98SEdriver

seven weeks ago i bought a 2k2 se. all was good until i slid into a guard rail and cracked it up, but that's a different story. anyway today my ses came on and i went to autozone and was told that the code was the p0021. i went home and went here http://maxima.theowensfamily.com/ecu.asp and came up with the same code P0021 - IVT Control (Bank 2).

i have been searching the the org (the poor mans way) and have come up with nothing. please don't flame me, i wanted to become a donating member but i am not signed up for paypal yet.

can anyone tell me what this could possibly be? the car idles and runs smoothly. can I continue to drive it or should I park it until I get it fixed.

Sorry for the long post, and thanks for any and all help.

98SEdriver

can anyone help?

dmitriy

I got the same code. I've reset it once hoping it was a fluke, but it came back again after about 1 month. The car is '02.

I've read the FSM, but not able to find the following:
- Is engine Bank 2 the closest to the front of the car?
- Where is IVTC located? How much do I need to take off in order to get to IVTC plug/harness? How much do I need to take off in order to remove/replace IVTC (bank 2)? How difficult of a job is it? If I can change my brakes and fluids, will I be able to do this?

How much do they usually go for and where is the best place to buy? I am mechanically inclined, but just got the car a few months ago, so do not know a lot of things yet.

Does anybody have experience with this code? I tried searching everywhere, but am only coming with this thread which is not much help...

The car runs absolutely fine.. no symptoms, enough power, no hesitation...

Thanks in advance!

Raiden256

Bump -- Same issue here. My shop listed this code as "Bank 2 Timing Advanced". Would this make sense?

Edit -- n/m: search revealed this to be true. Ignore the noob.

Already had the recall done though.... getting P0021 only. I guess just replace the sensor?