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DTC P0400 - EGR Function

  1. Check Power Supply

    Turn ignition off. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between EGR temperature sensor connector terminal "1" and ground. See Fig 1. Voltage should be less than 4.5 volts. Measure voltage between ECM connector terminal No. 25 and 59. See Fig 2. Voltage should be more than 2.24 volts. If voltage is as specified, go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, repair harness as necessary.

  2. Check Input Signal

    Turn ignition off. Measure voltage between EGR temperature sensor connector terminal "2" and ECM connector terminal No. 43. See Fig 3. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not as present, repair harness or connectors as necessary.

  3. Check Vacuum Source To EGR Valve

    Start engine and bring to operating temperature. With engine speed at 2000-4000 RPM, disconnect vacuum hose to EGR valve. If vacuum is not present, go to next step. If vacuum is present, inspect EGR valve. See SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. Service or replace components if necessary and perform FINAL CHECK .

  4. Check Component

    Measure resistance of EGR temperature sensor. See EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE table. If EGR temperature sensor is okay, go to next step. Repair or replace if necessary and perform FINAL CHECK.
    EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

    Temperature - °F (°C) Volts Ohms
    32 (0) 4.81 7.9-9.7
    122 (50) 2.82 0.57-0.70
    212 (100) 0.8 0.08-0.10
    (1) Megohms are given.
  5. Remove EGRC solenoid valve. Apply battery voltage to terminals No. "1" and "2". See Fig 4. With battery voltage applied, air should pass between port "A" and "B". Air should not pass between port "A" and "C". With no voltage applied, air should pass between port "A" and "C". Air should not pass between port "A" and "B". Replace EGRC solenoid valve if not as specified. If solenoid valve is okay, check ECM connector and terminals for corrosion or damage.
Fig 1: DTC P0400, Checking Power Supply (Q45)
G96H10691Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: DTC P0400, Checking Power Supply (Q45)
G96I10692Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 3: DTC P0400, Checking Input Signal Circuit (Q45)
G96J10693Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 4: DTC P0400, Checking EGRC Solenoid Valve (Q45)
G96A10694Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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