Maxima Stalling after hitting Big Dip
02-25-2003, 11:58 AM
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Maxima Stalling after hitting Big Dip
I was driving to the praking lot today and didn't see the dip so I went over it pretty fast (25-30 mph). The car dipped down and then I kept on going and suddenly the car just shut off. I tried started it again, and it would start but then it would eventually die again, it's as if the car wasn't getting any gas. How would hitting a dip at 30 mph cause the car to just turn off like that? Any ideas? Any fixes? Any help is greatly appreciated, I'm currently stuck at Cisco and have to drive back home 50 miles away later. *sigh* Thanks.
02-25-2003, 12:02 PM
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Re: Maxima Stalling after hitting Big Dip
Originally posted by roastduck88
I was driving to the praking lot today and didn't see the dip so I went over it pretty fast (25-30 mph). The car dipped down and then I kept on going and suddenly the car just shut off. I tried started it again, and it would start but then it would eventually die again, it's as if the car wasn't getting any gas. How would hitting a dip at 30 mph cause the car to just turn off like that? Any ideas? Any fixes? Any help is greatly appreciated, I'm currently stuck at Cisco and have to drive back home 50 miles away later. *sigh* Thanks.
I was driving to the praking lot today and didn't see the dip so I went over it pretty fast (25-30 mph). The car dipped down and then I kept on going and suddenly the car just shut off. I tried started it again, and it would start but then it would eventually die again, it's as if the car wasn't getting any gas. How would hitting a dip at 30 mph cause the car to just turn off like that? Any ideas? Any fixes? Any help is greatly appreciated, I'm currently stuck at Cisco and have to drive back home 50 miles away later. *sigh* Thanks.
02-25-2003, 12:02 PM
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Re: Maxima Stalling after hitting Big Dip
Originally posted by roastduck88
I was driving to the praking lot today and didn't see the dip so I went over it pretty fast (25-30 mph). The car dipped down and then I kept on going and suddenly the car just shut off. I tried started it again, and it would start but then it would eventually die again, it's as if the car wasn't getting any gas. How would hitting a dip at 30 mph cause the car to just turn off like that? Any ideas? Any fixes? Any help is greatly appreciated, I'm currently stuck at Cisco and have to drive back home 50 miles away later. *sigh* Thanks.
I was driving to the praking lot today and didn't see the dip so I went over it pretty fast (25-30 mph). The car dipped down and then I kept on going and suddenly the car just shut off. I tried started it again, and it would start but then it would eventually die again, it's as if the car wasn't getting any gas. How would hitting a dip at 30 mph cause the car to just turn off like that? Any ideas? Any fixes? Any help is greatly appreciated, I'm currently stuck at Cisco and have to drive back home 50 miles away later. *sigh* Thanks.
if it was a jarring 'hit' something may have gotten loosened...
02-25-2003, 12:30 PM
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have you popped your hood yet to check all connections to the intake piping, battery connections, etc?
If the engine moved somewhat during the big dip and you have a cai, it could have dislodged something.
If the engine moved somewhat during the big dip and you have a cai, it could have dislodged something.
02-25-2003, 01:26 PM
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Originally posted by Larrio
have you popped your hood yet to check all connections to the intake piping, battery connections, etc?
If the engine moved somewhat during the big dip and you have a cai, it could have dislodged something.
have you popped your hood yet to check all connections to the intake piping, battery connections, etc?
If the engine moved somewhat during the big dip and you have a cai, it could have dislodged something.
You have a good point. I will check that. I don't think it's the battery though because I can still roll down the windows and stuff. Basically I went over a dip and I my car dipped, it didn't bottom out, it didn't scrap or anything, just like a big "bang".. as if I drove over a huge pot hole. Thanks for your input, hopefully it's just my CAI.
02-25-2003, 01:28 PM
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Re: Re: Maxima Stalling after hitting Big Dip
Originally posted by Colonel
Check the manual about a "fuel shutoff" switch. If so equiped, might have activated and therefore no turnover.
Check the manual about a "fuel shutoff" switch. If so equiped, might have activated and therefore no turnover.
02-25-2003, 04:16 PM
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Originally posted by Phoenix1911
Do a quick visual inspection along the length of your exhaust, you may have crushed part of it making it impossible for the engine to breath... How guarded are the fuel lines on the max??
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Do a quick visual inspection along the length of your exhaust, you may have crushed part of it making it impossible for the engine to breath... How guarded are the fuel lines on the max??
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02-26-2003, 05:01 PM
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Mass Air Flow
After having it towed 50 miles back to San Francisco, I finally had a chance to plug in the OBD2 cable into my car and laptop. I checked the codes and it said that I had a "mass air flow" problem. I'm not really sure what that means. Any ideas? Thanks for your help in advance.
02-26-2003, 05:14 PM
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Re: Mass Air Flow
Originally posted by roastduck88
After having it towed 50 miles back to San Francisco, I finally had a chance to plug in the OBD2 cable into my car and laptop. I checked the codes and it said that I had a "mass air flow" problem. I'm not really sure what that means. Any ideas? Thanks for your help in advance.
After having it towed 50 miles back to San Francisco, I finally had a chance to plug in the OBD2 cable into my car and laptop. I checked the codes and it said that I had a "mass air flow" problem. I'm not really sure what that means. Any ideas? Thanks for your help in advance.
I would be willing to bet you've blown your MAF sensor. Are you throwing an SES light? Did you try to reset the code with your OBD2?
02-26-2003, 05:17 PM
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Re: Re: Mass Air Flow
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I would be willing to bet you've blown your MAF sensor. Are you throwing an SES light? Did you try to reset the code with your OBD2?
I would be willing to bet you've blown your MAF sensor. Are you throwing an SES light? Did you try to reset the code with your OBD2?
02-26-2003, 05:31 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Mass Air Flow
Originally posted by roastduck88
I'm getting a check engine light, no I haven't tried resetting the code, I'll try that now. Thanks.
I'm getting a check engine light, no I haven't tried resetting the code, I'll try that now. Thanks.
02-26-2003, 05:34 PM
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Re: Re: Mass Air Flow
Originally posted by 2k2SEmax
I would be willing to bet you've blown your MAF sensor. Are you throwing an SES light? Did you try to reset the code with your OBD2?
I would be willing to bet you've blown your MAF sensor. Are you throwing an SES light? Did you try to reset the code with your OBD2?
I just tried resetting the code, I turned on the car and then the check engine light came on again. Man, I hope the MAF sensor didn't blow. Maybe it came loose or something. I'll try to get the whole CAI reassembled again tonight to see if that will solve the problem. Thanks, I'll keep you guys posted.
02-27-2003, 09:06 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Mass Air Flow
Originally posted by 2k2SEmax
Something similar happened to me when I blew my MAF sensor. I was merging with traffic and took my car up to the redline then the SES light came on and my engine shut off. I pulled over and tried to start the car repeatedly. The car would start then immediately shut of within 2 to 3 seconds. Almost like it wasn't getting enough gas. I then unplugged the battery for a minute then reattached the negative cable and started the car up. The car started fine however when I was driving it the engine wouldn't rev over 2300 RPM's. At this point I knew for sure that I had blown my MAF...
Something similar happened to me when I blew my MAF sensor. I was merging with traffic and took my car up to the redline then the SES light came on and my engine shut off. I pulled over and tried to start the car repeatedly. The car would start then immediately shut of within 2 to 3 seconds. Almost like it wasn't getting enough gas. I then unplugged the battery for a minute then reattached the negative cable and started the car up. The car started fine however when I was driving it the engine wouldn't rev over 2300 RPM's. At this point I knew for sure that I had blown my MAF...
02-27-2003, 09:41 AM
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WARNING!!!! MAF SENSOR
I just talked to one of those guys at the dealer and they said that alot of people are having that problem with the MAF sensor. The MAF sensors on the Maxima's are VERY sensitive. If you have an aftermarket intake system, you have a very good chance of damaging it over time. There is a 70k, 7 year warentee on it but you have to install your stock intake back on before you take it back to the dealer.
02-27-2003, 10:13 AM
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Re: WARNING!!!! MAF SENSOR
Originally posted by roastduck88
I just talked to one of those guys at the dealer and they said that alot of people are having that problem with the MAF sensor. The MAF sensors on the Maxima's are VERY sensitive. If you have an aftermarket intake system, you have a very good chance of damaging it over time. There is a 70k, 7 year warentee on it but you have to install your stock intake back on before you take it back to the dealer.
I just talked to one of those guys at the dealer and they said that alot of people are having that problem with the MAF sensor. The MAF sensors on the Maxima's are VERY sensitive. If you have an aftermarket intake system, you have a very good chance of damaging it over time. There is a 70k, 7 year warentee on it but you have to install your stock intake back on before you take it back to the dealer.
02-27-2003, 10:20 AM
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Re: Re: WARNING!!!! MAF SENSOR
Originally posted by chinaonnitrous1
Your suffering from the Lery syndrome..ive blow 4 MAF's..on my 5th one now.
Your suffering from the Lery syndrome..ive blow 4 MAF's..on my 5th one now.
02-27-2003, 10:26 AM
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Originally posted by roastduck88
Lery Syndrome? You've blown 4 MAF???? WOAH... How did you manage to do that?? Isn't that very costly? 1 MAF = $500 x 4 = $2000 just on MAF?? What kind of intake do you have?
Lery Syndrome? You've blown 4 MAF???? WOAH... How did you manage to do that?? Isn't that very costly? 1 MAF = $500 x 4 = $2000 just on MAF?? What kind of intake do you have?
check that out if you wanna read up on some of the latest MAF news...
02-27-2003, 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by roastduck88
Thanks chinaonnitrous1! I shoulda did a search. Only $100 for MAF?? Gee, the dealer is ripping me off. I called a few dealers and they all said $488.
Thanks chinaonnitrous1! I shoulda did a search. Only $100 for MAF?? Gee, the dealer is ripping me off. I called a few dealers and they all said $488.
DaveB should be a big help here.
02-27-2003, 10:57 AM
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Originally posted by jjs
Remember, there is a difference between a MAF unit and just the sensor part.
DaveB should be a big help here.
Remember, there is a difference between a MAF unit and just the sensor part.
DaveB should be a big help here.
02-27-2003, 11:09 AM
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Originally posted by chinaonnitrous1
I can help too..i buy all mine from him. hahahahaah. But the 2k/2k1 maf is about 80 bucks or so. For some stupid god awful reason the identical part for the 2k2 is 490ish. I belive the MAF unit is the entire section with the tube. The Sensor itself is the little thingy that is in the middle of the tube (where the harness plugs into) I may be wrong because i paid for the 80 dollar 2k1 MAF and I got the whole tube.
I can help too..i buy all mine from him. hahahahaah. But the 2k/2k1 maf is about 80 bucks or so. For some stupid god awful reason the identical part for the 2k2 is 490ish. I belive the MAF unit is the entire section with the tube. The Sensor itself is the little thingy that is in the middle of the tube (where the harness plugs into) I may be wrong because i paid for the 80 dollar 2k1 MAF and I got the whole tube.
hmmmmm....
02-27-2003, 11:11 AM
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Originally posted by chinaonnitrous1
I can help too..i buy all mine from him. hahahahaah. But the 2k/2k1 maf is about 80 bucks or so. For some stupid god awful reason the identical part for the 2k2 is 490ish. I belive the MAF unit is the entire section with the tube. The Sensor itself is the little thingy that is in the middle of the tube (where the harness plugs into) I may be wrong because i paid for the 80 dollar 2k1 MAF and I got the whole tube.
I can help too..i buy all mine from him. hahahahaah. But the 2k/2k1 maf is about 80 bucks or so. For some stupid god awful reason the identical part for the 2k2 is 490ish. I belive the MAF unit is the entire section with the tube. The Sensor itself is the little thingy that is in the middle of the tube (where the harness plugs into) I may be wrong because i paid for the 80 dollar 2k1 MAF and I got the whole tube.
02-27-2003, 02:04 PM
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Originally posted by roastduck88
I'm pretty sure it comes with the tube, 80 on a 2k1? Ok, now I know the dealers are BSing me.. I have a 2k, then it should only be $80, not $488.
I'm pretty sure it comes with the tube, 80 on a 2k1? Ok, now I know the dealers are BSing me.. I have a 2k, then it should only be $80, not $488.
The sensor itself (no housing) for the 2k/2k1 models is around $80. For 2002 and up, they only sell the sensor with the entire MAF housing. You can't buy 'just the sensor' like you can on the 2k/2k1 models. The 2k2/2k3 MAF run around $488 which is absolutely outrageous. Make sure your tech is giving you the right part no. There's a big difference.
02-28-2003, 04:18 PM
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Originally posted by 2k2SEmax
The sensor itself (no housing) for the 2k/2k1 models is around $80. For 2002 and up, they only sell the sensor with the entire MAF housing. You can't buy 'just the sensor' like you can on the 2k/2k1 models. The 2k2/2k3 MAF run around $488 which is absolutely outrageous. Make sure your tech is giving you the right part no. There's a big difference.
The sensor itself (no housing) for the 2k/2k1 models is around $80. For 2002 and up, they only sell the sensor with the entire MAF housing. You can't buy 'just the sensor' like you can on the 2k/2k1 models. The 2k2/2k3 MAF run around $488 which is absolutely outrageous. Make sure your tech is giving you the right part no. There's a big difference.
03-02-2003, 10:25 AM
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I finally got my MAF replaced yesterday after waitng 2 weeks for the part to come in... 
Engine idles perfectly now and I can feel some more power on acceleration... $110 cdn for the part on a 2000, and I asked for the old one because some people were able to revive the MAF with a good cleaning... Its a tube with a sensor hanging in the middle and a gasket is what I got back in the box...
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Engine idles perfectly now and I can feel some more power on acceleration... $110 cdn for the part on a 2000, and I asked for the old one because some people were able to revive the MAF with a good cleaning... Its a tube with a sensor hanging in the middle and a gasket is what I got back in the box...
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03-02-2003, 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by Phoenix1911
I finally got my MAF replaced yesterday after waitng 2 weeks for the part to come in...
Engine idles perfectly now and I can feel some more power on acceleration... $110 cdn for the part on a 2000, and I asked for the old one because some people were able to revive the MAF with a good cleaning... Its a tube with a sensor hanging in the middle and a gasket is what I got back in the box...
Phoenix1911
I finally got my MAF replaced yesterday after waitng 2 weeks for the part to come in...
Engine idles perfectly now and I can feel some more power on acceleration... $110 cdn for the part on a 2000, and I asked for the old one because some people were able to revive the MAF with a good cleaning... Its a tube with a sensor hanging in the middle and a gasket is what I got back in the box...
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