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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Cars / April 2006

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Service Engine Soon light - 2001 Nissan Maxima

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pattyjamas@hotmail.com - 16 Apr 2006 04:41 GMT
Well for me the answer was to get a new gas cap.

I am one of the lucky ones. My second Maxima-45k miles on this one, 5
years old.

I have heard of people changing oxygen sensors, mass air flow sensors
(whatever that is), getting catalytic work, coils changed and on and on
and the light still comes on.

My friend had the same problem on a Taurus and it was a vacuum leak and
was fixed for about $45 by a non-dealer.

Nissan flat out told me (Parts, not service) that if the car shows no
changes in drive-ability, knocking, rough idle, rough driving, loss of
acceleration, and passes smog tests--then perhaps forget about it.

I have read a lot of posts where people spent $800-$2000 and the light
is still on and Nissan offers no remediation, refunds, or apology.

So try a new gas cap first. Mine cost $7 from Pep Boys. I know I am one
of the lucky ones.

Patty
JimV - 16 Apr 2006 13:58 GMT
> Well for me the answer was to get a new gas cap.
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> Patty

You should have the codes read before you change anything. In many
states, it won't pass inspection if the CEL is on.
Truckdude - 22 Apr 2006 23:36 GMT
> Well for me the answer was to get a new gas cap.
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> Patty

Throwing parts at the problem is never the correct way to solve it.

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