Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Nissan-Datsun Maxima GLE, RE4F04BFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Ignition Coil Power Source & Ground
- Disconnect 3-pin ignition coil harness connector. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and terminal No. 1 (Red wire) at ignition coil harness connector.
- If voltage is present, go to next step. If voltage is not present, check continuity of entire circuit between battery and ignition coil, including fusible link and ignition switch. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
- Turn ignition off. Check continuity between ground and ignition coil connector terminal No. 2 (Black wire). If continuity does not exist, repair ground circuit between ignition coil connector and ground. Repeat test for remaining coils.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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