Nissan Maxima: 2000 Nissan Maxima Catalytic Converter

"Chris Hurley" <princeton.edu> wrote in message news:google.com... 
Do a web search. I *think* EPA requires emissions parts to be covered for that long.
A web search should sort it out.

Chris Hurley wrote:
 

Are they just going by the codes or have they actually tested the converter?
A bad rear O2 sensor can set a code for the cat when there is nothing wrong
with it.
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Steve

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David wrote: 

Yes, it's covered for 8/80. See the following for more details.
Also includes who to contact if the dealer balks (although a call
to Nissan USA should be all it takes):

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/warr95fs.txt

50K would be the limit on emission items so you are out of luck there.
I would take it to an independent to get a converter replaced as it
would only be a couple of hundred bucks. Also, catalyetic converters do
not die unless there is something wrong with the engine tune. Make sure
that your car is properly tuned and there are no coils bad. The 2000
has some issues with coils going bad and if your car has been running
rough it could be that the coils were not burning the gas and the gas
made its way to the converter thus overheating and melting the converter
internally. Check it out before you have the converter replaced. And,
do go to an independent for a new converter. Oh, I have a 2000 Maxima
and have done the same on the exhaust.

Chris Hurley wrote:
 

From one of the other posts it looks like 80 K is the coverage period
for a converter. Take that post to the dealer and if they balk have
them call the zone rep and go from there. If that fails go and call NNA
in Carson California at 800 nissan

Chris Hurley wrote:
 

If you had an CEL/SES light ask the dealer to tell you the trouble
code or you can have it read at Autozone or other parts stores. That
should point to the cat. Ask the service writer to check Nissan's tech
bulletins. There's one code in particular, P0430, that solves most cat
problems by updating the computer's (PCU/ECU) software. That's also be
covered by the 80,000 mile warranty and take's 30-60 minutes to fix.
Visit another dealer or perhaps Infinity if you're not getting
anywhere. Good luck.