4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999) Visit the 4th Generation forum to ask specific questions or find out more about the 4th Generation Maxima.

Car turns off when radiator fan turns on

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-09-2012 | 11:25 AM
  #1  
ayobad's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 16
From: fremont, CA
Car turns off when radiator fan turns on

When I started my car this morning, the car started fine but after one minute the radiator fan turned on and 10 seconds later the engine turns off.

I tried to turn on the engine but it hardly would start until I give it gas to get it started.

I just recently replaced fuel injector in cylinder 5.

Any suggestions.... I need help.


Posted from Maxima.org App for Android
Old 07-09-2012 | 11:37 AM
  #2  
cashoit's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,011
From: Worcester, MA
need more info. what year? AT or MT? miles? condition? replaced any parts?

Your issue can be the results of not having done a tuneup in awhile.

Clean the TB and MAF per how tos. Check your IACV per FSM
Old 07-09-2012 | 03:44 PM
  #3  
Maxima_Joe's Avatar
4th Gen Parts King
iTrader: (384)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 7,775
From: Moorhead, MN
Most likely ECTS.
Old 07-09-2012 | 04:46 PM
  #4  
asand1's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,948
From: Reedsport, OR
Originally Posted by Maxima_Joe
Most likely ECTS.
This. The engine thinks its hot so the air/fuel ratio goes too lean and the fan kicks on. In the morning you need a richer A/F mix.
Old 07-09-2012 | 05:33 PM
  #5  
ayobad's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 16
From: fremont, CA
I cleaned out the Idle air control valve and throttle body... I got two check light code 0103 which is engine coolant temperature sensor and 0304 which is knock Sensor.

The car runs great and it's 95 gle with 101000 miles
Old 07-09-2012 | 05:41 PM
  #6  
2brosgixxer's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,528
From: Maine
Dont worry about the KS until you take care of the other code for the ECTS like MaximaJoe said in the 3rd post.
Old 07-09-2012 | 05:58 PM
  #7  
surban1's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 295
From: chicago
fyi, if you're looking for a knock sensor, i'm selling original equipment genuine nissan knock sensors for $35.00 (which includes usps flat rate box shipping; add $2.00 if you want insurance) to org members. this is the absolute best price you'll find for a genuine nissan ks. here's the link to my ad in the 4th gen classifieds.

http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...0-shipped.html
Old 07-09-2012 | 06:02 PM
  #8  
maxinout93's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,292
From: Columbia SC
It is your coolant temp sensor. My max did the same thing when i first bought it 2 months ago. Mine is a 95 auto gxe. It would start up and the fans would come on then die and refuse to start up again. Sometimes i would drive it a short distance and it would shut off while the fans were running. After i replaced the cts ive had no problems with it.
Old 07-09-2012 | 10:38 PM
  #9  
ayobad's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 16
From: fremont, CA
Thanks guys.

I bought a Engine Coolant Temp Sensor for 25bucks from Autozone and it did the job....it was real easy to put on and only took 5 min.

CTS was the problem!!!

Thanks guys
Old 07-10-2012 | 07:28 PM
  #10  
Trini Boom's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,406
From: Brooklyn, NY
Originally Posted by ayobad
Thanks guys.

I bought a Engine Coolant Temp Sensor for 25bucks from Autozone and it did the job....it was real easy to put on and only took 5 min.

CTS was the problem!!!

Thanks guys
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Lakersallday24
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
10
06-16-2019 01:35 AM
beboski
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
2
08-16-2015 05:23 PM
acw
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10
08-13-2015 12:50 AM
Balkins
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
1
08-12-2015 06:39 AM
kirkhilles
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
2
08-08-2015 10:53 AM



Quick Reply: Car turns off when radiator fan turns on



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:16 AM.