is there any word on any 02 maximas with a bad MAF? just curious. my friends 02 died and the mechanic is saying its a bad air flow sensor. any input is appreciated....

 

in a word....YES

It seems to happen quite a bit with all 5th gens, but even moreso on the 2k2-3's with the VQ35...

 

so i take it that theres no recall or anthing on this. if i get a new one, should i ask for a specific one? if there is any?

 

i think the consensus is to get a 2k model number MAF. you need to do a small modification to it. (some wire.)

hopefully someone will post it up.

 

There is a TSB for a MAF problem (hesitation, etc) for the 2k2, but they don't like to admit to that. If he has no intake or nothing done then have the dealer fix it. If he has done work then he will be hosed and they will want him to buy a $500 replacement. He needs to call Dave B and get a 2k1 MAF.

When it comes in then take the Sensor out of the housing and take the little temp. sensor off the old MAF and put it on the new one. You have to be delicate, that thing will snap and you are screwed. Install the new MAF and vrooom you are off.

 

no need...you can buy the entire MAF tube assembly for $90 or so.....then you don't have to worry about breaking it while doing the switcheroo...I assume this will work in a 2k.... Part number is: 22680-2Y001

 

Nah... He has an 02. The MAF for the 01 is $90, the unit for the 02 is like $300 at cost. The only diff. is the temp sensor. You have to move it from the 02 sensor into the 01 sensor.

 

ok, didn't know the temp sensor was different. That sucks....

damn there are ALOT of MAF threads going on right now....

 

Is this part number for the 2001? I saw a thread regarding different part numbers and I was getting confused. I think this was the number that worked with jerryromenissan.com.

Andy

 

This is the part number for the "updated" MAF for the 2k-2k1 (which use the same MAF, obviously). I am positive on this point (I carry this one in my trunk just in case)...The old MAF had a completely different number.

 

dang, you werent lying about the MAF threads.... There is like 6 going... haha

Irish.. I am going to be getting me another one as well, but I will be looking for you if mine goes out again before I get one in. Since you are so close and all.

 

best price local for that MAF is at Passport nissan in Alexandria...I paid just under $100 and didn't have to wait for it or pay shipping.....other local dealers were asking btwn 110 and 140 for it...

 

There is a TSB to replace the MAF and update the computer for 2002 - 2003 for performance issues.