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I HAVE A 1997 XE PICK UP WITH A 2400 ENGINE. EVERY 2 TO 2.5 YEARS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO SOMEONE TO CLEAN OUT MY EGR SYSTEM. HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM?

79kz400

WHAT? I CAN'T HEAR YOU!

Seriously all you probably need to do is go to autozone and have them plug in their OBD-II reader and clear your CEL. This is a FREE service. The EGR is not a known problem but there is an evap canister located near the fuel tank that'll f-up sometimes and throw a code.

Is your CEL on now? If so, please go to your nearest autoparts store and request that they run a diagnostic on your truck. If they want money, get in your truck and drive to the next auto parts place, untill someone somewhere scans your computer free of charge. When you have the codes please come back to this thread and post them.

Code should look like P#### (# indicates some number. like P0440. there are 4 digits)

PSHEFF81066

I have done that and within 100 miles the engine light comes back on. Giving the same code. The problem is something with the way it handles the exhaust gas with emissions??

79kz400

So, like, what is the code? Please post the # so we can help you.

PSHEFF81066

The current code is PO 400 EGR Flow Malfunction

bkea

Its a common problem on the Maxima

PSHEFF81066

Is there a fix, or do I have to take it to a repair shop to fix?

PSHEFF81066

Does anybody have a clue on this problem?