Maxima Forums

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

Replaced knock sensor

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 22, 2015 | 01:52 PM
Share
  #1  
jerrod99_se-l's Avatar
jerrod99_se-l
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 249
Replaced knock sensor
Luckily my left hand fit in the valley...picked one up on ebay for $5...hopefully it restores some lost power!



Thing is toast!
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2015 | 02:19 PM
Share
  #2  
JvG's Avatar
JvG
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,974
From: Portland, Oregon
It should make a noticeable difference in power.
Feed it premium, see what happens.
Worked for me.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2015 | 02:38 PM
Share
  #3  
jerrod99_se-l's Avatar
jerrod99_se-l
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 249
Originally Posted by JvG
It should make a noticeable difference in power.
Feed it premium, see what happens.
Worked for me.
I always used non ethanol 93 octane in it...but i cleared the code...drove it down the road...i could tell the difference in the low rpm range immediately
Last edited by jerrod99_se-l; Dec 22, 2015 at 02:49 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2015 | 04:18 PM
Share
  #4  
JvG's Avatar
JvG
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,974
From: Portland, Oregon
You will notice a considerable difference when merging on the freeway.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2015 | 07:37 PM
Share
  #5  
bumpypickle's Avatar
bumpypickle
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 518
From: Chicago,IL
I just replaced mine about 2 1/2 mon. Ago and immediately felt a small but noticeable difference getting in 1st gear. Helped with my irradic idle a bit too.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2015 | 08:18 PM
Share
  #6  
jerrod99_se-l's Avatar
jerrod99_se-l
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 249
Originally Posted by bumpypickle
I just replaced mine about 2 1/2 mon. Ago and immediately felt a small but noticeable difference getting in 1st gear. Helped with my irradic idle a bit too.
Mine is idleing right at 700...it was about 550 or so...442,000 miles and no codes!!!
Last edited by jerrod99_se-l; Dec 22, 2015 at 08:19 PM. Reason: New info
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2015 | 09:58 PM
Share
  #7  
1996blackmax's Avatar
1996blackmax
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,532
From: San Diego, Ca
It also made a noticeable difference when I replaced mine in my 4th gen.
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2015 | 04:32 AM
Share
  #8  
Turbobink's Avatar
Turbobink
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 2,758
From: Tampa Bay
Where in the hell are you finding ethanol-free 93?!
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2015 | 05:57 AM
Share
  #9  
jerrod99_se-l's Avatar
jerrod99_se-l
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 249
Originally Posted by Turbobink
Where in the hell are you finding ethanol-free 93?!
There is a natural gas company here that also supplies fuel to farmers...ethanol free gas...little more expensive but well worth it! Name of the company is southern states
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2015 | 07:40 AM
Share
  #10  
Turbobink's Avatar
Turbobink
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 2,758
From: Tampa Bay
We've got ethanol-free down here (Tampa area) but no octane rating higher than 83 ... that I've been able to find anyway.
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2015 | 08:27 AM
Share
  #11  
jerrod99_se-l's Avatar
jerrod99_se-l
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 249
Originally Posted by Turbobink
We've got ethanol-free down here (Tampa area) but no octane rating higher than 83 ... that I've been able to find anyway.
How does it run with the 83?
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2015 | 11:24 AM
Share
  #12  
Turbobink's Avatar
Turbobink
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 2,758
From: Tampa Bay
Originally Posted by jerrod99_se-l
How does it run with the 83?
I don't know.

I won't use it.

I use E10 93 octane.
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2015 | 11:37 AM
Share
  #13  
jerrod99_se-l's Avatar
jerrod99_se-l
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 249
Originally Posted by Turbobink
I don't know.

I won't use it.

I use E10 93 octane.
Ahhh...my valves rattle like crazy...sounds horrible!
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2016 | 11:23 PM
Share
  #14  
DuckSauce's Avatar
DuckSauce
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 24
After reading this I'm pretty excited to change the knock sensor out tomorrow morning.
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2016 | 01:42 PM
Share
  #15  
DuckSauce's Avatar
DuckSauce
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 24



Well I guess that explains that CEL code.<br/>
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2016 | 02:54 PM
Share
  #16  
jerrod99_se-l's Avatar
jerrod99_se-l
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 249
Originally Posted by DuckSauce



Well I guess that explains that CEL code.<br/>
Looks just like mine did
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2016 | 05:00 PM
Share
  #17  
DuckSauce's Avatar
DuckSauce
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 24
Yeah i noticed they looked very similar!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Restoration of paint.
litch
Detailing
2
Feb 8, 2016 08:06 PM
Help! Power windows don't work in 97 maxima.
Alys
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
7
Jan 5, 2016 10:13 PM
Will 95-99 rad hoses fit 5th gen?
cdoublejj
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
4
Dec 18, 2015 12:00 PM
Ebay (MANZO) strut bar
jerrod99_se-l
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
0
Dec 13, 2015 09:55 AM
MO Retro fitted headlights 97-99, power stop drilled rotors
BryceJayhawk
4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
0
Dec 3, 2015 10:45 AM
Back to Subforum
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
View Next Unread
Activating the starter WITHOUT the ignition switch?




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:35 PM.