Lastmax03

Ok it's been a while since I have been here (missed you guys) so I'm sure
this has been addressed but I need to ask.

My "service engine soon" light has come on and I called a friend of mine that works at Nissan who said maybe gas cap, o2 sensor etc...

While on my way to the dealership the light went out but later it came back on again.


Any ideas? Or can you guys think of anything I should try or beware of.

Much Thanks..

This is a 03 max by the way.

02MAXSE

iTrader: (2)

Same thing has been happening with my 02 Maxima. The light will come on and stay on for a few days and then go off for a few days. If it comes on again I'll go to Autozone and find out what the problem is.

kclmax2k1

yes go to autozone or any car parts store

imported_JIC_A33

could be the MAF, mine went on for a day and then went off and i have not seen it since

Lontar1

iTrader: (5)

get use to it...it is normal......on Max's.... but probably the 02 sensors going bad......

Lastmax03

Didn't know autozone can check this thought had to go to dealership.


What is the MAF.

FusionAcid

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Mass Air Flow.

Lastmax03

Where can I get a good price for os sensor if its that.

saj07

Get the code and you will knoe what it is. There is a TSB for Engine Light P420 if it si 420 code then the dealer will do it for you no charge TSB

saj07

Here is a list of the error codes for the 5th Generation Maxima (USA) and their descriptions:

P0011 - IVT Control (Bank 1)
P0021 - IVT Control (Bank 2)
P0031 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Heater Low Voltage (Bank 1)
P0032 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Heater Low Voltage (Bank 2)
P0037 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater Low Voltage (Bank 1)
P0038 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater Low Voltage (Bank 2)
P0051 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Heater High Voltage (Bank 1)
P0052 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Heater High Voltage (Bank 2)
P0057 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater High Voltage (Bank 1)
P0058 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater High Voltage (Bank 2)
P0101 - Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit Range / Performance Problem
P0102 - Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0103 - Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit High Input
P0107 - Absolute Pressor Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0108 - Absolute Pressor Sensor High Input
P0112 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0113 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input
P0117 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0118 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input
P0122 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input
P0123 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit High Input
P0125 - Insufficient Engine Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel Control
P0127 - Intake Air Temperature Too High
P0128 - Thermostat Malfunction
P0132 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1)
P0133 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1)
P0134 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1)
P0138 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1)
P0139 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1)
P0152 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2)
P0153 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2)
P0154 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2)
P0158 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2)
P0159 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2)
P0171 - Fuel Injection System Too Lean (Bank 1)
P0172 - Fuel Injection System Too Rich (Bank 1)
P0174 - Fuel Injection System Too Lean (Bank 2)
P0175 - Fuel Injection System Too Rich (Bank 2)
P0181 - Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Range / Performance
P0182 - Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Low Input
P0183 - Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor High Input
P0221 - Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance Problem
P0222 - Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input
P0223 - Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit High Input
P0226 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance Problem
P0227 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input
P0228 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 Circuit High Input
P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfired Detected
P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfired Detected
P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfired Detected
P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfired Detected
P0305 - Cylinder 5 Misfired Detected
P0306 - Cylinder 6 Misfired Detected
P0327 - Knock Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0328 - Knock Sensor Circuit High Input
P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit
P0340 - Camshaft Position Sensor (Phase) Circuit (Bank 1)
P0345 - Camshaft Position Sensor (Phase) Circuit (Bank 2)
P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P0430 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
P0441 - EVAP Control System Incorrect Purge Flow
P0442 - EVAP Control System Small Leak Detected (Negative Pressure)
P0444 - EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve Circuit Open
P0445 - EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve Circuit Shorted
P0447 - EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve Circuit Open
P0452 - EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor Low Input
P0453 - EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor High Input
P0455 - EVAP Control System Gross Leak
P0456 - EVAP Emission Control System Very Small Leak (Negative Pressure Check)
P0460 - Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Noise
P0461 - Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range / Performance
P0462 - Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0463 - Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input
P0500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor
P0506 - Idle Speed Control System RPM Lower Than Expected
P0507 - Idle Speed Control System RPM Higher Than Expected
P0550 - Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit
P0605 - Engine Control Module (ECM)
P0650 - Malfunction Indicator (MIL) Control Circuit
P1065 - ECM Power Supply Circuit
P1102 - Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit Range / Performance Problem
P1121 - Electric Throttle Control Actuator
P1121 - ABS / TCS Control Unit Performance
P1122 - Electric Throttle Control Performance Problem
P1124 - Throttle Control Motor Relay Circuit Short
P1126 - Throttle Control Motor Relay Circuit Open
P1128 - Throttle Control Motor Relay Circuit Short
P1143 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Lean Shift Monitoring (Bank 1)
P1144 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Rich Shift Monitoring (Bank 1)
P1146 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Minimum Voltage Monitoring (Bank 1)
P1147 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Maximum Voltage Monitoring (Bank 1)
P1148 - Closed Loop Control (Bank 1)
P1163 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Lean Shift Monitoring (Bank 2)
P1164 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Rich Shift Monitoring (Bank 2)
P1166 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Minimum Voltage Monitoring (Bank 2)
P1167 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Maximum Voltage Monitoring (Bank 2)
P1168 - Closed Loop Control (Bank 2)
P1212 - ABS / TCS Communication Line
P1217 - Engine Over Temperature
P1223 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input
P1224 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit High Input
P1225 - Closed Throttle Position Learning Performance Problem
P1226 - Closed Throttle Position Learning Performance Problem
P1227 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input
P1228 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit High Input
P1229 - Sensor Power Supply Circuit Short
P1444 - EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve
P1446 - EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve Closed
P1448 - EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve Open
P1456 - EVAP Emission Control System Very Small Leak (Positive Pressure Check)
P1464 - Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Ground Signal
P1490 - Vacuum Cut Valve Bypass Valve Circuit
P1491 - Vacuum Cut Valve Bypass Valve Circuit
P1564 - Automatic Speed Control Device Steering Switch
P1572 - Automatic Speed Control Device Brake Switch
P1574 - Automatic Speed Control Device Vehicle Speed Sensor
P1706 - Park / Neutral Position Switch
P1800 - VIAS Control Solenoid Valve Circuit Open
P1805 - Brake Switch
P2122 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input
P2123 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 Circuit High Input
P2127 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input
P2128 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit High Input
P2135 - Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance Problem
P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance Problem
U1000 - CAN Communication Line
U1001 - CAN Communication Line

Jaws

Mine's never come on.

blackmaxgic

It's normal for Maxima's from my experience. I have the light on on both my '02 and '99 Maxima's. I've followed the sticky post instructions on resetting the light (involves turning a gain screw on the computera few times and counting the blinking sequence) and the code that always comes back is " no error reported ". A few days later the light will come on again and I'll have to reset again and get the same no error code. After repeating the scenario five times in two weeks I stopped this fruitless routine and got used to the light. A week ago I purchased a 2002 Max for my wife and after one day of driving the dreaded light came on. I'm not even going to bother resetting it. It's irritating but at least its a pretty dull and unintrusive light. The 02 only has 43k on it and it's in mint condition so I'm not too worried.

Lastmax03

Once again the light went off on mine. I was going to take it to the dealership today
but of course it has gone off (coming to work). Mine is a 2k3 with only 37,000 miles on it.

RiN'sMAX

if the light comes on, you car may go into "safe mode". this causes your car to basically run extremely rich with minimal power and response. it also wilol cause your throttle body to become so dirty that it itself will set the check engine light on. Autozone's OBD2 code scanner is capapble of telling you which sensor is going nuts, but it definately does not diagnose the problem or even give you a realistic idea of what's going on. you need the dealership's Nissan Assist tool the properly diagnoses your problems. DON'T IGNORE THAT LIGHT AND DON'T GO TO AUTOZONE

Lastmax03

Cool!! Ok I have an appointment with my mech at Nissan for next Friday. I'm going to try and leave it in garage until then and drive my wife's car. We can commute, hopefully if I have to drive it to work (25 miles one way) it won't damage anything.



Thanks guys for all your input!!

ghostrider17

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SES lit-up for the first time about 2k miles ago, went-off after the first 1k miles - came back on again at 2k.

Always on the hwy only.

I'm going to the dealer to get to the bottom of this.

2k2 max with 26700 on the ticker.

Personally -- I could NOT deal with that light on all the time...I'm too ****.

gr

maximadave

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saj07 ---- thanks for the list.

ghostrider17

iTrader: (6)

Ditto that -- forgot to mention it...!

gr