2000 Maximas
possibly?
. I need to take it to the dealer when I have some free time and get these items fixed. 
05-22-2001, 08:11 PM
#8
Guest
Posts: n/a
Same idea applies for the 2002 Altima.
I am waiting for the 2003 Altima or 2nd year 3.5L Maxima before I change cars. I would not buy a Altima in Sept 2002 just for the fact it hasn't had time to work out the initial problems and gas milage is crazy now too! I had one of the first 5000 New VW Beetles in early 1998 and there were recalls and overall problems I didn't hear about in newer models. That was my lesson learned....
I am waiting for the 2003 Altima or 2nd year 3.5L Maxima before I change cars. I would not buy a Altima in Sept 2002 just for the fact it hasn't had time to work out the initial problems and gas milage is crazy now too! I had one of the first 5000 New VW Beetles in early 1998 and there were recalls and overall problems I didn't hear about in newer models. That was my lesson learned....
05-22-2001, 08:11 PM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,915
Re: no difference...
Didn't the revised TCM affect 2001 models too?
Originally posted by TimW
paint issues are the same.. rattles are the same. Rotors, same... I think the TCM and bumper issues are unique.. but then again we got the fuel line protectors
paint issues are the same.. rattles are the same. Rotors, same... I think the TCM and bumper issues are unique.. but then again we got the fuel line protectors
05-22-2001, 10:39 PM
#10
Member
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 49
I've talked with Tom Novak, parts manager at Infiniti of Lisle. He was telling me all sorts of things about 2k vs. 2k1. From his view, it's almost a totally different car. Everything is software upgradeable, like flash EPROM. The ECU, TCM, etc. are all different. Now when you bring your car in with a problem, they upgrade your software and you're on your way. No more replacement of expensive computer modules. I asked him why the TSB 039a calls for replacement of the TCM on early 2001. He says the TCMs in the very first 2001s weren't software upgradeable, but the 4Y901 are. He says within the next couple years all models will be software upgradeable. This will help Nissan reduce warranty costs.
05-23-2001, 05:47 AM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2000
Posts: 205
Originally posted by azylstra
I've talked with Tom Novak, parts manager at Infiniti of Lisle. He was telling me all sorts of things about 2k vs. 2k1. From his view, it's almost a totally different car. Everything is software upgradeable, like flash EPROM. The ECU, TCM, etc. are all different. Now when you bring your car in with a problem, they upgrade your software and you're on your way. No more replacement of expensive computer modules. I asked him why the TSB 039a calls for replacement of the TCM on early 2001. He says the TCMs in the very first 2001s weren't software upgradeable, but the 4Y901 are. He says within the next couple years all models will be software upgradeable. This will help Nissan reduce warranty costs.
I've talked with Tom Novak, parts manager at Infiniti of Lisle. He was telling me all sorts of things about 2k vs. 2k1. From his view, it's almost a totally different car. Everything is software upgradeable, like flash EPROM. The ECU, TCM, etc. are all different. Now when you bring your car in with a problem, they upgrade your software and you're on your way. No more replacement of expensive computer modules. I asked him why the TSB 039a calls for replacement of the TCM on early 2001. He says the TCMs in the very first 2001s weren't software upgradeable, but the 4Y901 are. He says within the next couple years all models will be software upgradeable. This will help Nissan reduce warranty costs.
05-23-2001, 07:44 AM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,915
98% of the car is the same though. Same problem rotors and other minor problem areas. A programmable ECU and TCM make it easier to service though.
Originally posted by azylstra
I've talked with Tom Novak, parts manager at Infiniti of Lisle. He was telling me all sorts of things about 2k vs. 2k1. From his view, it's almost a totally different car. Everything is software upgradeable, like flash EPROM. The ECU, TCM, etc. are all different. Now when you bring your car in with a problem, they upgrade your software and you're on your way. No more replacement of expensive computer modules. I asked him why the TSB 039a calls for replacement of the TCM on early 2001. He says the TCMs in the very first 2001s weren't software upgradeable, but the 4Y901 are. He says within the next couple years all models will be software upgradeable. This will help Nissan reduce warranty costs.
I've talked with Tom Novak, parts manager at Infiniti of Lisle. He was telling me all sorts of things about 2k vs. 2k1. From his view, it's almost a totally different car. Everything is software upgradeable, like flash EPROM. The ECU, TCM, etc. are all different. Now when you bring your car in with a problem, they upgrade your software and you're on your way. No more replacement of expensive computer modules. I asked him why the TSB 039a calls for replacement of the TCM on early 2001. He says the TCMs in the very first 2001s weren't software upgradeable, but the 4Y901 are. He says within the next couple years all models will be software upgradeable. This will help Nissan reduce warranty costs.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Nintensity
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
9
08-13-2015 05:41 PM