Hunter11

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My check engine light came on and it was 1005 and that is EGRC Solenoid valve. Is that the same thing as EGR valve? Or is that something else. If it is the EGR, do I replace it,clean it or what.

knight71

Check last page on "How to's." sticky.

Hunter11

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I finally had some time and I checked that page out and it didn't tell much except where it is,at least that is what I saw.

Has anyone had any problem with this before? I took a look at where it was and it will be pretty easy to remove but I just want some feedback on what I should do. Clean or replace it. I know I can be the only one with this problem. Thanks!!!

DAVE Sz

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You can't really clean it. You could spray some compressed air in there, make sure the 2 hoses right next to each other aren't swapped. If none work get a new one.

ThurzNite

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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=340456
I replaced mine cuz my harness tested fine and nothing else could explain the intermittent CEL that came on once a week.
The part goes by 4 names
1) EGRC Solenoid Valve. My local dealership had no idea what this was.
2) Purge Control Valve. This's what it's listed under on Jerry Rome Nissan .com
3) Valve Assembly, as it's called on my invoice from Jerry Rome Nissan. Part #14956-31u10
4) EGR VACUUM SOLENOID. This's what Autozone calls it.

Lemme kno if you need a pic... I still have my old one.
Jae

dennisadhs

Just get a new one, it costs a little under 70 bucks and takes ten minutes to install. I just had mine installed at the stealership beacuse I thought it would have taken a while and it only took them 13 min. Plus gas mileage increases a little bit when you replace it. Try to do it within a week or the engine will start ticking, or so i heard....

Hunter11

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Thanks for that. I was gonna go to the dealership and ask for a EGRC Solenoid valve, maybe that is what they call it, but I hate when you know what you are talking about but someone else thinks you know nothing.

Thanks for the replies. I will post when I get a new one installed so the next guy who needs some info on this can have an idea on what to do.

Magikone69

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very easy to do, the hoses might be a bish to gett off tho, and dont pull too hard or you will break the hose. twist and pull on the hoses. make sure the part you get is mitsubihi, i got one and i think it was another brand and the harness didnt line up, i had to take it back and wait 3 days so they can order the right one. good luck

ThurzNite

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Yeah. And you kno what's the funny thing? The guy I talked to @ the dealership is on this forum and drives an SC'd Maxima. Oh well.

To get the tubes off, I used a plier, gripped right over the nipple, and twisted to break it free. Then pulled the tubes off by hand.

Jae

izzydig

I went to JR Nissan's site, and under Purge Control Valve, the part number you listed in #3 is the the "Rear" one. There are 4 total listed. 2 Are for California models.

What is the Purge Control Valve w/o Calif ECS, Front one for?

I have a '95 Fed model. Is this "Rear" one, the one I need? I got a code for a EGRC solenoid valve.

A pic of the part you replaced would be great!

Any help would be appreciated.

ThurzNite

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Wow, things change fast. I looked up the part # and like you said, it's already changed in their online catalog!
I tried looking for my old part but couldn't find it. I think it was thrown out cuz I left it on the workbench.
I'll send u a scan from the FSM.
Jae

izzydig

I ordered some stuff (rear suspension rubber) from Courtesy Nissan monday (im in texas), and one thing I also ordered was that EGRC solenoid. I just gave him my year, and hopefully the guy did the rest in terms of all the other part numbers I needed. I trusted him on that.

I asked him to give me the part number of the EGRC solenoid valve, and it matched with what you said(14956-31u10). I'll see next week if it's the right part for my year and I'm pretty sure it is. I have the FSM, but with all the information on, "EGR Solenoid valve," "EGRC Solenoid Valve," it was easy for me to get confused on exactly what part and part number we're all talking about.

I'll post next week on my findings.

ThurzNite

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awesome. good luck dood.
I don't have a compact flash memory card anymore... no more pics from me for a long time. Sorry about that.
Jae

izzydig

14956-31u10 is still the right part number for the EGRC solenoid. Replaced last week, and my 1005 code is gone.

Have a good day!

knight71

Thanks for the info!. .im sure it be very helpful for other members.

jiminva

I tried to find the 'how to' for replacing the EGR solenoid valve in the stickys but I couldn't. Any help, maybe a direct link? Thanks.

Code is p1400 / 1005

White2theMax

Man, you guys rock!! I know this thread is old but I am going through the same problem right now and this information is really a help! The machanic was about to charge me over 300 dollars to diagnose/fix the whole problem. I was like "NO FREAKING WAY!" Yeah, so you guys are my new best friends. I love these forums.

lancer3vo

um... i'm no mechanic. i'm just a senior high schooler. i own a '97 max. GXE. i have the knock sensor code and the EGRC Solenoid Valve. I'm really into my maxima. i don't know how to replace those 2 sensor. but i know where they're both located at. any way anyone can hlep me ? my aim is lancerev0mr ... i was wonder if a maxima gets stuck into a flooded water.. well.. today it was raining hard and i tried to turn my car around because i knew water was getting into the exaust pipe. car died out, and i lucky thing had some guys pushing my car out. i kick started the car and spitted out all the water.. well most of the water. wondering if i should do anything because my car does look really messy right now. the engine part. if anyone can show me how to replace the solenoid valve and the knock senssor... please just IM meo n AIM ( lancerev0mr ) appreciate it. or email me. lancer3vo@gmail.com

Black Maxima

Bummmp Good Thread/topic

aznsap

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i replace my EGRC solenoid valve. its easy. except my 1005 code came back even after i reset the ecu. anybody know why?

Black Maxima

Oh that's not good. That's what's holding me back from doing mine. The code will probably just come up again. Are there any other parts connected to the valve?

aznsap

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there's 3 hoses and an electrical harness

Black Maxima

Are the hoses clogged?

aznsap

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hmm, i guess checking to see if they are clogged would mean having to remove the hoses, which is a pain in the butt. isn't it just air that's supposed to be in there?

have other people have clogged hoses? if so i suppose i'll check mine.

MIXXMAX

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Yes, all it is, is vacuum air. Instead of clogged air, it could also be electrical. But to check for vacuum (and electrical), disconnect the harness going to the sensor and check to see if vacuum is present by applying voltage to the power pin and ground to the grounding pin. The two air ports which are next to each other can have air blown thru them if voltage is good, but if air cannot get thru when voltage is present, then the sensor is bad. WoW! Reading over hear in the 4th gener forums, I see alot of people having problems with this solenoid. If you look back at old threads, I have had problems with this solenoid as well when I had my '95.

aznsap

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well i changed the solenoid itself, so i doubt that it is bad. what electrical problems related to this have people had? i'm curious to know b/c if i do have an electrical problem, i don't even know where to start looking.

MIXXMAX

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Usually, if the ECU throws up a code for this solenoid, the EGR system is not receiving a signal from it if the solenoid sensor happens to be bad. That's why I say it can be electrical, since the solenoid is an electrical part. If the electrical part of the sensor is good, I would then check the wires going to the sensor to see if there may be any shorts. When you said replacing the sensor, the code didn't go away? If that was the case, and all of the electrical is good, then I would say there is air being clogged/trapped somewhere near the solenoid, or maybe somewhere else in the EGR. I think the best way is to have a thorough clean of the EGR system.

maxman95

I got my cel check out and it pop up with knock sensor and 1400/1005 they want 600 plus dollars to fix both i fix the knock sensor my self for like $80 bucks should i just buy a new solenoid valve or check the hoses first does anybody know how much a new valve cost

Black Maxima

$62 Ty off a website. Probably a little more at a Nissan Dealer around here.

maxman95

cool i'll check them out thanks

cardana24

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Does anyone have a picture of this? I am throwing the same code and would like to check mine out.

babymac

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yeah me too? Some pics please.

sportbikenut

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Saw your post. Were you successful in replacement? Did you find the "How To" instructions? I need to replace the EGR in my '97. Still can't find it! Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

alleydawg6

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wow ... I"m having the same problem ... codes P1400 and P0446 ... sux

sportbikenut

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Suggestion: Since you have enough posts, may I suggest that you start a new thread titled "EGR Valve Replacement" and request guidance to the "How To" section. Thanks!

alleydawg6

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check out my thread ... I"m having the same issues ... I was able to replace the EGRC solenoid valve with no problem(code P1400) ... I found one at a junkyard

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=483299

sportbikenut

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Thanks for the info. & Good Luck as well!

Max96-97

I got mine EGR solenoid valve from a dealer for a little over $80. It is very easy to replace.

chillin014

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are yall crazy? the egr is so burried i dont know how yall easily replaced it. im actually going to buy a wrench specifically long enough for the nut that connects to it since i cant get it loose.
you gotta take out all your intake and throttle body just to get to the thing and then there sstill a bunch of hoses in the way, how is this easy? any tips anyone?
im buying a new one for 100 dealers here want 160 for it.

babymac

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PICS of where this thing is on a 1995 PLEASE!