2012 nissan sentra mass air flow sensor problems

All 2001 Maxima vehicles have California emissions certification B.

Determine the vehicle's Emissions Certification (California or Federal): A. The new element is not compatible to operate in the old housing and will cause performance and emissions to be impaired.

IMPORTANT: ^ The new airflow meter assembly MUST be installed as a complete unit ^ Do not attempt to transfer the new airflow sensing element to the old airflow meter housing. Refer to the Parts Information table for the new airflow meter assembly part number. Install the new complete airflow meter assembly (see Figure 1). Install a new genuine Nissan replacement air filter element into the filter housing cover, then install this assembly in the air filter housing. Remember, only use a vacuum to remove dust/dirt/debris - do not blow compressed shop air inside the air filter housing 2. CAUTION: Make sure all dust/dirt/debris is removed from the air filter housing in order to prevent a repeat incident. Then, vacuum out all dust/dirt/debris found inside both halves of the air filter housing. You only have to reprogram the computer if necessary.

Here is the tsb on replacing the Mass Air flow sensor.

2012 nissan sentra mass air flow sensor problems