I'm getting quoted $650 for a MAF sensor? I might as well sell the car rather than repair this problem.

 

You're being lied to. They cost less than $100

 

I did some digging and found one for $100 online. The cost to install it and reprogram the ECU from a different local dealer is quite affordable. If I install it myself and then get the reprogram done, then its even cheaper. I haven't determined yet if I can replace then reprogram or if I should do both near the same time.

 

Yeah, I was quoted $580 for one. Bought it from DAVEB at Southpoint Nissan in Austin. Landed price was $145 CAD. Post in the Canadian forum for questions that have geographic implications.

 

bro you got a 2000 max..the maf is about 100 bucks US so about 150 CND
jut buy it .. put it on.. then disconnect your negative battery terminal for like 2 hours..
the ECU is "Repgrogrammed"

 

I also asked about the the Nissan Dealer in Vancouver, they don't just sell the MAF sensor, they sell the whole unit for $600 CDN

 

Here's my experience with MAF replacement. My real-world experience was totally different than most of what I read on these forums. It makes me think my 00 GLE must be "special" somehow.

http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...1&postcount=19

An additional note: the electrical connector will not release unless you press down with a small straight-blade screwdriver at the location marked with a small arrow. When re-connecting, press it down again in the same spot to "re-latch".

Best of luck.