2000 Maxima SE temp rising
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2000 Maxima SE temp rising
Hello everyone,
I have a 2000 Maxima SE which I got an OBDII code p0400. I had the EGR valve replaced and the Thermostat replaced. The car runs okay be the temp is now rising.
This is where the temp gauge is. What else should I check and what is the normal setting for the temp gauge?
I have a 2000 Maxima SE which I got an OBDII code p0400. I had the EGR valve replaced and the Thermostat replaced. The car runs okay be the temp is now rising.
This is where the temp gauge is. What else should I check and what is the normal setting for the temp gauge?
Last edited by Raymond57; Jul 26, 2018 at 03:42 PM.
The 2000 & 2001 have a separate temperature sensor that runs the dash gauge. The true engine temperature sensor is a different sensor called the ECTS.
You need to determine if the engine is really running hot. Get an OBD scanner that has the live data capabilities. It will show you the coolant temperature as reported by the ECTS. If you don't have one, stop by an auto parts store when the gauge is above normal and they will let you use one (this is illegal in California & Maine). On a normally operating car the reading should be between 190º & 205º. If the reading is normal, then the sensor for the gauge is bad.
However, it could be as simple and there is air in the cooling system from when the thermostat was changed and all you need to do is bleed the air out.
You need to determine if the engine is really running hot. Get an OBD scanner that has the live data capabilities. It will show you the coolant temperature as reported by the ECTS. If you don't have one, stop by an auto parts store when the gauge is above normal and they will let you use one (this is illegal in California & Maine). On a normally operating car the reading should be between 190º & 205º. If the reading is normal, then the sensor for the gauge is bad.
However, it could be as simple and there is air in the cooling system from when the thermostat was changed and all you need to do is bleed the air out.
The 2000 & 2001 have a separate temperature sensor that runs the dash gauge. The true engine temperature sensor is a different sensor called the ECTS.
You need to determine if the engine is really running hot. Get an OBD scanner that has the live data capabilities. It will show you the coolant temperature as reported by the ECTS. If you don't have one, stop by an auto parts store when the gauge is above normal and they will let you use one (this is illegal in California & Maine). On a normally operating car the reading should be between 190º & 205º. If the reading is normal, then the sensor for the gauge is bad.
However, it could be as simple and there is air in the cooling system from when the thermostat was changed and all you need to do is bleed the air out.
You need to determine if the engine is really running hot. Get an OBD scanner that has the live data capabilities. It will show you the coolant temperature as reported by the ECTS. If you don't have one, stop by an auto parts store when the gauge is above normal and they will let you use one (this is illegal in California & Maine). On a normally operating car the reading should be between 190º & 205º. If the reading is normal, then the sensor for the gauge is bad.
However, it could be as simple and there is air in the cooling system from when the thermostat was changed and all you need to do is bleed the air out.
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