Classification: Reference: Date:

EC01-029 NTB02-002 January 1, 2002

2000-2001 MAXIMA MIL "ON" WITH FRONT O2 SENSOR DTC

P0134, P0135, P0154, OR P0155
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2000-2001 Maxima (A33)
SERVICE INFORMATION

If a 2000 or 2001 Maxima has a MIL "On" and any of the following DTCs stored in the
ECM:

• P0134 (Bank 1) HO2S1 (Front) (High Voltage)

• P0135 (Bank 1) HO2S1 Heater (Front)
• P0154 (Bank 2) HO2S1 (Front) (High Voltage)
• P0155 (Bank 2) HO2S1 Heater (Front)

The cause may be either of the following:

1. Intermittent connection at the ECM connector.

2. Water condensation in the exhaust may be causing intermittent high voltage output
from the Front O2 sensor during deceleration. This may result in the Front O2 sensor
element cracking.

NOTE: Intermittent connection at the ECM connector may also cause additional DTCs
from other systems.

Use the appropriate Service Procedure steps provided in this bulletin to diagnose and
repair this incident, if it should occur.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

You will be performing the following, as required:

• Determine DTC’s (all incident cases).

• Repair the ECM Connector (all incident cases).
• Replace the Front Oxygen Sensors (required for DTC P0134 or P0154 only).
• Check and update the ECM (required for DTC P0134 or P0154 only).
• Perform System Check (all incident cases).

List all DTCs Stored in ECM:

1. Determine which DTC code(s) are stored in the vehicle's ECM by performing
CONSULT-II Self-Diagnosis.
2. Print out the Self-Diagnosis results for use in Step 10 (page 8) and Step 1 (page 12).
See Figure 1 for an example of the CONSULT-II Self-Diagnosis printout.

SYSTEM ENGINE
DATE 10/31/2001 19:57:13
P/N 23710-2Y965 Current
ECM Part
Number
SELF-DIAG RESULTS

List of
DTC RESULTS TIME incident
HO2S1 (B1) 3 DTCs to be
DTC [P0134] compared
Codes HO2S1(B2) 6 to the
Repair
[P0154]
Action
Chart.
TP010670
Figure 1

3. Proceed to and perform Repair The ECM Connection, pages 3-8.

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Repair The ECM Connection (all incident cases)

1. Remove the left- and right-hand side trim panels from either side of the center console
to access the ECM (see Figure 2).

Remove right-hand
Remove left-hand
side trim panel
side trim panel

TP010676
Figure 2

2. Unlatch the ECM Connector by depressing the left tab (see Figure 3).

Front

Front

ECM connector 1 Depress

Left tab left tab
Black latch TP010677

Figure 3

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3. Rotate the black latch that holds the ECM Connector in place from left to right.
Completely engage the latch at the right tab. See Figure 4.

Front Rotate latch from

left to right

Right tab

Completely
engage the latch
at the right tab

Right tab
Front

TP010678
Figure 4

4. Disconnect the ECM Connector (see Figure 5 below and Figure 6 on page 5).

CAUTION: When completing step 5 (on page 5) DO NOT allow the ECM Harness to
make contact with the metal bracket directly above the harness (see Figure 5).

CAUTION: DO NOT allow

harness to contact bracket
when completing Step 5.

Bracket

ECM connector

Harness
TP010679

Figure 5

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5. Relieve tension in the ECM Harness bend by pulling the ECM Connector and Harness
backward and forward (see Figure 6).

Disconnect
ECM connector

Front

Pull backward

Harness Pull
forward

TP010680
Figure 6

6. Now re-connect the ECM Connector.

• Align the ECM Connector with the ECM (see Figure 7).
• Apply equal hand pressure to the left and right side of the ECM Connector to re-
connect it (see Figure 7).

1 Align ECM connector with ECM

2 Apply equal hand

pressure to left
and right sides of
ECM connector
to re-connect.
TP010681
Figure 7

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7. Unsnap the black latch from the right tab. Latch the ECM Connector securely in place
by rotating the black latch backward and completely engaging it into the left tab (see
Figure 8). It should snap in place.

Front
Front

Black latch Black Completely engage

latch the black latch into
the left tab

Left tab

Rotate
black latch
backward
TP010682
Figure 8

8. Reinforce the ECM connection by wrapping two 18 inch or longer nylon/plastic tie wraps
completely around the ECM and connector, as described in the steps provided below.

NOTE: Use one 18 inch or longer nylon/plastic tie wrap each for front and back
reinforcement of the ECM in this procedure. DO NOT mate two smaller tie wraps
together. This may not keep reliable force on the connector and DTC codes may be
repeated.

A. Feed the two nylon/plastic tie wraps under the wire harness and over the top of the
ECM (see Figure 9).

CAUTION: Avoid passing the tie wraps over any brackets that protrude from the top
of the ECM.

View from Passenger Side of Vehicle

Feed tie wraps under the
wire harness, over the
top of the ECM
Wire harness
ECM connector

Front
Two 18 inch
or longer nylon/
plastic tie wraps TP010683

Figure 9

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B. Wrap the tie wraps from the top around to the bottom of the ECM. Feed the tie
wraps back through to the passenger side (See Figure 10).

ECM

Two 18 inch
or longer
nylon/plastic
tie wraps

Wrap tie wraps from

top of ECM around
to bottom and back
through to passenger
side
TP010684
Figure 10

C. Mate up and latch the two tie wraps (see Figure 11).

Mate up and
latch two tie
wraps

Front

TP010685
Figure 11

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 D. Align the front tie wrap into the V-shaped arch on the right (front) side of the ECM
Connector (see Figure 12A).
E. Align the back tie wrap with the solid, flat surface of the left (back) side of the ECM
Connector (see Figure 12A).
F. Hand tighten both tie wraps (see Figure 12A).
CAUTION: DO NOT apply too much force when tightening both tie wraps. This
may result in damage to the outer protective plastic shield of the ECM Connector.
Align front tie wrap into the V-shaped
arch on the right (front) side of the
ECM connector

Hand tighten
both tie wraps
Push the front tie wrap
into the V-shaped arch

Align back tie wrap with the solid, flat surface

of the left (back) side of the ECM connector TP010686
Figure 12A Figure 12B
G. Push the front tie wrap in the V-shaped arch on the right (front) side of the ECM
Connector (see Figure 12B).
H. Complete a final secure/tighten of the tie wraps in place. When tie wraps are
properly secured and in place, cut off the excess ends of each tie wrap. See
Figure 13.
View of ECM When Procedure is Completed
Cut off the
2 excess ends
from each
of the tie wraps

Front
Completed
secure/tighten of the 1
tie wraps in place TP010687
Figure 13
9. Re-install the left- and right-hand side trim panels to the center console.
10. Look at the CONSULT-II Self-Diagnosis printout from step 2, page 2:
• If DTC Code P0134 only or P0154 only are present, proceed to and perform
Replacing Front Oxygen Sensor, pages 9-11.
• If any other combination of P0134, P0135, P0154, or P0155 is present, proceed
to and perform Final System Check, page 14.

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Replacing Front Oxygen Sensor

NOTE: This repair should ONLY be applied when:

• A DTC of P0134 or P0154 alone is present, without any other DTC code. DO NOT
replace if DTC P0134 and P0154 are together.

Emissions Certification

Determine the vehicle's Emissions Certification (California or Federal):

1. All 2001 Maxima vehicles have California emissions certification.

2. For 2000 Maxima vehicles, you need to determine if the vehicle is certified for
California or Federal emissions.

• Check the Emissions Certification Label on the underside of the engine hood to
verify if the certificate is for California emissions (see Figure 14).
• If there is no mention of California on the label, the vehicle is certified for Federal
emissions.

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

¥ TEST GROUP: YNSXV03. 036A/OBD-II CERTIFIED
¥ ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 3.0LITER
¥ EVAPORATIVE FAMILY: YNSXR0110RCC
¥ EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL TYPE: TWC/2H02S (2) /EGR/SFI/2TWC
¥ ENGINE TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS:

IDLE SPEED NO OTHER ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED

HIGH IDLE SPEED NO OTHER ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED
IDLE MIXTURE SETTING NO OTHER ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED 3
INTAKE : 0.36mm (.14IN) -HOT
VALVE LASH
EXHAUST : 0.37mm (.15IN) -HOT 0
IGNITION TIMING 15û B.T.D.C.
V
* ENGINE AT NORMAL OERATING TEMPERATURE
* ALL ACCESSORIES TURNED OFF 0
* KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL IN A STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION
* CHECK WHEN RADIATOR COOLING FAN DOES NOT OPERATE
G
* SEE SERVICE MANUAL AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
F
F
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA NLEV REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
GASOLINE-FUELED 2000 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV PASSENGER CARS AND
G
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO GASOLINE-FUELED 2000
MODEL YEAR NEW LEV PASSENGER CARS.

NISSN MOTOR CO., LTD. VQ30DE

3Y101 CATALYST
TP000554

Figure 14

3. Proceed to and perform Front Oxygen Sensor Replacement on page 10.

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Front Oxygen Sensor Replacement:

4. Replace the incident bank front oxygen sensor as indicated by the DTC on the
CONSULT-II self-diagnosis printout.

• Refer to the vehicle's Emissions Certification Label.

• Refer to the PARTS INFORMATION section for correct part numbers.

IMPORTANT: The correct sensor must be identified and replaced. Use the following
information to identify the sensor:

A. The Bank-1 sensor has a black harness and a part number prefix of “22690.”

• See Figure 15 below, and Figures 16 and 17 on page 11 for sensor/sensor

connection location and identification.

B. The Bank-2 sensors have a blue harness and a part number prefix of “22691.”

• See Figure 15 below, and Figures 16 and 17 on page 11 for sensor/sensor

connection location and identification.

O2 Sensor Location – 2000 Federal Maxima:

HO2S1-B1
Front O2
sensor B1 Front Tube
(BLACK) Assembly

Cat.

(B1) HO2S2-B1
B1 Rear O2
Pre-Cat sensor B1
(WHITE)

Front

HO2S1-B2
(B2) Front O2
sensor B2
(BLUE)
B2 Pre-Cat

TP010695
Figure 15

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O2 Sensor Location, 2000 Maxima California / All 2001 Maxima:

Rear Bank 1 (B1) Front Tube

muffler
Assembly

Rear cat

H02S2-B2
Rear O2
sensor B2
HO2S1-B1 (RED)
Front O2 B2
sensor B1 Pre-cat
(BLACK)

B1 Pre-Cat

HO2S1-B2 Bank 2 (B2)

Front O2
sensor B2
Front (BLUE) H02S2-B1
Rear O2
sensor B1 (WHITE)
TP010696

Figure 16

O2 Sensor Connector Location:

2000 MAXIMA CALIFORNIA CERTIFICATION AND ALL 2001 MAXIMA

H02S1-B1
Front O2 sensor B1
(BLACK harness)

Front

Front
H02S2-B1
Rear O2 sensor B1
(WHITE harness)
Passenger side
H02S1- B2 H02S2-B2 front strut tower
Front O2 sensor B2 Rear O2 sensor B2
(BLUE harness) (RED harness)
TP010697
Figure 17

5. Proceed to and perform ECM Part Number Check and Update, page 12-13.

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ECM Part Number Check and Update
NOTE: This repair should ONLY be applied when a DTC of P0134 or P0154 alone is
present, without any other DTC code. DO NOT perform this repair if DTC P0134 and
P0154 are together.
1. Determine the vehicle's ECM Part Number.
• The ECM P/N is found on top of the CONSULT-II self-diagnosis printout (see Figure
1 on page 2), or by CONSULT ECM P/N Selection.
2. Compare the vehicle's ECM P/N to those shown under Current ECM P/N and New
ECM Data P/N in Chart B below:
Chart B – Current ECM P/N's:
Vehicle Current ECM P/N New ECM Data P/N

2000, M/T 23710-3Y100, -3Y101, -3Y103, -3Y104, 23710-2Y067

California Emissions -2Y065, -2Y066
2000, M/T w/V-tires * 23710-3Y110, -3Y111, -3Y113, -3Y114, 23710-2Y077
California Emissions -2Y075, -2Y076
2000, A/T 23710-3Y115, -3Y116, -3Y118, 23710-2Y172
California Emissions -3Y119, -2Y170, -2Y171
2000, A/T w/ TCS ** 23710-3Y160, -3Y161, -3Y163 23710-2Y177
California Emissions -3Y164, -2Y175, -2Y176
2000, M/T 23710-2Y900, -2Y901, -2Y903 23710-2Y906
Federal Emissions -2Y904, -2Y905
2000, M/T w/V-tires * 23710-2Y910, -2Y911, -2Y913, 23710-2Y972
Federal Emissions -2Y914, -2Y971
2000, A/T 23710-2Y915, -2Y916, -2Y918 23710-2Y922
Federal Emissions -2Y919, -2Y921
2000, A/T w/TCS ** 23710-2Y960, -2Y961, -2Y963 23710-2Y966
Federal Emissions -2Y964, -2Y965
2001, M/T 23710-4Y900, -4Y901, -4Y903 23710-4Y904
2001, M/T w/V-tires * 23710-4Y910, -4Y911, -4Y913 23710-4Y914
2001, A/T 23710-5Y000, -5Y001, -5Y003 23710-5Y004
2001, A/T w/TCS ** 23710-5Y010, -5Y011, -5Y013 23710-5Y014

NOTES: * V-Tires = V-rated Tires

** TCS = Traction Control System

A. If the ECM P/N in the vehicle matches one of those listed under "Current ECM P/N"
in Chart B (above):
• Make a note of the new ECM Data P/N required and proceed to Step 3 on page
13 to perform ECM reprogramming.
B. If the ECM P/N in the vehicle matches one of those listed under "New ECM Data
P/N" in Chart B (above):
• DO NOT perform ECM reprogramming. The procedure is complete if the
incident bank O2 sensor was replaced (pages 10 and 11) as part of this bulletin.

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3. Perform ECM reprogramming to update the ECM data to the new P/N.

• ASIST users Click here to link to the "ECM Reprogramming For Nissan Vehicles"
general procedure.
• Or refer to Attachment A in the print copy of this bulletin.

Update for A/T CAL Models

Maxima 2001 Update for M/T CAL Models
Update for A/T FED Models
Pathfinder 2000 Update for M/T FED Models
Xterra 1999 NOTE: Example only,
Summary
Frontier your screen may differ.
To 23710-2Y172 CAL AT NATS without TCS VG33 CAL MT
Replaces 23710-3Y115,-3Y116,-3Y118,-3Y119, -2Y170, & -2Y171
To 23710-2Y177 CAL AT NATS TCS
Replaces 23710-3Y160,-3Y161,-3Y163,-3Y164, -2Y175, & -2Y176

ECM CODE KeyPad

Back Main
Up Menu
More More

TP010485
Figure 18

4. Proceed to and perform Final System Check, page 14.

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Final System Check (all incident cases)
1. Use CONSULT-II to erase all DTCs stored in the ECM.
2. Confirm that Front Oxygen Sensors HO2S1 (B1) and HO2S1 (B2) are functioning by
performing steps 2A through 2C, below.
NOTE: Run the vehicle for five minutes before beginning step 2A. Steps 2A and 2B
should be performed with the engine at 2000 rpm with no-load (transmission in Neutral
or Park, parking brake set).
A. Select “Data Monitor,” then “Selection From Menu” in CONSULT-II (see Figure 19).
DATA MONITOR

SELECT DIAG MODE SELECT MONITOR ITEM

WORK SUPPORT ECM INPUT SIGNALS

SELF-DIAG RESULTS MAIN SIGNALS

Press here DATA MONITOR Press here SELECTION FROM MENU

DATA MONITOR (SPEC) CUSTOMIZED LIST

ACTIVE TEST

FUNCTION TEST

Numerical
Scroll Down SETTING
Display

BACK LIGHT COPY MODE BACK LIGHT COPY

TP010750
Figure 19
B. Select “HO2S1 (B1)” and “HO2S1 (B2)” and press the “Line Graph Display” button
(see Figure 20A) to toggle to the display of line graphs for the oxygen sensors (see
Figure 20B), then press “Start”.
DATA MONITOR DATA MONITOR

SELECT MONITOR ITEM

MONITOR NO DTC
A/F ALPHA-B1
H02S1 (B1) 0.77 V
A/F ALPHA-B2 2.56
1.92
1.28
COOLAN TEMP/S 0.64
0.00
Press here HO2S1 (B1)
H02S1 (B2) 0.81 V
HO2S1 (B2) 2.56
Press here
1.92
1.28
0.64
Press here Page Up Page Down SAVE LIST 0.00
to toggle to the
display of line Line Graph SFT
graphs for the SETTING START
Display RANGE RECORD
O2 Sensors.
MODE BACK LIGHT COPY MODE BACK LIGHT COPY
TP010751
Figure 20A Figure 20B
C. The sensors are working correctly if both are cycling up and down (oscillating) and
the voltage reading remains below 1 Volt.
3. Use CONSULT-II to confirm no other DTCs have reset.
• If no other DTCs have reset, the repair is finished.
• If other DTCs have reset, refer to the EC Section of the appropriate Service Manual
for diagnostic assistance.

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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY SOURCE
For all incidents:
18” or Longer Nylon/Plastic Tie Wrap N/A 2 Local Source
For P0134 or P0154 alone, without any
other HO2S1 DTC:
Front Oxygen Sensor – Bank 1 22690-2Y921 1 NNA Source
(for DTC P0134 ONLY)
Front Oxygen Sensor – Bank 2 22691-2Y900 1 NNA Source
(for DTC P0154 ONLY – for 2000 Model
Year Vehicles with Federal Emissions)
Front Oxygen Sensor – Bank 2 22691-3Y100 1 NNA Source
(for DTC P0154 ONLY – for 2000 Model
Year Vehicles with California Emissions
and all 2001 Model Year Vehicles)

CLAIMS INFORMATION
If only the ECM connection is repaired, submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim
using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT
Diagnosis and Repair ECM Connection (1) (2) RX06AA HD 32 0.7 Hrs.

(1) Includes sufficient time to perform the required diagnosis – DO NOT claim any Section
“EE” Op Codes on this claim.
(2) Reference the A33 Parts Catalog and use the indicated EGI Harness P/N as the PFP.

OR

If the ECM connection is repaired, the O2 sensor is replaced, and (if required) the
ECM is reprogrammed, submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line using the following
claims coding:
DESCRIPTION PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT
RPL One Front O2 Sensor (1) DE47AA HD 32 0.5 Hrs.
Diagnosis and Repair ECM Connection (2) RX06AA 0.7 Hrs.
(If Required) Reprogram ECM DE98AA 0.5 Hrs.

(1) Reference the Parts Information table (above) and use the indicated Front O2 Sensor
P/N as the PFP.
(2) Includes sufficient time to perform the required diagnosis – DO NOT claim any Section
“EE” Op Codes on this claim.

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