Help guys, I ran my 2k2 maxima at the track tonight, and on the 5th run, i hit rev limiter a long time, because i tree shifted and i forgot to shift!!! (im a LOSER! ) and the car went into limp mode, it was still idling, but i couldnt give it any gas, and so i shut it off for 20 mins, and it started right back up, a little boggy at first then it was normal again, all acceleration and throttle response is the same, no vibrations, but the service engine light soon stays lit, whats up? I know my motor will never be the same again! i must have hit rev limiter a long time to make it shut off, but im glad i didnt blow the motor, thank god its all electronic and a$$ proof!, any input or similar experience advice WANTED , PLEASE!

Iam taking it to the dealer at 8am - 7 hrs from NOW. Thanks in advance!

 

P.S. the car is SOOOOO quiet that i didnt realize what was happening, i was busy looking at the guy behind me! (96 GT stang) which i was beating.... until the car shut off, so i turned the key off.

my best run tonight was 14.734 @ 93.09
-automagic
-drop in K&N filter
-3300 miles
-over half tank of gas
-no spare tire/jack
-27psi front tires. (cold)
-35psi rear tires (cold)

 

Ahhh thats nothing, just reset the light by removing the negative cable off the battery overnight. It will reset. If it comes back, then take it to the dealer.

 

You don't even have to do it over night.. I had my check engine light come on 2 days ago.. I disconnected the battery for only 15 mins and it fixed the problem...
But in 02MaximaSE, he might of blown a sensor or maybe worse!!! But I doubt it!!!

 

 

just dont think about telling the dealer you were racing it....or they will make your wtty void.

 

yea, as far as i know, I was merging onto traffic on the interstate and then the car just stopped responding, it didnt want to up shift, and i almost got rear ended by a semi truck, and my car was in gear obviously, and now the service engine light is on....

 

Don't cry.. I'll let you trade cars with me......

 

get no AIM man
im "SEmax2002"

I meant Get ON AIM

 

I wouldn't worry about it too much. It went into safe mode, but just unhook the battery for a few hours. That should clear any codes. If that doesn't work, then go and show it to the dealer.

By the way, that is a really good 1/4 mi time

 

Ok I'll try before I bring it to the dealer, there was a long waiting line there anyways.

I want to do a better time but now im scared to run it!
BTW, if my auto ran 14.73 with almost full gas, what would a 6-speed DO with barely any?!

 

What is the purpose of safe/limp mode? Why does the car cripple itself?

Stereodude

 

Wow! 14's with a 'magic and no power adders.

 

if your ECU detects a condition that may cause further harm to the engine, it limits revs to 2500 and caps off the top speed.

 

14.7 Thats a great run did you torque brake or just floor it off the line. What was the 60 ft time? w/ a few bolt ons we might all fear automagics.

 

[everybody]
UPDATE.
just came back from the dealer, the code which came up was P0228 Engine; It had NO explaination, and the code book had nothing to say, the TECH said this was the 3rd time he saw the code, all previous cars which had the code were 5spd's which hit the rev limiter, there was no detrimental damage, spark plugs showed NO signs of foul or detonation, the electronically controlled throttle shuts off when rev's carry past 6600 rpm or so. and the option on the diagnosis computer was .. press Enter to clear. nothing further
Im due for an oil change next week (my second @3300 miles) and they will further check for codes (as per warranty). The light was reset.



[straight six]
60 ft time was 2.192..
brake torque at 1,500 rpm

next week at the track... very low gas, and front's mounted with 15 inch 4th gen rims if they fit.. and no spare or jack, and NO more over-rev's

 

glad it was nothing serious


back to the track

 

 

 

Hey, that's as fast as you... plus mods!

 

nope my car is faster....

shiet he better keep up with 255 hp.

 

for an almost stock automagic.... that is quick