2001 nissan maxima has backfire when rpm decline to 1500 when reducing speed while driving
Jul 18, 2012 at 11:52 PM
the car backfire when i reduce speed while driving and rpm reaches 1500
2001 NISSAN MAXIMA
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how does the car run?? is the check engine light on?? if it is, what is the code??
when was the last time you had a tune up??
Roy
when was the last time you had a tune up??
Roy
Jul 18, 2012 at 11:54 PM
the car runs fine, excellent power,no check engine light,i had it tuned up 4 month ago,but still backfire not all the time. thank for your care
Jul 19, 2012 at 12:50 AM
ASEMASTER6371
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my concern is the backfiring in the intake may damage the mass air flow sensor. it does not like sudden pressure and fire. the timing could be retarded causing the backfiring as well.
Roy
Roy
Jul 19, 2012 at 1:33 AM
i did not understand the first part of your reply .the backfire happens in the exhaust. i will check the timing.
Jul 19, 2012 at 1:46 AM
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