap the fuel mix during startup? i dunno...

 

I have also heard that it could be a problem with the coolant temp. sensor. I replaced that, and still have same problem. One guy told me that it is possible for one or more of the injectors to leak after the engine is shut off. If it sits overnight, the gas evaporates, but if it sits for a period of time, it doesn't evaporate and it gives a sense of flooding. Any one ever hear of this or think there could be any truth? I posted a thread about this problem a year or two ago, but can't look up my posts for some reason. Someone had an interesting reply and it seems like it might have involved a tsb? Anyone remember seeing this or can tell me how I can get permission to look up the threads I have posted? Thanks