Thursday, September 22, 2011

Nissan GXE 2001 Check Engine and idle problem?

I have Nissan GXE 2001 bought on 2005 w/ 75000 miles on it at that time. It has almost 110000 miles now. I have regular oil change every 3 months. Regular tire rotation and wheel balance. I just had coolant pump replaced two months before. I am having new problem now. At one point, at a turning (at slow speed) the vehicle hesitated little bit and then I noticed the check engine light was on. Firestone told me it would cost 90 bucks to diagnosis the problem. I took car to Autozone and Advanced Auto. Both of them did a free check engine and gave me the Code P0100 - Mass air flow. Next day the car went off two times- one at red light and when waiting for turn. What could be the problem? Can Firestone fix this problem? And how much it could cost?

And the biggest question is does it worth to keep this car? I am spending $150-300 / every 3-4 months as Firestone mechanics recommends or tell everytime that there is somethind wrong.......

Please advise.

Nissan GXE 2001 Check Engine and idle problem?
Armador is correct just replace the air flow meter and you will not remember how fast your car was because you have gotten used to the old air flow meter. Some Maxima's need to have the ECM re programed I would go ahead and have a Nissan Dealer give you an estimate and ask does my ECM part number require a ECM reprogram If not a re prog. part number... you can unbolt a hose clamp and 4 (10mm bolts) and do the job your self.Nissan GXE 2001 Check Engine and idle problem?
that car is common for failing mass air flow sensors at certain ages or mileage just have the sensor replaced you should be good to go. all in all that year sentra is pretty solid.Nissan GXE 2001 Check Engine and idle problem?
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