Harriis 23

Just brought a new MAF and EGR valve. Do you guys think this would help my stalling problem? It sometimes cutt off when i first go to start it. It stalls randomly when im driving. Replaced the fuel filter already. I have no idea whats going on. Please help. 97 MAXIMA SE

loudmaxi

Mine would stall immediately after starting it. Wouldnt idle longer then a couple second. But if i gave it gas it would stay on. Ending up being one of the egr valves. The back pressure one. I deleted the egr n she runs fine now.

Harriis 23

How did you delete it?

loudmaxi

16 g metal plates over the 3 holes. Rtv n torque it down call it a day.

JvG

Have you cleaned your throttle body with throtitle body cleaner and a toothbrush lately?

This includes the throttle plate, both sides.

Classic cause of stalling.

bumpypickle

iTrader: (1)

do you have any codes?

Harriis 23

Nooo i havent.

Harriis 23

Yes ive got a code for egr valve.. and MAF sensor

bumpypickle

iTrader: (1)

egr code is the solenoid, sensor that goes into the guide tube or guide tube needs to be cleaned. new maf should fix your stalling issues, but a cleaning might help if you haven't already. OEM junkyard maf is reccomended over aftermarket. Why don't you start by pulling the codes and researching from there instead of throwing parts at the car?

Either way egr will affect mpg more than engine performance so I would worry about that last. Your bigger issue is with the maf.

Harriis 23

I went to a nissan service place... the ones thats usually behind or connected to nissan dealerships. They didnt give me the codes. All they told me was that i need a new maf and that the egr valve is clogged. You think i should just clean it instead of replacing it???

bumpypickle

iTrader: (1)

You can pull the codes yourself using the screw method on your ecm or whatever its called located behing a panel on the right of your gas pedal. Very easy to do. Yes clean the egr guide tube. Theres no point in buying a new one. But I would worry about that last. I have had mine blocked for about 1.5 years now and I'm not worried about it. Worry about your maf. Spray maf cleaner in it and see if it helps. Do not clean it with a cloth just spray it. Likely it won't and you'll want to find yourself a used maf from a junkyard but if you already have a new one just use that I suppose.

Harriis 23

I reaaaaally thank you for your help.
Just saved me some money lol.

gpgoodpeeps

Yea get another Maf at a Junkyard I picked one up at pick n pull for around 24 dollars My car was stalling so I just cleaned it with Maf we will see how this journey goes from here.