Wiring problems of the 1997 Nissan Maxima

Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1997 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2003

The car stalls out and problems with restarting the engine. The Nissan dealer said it is due to a wiring harness problem and would cost $1600. 00 for the harness and $700. 00 for installation. I believe that a wiring harness is not something that should need to be replaced unless there were an inherent problem with the harness. Please advise. Thank you.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2000

Smoke noticed from underhood while vehicle parked in garage. Fire inside alternator-put out with fire extinguisher.


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