i have a quick question.
how long dose it take for a 1997(4th gen manual) max moniters to set.
i cleared the code 2 days ago and i drove it for a wile. i put about 15+ key cycles. and i couldnt tell u how many miles i have one it i didnt reset it when i cleared it i was in a rush but since i reset the miles its about 30+ so..

the only moniters that arent set yet that say ( incomplete) are
1.evap system moniter
2.catalyst moniter
3. egr system moniter

i need to pass inspection by monday. help please thanks guys

 

Follow this diagram and you can have all monitors set in 60 - 70 miles.
I've done this quite a few times.

http://www.lyberty.com/car/drive-cycle_maxima.html

All you need to do is set that catalyst monitor or the EGR and you're set to go.
Being a '97 the vehicle can pass an inspection with a maximum of 2 un-set monitors.
At least that's the tolerance here in NY.

What was the code?
Did you fix the problem?

If not, then drive "around" that system's monitor and pass that inspection!

 

the codes was for an air temp sensor. it wasnt hooked up i swapped intakes from my 96 to 97 and didnt no there was a temp sensor so then i put it in and no check engine line just neeed to set lights. im gona do wat u said to do today
thanks

 

Good to hear buddy.
Let me know how it all turns out.
It's easiest to set them while you have a handheld scanner plugged in.
That way you know when they turned on.
Got my handheld at Advance Auto for around $100 (2nd best version)
The only thing the other scanner did was tell you recommended fix.
But with our '97's the codes are quite vague at times.
The Drive Cycle is fairly easy to follow but can be picky at times.

Gotta love that little temp sensor.
Had to fab it into my Injen Cold Air Intake...wasn't a good fit originally.
Couple screws and home garage mechanic skills and I had it workin in no time.

Glad to be of assistance.
If ya need anything else shoot me a message and we'll figure out some sort of solution.
Off to deal with a lovely misfire...again...yaaaaaay.
Good Luck!

 

I also have a 97 and this is the only one that has worked for me.


I've tried the one Smaximae posted, but have not any luck with it.

 

Both will work out.
As I said before...the Drive Cycle can be picky at times.
I have tried both and yes they work.
The one I sent worked out alright for me.
Keep having to drive around the EVAP monitor to pass inspections.

 

hey guys thanks for ur imputs. i bought a handheld scanner about 10 days b4 i posted this thread. so while i was trying ur idea al my moniters were set everyone. i took it right to get inspected and passed. thank god. i was gettin nervser. i did a 5 speed swap, exhaust swap wile i had the trans out(headers) and a bunch of other things taht i thought would fail me.but i got them all to pass thanks for the org.

hahaha btw my check engine light came back on the next day for an:
p1400 egr solenoid/v witch i want to fix soon just throwing this out there.

im not gettin crazy with it cause i plan on doing a 3.5 swap. then little after i plan on turboing it. i been reading alot about doin it and i wanna turbo it badd. i just learned today people have put rear mounted turbos on our cars witch is new to me. so its makine me think about a big project witch i will put a thread up for everyone input.

 

I had dreams once...then I looked at my Maxima and decided against it.
That and when ur tranny blows up and the trans shop didnt fix it right...interest lost.
My Maxima became and still is a money *****. (I can say that right?)

I like to daily the Maxima.
My summer whip is a 08 Mazdaspeed 3
TURBO HATCHBACK = Too Much Fun