I have a problem on new 2009 Maxima with 700 miles. "Check engine light soon" light came on five days ago. Gas cap was on tight with 'three clicks'. Took it to dealer. They found nothing wrong and re-set everything. Today the light is on again. Obviously I can't contact dealer until Tuesday morning due to Labor Day. Any thoughts?

 

these cars are built crappy. another reason i quit the plant. i love maxima's just as much as the next person. but since the 6th gen theve been going down hill

 

probably it wants u to tuneup or change some fluid in the car?

 

Go to AutoZone and have the code read for free.

 

I feel your dealer has let you down. Instead of determining why the light came on, they simply reset it, which is Like jumping into the river a second time, thinking you will not get wet like you did the first time. Dealership service departments are a car manufacturer's worst nightmare.

 

I agree, go to auto zone.

 

I beg to differ. I'm sure some folks have some problems with Maximas; ALL makes of cars give SOME trouble. But I love my 6th gen, and have had nothing done other than scheduled service for the last three years and ten months. When I see the frustrating problems my relatives, friends and neighbors always seem to be having with other cars, I thank my lucky stars I buy only Maximas.

VIVA LA MAXIMA!

 

this happened to me, dealer didnt close the gas cap enough, you say 3 clicks, i say 5 clicks. they checked mine, then reset it though. they should have hooked your max to the diagnostic computer. anyways try closing with 5 clicks then drive anround should go away in a couple days. do a freeway drive too

 

wow, a code already!
hopefully something easy to fix...

 

"Dealership service departments are a car manufacturer's worst nightmare"

I agree and then some. However, I've found Nissan service dept.'s to be amoung the worst of all...........

 

I thought that some of the '09 Maxes were being built in Japan.

 

Seems like something small to overreact to, not something I would be concerned with, Nissan and all the others have their cars setup to throw a SES light if the gas cap is loose or the engine is gonna blow, seems extreme but for this exact reason they make you want to believe your car is self destructing when it's probably something as small as bad gas

 

Just make a quick trip to Autozone, get the code, and fix it. Isn't that hard and I doubt its anything major so don't worry.

 

Sometimes the light will illuminate if you fill your gas tank beyond the AUTOMATIC trigger when the pump stops...DO NOT OVERFILL your tank. My friend experienced this on his Honda Accord...he said to share this with you. I hope this helps.

 

i am pretty darn sure they are all built about 1 mile from where i am typing this message from, Smyrna, TN

 

Correct. Not one Maxima has been built outside Smyrna TN since the last 2003 Maxima rolled off the assembly line.

 

Nissan. Made In USA.

Infiniti. Made in Japan.

 

Not entirely true. The Nissan Murano and Rogue are both made in Kyūshū, Japan while the Infiniti QX56 is made in Canton, Mississippi

 

i do believe you are wrong sir. Nissan has 3 plants in the south and i do believe the one Mississippi makes them as well. i do believe i am correct. if i am wrong someone speak up

 

For the 2008 model year the QX56 was moved to Japan to try and eliminate some problems, and also add to the luxury/prestige and premium price by having it built in Japan.

I'll have to agree with tigersharkdude, the 6th gens at one time where made in Missouri or Mississippi plant but due to quality control where moved to TN, the vin number should say which plant it is made in

 

i believe the 7th gen is as well, or will be soon

 

QX56 and Quest production is being moved to Japan for the 2009 model year.

 

all maximas and altimas come out of symrna tenn, no where else

 

how do u know this. because at work we had production numbers. and told us how many alt's we were to built, and how many canton was supposed to build

 

You're correct, but most of the Infiniti models were move to Japan to try and eliminate some problems.

 

canton is trucks and minivans, armada and titans and quests

 

Is there a way you can push a few buttons on the dash and get the Display to go into Diagnostic Display Mode where you can scroll thru the codes and Reset them if you want?

If so a post on How-To & Code Values would really be great.

 

I only repeat what Nissan has said over the last five years, and told me again this year. While touring the Nissan assembly plant in Smyrna back in April, we were told that ALL Maximas were assembled in Smyrna, and had been since Maxima production began in the U.S. in January, 2003 with the first 2004s.

I have relatives in the Canton-Jackson Mississippi area, and they have told me several times they wish Nissan would make some of the Maximas in their plant, but they never have.

We have even one more way of knowing all Maximas are assembled in Smyrna: The VIN character immediately in front of the serial (which uses the last six positions of the VIN) is the ASSEMBLY PLANT ID. Nissan has around a dozen assembly plants worldwide, and uses a 'C' is this position to denote the Smyrna plant. All 6th and 7th gen Maximas I have checked have had a 'C' in this position. One can check the inventory of every Nissan dealer in the country on nissanusa, and the VINs of all Maximas I have looked at there also have a 'C' in that position.

This makes sense, as the Maxima is not a high-volume vehicle. It would be inefficient to go to the great expense of having more than one assembly line set up to build a vehicle intended to sell only around 70K copies.

 

Invest in a OBD scanner yourself is what I say. It's just a pain to run to the dealer everytime the CEL comes on.

 

Just a quick note for those of you that are in the state of California,
Autozone no longer is aloud to run the diagnostic codes for any cars.
This new law took effect in the end of July.
The reason was because "They are taking away business from mechanics".

Your best bet is to buy the product and use it yourself. It works for any cars, and it saves you the $80 mechanics will charge you.

 

ya that new law is such bs LOL... Always try'n to f us ...

 

Luckly I havent had any problems with my 09 It already has 1800miles on it

 

Just hit 2000 miles yesterday. So far so good!

 

Our cars have the ability to display the error codes on the dash; so we should not have to buy a scanner or go anywhere to get the info.

We have a digital display pannel and if someone (service rep/someone with a shop manual) can tell us how to get into the Diagnostic Mode, we should be able to display/reset the error codes from the drivers seat.

The same way we are able to program the Comfort/Maintenance/etc... Settings.

Even the older Maxs could display/reset the error codes by going to the ECU and turning the set screw to DIAGNOSTIC MODE. Although without a Digital Display it would flash a light on the dash; and you had to count the pulses long/short to get the code.

BTW: Does anyone have instructions for programming the Comfort/Maint/etc... settings for a non-NAV system. The Owner's Manual only covers cars equipped with the NAV system.

 

allblackmax: Nice wheels bro

 

I just hit 3500 miles with no problems. Had to go to dealer for oil change as no one else has it listed. It uses the same filter as the 08 by the way.

 

I found this on another forum for the M35/M45 and verified that it works as documented on my 09 Maxima as well (mine has the nav system - not sure if it matters). (Un)fortunately I don't have any engine codes to read so I'm not exactly sure what appears when one pops up.

Follow these steps to enter [at your own risk] into the diagnostic mode:

- Start Engine [required if you want to see all available diagnostic options]
- Turn OFF the Audio system
- While pushing the SETTING button, rotate the radio's VOLUME control either clockwise or counter-clockwise 30+ clicks.
- You will then be put into the diagnostic mode.
- Use the BACK button to get to previous screens.
NOTE:
Holding down the SETTING button and rotating the volume **** a 2nd time will put the diagnostic mode into a more "detailed" state offering more options.

 

I think most nissans have a Diagnostic Mode on the ECU I know every one that I'v owned has had it. So has anyone demanded a FSM when buying their car?

 

So wharever came up with the CEL? Did you run any codes? Any new info? I was hoping that this model was built better than the 6th gen( I have a 6th gen). But thinking about it, I have never had engine related problrms..YET. All my issues have been shimmy/strut related.

 

[quote=lightonthehill;6595899]I feel your dealer has let you down. Instead of determining why the light came on, they simply reset it, which is Like jumping into the river a second time, thinking you will not get wet like you did the first time.

Ten days later, still no resolution for "check engine" light problem. Up until July I owned Honda cars for the previous 15 years. All problems (very few) were fixed within a couple days. After plunking down $35,000 dealer and Nissan are not responsive. Major buyer's remorse here.