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My husband has a 2002 nissan sentra spec v and he has a bad ecu, so he bought a used one on the internet. it turns out to our surprise that the car it was in had a different security system, it won't let the car start it shuts off the fuel injectors. does anyone know of a way to bypass this?
I own an 04' spec -v and love every bit of it; except for the fact that I have had all of these same problems.
1. Cats went @ 42k.
2 Engine went 1k miles after I got it back with the new cats. (Good news on the cats: regardless of warranty status, all emissions equipment is covered under federal law for 8 years 80k miles)
3. Got car back with new engine 2 weeks later. No problems.
4. Currently @ 65k and it sounds like it is coming unglued again.
I have a number of performance parts installed, and admittedly drive it like I stole it, but to say that I drive it " HARD " would not be accurate. I do not come anywhere near the rev limiter with the new motor, and have used lock tite on all of the secondary butterfly screws in the intake. Still the P.o.s. is falling apart. I will never, but another nissan either. Actually, I was feeling like an idiot the moment I left with it. I should have gotten an SRT-4. Turbo 2.4 for the same money as the V!!! Idiot!!!
I own a 2002 SE-R (non SPEC-V) it just hit 52000 miles on it. I have had a few problems with it since about 45000. First my SES light would come on randomly, took to dealership and paid $90 to check the code. I was told it was a bad emissions sensor. Well after it came on again I decided that it would be cheaper to buy my own code reader than to have the faulty sensor replaced. Later I was having Evap canister problems causing the SES light to come on. Well last weekend I was driving on the freeway and all the sudden my SES light came on and my car was slowing down, and the gas pedal wasn't doing anything. After nearly crashing twice trying to pull over I couldn't get the car to move. Had to have car towed home. Well after researching the codes I figured out it was the ECU. I had disconnected the ground overnight to clear ECU. Next morning it worked just fine. I had to wait until Monday to take to dealership and I decided to press my luck and drive it there (only a mile or so) and it made it. Now I am waiting for it to be put in (today hopefully). Other than that it’s been a good car. I’ve had it for about 3 ½ years. I’d still like to keep as a daily driver.
Hi, my name is Joe and I just purchased a Spec v 03 model with 120000 miles. Now I know that seems like a lot, but before I bought it I took it out and I romped on it pretty hard and the only thing I noticed was that the engine rattled slightly. I mean a 120000 is a lot for a 2003 model car. The car salesman riding with me on the interstate almost messed in his pants win we were rolling at about 120 mile an hour in 5th gear. Anyways. The cars engine matches the car so whoever had it before me didn't do a swap. I think I did pretty good buying this car.
Hey I'm an owner of a 2003 s.e.r. and I have had so many problems right from the get go. Least of which, I have had the stereo changed 3 times, by the 4th time it needed changing warranty was up and I definitely didn't go back to Nissan for one of theirs. My car has been losing oil left right and center, dealer tells me that they have no idea why it could be. Well by reading this site, I think it's pretty evident that they know what the problem is, they just don't want to do anything about it. Among the other problems I've had is a very irregular idle. This occurs when I'm stopped at a light, the engine will bog down to about 450 rpm then shoot back up. Dealer again said nothing wrong. When I brought it to the dealer for a rattle coming from the engine compartment I got 2 different answers. When the car was still under warranty I was told that it was nothing and not to worry. When I brought it back this morning (warranty is over now) I was told that it was a major problem and would require a new engine. Now of course they also told me that the new engine would not be covered by warranty. Doesn't that sound convenient?
There a countless other problems I've, list is way too long to even begin to put on paper. Put it this way in my first 6 months I had 7 appointments at the dealer and 11 this "fixed" problems still occur.
A suggestion to any one looking to buy this car, DON'T!! It's fun it's fast, but the quality is not there and the support from Nissan is definitely not there.
I PURCHASED MY 03 SPECV FROM THE DEALERS SHOWROOM
THE CAR HAD 200 MILES ON IT. Hummmm.Dumb I was. The first time the engine went. I was told by the dealer I beat the car. Thats why the engine went. Ok the engine went again.. Same insulting speech from the dealer. Your racing the car, causing the butterfly screw to travel into the engine. I was blamed for the cars problems. On the net I discovered that many drivers have had this problem. 3rd time the screw fell free again, this time the dealer said no damage was done. How can this B? A piece of metal goes through a cylinder without doing damage. Yeah right.. I will seek legal action.My car has a extended warranty.The subwoofer has blown out twice also. Now thers a build up on the battery post. My dad says the car has a short somwhere.I will get a new car from Nissan contact a lemon law lawyer.
I have an 03 spec v and all these comments are starting to freak me out I have had it since jan 06 and I have a problem with my idle when I stop at redlight and my radio is messed up I love the car, but now I hope I didn't make a mistake in buying it the car is so quick and it picks up speed like it aint nothing I just love the car.
Wow I agree with everyone - my 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R is a lemon. I live in Ottawa and bought this car brand new from a local dealer.
These guys refuse to accept there is a known issue with the oil consumption. I brought my car in at 70k to have a test and they told me nothing was wrong.
At 130k it started going through 2 quarts every 700km - 1200km - is something wrong now?? Of course, but you are waaay past your warranty - how convenient...
Whoever said that we drive it too hard and that's why the oil is burning is obviously a used Nissan salesman and NOT and owner - this excuse is pathetic especially after confirming ALL the problems on this and many other forums.
Being that this is a known, duplicated issue - WHO WANTS TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR ALL OF OUR LOSSES??
I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER NISSAN EVER AGAIN!!!
I own a 2002 nissan sentra se-r spec-v and everything in this website is going wrong with my car. the ses light is on and the codes being read are emissions canister is bad and my cats went bad clogging up my exhaust. my oil light came on and my car took 4 quarts of oil and I just had my oil changed recently so where did all the oil go? this car only has 42,000 miles on it and its clean enough for paris hiltons taste. I love the car, but after gettin the exhaust fixed I'm selling the car as fast as I can. the guy I bought it from wants it back so I will be happy to give it back. hahaha.
I purchased a 2006 Spec V in March with about 150 miles on it. I have to say I really love this car. It now has 25k in less than a year and I drive it like I hate it. I'm talking about grabbing 2nd and 3rd gear rubber, abrupt 90 degree corners at 50+, seeing how fast it hits 100, in general just infuriating everyone else on the road at least once a week. I also received the letter about the the oil consumption, which gave me a 100k mile warranty on the motor. It does not burn oil, the engine is perfectly quiet, and it handles perfectly. The only work I've had done is the stabilizer bar end link. I have complete faith in this car, but I just saw the pics and specs of the new Spec V and will make the trade very soon. I really feel for the folks out there having problems. I used to have a Hyundai (never again). I honestly think that there are just some bugs to work out with the QR25 engines. I have previously owned 3 other Nissans and loved them.
Class action suit.
I own a 2002 spec-v. I am from Montreal and I have had over 70 warranty claims. I am on my way of getting another replacement engine straight from Nissan. Number 5 or 6...can't count anymore. Anyhow I have lost to much time in the garage. calculate at least 9 hours every time the car goes in for a claim. 3 hours to verify. 3 hours to fix.. 3 hours to pick up car.. This all includes travel time. over 630 hours of work time lost. I am a professional so add it up and I ready to make my case real.
Me too I have had 3-4 radios. one amp. and more more emore...
I own a 2006 Sentra SE-R spec v, and I haven't had a single problem out of it... I have heard that Nissan worked out most of their bugs for the 06 lineup with the QR25. as hard as I drive the car I figured it would've died on me by now... I floor it every time I decide I want to, I've pushed the car at over 125 mph on several occasions, no problems.
Hi, I bought my VSPEC 04 from a local Nissan dealer in NEW YORK. For the first two years I was in love with this car. After 32,000 mile the car needed a new short block. Once I got the car back with a new short block, a week later I can hear a slight taping sound. Once again I brought it back to the dealer and told me there no noise in the engine. After 10,000 mile later the throw out bearing went. The dealer told me it a wear and tear, not under warranty. That comment is understandable, I had to laugh at that because I been driving standard for a living from truck to cars. In Jan. of 07 I had the clutch and the fly wheel replace. In a month later my car broke down on the highway. I brought it back and the flywheel blew up and took the new clutch with it. I would love to get rid of it, but I don't need to get into a new 5 year bill with only a year and hafe left. Still confuse on what I should do next stay with it or trade it.
I have a 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R...I have had nothing, but problems from the day I drove it out of the lot with 17 miles on it. I was told that the engine needed to 'wear in' and that's why I was having trouble with it starting the first try... now out of warranty they want close to 500 to fix a know fuel pump issue...let's see I have replaced...computer, fuel pump, catalytic converter on the motor, stereo, every month expensive oil changes because I am burning oil because I must not know how to take care of my car, and on and on and on... and yesterday my car almost caught on fire which I am now told..."is a common problem with the converter problem on the motor"...WHAT!! are you kidding me!! We need a class action lawsuit people... they are still putting similar built vehicles on the road... this is unacceptable!
Wow!
I have a 04 specv and a 95 200sx SER.
One is burning oil (two liters every oil change) and is currently at the dealer for its 4th engine. One has 200K Kms, never goes down a drop of oil and has never left me at the side of the road. I drive both cars the sameway, Hard. That's why I bought the car.Right!
I think that qr25 has potential. Nissan just needs to sort out some issues with engine design.2L forced induction would do the job.
That car has now turned me away for nissan. Maybe forever.