Got my oil changed today and they run diagnostics as a courtesy. Says I have a P0340 code pending but it hasn't popped the SES light. I did a search and it seems in some cases you can simply replace the offending sensor and others the recall covers it. I have 126,650 miles on my car and don't know that if it is a recall issue (my VIN is listed in the recall) that Nissan will actually fix my car.

I haven't noticed any issues with how my car runs other than *very* occasionally a light bog out of a light-twice in the past 3 months or so.

 

they will do the work...but most likely charge you for it

 

Looking at the TSB .pdf (Owen's family one), it doesn't appear too hard, something like 0.5 hours labor to bill back to Nissan replace them. Easy enough to get the sensor at my dealer and pop it in myself or are there diagnosis/reflash issues?

 

I am not sure for the TSB you mention. I had a 1985 300ZX that was very beat up with about 200K miles on it and Nissan replaced all of the injectors for free due to a fire hazard. That was a recall that was never done on that car previously.

I had a 1991 Integra that Honda provided free replacemnt seat belt buckles, but charged for the labor. So I just took the free parts and replaced them myself. That was a TSB I think.

I think if it is a recall they will have to replace the part no matter how many years or miles go by. And a recall they need try to notify owners of vehicles affected.

A TSB on the other hand has limits on it. For example, my QX4 needed a new TCM and VB for the trans per a TSB. They only replaced it because I complained of poor shift quality. Otherwise, I would have been SOL unless I specifically told them what the prob was, and I was also told it would not have been fixed if my QX4 was out of warranty.

 

Still wondering...

I can just replace the bad sensor, right?

 

Question. How can i go about having a recall performed on my Max? Is there a general number i can just call. Im having a knocking/clunk coming from my front passenger side, and i see that there is a recall on the lower control arm.

 

IIRC...

safety recalls don't "expire" - other recalls may have limits placed on them by the manufacturer

 

That will fix the pending P0340 code, right? Assuming no wiring issues of course.

BTW, already loosened and retightened the two grounding wires for the sensors that are on the top of the timing chain cover near the oil cap.

 

no time on millage on that recall.
If VIN falls in that category and the recall has NOT been done ever by previous owner you go in to service and they will do it no charge.
And no they will not fix any other issues. And you may politely ask them to clear the light after since it is triggered by a a component that Nissan has found to be faulty under the recall. Just explain it to them like that.

 

As far as I know, I don't have any other issues, just a pending P0340 code.

If the recall work has already been done, will replacing the sensor trigging the code fix the problem? I've got a 900 mile drive to Kentucky on Thursday so I'd really like to get it taken care of before I go.

 

call up dealership they can run the vin throught their system and see if the recall has been done on the car, thats how i found out when i first got the car.

 

it most likely will fix it but sometimes if you have other extensive electrical issues it will not obviously. (small chances)
And replace that sensor before you go!

 

Definitely plan on replacing it. Looks pretty easy, saw the .pdf of the Nissan tech instructions for the recall on the sensors. All three is listed at 0.8 hours and that would include raising the car, removing the splash guard and replacing the lower sensor. The top two look pretty easy to get at. Do you know if the "A" position sensor is the radiator or firewall side of the engine?

 

you don't have to do all 3 if not covered under recall.
I don't know what the A stands for but i go by the fault code you got and p0340 is bank 1, meaning firewall side. Just replace that one or if you wanna be sure you can go to EC section of manual and search for p0340 and do all the tests if you want
However what i would do is put the sensor in then if code comes back got for wiring tests. At least you know you have a good sensor to start.

 

thanks for your help.

 

Boy, that was dumb!

Long story short, Nissan says my VIN doesn't have any pending recalls (meaning they've been taken care of or aren't applicable) so I bought the sensor. Not too hard to replace, had to remove the airbox to get to the sensor. No problemo. Where I messed up was after replacing the sensor and plugging the connection back on, I decided to start the car before putting the airbox back in place-not thinking that the MAF sensor would no longer have any airflow going past it as the throttle opened. Ooops, instant SES! The engine was reving very slowly, erratic idle, etc. I was thinking maybe they put the wrong sensor in the box. I turn off the engine, get back under the hood and then I realized what I had done. The airbox and MAF are not connected at all to the throttle body. Now I have to reset the ECU to get rid of the SES light.

After connecting everything properly, the engine was back to normal-rock steady idle and revs quickly.

One thing I noticed though, the connector to the camshaft position sensor would absolutely not click on completely. I have a feeling when the recall work was done, the tech had a problem disconnecting the wiring and mangled the connector because it came off really easily. It isn't just going to pop off or anything like that but that may be what the problem was, that the connector had slightly backed off-definitely going to check it every time I open my hood.

Probably going to order one and splice it in just to be on the safe side. At least going down to Don Davis Nissan isn't that bad, the cashier is pretty hot and seems proud of her cleavage based on how she was dressed and contastly leaning over.

 

lol.

 

reset?

I used the proceedure on this page: http://maxima.theowensfamily.com/ecu.asp

Takes perfect timing to get the SES to flash but instead of flashing 10x, pause, 10x, pause, 10x pause and 10x and pause like it is supposed to, it flashes 10x pause, 2x pause, 1x pause, 1x pause and then repeats itself continuously.

 

Screw it, bought a scanner and cleared the P1102 (MAF sensor) code. No P0340 pending code, so that's good since that was the original pending code that prompted this thread.

 

That procedure is a PITA. I just gave up and found someone with a scanner and asked pretty please.

I could only get that procedure to work like 1 out of 10 attempts.

 

no there isn't one it has to fix

 

I had that same recall, and the dealer tried to tell me that my engine was replaced with one from a different year that didn't have the recall, despite me showing the SM the leaky fuel injectors and explaining to him that ALL Z31 engines are under the recall he still said no.

I had to spend about an hour a day for 5 days straight on the phone with NNA, they kept re-routing me, feeding me bs, telling me they would call back, it was a joke - they would seriously tell me they had to put me on hold to talk to their manager and they would simply hang up on me, that happened several times! I was persistant and finally got it ok'd, but it took SOOOO much effort, 90% of people would have given up.

 

Huh? English?

 

don't splice your harness. Kust put a little dum dum tape over connector or a slight but i mean slight touch of silicone or a tie strap around both

 

Hey all,
I'm having the CPS issues....
Can someone please tell me where the sensors are?? My OBD reader did not tell me bank 1 or 2... so I dont know which it might be...

In any case.. where are the sensors??? its an 03 Max.

TIA,
Mitch

 

There is more the one Crankshaft Position Sensor (CPS)?

If you are actually wanting the O2 sensor locations, you can simply scroll up the page until you see "SoonerFans" signature, and he has a link to the locations.

Also, don't hijack someones thread, ask your own question in the "I AM A NOOB HERE AND HAVE A ....." thread.

 

Thanks for the info.. but I'm not "hijacking" someones thread if I'm having the same issue. I'd rather not start a new thread on the same topic. Thank you.

Thanks for the info.

 

Hey Made in china, i had a 1986 max and the fuel injectors leaked and started a small fire under my hood. I had just started the car when i noticed smoke coming out of my hood. I immediately put out the small fire and called the dealership. Nissan did have a campaign on the injectors and they replaced the injectors and fuel lines, no charge. my car had about 98k miles. My mpg on the highway on long trips went up to 33 mpg...

 

Can I get some clarification on something here?

If it is a dealer recall, the dealer has to fix it regardless of the miles on the car?

If it is a TSB, I have to pay for it?

I asked because I just purchased an 02 maxima and upon letting the gas pedal off, it rattles as I am slowing down. Also the Bose left speaker problem is present too. and yesterday it started to bog out when I was going 50 mph...It felt like I was only going 15 mph on 6th gear...(at this moment it is not doing it)

I found a couple of TSB's on two of my issues that is why I am asking?