"check engine" light on and long cranking, 2002 Maxima SE

[babyduke]

"check engine" light's been on since yesterday and whenever started, it cranks for a long time. Any clues?

[the converted]

Sounds like a crank or cam position sensor. I have a brand new crank position that I bought trying to troubleshoot something if it ends up being that.

Go and pull your codes by turning the key on waiting 3 seconds, 5 quick full throttle pedal presses, wait 7 seconds, and then hold down the throttle for 10 seconds and the check engine light will blink out the code to you.

[minimusicbox]

Ag

Sounds like a crank or cam position sensor. I have a brand new crank position that I bought trying to troubleshoot something if it ends up being that.

Go and pull your codes by turning the key on waiting 3 seconds, 5 quick full throttle pedal presses, wait 7 seconds, and then hold down the throttle for 10 seconds and the check engine light will blink out the code to you.

Agreed. Definitely sounds like a crank/cam sensor. Have a parts store check the codes. P0335 is the crank sensor code, I don't recall the cam sensor code right now. Also, it is best to replace the crank and both cam sensors at the same time.

[babyduke]

Thank you. Is this an DIY easy fix or should I take it to a mechnic? How much should I expect to get charged?

[the converted]

There was a recall for the sensors a while ago, so check with a dealer to see if the work was done or not. If it has it is a pretty easy swap. Whichever sensor it is, is only held on with a 10mm bolt. Do the diagnostic procedure and see what comes back for a code, that will let you know what sensor has gone bad.

[babyduke]

Sounds like a crank or cam position sensor. I have a brand new crank position that I bought trying to troubleshoot something if it ends up being that.

Go and pull your codes by turning the key on waiting 3 seconds, 5 quick full throttle pedal presses, wait 7 seconds, and then hold down the throttle for 10 seconds and the check engine light will blink out the code to you.

I tried pulling the code with the above method but it didn't work. This is exactly what I did. Please tell me if I didn't do it correctly.

1) I turned the key to ON position, did not turn the engine on.2) I pressed gas pedal 5 times quick then waited 7 secs.3) I pressed and held down the gas pedal for 10 secs

[the converted]

You have to wait 3 seconds after turning the key to run. It's a pain in the a** and you have to be right on to get it to work.

[babyduke]

Thank you all. I was able to pull 0340 and fortunately like THE CONVERTED mentioned, there's an open recall on this part!