Took my 2003 Nissan Maxima to the dealership because it won't start. They said I need a new mass air-flow sens

Question

or and a Electronic Throttle Acturary. I just want the car to run. I understand the Mass air-flow sensor, but does the electronic throttle actuary make sense?

Answer 1

Did they say what was wrong with the Throttle actuator? I have never seen both go bad at the same time.

Ask them to replace just the MAF sensor, and see if the car runs ok. Tell them you want the old parts back.

Answer 2

Ok Electronic Throttle Control Actuator. Some times called a throttle chamber which is an electric motor that open the throttle and two throttle posistion sensors. Double redundant and a signalsthe two APP sensors Accelerator pedal sensors tell the Engine Controls Driver wants more torque and horsepower as you mash the throttle down. While complete failure is rare I have replaced a hand full of the Throttle Chambers. Most the time the complaint is my car wont accelerate. Fail safe condition will allow the car to move at 20 to 45 miles an hour. I just wish you had the trouble codes and freeze frame data from the engine control module and the 23710-+++++ number of your computer so I can check the Service bullitens. Please don't forget to ask the service advisor if good will is called for because your a loyal Nissan Customer. And probably will buy a new Nissan in a year or two.. That is your story and Nissan will some times buy the repair to keep a happy customer.

Answer 3

THE NISSAN TECHS ANSWER IS BEST,LIKE HIM TYPICAL ONE THING FAILS AT A TIME. I THINK THE PART IS A POWER TRAIN PART 5 YEARS 60K MILES. GOODWILL IS BASED ON YOUR LOYALTY TO THE PRODUCT AND THE DEALERSHIP.