2000 Maxima Service Light On
#1
01-16-2006, 03:38 PM
2000 Maxima Service Light On
Hey folks,
I have a 2000 maxima with the service light on. I read the owners manual and it says either a loose gas cap or something in the emissions system is bad. Anyone else have this problem? Where should I start troubleshooting before I take it too a shop? any suggestions would be helpful.
J
I have a 2000 maxima with the service light on. I read the owners manual and it says either a loose gas cap or something in the emissions system is bad. Anyone else have this problem? Where should I start troubleshooting before I take it too a shop? any suggestions would be helpful.
J
#2
01-16-2006, 09:47 PM
RE: 2000 Maxima Service Light On
You need to get it scanned. It will most likely shwo that your Rear O2 sensor is bad. It's an easy fix. NAPA sells them for about $90.
The Gas Cap may be screwed in wrong....so check that first. If the code goes away with that, then good for you.
In reality, it's most likely your O2 sensor.
It's an easy fix though. Took me about 10 minutes...but you are going to have to get your hands on a Lift or some high jack-stands. The sensor is pretty hard to get out.
Good luck.
Judas
The Gas Cap may be screwed in wrong....so check that first. If the code goes away with that, then good for you.
In reality, it's most likely your O2 sensor.
It's an easy fix though. Took me about 10 minutes...but you are going to have to get your hands on a Lift or some high jack-stands. The sensor is pretty hard to get out.
Good luck.
Judas
#3
01-16-2006, 11:55 PM
RE: 2000 Maxima Service Light On
Thanks Judas!
I'll give that a try. When you say scan, will I have to take it to a dealer or is there something that I can buy and use it again later? I think I got everything else covered.
J
I'll give that a try. When you say scan, will I have to take it to a dealer or is there something that I can buy and use it again later? I think I got everything else covered.
J
#4
01-17-2006, 12:25 AM
RE: 2000 Maxima Service Light On
I say "Scan" so loosely because I ended up buying an ODB-II Scanner. Strangely enough...my problems started with the exact problem you are having.
I recommend buying a Scanner from Advance Autoparts or something like that. It will run you about $70 - $80...
It's pretty reasonable considering how often I have used it.
I have a 1999 SE, and about 6 months after I bought it, It started with the O2 sensor...then progressed into 6 New coils.
Good luck...
Judas
I recommend buying a Scanner from Advance Autoparts or something like that. It will run you about $70 - $80...
It's pretty reasonable considering how often I have used it.
I have a 1999 SE, and about 6 months after I bought it, It started with the O2 sensor...then progressed into 6 New coils.
Good luck...
Judas
#7
12-18-2006, 08:06 PM
RE: 2000 Maxima Service Light On
ORIGINAL: Judas
You need to get it scanned. It will most likely shwo that your Rear O2 sensor is bad. It's an easy fix. NAPA sells them for about $90.
The Gas Cap may be screwed in wrong....so check that first. If the code goes away with that, then good for you.
In reality, it's most likely your O2 sensor.
It's an easy fix though. Took me about 10 minutes...but you are going to have to get your hands on a Lift or some high jack-stands. The sensor is pretty hard to get out.
Good luck.
Judas
You need to get it scanned. It will most likely shwo that your Rear O2 sensor is bad. It's an easy fix. NAPA sells them for about $90.
The Gas Cap may be screwed in wrong....so check that first. If the code goes away with that, then good for you.
In reality, it's most likely your O2 sensor.
It's an easy fix though. Took me about 10 minutes...but you are going to have to get your hands on a Lift or some high jack-stands. The sensor is pretty hard to get out.
Good luck.
Judas
#8
12-19-2006, 01:02 AM
RE: 2000 Maxima Service Light On
you should take it to autozone they check your car for free as long as it's a 97 and up...i used to work there.....what is the car doing or how is it running if it sounds like it chokes then it'll end up being your Mass Air Flow sensor that will set you back a good 2-300 bucks.....but get it checked out and ask for someone to help you out....laterZ
Mingo
Mingo
#9
01-15-2007, 10:20 PM
RE: 2000 Maxima Service Light On
So I deciede to order the vacuum valve for the charlcoal canister from Nissan parts2U which is a Nissan Dealer, for $77 instead of the local dealer who wanted $140. I did not want the check engine light to remain on. The part finally delivers after 2 or 3 weeks and the day it delivers the check engine light goes off, new part not installeed!
What gives? Only explanation I can figure is the bulb for the check engine light burned out out.
Any comments, please?
What gives? Only explanation I can figure is the bulb for the check engine light burned out out.
Any comments, please?
#10
01-16-2007, 03:54 AM
RE: 2000 Maxima Service Light On
If the error causing signal from sensor(s) disappears, ECU shuts the light off after programmed period (time & drivin profile). The cause may be contact problem which come/go, or sensor is dying. Also it may be cracked ctrl hose intermittently leaking.
I took all out and snipped half inch off (all warm/engine -end hoses were cracked) see http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/3
Whattodo for yall ppl contacts: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/14
I took all out and snipped half inch off (all warm/engine -end hoses were cracked) see http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/3
Whattodo for yall ppl contacts: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/14