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08-03-2011, 06:49 PM | #1 | |
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96 Maxima - Occasionally dies while driving
This is my wife's car and on at least two occasions, the car has died when she let up on the gas pedal. It was hard to start after that. The first time it did not kick out any codes. Today it did. The codes were PO100 and PO325. The 100 is for the MAF sensor and the 325 is a knock sensor in Bank #1 or Sensor 1.
I know some malfunctions will cause erroneous trouble codes and I don't want to throw money away on good parts. The car has just at 100k. Any ideas? Thank you |
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Re: 96 Maxima - Occasionally dies while driving
Because of age + mileage have your catalytic converters check at any local muffler shop.
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Re: 96 Maxima - Occasionally dies while driving
Has the MAF sensor ever been cleaned if not get some maf sensor safe cleaner and give it a try, also I would check and clean Idle Air Control Valve.
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Some shops advertize under 100$, like http://www.driven2automotive.com However, always before any electronics swap, test first charge voltage - at batt. And clean the connectors...
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Re: 96 Maxima - Occasionally dies while driving
1) Clean MAF/IAT sensor with CRC MAF sensor cleaner.
2) Do a Google ''Youtube Auto MAF test'' 3) Have both the battery + alternator load tested for free at any local auto parts store A plugged catalytic converter can choke an engine out, a simple test canbe done free & rule it out. 4) Do a Google ''Youtube Auto catalytic converter test'' 5) Fuel pressure test. |
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Re: 96 Maxima - Occasionally dies while driving
If pump and/or its pwr fails - truly engine dies. And this problem can be intermittent as depicted, very rare compared to MAF. This is comparable to intermittently failing worn ign switch or whatever pwr failure...
Fuel pressure indicators when the problem is ON: While engine is being cranked - and nostart - there will be noticeable gas smell. Even wifey will tell about this: This means that gas pump works up to a point... Also the gas hose is stiff when pressure is up, do feel it near the fuel filter under hood. (just indicators)
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Re: 96 Maxima - Occasionally dies while driving
Hi!
I just have same symptoms (P0100 and P0325) after my car was rearended. Is this the result of collision? Help anybody! |
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