2000 Nissan Maxima Catalytic Converter

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Chris Hurley - 14 Sep 2004 21:44 GMT

My car is at the dealer right now and I've been told it needs a new
catalytic converter ($990). Its a 2000 with just uner 80K miles. I
have been seeing information suggesting that it should be under
warranty for 8yrs/80K.

If anyone has a 2000 Max, can you look in the owner's manual and let
me know the details on the warranty for catalytic converter?

Thanks.

Chris Hurley

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David - 14 Sep 2004 21:50 GMT

> My car is at the dealer right now and I've been told it needs a new
> catalytic converter ($990). Its a 2000 with just uner 80K miles. I
> have been seeing information suggesting that it should be under
> warranty for 8yrs/80K.

Do a web search. I *think* EPA requires emissions parts to be covered for that long.
A web search should sort it out.

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Dan - 15 Sep 2004 01:54 GMT

>>My car is at the dealer right now and I've been told it needs a new
>>catalytic converter ($990). Its a 2000 with just uner 80K miles. I
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> Do a web search. I *think* EPA requires emissions parts to be covered for that long.
> A web search should sort it out.

Yes, it's covered for 8/80. See the following for more details.
Also includes who to contact if the dealer balks (although a call
to Nissan USA should be all it takes):

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/warr95fs.txt

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Steve T - 15 Sep 2004 01:49 GMT

> My car is at the dealer right now and I've been told it needs a new
> catalytic converter ($990). Its a 2000 with just uner 80K miles.

Are they just going by the codes or have they actually tested the converter?
A bad rear O2 sensor can set a code for the cat when there is nothing wrong
with it.

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Jon Smith - 15 Sep 2004 06:39 GMT

50K would be the limit on emission items so you are out of luck there.
I would take it to an independent to get a converter replaced as it
would only be a couple of hundred bucks. Also, catalyetic converters do
not die unless there is something wrong with the engine tune. Make sure
that your car is properly tuned and there are no coils bad. The 2000
has some issues with coils going bad and if your car has been running
rough it could be that the coils were not burning the gas and the gas
made its way to the converter thus overheating and melting the converter
internally. Check it out before you have the converter replaced. And,
do go to an independent for a new converter. Oh, I have a 2000 Maxima
and have done the same on the exhaust.

> My car is at the dealer right now and I've been told it needs a new
> catalytic converter ($990). Its a 2000 with just uner 80K miles. I
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> Chris Hurley

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Jon Smith - 15 Sep 2004 07:23 GMT

From one of the other posts it looks like 80 K is the coverage period
for a converter. Take that post to the dealer and if they balk have
them call the zone rep and go from there. If that fails go and call NNA
in Carson California at 800 nissan

> My car is at the dealer right now and I've been told it needs a new
> catalytic converter ($990). Its a 2000 with just uner 80K miles. I
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> Chris Hurley

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jmmontalvo - 18 Sep 2004 01:39 GMT

If you had an CEL/SES light ask the dealer to tell you the trouble
code or you can have it read at Autozone or other parts stores. That
should point to the cat. Ask the service writer to check Nissan's tech
bulletins. There's one code in particular, P0430, that solves most cat
problems by updating the computer's (PCU/ECU) software. That's also be
covered by the 80,000 mile warranty and take's 30-60 minutes to fix.
Visit another dealer or perhaps Infinity if you're not getting
anywhere. Good luck.

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SayWhat? - 23 Oct 2004 04:15 GMT

I just had that software loaded today, Maxima 2K 98112 miles. $157.24
What a Rip

> If you had an CEL/SES light ask the dealer to tell you the trouble
> code or you can have it read at Autozone or other parts stores. That
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> Visit another dealer or perhaps Infinity if you're not getting
> anywhere. Good luck.

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