1986 Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual

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1986 Nissan Maxima service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • GL Sedan 4-Door
  • GL Wagon 4-Door
  • SE Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.0L 2960CC 181Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1986 Nissan Maxima Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #86V09600016/07/1986Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS OF ADHESIVE IN THE CONTACT AREA BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE BODY.

Remedy

ADD MORE ADHESIVE TO BOTTOM OF FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS.

TSB #10032506

NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE M

TSB #10031305

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

TSB #10030165

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MODEL YE

19960904Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYCrash reported1 injured

VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 9:00 POSITION, VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, DRIVER'S SIDE LAP/SHOULDER DID NOT RETRACT. SEAT BELT RELEASED AND UNLATCHED DUE TO IMPACT. *AK

19950616Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES AND HAS CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

19950322Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALCrash reported

FOOT ON BRAKE SHIFTED TO REVERSE, ACCELERATOR STUCK, VEHICLE SURGED REARWARD UP A BRICK WALL. TT

19961106Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORSFire reported1 injured

FUEL INJECTOR FIRE.

20020821Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMFire reported

SUSPECT FUEL INJECTION CAUSED FIRE. DEALER WORKED ON PROBLEM WITH GAS FUMES APX 6 WEEKS PRIOR AND DID NOT CHECK FOR RECALL ON INJECTION SYSTEM. NISSSAN CONTACTED AND DENIES INVESTIGATION.*AK

Showing the 5 most serious of 74 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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