Trouble starting / Need HELP
10-22-2017, 08:50 PM
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Trouble starting / Need HELP
Hello,
I have a 2003 Maxima GLE 163xxx miles. I have had luck on this forum in the past with some issues and now I have another issue and would greatly appreciate some input.
Recently my car is having issues starting when the engine is hot. It attempts to start but usually no success. I have to wait about a minute between attempts and usually starts on 2nd or 3rd attempt. I do regular maintenance as far as oil and filter go. Had a major tune-up semi recently - 125xxx miles.
I have a Hanes manual and on the troubleshooting page it lists the following as possible fixes:
Air filter clogged - seems okay.
Fuel not reaching the injection system - haven't checked.
Corroded battery - seems okay.
faulty coolent temp sensor or air intake temp sensor - haven't checked.
The CEL light comes on when this happens and gives me the code P0345 - Camshaft position sensor A circuit (Bank 2). Recently the TCS and another light came on in addition to the CEL.
The freeze frame date is as follows (if relevant):
Fuel Sys 1 - 0L
Fuel Sys 2 - 0L
Calc Load(%) - 100.00
ECT (F) - 195
STFT B1(%) - 0.00
Any ideas on fixes if this is common? I will try to follow Hanes starting with easiest first, however, if someone knows likely solution I will start there. Let me know if any additional information needed.
Thanks!
I have a 2003 Maxima GLE 163xxx miles. I have had luck on this forum in the past with some issues and now I have another issue and would greatly appreciate some input.
Recently my car is having issues starting when the engine is hot. It attempts to start but usually no success. I have to wait about a minute between attempts and usually starts on 2nd or 3rd attempt. I do regular maintenance as far as oil and filter go. Had a major tune-up semi recently - 125xxx miles.
I have a Hanes manual and on the troubleshooting page it lists the following as possible fixes:
Air filter clogged - seems okay.
Fuel not reaching the injection system - haven't checked.
Corroded battery - seems okay.
faulty coolent temp sensor or air intake temp sensor - haven't checked.
The CEL light comes on when this happens and gives me the code P0345 - Camshaft position sensor A circuit (Bank 2). Recently the TCS and another light came on in addition to the CEL.
The freeze frame date is as follows (if relevant):
Fuel Sys 1 - 0L
Fuel Sys 2 - 0L
Calc Load(%) - 100.00
ECT (F) - 195
STFT B1(%) - 0.00
Any ideas on fixes if this is common? I will try to follow Hanes starting with easiest first, however, if someone knows likely solution I will start there. Let me know if any additional information needed.
Thanks!
10-22-2017, 09:00 PM
#2
Cam sensors are defective. Replace both of them (OEM is best unless you want to keep rebuying to see which work lol).
Personally, I swipe from the junk yards, so I have plenty around. Many have already been replaced and you can tell at the yard, b/c the O rings will be round instead of flattened.
Personally, I swipe from the junk yards, so I have plenty around. Many have already been replaced and you can tell at the yard, b/c the O rings will be round instead of flattened.
