- Autozone: Duralast IACV - $146.99 (90 day warranty)

- Napa: Echlin Fuel System IACV - $164.00
(36 Months or 36,000 Miles Whichever Occurs First)

- Courtesy Parts: IACV-AAC VALVE 1995-1998 - $295.05
(1 year warranty)........Site says: This part number is flagged as a Service File by Nissan and may have changed or need additional parts for replacement. Please contact us before ordering!

Not sure what that means...

-Have not called DaveB yet...

I guess my question is has anyone used an aftermarket IACV sucessfully and for how long before it gave you problems or if it is still pushing strong. I know OEM is ideal just want to know any feedback on aftermarket. Why wouldn't you buy one for half the price and a 3 year warranty?

Thanks in advance.

 

Daveb no longer sells maxima parts

 

Wow really?
Hope he didn't get fired for hooking us up all these years!!

Back to the question at hand, anybody?????????????????

 

I can't answer specifically since I haven't had an issue on either of my cars.

My general approach is based on labor to change the part. The more labor, the higher the quality of part. I do all my own labor, so it is easier to spend the money on parts. However, when a shop is doing the work, I believe that is an even bigger reason to insist on quality parts.

Generally, I prefer not to use the cheap line of parts that most stores offer - unless it is a really easy repair.

Typically I go with Napa's top of the line parts unless Autozone is selling a particular brand that is known to be excellent (e.g. they sell Timkin wheel bearings).

The only time I use OEM parts is when I have to or no one else makes an acceptable substitute (e.g. oem strut boots).

IMO, going with the cheap line of parts from any of the stores is a recipe for having to do the work over.

 

I suggest sticking with OEM. The IACV is complicated even inside the Nissan family. I regularly look at my 98 I30 and my friend's 99 I30. We have 2 completely different IACVs. One has 4 electrical connections to the ECU and the other has 3. Go figure

Plus, someone on here cleaned his out.....it gets gunked up from EGR re-circulation. You could maintain your IACV for a longer life by using TC-W3. One of TC-W3s benefits is to clean out the carbon gunk in your intake system.

 

Ok so I thought I would write a conclusion to my problem, in return for the help everyone has given me....

Bought an Airtex IACV on RockAuto for $160 Shipped with a 30 day guarantee, and 1 year warranty.

It turned the check engine light off for both P0505 and P0325.

Cheers for now!!!

Feels like a brand new car. I love it. Also saved $180!!!