2001 maxima won't start sometimes
2001 maxima won't start sometimes
this happened to me a about 4 times now. every time it happen i crank it about 3 times in a row but after i wait for about a minute or two and try again it works fine in a single crank. the car has 132k miles the starter is fine and is working i replaced it last summer, and so is the battery, and i put injector cleaner, my dad told me it could be the relay on the injector, any ideas why this is happening? and also i only get like 16-18mpg so could the poor MPG be a result of whats happening on it now?thanksD
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Re: 2001 maxima won't start sometimes (D_roc)
Select Vehicle | New TSBs | Technician's Reference Component Search: Conversion Calculator 2001 Nissan-Datsun Maxima GLE V6-3.0L (VQ30DE) Vehicle Level Technical Service Bulletins All Technical Service Bulletins Fuel System - Cold Weather Engine Starting Tips Fuel System - Cold Weather Engine Starting Tips Notes Classification: PI95-005A
Reference: NTB95-120A
Date: January 10, 2003
COLD WEATHER STARTING TIPS
This bulletin supersedes PI95-005. The Service Information has been amended. Please discard all paper copies of PI95-005
APPLIED VEHICLE(S): All models
SERVICE INFORMATION
In case a vehicle is hard to start during cold weather, we suggest the following procedure.
^ These steps are a review of the procedure outlined in the Owner's Manual. ^ Use these steps when the weather is cold and the engine is hard to start. 1. Press the accelerator pedal down approximately 1/3 of the way to the floor. 2. Hold the accelerator pedal in this position while cranking the engine. 3. Once the engine has started release the accelerator pedal.
NOTE: Do not race the engine while warming it up. 4. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, stop cranking, wait at least 10 seconds. Then repeat steps 1 through 3.
Once an engine is started in cold weather condition:
^ You should keep the engine running for a minimum of 2-3 minutes before shutting it off. ^ Starting and stopping of the engine over a short period of time may make the vehicle more difficult to restart. ^ It may also adversely affect a vehicle's fuel economy.
Another factor which may affect a vehicles "startability" is the viscosity or thickness of the oil that is used.
^ SAE 5W-30 viscosity engine oil is preferred for all temperatures, all year-round for most models. ^ SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil makes it easier to start the engine and maintain a stable idle during warm-up.
Please communicate these cold weather starting tips to your customers.
Disclaimer
Reference: NTB95-120A
Date: January 10, 2003
COLD WEATHER STARTING TIPS
This bulletin supersedes PI95-005. The Service Information has been amended. Please discard all paper copies of PI95-005
APPLIED VEHICLE(S): All models
SERVICE INFORMATION
In case a vehicle is hard to start during cold weather, we suggest the following procedure.
^ These steps are a review of the procedure outlined in the Owner's Manual. ^ Use these steps when the weather is cold and the engine is hard to start. 1. Press the accelerator pedal down approximately 1/3 of the way to the floor. 2. Hold the accelerator pedal in this position while cranking the engine. 3. Once the engine has started release the accelerator pedal.
NOTE: Do not race the engine while warming it up. 4. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, stop cranking, wait at least 10 seconds. Then repeat steps 1 through 3.
Once an engine is started in cold weather condition:
^ You should keep the engine running for a minimum of 2-3 minutes before shutting it off. ^ Starting and stopping of the engine over a short period of time may make the vehicle more difficult to restart. ^ It may also adversely affect a vehicle's fuel economy.
Another factor which may affect a vehicles "startability" is the viscosity or thickness of the oil that is used.
^ SAE 5W-30 viscosity engine oil is preferred for all temperatures, all year-round for most models. ^ SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil makes it easier to start the engine and maintain a stable idle during warm-up.
Please communicate these cold weather starting tips to your customers.
Disclaimer