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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Maxima / November 2006

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2000 engine misfire

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Bob - 04 Nov 2006 00:44 GMT
Hi Group -
I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima SE, 120000 miles, automatic with check engine
lite on -
           per autozone error code is P1320 and P0306.  misfire on cylinder
#6.

Question #1 -  should I replace all 6 or just this one?
                           anyone recommend a good source for parts?

Question #2 -  is there reference or DIY page  for changing the coils on the
web somewhere ?

Thanks
njmodi - 04 Nov 2006 00:56 GMT
> Hi Group -
> I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima SE, 120000 miles, automatic with check engine
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>
> Thanks

Coils are easy to replace yourself - try Courtesy Nissan (TX) for parts
- www.courtesyparts.com.  They have great services, and OEM parts at
wholesale prices - so they'll be 20-30% cheaper than your local Nissan
dealer prices.

The early 2ks had "short lived" coils - and the general practice has
been to replace all 6.  I'm not sure if yours falls into that category,
but with 120k on the odo, I would recommend replacing all 6.  You can
buy all 6 for about $350 - and replacement is definitely a DIY thing
for the even slightly mechanically inclined.  Have you replaced the
plugs on this car yet? If you did,  then you already know how to take
out the coils...

Nirav
Bob - 04 Nov 2006 03:54 GMT
>> Hi Group -
>> I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima SE, 120000 miles, automatic with check engine
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>
> Nirav

Thanks for info..
at 60,000 had more $$ than time.  had dealer do spark plug change.
now, have more time than $$, gonna do myself.  so am looking for information
on R & R coils.  thanks.
njmodi - 04 Nov 2006 04:03 GMT
> Thanks for info..
> at 60,000 had more $$ than time.  had dealer do spark plug change.
> now, have more time than $$, gonna do myself.  so am looking for information
> on R & R coils.  thanks.

Here is a link that covers the procedure for the 02-03 Maximas (with
the 3.5VQ).  Your fronts are the same and the rears are easier.

http://greghome.com/Greg's%20Garage/2002MaxSE/SparkPlugReplacement.htm

For your case, 1. there is no engine cover to remove :), 2. the rears
can be accessed directly - you don't have to move the plenum out of the
way.

Off the top of my head.
0. Disconnect negative battery terminal

FRONTS:
1. Remove the Nissan plastic plate over the front valve cover - uses
hex head bolts.
2. Now you'll see the 3 coil packs and harness connectors.
3. Undo harnesses and undo each coil pack (2 screws) and pull coilpack
firmly upwards - they'll pop out - plugs are under there - replace like
any other plugs.

REAR:
1. There is no cover over the coil packs, but if you look between the
passages of the plenum towards the firewall you'll see 3 more
connectors to the rear coil packs.
2. Undo those connectors and undo each coil pack (2 screws).  IIRC the
rear right coil pack (when facing the car) has a bracket in the way
that you'll have to undo first...guides the throttle table or something
of that sort.
3. Be careful undoing the rear coilpack screws - easy to drop :)

Good luck! If you decide to do the plugs at the same time, stick with
the NGK platinums (OEM) - you can get those from Courtesy Nissan as
well.

Nirav
Bob - 12 Nov 2006 01:03 GMT
> FRONTS:
> 1. Remove the Nissan plastic plate over the front valve cover - uses
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>
> Nirav

Hi Nirav -

Thanks for the Info.   It was a breeze to do.
I got the parts from Courtesy Nissan, they shipped promptly.

The only issue I had was learning  how to disconnect the electrical
connector.
Was unable to find that procedure anywhere online.   But now I know..
just push the green piece down till it locks....

Is there a way to check each ignition coil to verify whether it is bad or
good?

Thanks again..   I certainly appreciate it.
 
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