2000 Max Mileage Gone Kaput

try disconnecting the negative side of the battery, hit the brake pedal for a coupla seconds, wait 15-30 minutes or so, reconnect.

You might need to reload any radio station presets - so write 'em down before you do this if it's important to you.

You might expect poor starting/running conditions for a few drive cycles.

Carl

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What does a new MAF cost and is it easy to put in? Where is it. Thanks, Ed

You probably will need to hook it up to a scanner to clear the "learned" memory. Disconecting the battery doesn't work anymore. I'd expect with some time it will reset it self to the original MAF.

The MAF sensor is right behind the air filter. I removed the air filter assembly (5 bolts and one clamp) then removed the MAF. You have to disconnect one electrical connector on the MAF.

You can get a new Nissan MAF for the 2000 Max for $89.95 at Coutresy Nissan here in Richardson, TX. The URL is:

Thanks for the info. Do you think a bad MAF could be causing ping? I've also been told to get the cylinders cleaned. Ed

My Max was pinging so badly I thought it had jumped time. They told me that I needed my EGR system cleaned. I said "yeah, sure". When I got it back, it wouldn't even run. That's when I replaced the MAF. Since then, it's been great.

I don't know if the EGR cleaning did anything. ======================

I replaced the MAF on my 2000 Max. Unhooked the battery overnight and after two tanks of regular gas, no pinging, smooth acceleration. I'm happy, even at $4/gallon. ed