1992 Nissan Maxima 3.0L Auto review from North America
"Great car, huge problems right now, HELP!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
NEED HELP.
Car has horrible cold start problem. Car will start, but engine light will be on and car will continually try to stall until it's warm. Once warm after being shut off for 1 minute and restarted, typically the engine light is gone and car runs great.
Symptoms are rough idle, strong gas smell, constant stalling. If driving is attempted in this state it will hesitate and move only at snails pace. Improves as it gets warmer. but does not disappear unless shut off and restarted warm. I'm baffled. A technician told us the MAF sensor and distributor had to be replaced so we had it done, but it made no difference. I've also replaced the spark plugs and wires. Please help, thank you.
General comments?
NEED HELP.
Car has horrible cold start problem. Car will start, but engine light will be on and car will continually try to stall until it's warm. Once warm after being shut off for 1 minute and restarted, typically the engine light is gone and car runs great.
Symptoms are rough idle, strong gas smell, constant stalling. If driving is attempted in this state it will hesitate and move only at snails pace. Improves as it gets warmer. but does not disappear unless shut off and restarted warm. I'm baffled. A technician told us the MAF sensor and distributor had to be replaced so we had it done, but it made no difference. I've also replaced the spark plugs and wires. Please help, thank you.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 190000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 235000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2007 |