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1993 Nissan Serena Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Egr valve, Exhaust.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.

Asked on March 2, 2012

Having hesitation problems off idle and when cruising at 60 mph car is surging

Installed new egr valve, new bpt valve, new egr solinoid and new exhaust temp sensor. also new oxygen sensor, new plugs, cap, rotor, air filter, new fuel pump and fuel filter, new iacc valve, all new injectors. Problem goes away if I unhook egr valve vacumn hose. It feels like egr is opening too far.
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Replied on March 2, 2012

EGR seems to be opening too long. Have you tried cleaning the EGR passages?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on March 2, 2012

Yes I cleaned all egr passages and checked to make sure I was getting exhaust out of all passages and tubes.

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Replied on March 3, 2012

Something is telling the computer to keep the EGr opened for longer than necessary and it could be the O2 sensor. If the sensor is not OEM, it can cause such problems.

The other thing to check would be the PCM and MAF. Ensure the TPS is working correctly

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Replied on March 3, 2012

Yesterday I bought a brand new bosch oxygen sensor and the car has alot more power but still hesitates. I will check the tps and maf tommorow, Thankyou, KARL

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Replied on March 3, 2012

Just installed new tps and adjusted- car runs better and no surging at 60 mph but still hesitates off idle at stop signs.

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Replied on March 3, 2012

Did you clean the throttle body?

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Replied on March 3, 2012

Yes I cleaned it completly.

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Replied on March 3, 2012

Did you check the ignition timing and valve clearances?

What about the MAF?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on March 3, 2012

Timing is set to 10 degrees and vavles have been adjusted, MAF is next on the list. Thankyou for all your help, KARL

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