Check engine light came on a few weeks ago, took it in, they tried a "quick fix" of cutting some of the EGR hose off and plugging it back in but they said it's pretty cracked and will probably need to be changed.

Fast forward a week or two and sure enough check engine light comes on again. After 5 minutes of driving, my car is making a hissing/sucking noise when it's anywhere below 1,500 rpm. As soon as I give it gas above 1,500 rpm it goes away. So made an appointment and I am going in monday. They suggested I change the EGR valve at the same time, not just the hose. Didn't say they saw anything wrong with it but to do it as a precaution because if I don't, check engine light may come on again and it'll be that needing to be replaced.

I've known the guy for a while but business is business. Is he blowing smoke up my tailpipe or is this SOP when doing the EGR hose?

Thank you for your time,
95 auto maxima owner

 

They replaced the hose(about 2-3 inches in length) and when I got home, the whistling sound is still there, no CEL. Goes away when I press down on the accelerator. He's asked me to drive around a couple days to see if the CEL comes back on and to see if the whistling noise goes away.

Anyone experienced this before? Outcome?

Thanks!

 

sounds like an exhaust leak.3 they should fix it for free.