p1138 Code

falcondrgn · Dec 7th, 2008, 10:03 PM

Hi,

I have a 2005 Sentra 1.8s and I just got a p1138 check engine code which means I need to replace the swirl control valve. Does anyone know how I can check to see which swirl control valve is the one I need to replace? and how hard is it to replace it? Can I do it myself or is a mechanic recommended? I read that there are 2 swirl control valves on our sentras but which is the one I need to replace? Thanks so much!

falcondrgn · Dec 26th, 2008, 06:59 AM

Nobody knows what this code is for?

falcondrgn · Jan 11th, 2009, 08:44 PM

No response in a month? Wow, i guess no one here has ever gotten this error code.

saint0421 · Jan 11th, 2009, 09:53 PM

the swirl control valve is part of the lower intake manifold. Yes, this is something you can change out yourself depending upon your skill level.

falcondrgn · Jan 11th, 2009, 09:58 PM

Would u happen to know how much that part would cost? And would i really need to change out the whole intake piece or can i just replace the valve itself? Thanks for your reply.

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Originally Posted by saint0421

the swirl control valve is part of the lower intake manifold. Yes, this is something you can change out yourself depending upon your skill level.

saint0421 · Jan 12th, 2009, 06:42 PM

ouch. . . it's good couple of hundred dollars

http://www.courtesyparts.com/kb_sear....php?keywords=[14001]+\(b15u&cPath=2837_2838_2839_2850

last i checked, you'd have to replace the WHOLE lower intake manifold. That's IF it's indeed the valve. You might be able to rummage thru a junkyard for another lower manifold from any other QG18DE.

falcondrgn · Jan 12th, 2009, 09:38 PM

Thanks for ur reply, I clicked on the link u sent me but it shows the search did not return any results error msg.

The stealership was the one that told me that I had to replace the swirl control valve. Is this a part that is common to fail that early? My car has 55k miles on it and its an 05 Model. Thanks for your expertise again.

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Originally Posted by saint0421

ouch. . . it's good couple of hundred dollars

CourtesyParts[14001]+\(b15u&cPath=2837_2838_2839_2850

last i checked, you'd have to replace the WHOLE lower intake manifold. That's IF it's indeed the valve. You might be able to rummage thru a junkyard for another lower manifold from any other QG18DE.

saint0421 · Jan 12th, 2009, 10:06 PM

140 Manifold :: Engine Mechanical :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: Sentra Parts (B15U) 2000-2006 :: CourtesyParts.com

It's not a common problem for the swirl valve to fail this early

falcondrgn · Jan 12th, 2009, 10:13 PM

I guess i got the short end of the stick, this blows, i`ll check the junkyards nearby for the part. Thank u so much for all your help again.

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Originally Posted by saint0421

140 Manifold :: Engine Mechanical :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: Sentra Parts (B15U) 2000-2006 :: CourtesyParts.com

It's not a common problem for the swirl valve to fail this early