Maxima surge issues
redturbo66
05-20-2006, 02:13 PM
Car: 2000 Nissan Maxima 3.0
Problem: When I start the car when it's cold, it'll die on my at least 4 times. After getting warmed up it surges at idle and doesn't die anymore.
I've been popping a p1320 code, which is an ignition malfunction (misfire). Initially I was thinking this was an ignition coil problem or possibly my spark plugs. I changed out my plugs yesterday.....problem still persists. This morning I unplugged each ignition coil one at a time and I could tell that there was a misfire from each one. I've had the fuel pump replaced also. That didn't fix it either, obviously.
Anyone with knowledge on this, please advise. Thanks guys.
Problem: When I start the car when it's cold, it'll die on my at least 4 times. After getting warmed up it surges at idle and doesn't die anymore.
I've been popping a p1320 code, which is an ignition malfunction (misfire). Initially I was thinking this was an ignition coil problem or possibly my spark plugs. I changed out my plugs yesterday.....problem still persists. This morning I unplugged each ignition coil one at a time and I could tell that there was a misfire from each one. I've had the fuel pump replaced also. That didn't fix it either, obviously.
Anyone with knowledge on this, please advise. Thanks guys.
Nahkapohjola
05-20-2006, 02:24 PM
Typical 'cold-only' problem is bad TPS Throttle Pos Sensor. TPS is used only cold, after warmup O2 sensor input guides ECU, instead of TPS.
Check first charge voltage, groundings, connectors for oxidation. Note: A/T uses TPS always, hot/cold. See pages 10 & 14 (VGE/TPS cleanup is page 6) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/1
Check first charge voltage, groundings, connectors for oxidation. Note: A/T uses TPS always, hot/cold. See pages 10 & 14 (VGE/TPS cleanup is page 6) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/1
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