2003 Nissan Maxima Warm Knock and Stall

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ADILIS4U
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Dear Carpros!
I have a nissan maxima model 2003. 3.0J
whose mechanical specifications are as follows:
Transmission: Manual
Engine: VQ30DE
Type: 6-cyl. V- information DOHC, Water-cooled
Bore x stroke mm: 93.0x73.3
Compression ratio: 9.5 to 1
Fuel system: ECCS, (Electric Concentrated Engine Control System)

Problem:
When i start my engine it starts nicely. But as it starts warming up the engine knocks and it seems as the fuel supply has been blocked.RPM drops and after few seconds it increases and geos up in between (2000-3000).If i dont pump the engine goes off.And when i try to switch on it takes lots of pumps and i have to keept the ignition switch on which is damaging my self and battery.
Also it is giving black smoke.
Kindly guide me in this regards.
Do i need to change any parts?
I will be waiting for your quick reply.
Best Regards,
Adil Pervaiz
Mar 3, 2007 at 9:33 PM
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RASMATAZ
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[quote:a37f6ce376="adilis4u"]Dear Carpros!
I have a nissan maxima model 2003. 3.0J
whose mechanical specifications are as follows:
Transmission: Manual
Engine: VQ30DE
Type: 6-cyl. V- information DOHC, Water-cooled
Bore x stroke mm: 93.0x73.3
Compression ratio: 9.5 to 1
Fuel system: ECCS, (Electric Concentrated Engine Control System)

Problem:
When i start my engine it starts nicely. But as it starts warming up the engine knocks and it seems as the fuel supply has been blocked.RPM drops and after few seconds it increases and geos up in between (2000-3000).If i dont pump the engine goes off.And when i try to switch on it takes lots of pumps and i have to keept the ignition switch on which is damaging my self and battery.
Also it is giving black smoke.
Kindly guide me in this regards.
Do i need to change any parts?
I will be waiting for your quick reply.
Best Regards,
Adil Pervaiz[/quote:a37f6ce376]

First thing first is do you have an OBD2 codes-Have the fuel pressure check and investigate the EGR system
Mar 4, 2007 at 1:46 PM

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Scan for OBD-II codes, check fuel pressure, and inspect the EGR system.

Conversation Summary

A 2003 Nissan Maxima with a VQ30DE engine starts normally but knocks, surges between about 2000 and 3000 RPM, and stalls as it warms up unless the accelerator is pumped. Restarting requires prolonged cranking, and the engine produces black smoke. The expert advised scanning for OBD-II codes, checking fuel pressure, and investigating the EGR system.

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