NYTooCooL

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So i have P0340, P1800 , P021, and P0011, only the P1800 is not related to Camshaft sensor. I won't be able to take it to a shop until Monday to get checked out. But is it safe to say I should go ahead and get the sensor? Or should I wait until I go to the shop. However, my car isnt stalling out(yet) It does however shake a little at idle, and idles really low, like 600,700. I do think i have an exhaust leak, not sure if if the camshaft sensor would contribute to that or if thats a separate issue. Oh and I read somewhere that an 02 sensor can cause the camshaft sensor code? Any truth to that?

Car is 2002 Maxima Se 6 Speed

shortymust23

what year is your car nobody can help if you dont tell us, it says you have a 97.if its 02-03 then the camshaft sensor might be a recall call nissan or look in recall section.if you think you have a exhaust leak cover the tail pipe with something then look if you see smoke coming from somewhere underneath the car.the might be related the recall or you need a tune up, hope that helps. LETS GO GUYS HELP THIS GUY

NYTooCooL

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Thanks, I changed my profile's car, and edited my post to include that i have a 2002 Maxima Se. Do I just call a local dealership and give them the vin to see if I have a recall? What do I do after that, do they replace the sensor for me free of charge?

shortymust23

Yes just call them and give them your vin and yes it was free

NYTooCooL

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Called and my car isnt covered by the recall. Anybody? Any insight to my questions? I am going to a shop I've gone to before on Monday to get it checked out a little more. But I would like to go there armed with knowledge.

BTW: F*** Pep Boys, I told them i had some codes, plus an exhaust issue, etc. Told them Id be at work and just call me when they are done so i'd know, but id be off by 2(I work down the street). Dropped the car off 9:30 got off work around 2:45 and got there at 3:00. They basically pulled the codes and did nothing else. Said in order to tell me anything id need to spend $300 for them to just start the process of seeing whats wrong. Plus they didn't even put the car in the air to check the exhaust. They said they pulled the codes and didnt do anything else. O____O YOU had my car for 5 hours and I come and all you did was do what Autozone does? They said it would be like 80 to diagnose and 45 to check exhaust and did nothing and was like oh we arent going to charge you for anything. DAMN STRAIGHT YOUR NOT!!!

NYTooCooL

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UPDATE: Today while driving home the Service Engine Soon light started flashing and then went off. At least for now... Any ideas?

maxx0831

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If your CEL was flashing, that means your had a misfire or even multiple misfire. Check your sparkplugs and see if any cylinder is submerged in oil or even a coil pack mite be going bad. Its common on these cars.

NYTooCooL

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Would the CEL flashing then going away also be related to the other codes?

foodmanry

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No. Flashing is a misfire which means spark plugs and/or ignition coils.

maxx0831

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^^ This is correct. Your first priority is to check your plugs. More then likley if you never checked your plugs before, it mite be oil in one or more of your cylinder. I had the same CEL flashing when I first got my car. I checked my sparkplugs and found oil in cylinder 5 and 2. Replaced both valve covers with the new 04 valve covers with fresh plugs and so far knock on wood Its been a champ.