2012 Nissan Maxima Technical Service Bulletins

115 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Nissan Maxima. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10192158Apr 4, 2013Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Improper adjustment or operation of the ASCD brake switch can cause the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) to "not set" and/or DTC P0605 (ECM) to store. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10051768Apr 4, 2013Vehicle speed control. Nissan: cruise control will not set and dtc p0605 is stored.
• 10192155Apr 3, 2013Vehicle speed control, Seat belts. SERVICE INFORMATION The "Lock / Unlock request buttons" that are located on the outside door handles of vehicles with Intelligent Key can be disabled (or enabled) through either the "Comfort & Conv." settings of the Audio/Visual/Navigation system, orthrough the "Combination Meter settings" depending on the vehicle model, year and trim level. NOTE: In some instances this feature may be unintentionally disabled…
• 10051767Apr 3, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
• 10192145Mar 19, 2013Suspension. SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod…
• 10192127Feb 15, 2013Body and structure. SERVICE INFORMATION If a CD/DVD Player incident is noted, a possible cause may be improper CD/DVD disc care, condition, or usage. This bulletin provides updated CD/DVD Player operation instructions to avoid potential incidents/customer concerns caused by improper care and usage of CD/DVD discs. To aid in solving customer concerns, use the guidelines in this bulletin when speaking to customers or inspecting incident…
• 10192115Jan 25, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. IF YOU CONFIRM: After having been parked overnight in ambient temperatures between 5°C to -25°C (40°F to -14°F) the vehicle is hard to start or cranks and will not start. And * Occurs only on first attempts to start before engine begins running. And * Will not occur after engine has been started and run for any period of time. ACTIONS: * Confirm this bulletin applies and if so reprogram the ECM. See this bulleitn…
• 10192100Dec 21, 2012Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION To increase tire/wheel assembly balancing accuracy, proper steps should be followed - Make sure to use the correct size wheel centering collet (do not use a cone). - Make sure to use a flange plate and stud set to secure the tire/wheel assembly on the balancer (do not use a cup). - Perform proper wheel mounting and centering checks. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10046601Sep 25, 2012Brakes. Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. Model 2007-2013 nissan.
• 10047059Aug 27, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Nissan: rain sensors may operate, intermittently or unexpectedly, when exhaust gas, moisture, fingerprints, dirt, or insects are near or around rain sensors. No models or model years listed.
• 10043942Apr 27, 2012Electrical system. Nissan: ignition switch (push button) will not respond. Check the 12v battery state of charge (soc) and recharge if necessary and reprogram the bcm. Also included model altima coupe/hybrid model years 2011-2012; model 370z coupe model years 2011-2012; model gt-r model year 2012.
• 10043950Apr 10, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
• 10043735Feb 3, 2012Other or unknown, Latches, locks and linkages. Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key.
• 10042847Jan 9, 2012Body and structure, Air bags. Nissan: information regarding the front door internals side satellite sensor and pre existing side air bag satellite sensor in pillars in some vehicles.
• 10044569Jul 6, 2011Electrical system. Nissan: information is being provided for reprogrammable ecu on all nissan vehicles.

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