P1320 and P0301
10-09-2006, 02:20 PM
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P1320 and P0301
Hey Guys,
Check engine light just went on, drove it to autozone and got the it cheked. P1320 and P0301 were the codes. Please let me know what nneds to be done? and how much will it cost?
Thanks
Check engine light just went on, drove it to autozone and got the it cheked. P1320 and P0301 were the codes. Please let me know what nneds to be done? and how much will it cost?
Thanks
10-09-2006, 04:18 PM
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but that code is for a misfire in cylinder #1. Are your coils the original coils? If so, it's most likely you'll need to replace coil #1.
How many miles do you have? Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to do the plugs while you're at it.
Price depends on if you're doing it yourself. The coil can range in the upper 60's to over 80 bucks a piece, depending on where you get it from. And to replace the coil is fairly easy, but you need to stretch your back first.
Advanced auto parts has the plugs for 10 bucks a piece.
How many miles do you have? Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to do the plugs while you're at it.
Price depends on if you're doing it yourself. The coil can range in the upper 60's to over 80 bucks a piece, depending on where you get it from. And to replace the coil is fairly easy, but you need to stretch your back first.
Advanced auto parts has the plugs for 10 bucks a piece.
10-09-2006, 06:25 PM
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Mints is correct.
p1320= Primary ignition system fault... On a 2000 Maxima that means you need a coil. p0301 means misfire cylinder #1.
I'm guessing your car was running pretty poorly for these codes to pop up.
Replace your cylinder #1 coil, that's probably all you need. (depending on miles and condition of plugs) You will probably need to replace the other ones eventually.
p1320= Primary ignition system fault... On a 2000 Maxima that means you need a coil. p0301 means misfire cylinder #1.
I'm guessing your car was running pretty poorly for these codes to pop up.
Replace your cylinder #1 coil, that's probably all you need. (depending on miles and condition of plugs) You will probably need to replace the other ones eventually.
10-09-2006, 08:07 PM
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How many miles do you have on the car and are they on the original ignition coils?
I had to replace all the 6 on my max at 60K, it started just like yours one misfire here and there, then the P030x and then becomes frequent.
My suggestion is if you are on the original coils, go ahead and replace all of them with the 2K1 coils (dont forget to replace the plugs too). The 2K1 coils are running strong on my max, with 115K on the odometer.
I had to replace all the 6 on my max at 60K, it started just like yours one misfire here and there, then the P030x and then becomes frequent.
My suggestion is if you are on the original coils, go ahead and replace all of them with the 2K1 coils (dont forget to replace the plugs too). The 2K1 coils are running strong on my max, with 115K on the odometer.
10-10-2006, 05:50 PM
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that is definately coils. i had the same problems. to double check you can switch the coil on #1 to #3 and see if the code changes to p0303, you need to erase the p0301 first. I had this happen too. i replaced the one and bought a front and rear coil on ebay, or here, i cant remember, just to have around if another one goes. its been a year and a half though and still strong on the other 5, save the money and just replace what is broken when it breaks.
P.S. dont go to the dealership, they charge like .5 hours in labor, and wont replace just one without a fight, and the coils are $80 each. do it yourself, if you know how to change your oil, dont worry, its even easier to change a coil, if not find a friend who is mechanically aware.
P.S. dont go to the dealership, they charge like .5 hours in labor, and wont replace just one without a fight, and the coils are $80 each. do it yourself, if you know how to change your oil, dont worry, its even easier to change a coil, if not find a friend who is mechanically aware.
10-11-2006, 03:17 PM
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Hey Guys ,
Thans for all the feed back! Ok so If I change the the coil for cylinder #1 ( I should pay around 80 bucks for the coil right? ) ALso, you guys say that I should change the plug, do you mean the spark plug for cylinder #1? I guess I can get a spark plug in autozone for like 10 bucks right? How much do u think a mechanic should charge me to change one coil and one spark plug?
The car has 88K miles on it. THANKS GUYS
Thans for all the feed back! Ok so If I change the the coil for cylinder #1 ( I should pay around 80 bucks for the coil right? ) ALso, you guys say that I should change the plug, do you mean the spark plug for cylinder #1? I guess I can get a spark plug in autozone for like 10 bucks right? How much do u think a mechanic should charge me to change one coil and one spark plug?
The car has 88K miles on it. THANKS GUYS
10-11-2006, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Love_00_Max
Only buy plugs / coils from the dealership.
The OEM plugs are pre-gaped to the correct mm which may/maynot be the case if the plug is bought from any auto store!!!
The OEM plugs are pre-gaped to the correct mm which may/maynot be the case if the plug is bought from any auto store!!!
I agree you should buy the coils @ the dealership.
IMO, If you decide to do the plugs, you should replace them in sets.
The coil is very simple to change on the #1 coil. IIRC (double check this first, thinking off the top of my head) the #1 cylinder is on the bank closest to the front bumper and the closest one to the accessory belts. Simply remove the plastic cover (10 mm or allen head bolts, I can't remember) then remove the coil (IIRC, one harness and 2-10 mm bolts)
The whole job should take 5 minutes. A shop probably won't do it for less than an hour labor. $75-$100
10-11-2006, 08:37 PM
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Cylinder #1 is on the firewall side closest to the belts, there's one 10mm bolt holding her down. Cylinders 1,3,5 are on the firewall side, 2,4,6 are by the radiator. If you've never taken the coil out, don't get uptight, it'll take a little time, but it's not hard for sure. When it comes to coils, buy OEM!!
Plugs, yes spark plugs, and @ 88K, it wouldn't be a bad idea to do them all. Any parts store is fine, they're NGK plugs, the ones you get from your dealership have Nissan boxes, but it's the same part made by NGK. As long as you get the stock plugs, which are platinum, you're fine. Advanced Auto has them for 10 bucks each, if they're cheaper at the dealership, get it from them. And the last two digits on the part # -11 specifies the gap, which is 1.1mm, approx. .044". So, unless you get a different part # plug, it'll be pregapped.
Oh, and to have the dealership change out just the one coil, you're looking at roughly 200 bucks.
Plugs, yes spark plugs, and @ 88K, it wouldn't be a bad idea to do them all. Any parts store is fine, they're NGK plugs, the ones you get from your dealership have Nissan boxes, but it's the same part made by NGK. As long as you get the stock plugs, which are platinum, you're fine. Advanced Auto has them for 10 bucks each, if they're cheaper at the dealership, get it from them. And the last two digits on the part # -11 specifies the gap, which is 1.1mm, approx. .044". So, unless you get a different part # plug, it'll be pregapped.
Oh, and to have the dealership change out just the one coil, you're looking at roughly 200 bucks.
10-23-2006, 01:36 PM
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Hey Guys,
Mechanic tells me its going to cost 1000 bucks for 6 coils and 6 spark plugs plus labor. ( coils are from nissan ) is this right or am I getting screwed. Id like to know if he is just trying to screw me,,, THanks
Mechanic tells me its going to cost 1000 bucks for 6 coils and 6 spark plugs plus labor. ( coils are from nissan ) is this right or am I getting screwed. Id like to know if he is just trying to screw me,,, THanks
10-23-2006, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Coby099
Hey Guys,
Mechanic tells me its going to cost 1000 bucks for 6 coils and 6 spark plugs plus labor. ( coils are from nissan ) is this right or am I getting screwed. Id like to know if he is just trying to screw me,,, THanks
Mechanic tells me its going to cost 1000 bucks for 6 coils and 6 spark plugs plus labor. ( coils are from nissan ) is this right or am I getting screwed. Id like to know if he is just trying to screw me,,, THanks
Tell him to fish in the near by pond and screw him.
Dave B: 1-888-254-6060 (South Point Nissan) -- call him and get the 2K1 coils. It should cost around 65*6 = $400 and new plugs 6*11 = $66. So you are looking at $500 for the parts.
You can replace them on your own, there are quite a few folks on this forum who are experts on replacing coils, even could find you the URL with pictures.
Save the $500 (also you are not sure your mechanic got the right coils or not, that anxiety can be avoided) for something that is going to fail in the near future!!!
10-23-2006, 02:00 PM
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dude.. please please please dont pay him 1000 bucks.... tell him to pound sand... go buy ONE coil from any nissan dealer around you it wont be more then 100$ ,.. you dont really need to do plugs yet.. nissan specs say 100K (i think) so your close but not quite there.. that labor is crazy.. i bet you you can find someone on here in your area that would put it in there for you if you gave them 25 bucks and a 12 pack or something.. or fill their gas tank.. i know i would if i were close its honestly a 3 minute job for one coil...especially if hes " your mecahnic "
10-23-2006, 02:13 PM
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IMO, I would do the plugs and that one coil. Advanced auto has the plugs for 9.99 and O'Reilly has them for about the same price I believe. Or your best bet would be to call Dave B, and get the 6 plugs for I believe 9 bucks each (between 8-9), and the coil for the high 60's. Worse case would be 140shipped. If you're changing out a coil that isn't bad, you will not feel any difference. It's a waste of cash, unless you enjoy doing so. Anyhow, like mist says, do NOT pay your mechanic a 1000 bucks. Find someone in your area to help you do it for 25-50 bucks. Heck, if I were closer, I'd give you a hand.
10-24-2006, 09:48 AM
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Hey Guys ,
THANKS FOR THE HELP ! I will not got to him HELL NO - I will just buy the one coil and one plug - I wish I had a step by step process of changing them - I would do it myself. ( since everyone is saying that it is so easy to do it ) Is there any one that can give me step by step proccess with pics? Also, this Dave B guy he sells original nissan parts?
THANKS FOR THE HELP ! I will not got to him HELL NO - I will just buy the one coil and one plug - I wish I had a step by step process of changing them - I would do it myself. ( since everyone is saying that it is so easy to do it ) Is there any one that can give me step by step proccess with pics? Also, this Dave B guy he sells original nissan parts?
10-24-2006, 11:14 AM
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Here's the link to changing plugs, and the coils need to come off before the plugs so ... enjoy .. http://www.picshed.com/tanman/
However, I would recommend changing all 6 plugs, instead of just one. The coil you can just change the bad one, but I wouldn't change just one plug. I mean at 88K, why not change them all? Once you pull one plug out, I'm sure you'll think twice about not replacing them all.
Dave B works for South Point Nissan in TX, and his number is 888 254 6060. You'll need access to a fax machine, for a pre-auth form you need to fax back to him.
However, I would recommend changing all 6 plugs, instead of just one. The coil you can just change the bad one, but I wouldn't change just one plug. I mean at 88K, why not change them all? Once you pull one plug out, I'm sure you'll think twice about not replacing them all.
Dave B works for South Point Nissan in TX, and his number is 888 254 6060. You'll need access to a fax machine, for a pre-auth form you need to fax back to him.
10-24-2006, 01:21 PM
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on that website,.. thats the exact one i used when i did mine>> i had no idea how the coils were on this car cuz i never touched this engine b4, you should have no problem doing it yourself with that how to,.. if u need any help along the way just chime in here and someone will help u throughG/L
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