So my car was parked up for almost 2 years. Brought it out and a coil was dead. Changed it and a week later another went. Now almost a month later I think another is going. Starting to get the same misfiring symptoms.

Is it possible that they all can go in sequence? They are probably about 7 years old. All OEM and updated.

I have no code yet but will try to trip it tomorrow.

 

You did replace with an oem nissan coilpack right?

 

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+1 go oem

 

I mentioned in my post they are OEM and the 2 new ones are OEM.

 

I've believe that could happen, just keep replacing them as they go.

 

That can and does happen, I've heard about it hundreds of times and not just on the Maxima.

Do you have a 5th gen or 5.5?

If you have a 2000 5th gen = you have to get the 2001 OEM coils only, they have a different part# from the 2000 coils and are the newer updated ones. Just like the 2001 updated MAF vs. 2000, and I've had some dealers tell me they are the same, only to point out to the parts dude that they have different part #'s and the 2001 MAF has a green dot on it.

If you have a 2001+ though w/ updated coils, I'd say you might have a bigger underlying issue.

 

I have an early 2000 model. About 7 years ago I changed all 6. My MAF is fine. Recently changed 2 coils. I gave ordered them as a 2000 model.

 

Have your alternator checked at a local parts store. Could be a bad voltage regulator burning out a coil one by one. Ask me how I know.

 

does anyone know the actual part# for 2000 vs 2001? or how to distinguish them? its a grey dot right? i forgot

 

Great idea. Will have that checked. Btw I tripped the code. P0304. So its a bank I haven't changed.

 

Nissan part numbers

2000
cyl 1 3 5 = 22448-2Y000
cyl 2 4 6 = 22448-2Y005

2001
cyl 1 3 5 = 22448-2Y001
cyl 2 4 6 = 22448-2Y007

 

Had a feeling that was the case ^^^

2000 coils are no good, frankly it's a shame the stealerships still sell them.

Definitely switch to 2k1 coils if you want no more problems, and you already have the part #'s thanks to Dennis. As for them going out one by one, that's just a case by case scenario depending on the car and where you live (hot climates suffer way more from this fate).

FYI, the grey dot is indeed a way to tell. But I've seen 2000 coils with a grey dot as well, so best bet is make sure you go by the 2001 part #'s.

 

I made sure I ordered 01 this time around. I knew of the 00 issues, but didn't the dealership would still carry it.

 

I thought Nissan updated the coil design, so you could get 2000 coils with dot which were the updated coils

 

Yup. When I order, they ask for VIN to verify as its based on month it was made also. I jusr say late 01.

 

This may in fact be my issue. Having starting issues. 3 month old battery. Car starts when given a boost. Disconnect + terminal and it stays on. Im leaning towards an altenator diode issue draining the battery.