2000 maxima overheating
08-24-2015, 01:38 PM
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2000 maxima overheating
I can leave it running with the a/c on full blast for 30 min and it doesn't overheat...but once I hit the road it starts over heating after 10 min...both fans work...no leaks visible...took the thermostat off and ran it without it and it still overheats....maybe the water pump?...or a sensor?...,help please....
08-24-2015, 03:33 PM
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The fans work differently when the a/c is on versus when the a/c is off.
When the a/c in not on, the ECU looks at the ECTS (Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor) output for when it should turn on the fans, which is 203º F.
When the a/c is turned the ECU turns on the fans so that the refrigerant coming out of the a/c compressor gets cooled.
You may have a bad ECTS. Have someone with an OBD code reader check out what the engine coolant temperature is. Or do a resistance test on the ECTS as shown on page 204 of the service manual - link below.
http://boredmder.com/FSMs/Nissan/Maxima/2000.5/EC.pdf
When the a/c in not on, the ECU looks at the ECTS (Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor) output for when it should turn on the fans, which is 203º F.
When the a/c is turned the ECU turns on the fans so that the refrigerant coming out of the a/c compressor gets cooled.
You may have a bad ECTS. Have someone with an OBD code reader check out what the engine coolant temperature is. Or do a resistance test on the ECTS as shown on page 204 of the service manual - link below.
http://boredmder.com/FSMs/Nissan/Maxima/2000.5/EC.pdf
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