1998 Nissan Maxima Logo
Anonymous
Anonymous Posted on Oct 12, 2011
Answered

1998 nissan maxima runs hot, replaced the thermostat and at times gauge still register hot, what else could cause this?

Answer This Question

2 Answers

ZJ Limited

ZJ Limited

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points
Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.
All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Nissan Master 17,989 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 12, 2011
ZJ Limited
Nissan Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points
Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.
All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Jul 15, 2008
Answers
17989
Questions
0
Helped
14457006
Points
60858

Its possible that your problem also stay in the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor resistance changes in response to engine coolant temperature.

Keep in mindthat the sensor resistance decreases as coolant temperature increases. This provides a reference signal, which indicates engine coolant temperature, to the ECM.



1998 nissan maxima runs hot, replaced the - 10_12_2011_2_44_56_pm.gif

Fig.: Compare the sensor readings with these values


10_12_2011_2_47_01_pm.gif

Fig.: Location of the thermal sending unit (A) next to the coolant temperature sensor (B)

Keep us updated.

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.
Hot-Shot:

An expert who has answered 20 questions.

  • Expert 91 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 12, 2011
Anonymous
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.
Hot-Shot:

An expert who has answered 20 questions.

Joined: Apr 30, 2011
Answers
91
Questions
0
Helped
13324
Points
273

Hi,

The fan, radiator, liquid and coolant pump are other issues that need to check.

Regards

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Why does my dashboard gauge not work on my Nissan Maxima 1998
I may need more info? If none of gages on instrument cluster work, check voltage and ground circuit. Not only check the fuse, check the fuse circuit for voltage, use test lite to check for voltage, the fuse on the left is hot all the time. The one in middle goes hot with key on. The fuse on the right appears to be for cluster lamps. The ground wire for instrument cluster is black.
I can't rule out problem with instrument cluster, itself?

26395234-l0niljk1xn3va3ubzuxqsa0h-1-0.jpg
Read full answer
Dec 11, 2016 • 1998 Nissan Maxima
0helpful
1answer

1998 Nissan Maxima thermostat housing leaking why
Over time, vibration and the constant heating/cooling cycles of an engine break down the best of gaskets. Most newer thermostats use a rubber gasket and these will shrink and crack over time, allowing leaks.
Read full answer
Nov 14, 2015 • 1998 Nissan Maxima
0helpful
1answer

My 1996 nissan maxima is overheating. Fans come on, new radiator, new thermostat. Heater now working, 1 hose on heater core not getting hot. Top radiator hose is bulging and water come out the radiato
try taking the thermostat out, see if it still gets hot, if its a vg30 engine, there could be trapped air in the system, there is a bleeder valve on one of the heater hoses, passenger side, right at the firewall
Read full answer
Dec 17, 2017 • 1996 Nissan Maxima
0helpful
1answer

My temperature gauge on my maxima 1998 is not working properly. when I start driving and there is acceleration the gauge moves up to show the temperature of the colloant which half way. if I stop...
sending unit is bad or thermostat is stuck open
Read full answer
Oct 10, 2017 • 1995 Nissan Maxima
0helpful
1answer

Car is running hot-must add quart of anti freeze once a week for past four weeks.Just had head gasket job-replaced radiator and thermostat-no water on passenger side.car cools when ac is turned off and car...
Fan should go on ,at the half way mark with out ac turned on.
Get radiater pressure tested .
Read full answer
Aug 09, 2011 • 1998 Nissan Maxima
2helpful
1answer

What will cause temperature gauge to show 3/4 heat range and car is not running hot on a 1995 Maxima. Fans are working but but not running hot.
It could be a bad connection on the sending unit it will have a single wire and be located rear the thermostat housing you can try unpluging the wire and cleaning the connection . There is another sensor the ECT that is the engine coolant tempature sensor that has more wires to it and is not the problem that tells the computer what the temp is the sending unit tells the gauge so don't mix up witch one you are working on
Read full answer
Jan 09, 2011 • 1995 Nissan Maxima
0helpful
1answer

Have a 1988 Nissan Maxima. Temp gauge runs right up to hot line. There are two fan blades. The right fan blade is not working. What could cause this problem?
The motor could be bad, or the wiring to it is faulty, or a fusible link has blown to the radiator blower motor.
Read full answer
Aug 23, 2010 • 1988 Nissan Maxima
2helpful
1answer

I have a 2000 nissan maxima and just recently i noticed it was running hot. so i took it to my mechanic and he advised i needed a new water pump. so he replaced the water pump and he is saying it is still...
hot engine usually due to clogged radiator or bad thermostat. Take out the thermostat and make sure it is opening fully in boiling water.
Look inside your radiator for signs of clogging. If yes, professionally flush or replace radiator.
Read full answer
Aug 22, 2010 • 2000 Nissan Maxima
0helpful
1answer

97 nissan maxima won't start
YOU NEED TO CHECK COOLANT LEVEL.AND CHECK THERMOSTAT.WHEN YOU FIRST START YOUR CAR UP IN THE MORNING .WHEN IT GET OPERATING TEMP.RUN ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES.FEEL TOP RADIATOR HOSE AND THE BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE.IF BOTH HOSES IS HOT THERMOSTAT GOOD.IF TOP HOSE IS NOT HOT BUT THE BOTTOM IS REPLACE THERMOSTAT.THAT CAUSING ENGINE TO GET HOT.IF ALL IS GOOD.CHECK WATER PUMP WEEP HOLE.IF LEAKING REPLACE WATER PUMP.CHECK COOLING FANS.MAKE SURE THEY ARE RUNNING.IF NOT CHECK FUSE AND RELAYS.
Read full answer
Jul 26, 2009 • 1997 Nissan Maxima
0helpful
2answers

2001 nissan maxima overheating problem persists
It sounds like the the thermostat that was replaced is probably faulty. This being the cheapest and easiest to do I would start there. I can't reply about the air pockets. I have never heard of that before.
Read full answer
Apr 15, 2009 • 2001 Nissan Maxima
Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

1998 Maxima

  • Cars & Trucks

Related Question

Why does my dashboard gauge not work on my Nissan Maxima 1998

  • 1998 Nissan Maxima

Related Topics

1,656 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

Transmission stuck in 5th gear???

2004 Nissan Maxima

My nissan maxima stalls

1995 Nissan Maxima

WHERE IS THE CAM POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON A 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA

2004 Nissan Maxima

My car shuts off in reverse

1995 Nissan Maxima

Hazard lights won't turn off

2004 Nissan Maxima

Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!
Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!

View all Fixya Reports

Top Nissan Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Arnie Burke
Arnie Burke

Level 3 Expert

7339 Answers

Are you a Nissan Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...