hi i just read the sticky and i checked my ecu fot codes, i checked the ecu by following directions and came up with 1005, id just like to know what i need to do. My car has some horible hesitation when driving, at first i thought it coulda been bad coil packs or somethin. my plugs are like 8,000 miles old (NGK PLATS) So is it the EGRC solenoid valve causing hesitation. I realllllllllllly need this to be a cheap fix im hopin i could have enough left over to get in on the y pipe deal. Since i cant do a search i need to rely on you guys experience. this was the only code by the way.

 

If that's the only code, it's a very simple sensor to replace. I replaced one on my '95. If you look slightly to the left of the transmission dipstick, there's a green sensor with three hoses coming out of it. This is the EGR solenoid valve. I believe I only paid $60.00 for it from Nissan. When I replaced mine, I didn't bother saving the tiny hoses attached to it, I just installed new ones. (Only air passes through them.) Took me less than a hour to do the whole job. Just make sure you reset the ECU, and the code should go away.

 

i just reset the ecu and drove around and came back and i got the same code again, is this what could be causing the hesitation i feel when i press the gas. i smelled behind the car and it smells kinda gassy like im running rich. is it ok to drive the car because i really need to drive to work and to get the new valve. it runs ok once i get to cruising speed of about 40 but acceleration is not to good. please any body lend some advice.
thanx alot mixxmax, ps do you think i can pick this up at pepboys or an autozone.

 

Yeah, I wouldn't wait too long on replacing this sensor. It could be why you're car is running quite sluggish. This is a factory Nissan part, so will have to buy it from a factory Nissan dealer/distributor.

 

any other advice, is it solely because of the egrc solenoid valve. I dont want to go out and spend 60 bux for a non returnable part if it really isnt my main concern.

 

checked engine code again and getting same response, i guess ill go get the part monday.

 

bump,
anyone has instructions or advice on how to replace this vave

 

Yes, disconnect the negative ground to battery to avoid any shorts. Remove stock intake to have more room with hands in removing sensor. Locate sensor (green in color with 3 hoses attached to it) near the left of transmission dipstick and near manifold if facing front of engine. Disconnect harness connector and remove the three hoses attached to it. I found it easier to just cut the hoses and replace with new ones. Install new sensor, and most importantly, RESET ECU. Code should disappear.

 

mixxmax you have been very helpful though this whole ordeal, thanx so much man, shoot me ur paypal address ima shoot you a couple hundred dollars ok dude, nah im j/k but i do thank you for helpin me man i really appreciate it. how much are you askin for those rims btw???

 

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