20 Most Recent 2001 Nissan Maxima - Page 9 Questions & Answers

its under the radio on the floor. look on the floor right next to the gas pedal. you will see a black side cover. remove the cover and you will see the computer. there is a cover on the passenger side also. right under the glove box next to your left foot if you were sitting in pass. side seat.

check coolant level in radiator. also check the cooling fans and make sure they are coming on when the car is hot. the a/c will not come on if the car is running hot. the computer will not turn the a/c pump on to keep engine cooler and prevent a brake down. make sure all those things are in working order.

Yes replace the alternator Your auto part store can test it once you bring it down as well

get under front end and remove whole housing lamp is in

check the brake switch is located under dash on top side of the pedal brake.

Hi Chri, Think I've just answered this one. Regards John

If you are sitting in the car.

The BCM I thionk.

Hi there:I suggest to check the DRL module is located on the passenger side behind the headlamp.Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer.Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

had the same problem with the same year model, changed the idle position sensor, did not fix problem. took it to dealer because I was told that it had to have an idle relearn program ran on it, it didn't take and the dealer toldme that I need a ECM (engine control module) basically a new computer and it would cost with labor about 1100.00 dollars.

three bolts and a couple of wires

Look under the dash when you push the brak down there shod be a butten like there hit it with some wd40

There is a break light on off switch which is connected to the break pedal as you push the pedal the break light is on and when you release the pedal light goes off just look along side the pedal upwards there is a small connector swich just check the small pin type switch as it is in the refrigerator doors try by pushing it in gently to check if it is jammed or the other reason could be that the break pedal remains slight pushed inside from its orignal position to keep the switch on for this check the pedal springs amd lubricate them