since I can't search... crank sensor?
 

First of all, hello! I'm new here.

Second, I'm going round and round with Nissan over my '02 Maxima. I would truly appreciate input from anyone with insight on crank sensor problems or the BBB autoline program.

The facts: I purchased the car, new, in 6/02. The crank sensor failed 2/03 prior to the recall and they fixed it under warranty. Then in 1/04 I brought it in pursuant to the recall and they replaced it. Finally, last week I was driving along and guess what... crank sensor failed; I'm lucky I didn't get in an accident.

I have had it! I don't feel safe, and I can't trust Nissan when they say it's fixed. I don't yet qualify for my state's lemon law, so I'm trying to go through the process of getting the car replaced or repurchased through other methods. I went to the Service Mgr, then the General Mgr - they both refused my demands and sent me to Nissan Consumer Affairs. Consumer Affairs refused my claim on the basis that the Svc Mgr swears the problem is fixed (but wouldn't he have sworn the same thing after the first fix and the second fix). So now I'm filing my claim with the BBB Auto Line (I'm also writing to my state Atty General and NHTSA). Contacting an attorney is my last resort.

Comments? Suggestions? Your help is greatly appreciated!

Oh wow three times the krank sensor failed.there must be something worng that it keep failing.

i don't know what is it ,but try and look for TSB.Good luck.

bttt... sorry if this is obnoxious, but I really would appreciate any help you could offer.

Check the part numbers of the sensors in the first two repairs and see if the bozo tech just put the same damn part in there instead of the new part. That might be why they failed. I had a GM service dept. do this. They changed a faulty alternator with the same part number when the TSB for it clearly stated to use a new alternator with a new part number. So of course this new alternator failed as well. I went back and checked the part number and realized they put the wrong one in. Service guys can be real bozos sometimes. Check their work, always.

Also, just curious, how did you almost get into an accident? Didn't the car just choke and stall?

Thanks for your reply, Kojiro. You make a good point.

As for the accident, the sensor failed as I was attempting to pass someone on the highway. Not a pretty sight. Fortunately, no one was hurt and no property was damaged. Simply an unnerving event.

I had a cam positioning sensor go out; maybe they're related; where can i find if nissan has issued a recall?

Whoops! Well I am glad you are okay. My GFs crank sensor on her Intrigue failed similarly, when she stepped on the gas to accelerate, but fortunately was not passing anyone so it just sputtered out and stalled. I replaced her's myself, had to remove the starter to get to it, but otherwise a fairly easy fix.

Here's the recall, on page 13 it has the sensors and the part numbers (both a p/n for the kit and individual p/ns):
Recall
(Thanks studman for hosting the TSBs on your site)

Check them against the work order from the dealer. Good luck!

Just had mine replaced under the crank sensor recall. Knock on wood.

Pedro

bttt... sorry, if I'm bothering you all. I just want to keep this out here for a little longer to see what other help I can get. Thanks for indulging me.

CRANK SENSOR or IGNITION COILS?
 

How can you tell you have a crank sensor problem? What are the signs?

I got an SES light error P1320. Everyone tells me that it is the ignition coils.

My mechanic checked it, he said it might be the crank sensor.

I don't have any major problems with my car except it sputters when driving in hill 1/10 times.

How much do crank sensor's cost? what new part # should i be aware of?
Also what are the new part #'s for the new ignition coils?

What do you guys think is the problem. Believe the p1320 ignition coil error or my mechanic of crank sensor failure?