nellynel

Guess my Max has to visit Autozone to see what code I am getting. I changed the ignition coils and sparks about 15k ago. Are there any guesses as to what the next most common problem is?

sascuderi

rear o2 sensors go next. requires 2 new rear o2 sensors and reprogram of the ECU by nissan.

P. Samson

Don't guess. Get the code/s.

nellynel

Thanks. I Went to Autozone today. They pulled a P0430 bank 2, catalytic converter efficiency. They told me its probably an O2 sensor and for $74.99 they can get one for me. Is that the fix? I have 73k on the Max. Any advice would be appreciated.

Army of Maxima

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Mine wasn't so easy... when the rear O2 sensor went (one one rear on the 3.0L), they said it was "fused" to the pipe flange (between the cat and the b-pipe). Then they wanted to charge me $350 to change a $25 pipe (not covered under warranty) and the O2 sensor (covered) and the ECU flash (covered). Sheesh.

nellynel

Sounds like I am in for it. Autozone cleared the code for me. I can at least drive for a few miles like nothing is wrong. I do remember reading a post that mentioned an 02 simulator? Is that an easier way to go?

nellynel

After 4 days the code is not showing up anymore. Are there any preventative measures that I can do to prevent this type of problem?

Andrew

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no preventative measures. Sensors, electrical equipment just go when they want. Get it fixed and you should be ok

Dave2112

I would imagine driving easy might help.

darrick04

Same issue. Nissan cleared a code for me that I believe they said would work for about 4,000 miles and I have been maybe 600 and its ON AGAIN... I have the high flow cat and I think thats the problem. Talked to the guys at custom enterprise and they said that has been a typical problem with the aftermarket cat, and the Nissan dealeship wanted a reprogram for around $475.... DOUBT IT!!! Which they said they also "must change the o2 sensors also" I don't think so, I only have 61,000m on my max

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