Status of 95 Maxima Stalls

First, the egr injects exhaust gases in the back of the intake manifold plenum, downstream of the mass air flow sensor. There is no way that exhaust gases are going to go through the mafs and damage it.

Second, if you really do need or want to change the mafs, it is not that hard to get a used one for less than $100 and replace it yourself.

Third, what symptoms indicate the need to replace it?

Steve, The symptoms that indicated the MAF other than the stalling symptoms desribed earlier, were the nissan technician's indication that the "air flow meter" code pulled up when he ran a diagnostic. I've heard of another person that had similar problems (rough idle, stalling at idle once warmed up, stops, hesitates, etc.)with their Max, and replaced the MAF among other things and it did not solve the problem.

Could the throttle body need cleaning? and also could the catlytic converter be clogged?,..would anyone of these two also cause the stalling problems? Just trying to stay ahead of it somehow in case the MAF doesn't do it. Any help anyone?

Hmmmm, MAF? I don't know. First, the 95-99 Maximas have pretty much bullet proof MAFs. They hardly ever die, if at all. Replace the cheaper stuff 1st. When's the last time this car had a basic tuneup? the replacement of the air filter suggests a wee bit of neglect. Do the spark plugs and I guess maybe the EGR valve.

I can't tell you the answer but the MAF would be the very very very last thing I would consider.

Oh, also, possibly a vacuum leak from one of the hoses?

CD

Well - we never heard back from you - so did the MAF fix your problem?

Cheers, Nirav