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Old 01-13-2020, 02:26 PM
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2003 Maxima - Need help deciphering problem codes from ECU

I've looked at a few places online that list codes for the Maxima, but I am either doing it incorrectly or just not finding the codes I'm getting from my ECU. From what I understand, the short pulse is the first number of the code and the fast pulse is the last number of the code. Please, correct me if I am wrong. Here are the blinking light codes I am getting:

Slow pulse: 1
Fast Pulse: 8
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Fast: 10
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Fast:10
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Slow: 10
Fast: 3
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Fast: 2
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Fast: 8

After that, it starts over with the first blinking code I listed. I'm assuming I'm doing it wrong, or my ECU is not working correctly. Any help at all is much appreciated. Thank you!
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Old 01-13-2020, 04:14 PM
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You know almost any parts store will pull codes for free for you. Or you can just buy a generic obd2 reader for like 30 bucks.

But based on your description you have a p1800 and p0328
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Originally Posted by Noladol
I've looked at a few places online that list codes for the Maxima, but I am either doing it incorrectly or just not finding the codes I'm getting from my ECU. From what I understand, the short pulse is the first number of the code and the fast pulse is the last number of the code. Please, correct me if I am wrong. Here are the blinking light codes I am getting:
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Don't bother with this deciphering - just buy one of these things:
https://www.amazon.com/OBD2-Scanner-OBDII-Code-Reader/dp/B011Q18D14/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=odbc+reader&qid=1578966278&s=automotive&sr=1-10 https://www.amazon.com/OBD2-Scanner-OBDII-Code-Reader/dp/B011Q18D14/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=odbc+reader&qid=1578966278&s=automotive&sr=1-10
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Thanks for the help guys.

No need for a code reader if I know the correct way to read it now. And I don't have to rely on anyone at the auto parts store. Go me!
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Originally Posted by Noladol
Thanks for the help guys.

No need for a code reader if I know the correct way to read it now. And I don't have to rely on anyone at the auto parts store. Go me!
Need a proper scan tool to read data.

Unless you enjoy doing things the hard way
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Originally Posted by slvr2KSE5
Need a proper scan tool to read data.

Unless you enjoy doing things the hard way
I enjoy doing things the self sufficient/save money way. Not too hard anymore since I know how to do it now. Thanks!
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