Top 20 1996 Nissan Maxima Questions & Answers

I would check the mass air flow sensor. It could have a cobweb or spider web on it. It has to be real clean but when you clean it use carb and choke spray.

Sounds like the lens of the laser needs to be cleaned and easiest way is to buy a cd player cleaner but you can take the player apart and clean that lens with a Qtip and some rubbing alcohol.

There are about 300 possible trouble codes on these pre-OBDII vehicles. Find out how to read the codes and then post them here. Check engine light on Part Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice

Check if there is any leak in air at exahust and check the maf sensor.
Other possible that you have the fuel filter is dirty or the fuel pump is weak .

Yes, it will probably get messed up!! You might have already damaged the engine when you started it the first time. Re-check your cam and crank timing marks. Make sure they're EXACTLY lined up. If in doubt, pay a mechanic to fix it!

Sounds like a fuel issue if you have run it dry, maybe a blocked fuel filter, or maybe it needs new spark plugs, check the air filter as well.

Check radiator for flow. Blockage. Should have no cold area when car is hot

Buy a used BCM from a auto salvage yard . $20 buck's , Or buy a reman one .then have the dealer program it . Rather then guessing an replacing part's ( receiver ) They have a factory scan tool , do you ? They can view data inputs to the BCM ,can you ? They can tell if the module is communicating ,can you . They have factory service repair information ,do you ? Just because you don't like their price . These people have reman auto control module's AutoECMs Buy Refurbished Auto ECMs BCM MAF ABS TCM GEM More

try taking the thermostat out, see if it still gets hot, if its a vg30 engine, there could be trapped air in the system, there is a bleeder valve on one of the heater hoses, passenger side, right at the firewall

Try a rest by pulling the battery cable of the batter wait a few minutes and reconnect. May just need to reboot itself

code p 0500 is the VSS ( vehicle speed sensor) code p 0600 is the CAN bus--malfunction code p 1447 is the EVAP system the car is 21 years old and there will be more problems that what you have been told about The price that you would expect to pay is junk yard value and anything else would be a bottomless money pit for you

Check your fuses first.

-Possibly bad ground. Check it out. Mai

Did you change the fuel filter. The fuel additive you used will not get the water out of an old fuel filter. Excessive water in the fuel could cause the misfire. The Maxima is probably due for timing belt due to age. Missing teeth on the timing belt will result in timing walk. The knock sensor is probably getting pre ignition signals. Look at the belt and get the fuel clean and go from there. (Do an OBDII Scan)

it should be on the heater control valve up against the firewall

to start with does turning the od button on allow it to start if it does leave it at that because it will not get to over drive unless throttle settings and road speed are right the problem with used cars is that previous owners change things and don't pass on the changes so it may have been tampered with you could always take it to an accredited auto electrician to have the circuit checked out for changes

The lower ball joint is not replaceable, if the ball joint is defective the lower control arm or transverse link must be replace

Considering the age of the car it would be wise to remove the fuel injectors and have them tested and have the fuel system checked for pressure and delivery volume, pressure regulator function...

I would go for throttle body.

If "tapping" the SOLENOID ever worked... you HAVE A DEFECTIVE SOLENOID. Defective is all inclusive... and when "STUFF" happens (burns up)... it is VERY LIKELY to cause COLATERAL damage... (FRIED WIRES & IGNITION SWITCH) ((fix that "STUFF" later)). At the SOLENOID ... apply "B" battery DIRECTLY to the "S" terminal of the SOLENOID... IF it does not fully spin up the starter 100% of the time the solenoid or the starter is DEFECTIVE.