vapors smx

The check engine light continue to come on even after I reset it. Any one know how to read the codes to determine what is causing this. It would slip into second gear very roughly from only about 25% throttle. The light would then kick on. Is it the tranny? Also my wife says that the od light will flash upon start up. is that normal? thanks.

Mike S.

is in "SAFE MODE".

go to yahoo.com

Search for Maxima FAQ

http://web2.airmail.net/scutchen/max_faq/

check the code.....post it.....and people will tell you what it is. Also....reset the ecu using the ecu reset...in the faq....not the battery unplug.

Victim64

This is from http://web2.airmail.net/scutchen/max...aintenance.htm

Q: I have a 95+ Maxima and my "Check Engine" light just came on. How do I diagnose the problem without going to the dealer?

A: The ECU is to the right of the accelerator pedal. There's a black cover in front of it held there by two plastic rivets. Just pull the cover off (the rivets won't break... they'll just come loose. You will be able to reinstall it afterwards... well at least I was able to..).

Once you have access to the ECU, you will notice a screw on its side. Turn the key to the "ON" position but without the engine running. Your check engine light is now on.

Turn the screw all the way to the right.

Wait at least two seconds.

[This is the hard part] While stretching your head to see the check engine light, turn the screw all the way back to the left. The check engine light will start blinking.

There will be a series of L..O..N..G.. blinks and a series of short blinks. This pair of series will be repeated.

You must count the number of long blinks and the number of short blinks. This is your code. (Long blinks == left two digits of 4 digit code. short blinks == right two digits of 4 digit code).

[For example, my check engine light came on and I did this procedure. It repeats the following pattern: 7 long blinks and seven short blinks. Which means code 0707. Which translates to "Rear O2 Sensor" when looking it up in the service manual.]

So once you have your code, you can look up the problem in these listings (check both


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I hope this helps....

vapors smx

yeah i actually did the reset with the fsm. the check light would go off, then it would re appear after sometime driving it. thanks for your help. i will see what the codes tell me