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P1273 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA - Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Bank 1 Lean Shift Monitoring
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P1273 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA Possible Causes
- Faulty Air fuel ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Bank 1
- Air fuel ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Bank 1 harness is open or shorted
- Air fuel ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Bank 1 circuit poor electrical connection
- Fuel pressure
- Faulty Fuel injector
- Faulty Air Flow Meter
How do I fix code P1273 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA?
Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.
Tech Notes
If one or more sensors are replaced the Engine Control Module (ECM) Mixture Ratio Self-Learning clearing procedure must be performed.Maxima ECM Self-Learning procedure
There are factory service bulletins for the following 2004 Nissan Maxima:
2004 Nissan Maxima (A34) with 5 speed A/T only
2004 Nissan Maxima Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P1273
2004 Nissan Maxima (A34) with 4-speed A/T and 6-speed M/T
2004 Nissan Maxima Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P1273
2004 Nissan Maxima
2004 Nissan Maxima Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P1273
2004 Nissan Maxima
2004 Nissan Maxima Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P1273
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Cost of diagnosing the P1273 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA code
Labor: 1.0
The cost of diagnosing the P1273 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.When is the code detected?
The A/F signal computed by ECM from the A/F sensor 1 signal is shifted to the lean side for a specified period.Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Possible rough engine idle
P1273 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA Description
The Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor is a planar dual-cell limit current sensor. The sensor element of the A/F sensor is the combination of a Nernst concentration cell (sensor cell) with an oxygen-pump cell, which transports ions. It has a heater in the element.The sensor is capable of precise measurement λ= 1, but also in the lean and rich range. Together with its control electronics, the sensor outputs a clear, continuous signal throughout a wide λ range (0.7 < λ < air).
The exhaust gas components diffuse through the diffusion gap at the electrode of the oxygen pump and Nernst concentration cell, where they are brought to thermodynamic balance.
An electronic circuit controls the pump current through the oxygen-pump cell so that the composition of the exhaust gas in the diffusion gap remains constant at λ = 1. Therefore, the A/F sensor is able to indicate air/fuel ratio by this pumping of current. In addition, a heater is integrated in the sensor to ensure the required operating temperature of 700 - 800 C (1,292 - 1,472 F).
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