P1400
EGRC Solenoid Valve
2000-2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5L V6 VQ35DE
Low SeverityPowertrain
Description
Fault in the EGR control solenoid valve circuit. Resistance should be ~30 ohms.
Symptoms
- CEL
- Often no drivability symptoms
- Stalling if EGR stuck open
- Failed emissions
Common Causes
- Faulty EGRC solenoid
- Open/short in harness
- Poor connection
- Carbon buildup
Diagnostic Steps
- Test solenoid resistance
- Inspect wiring
- Check EGR operation
- Clean EGR passages
Repair Notes
Replace EGRC solenoid.
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0011Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0012Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0013Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0014Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0015Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P1400 on Other Vehicles
Nissan 200SX
1995-1998 1.6L I4 GA16DE
Nissan 200SX SE-R
1995-1998 2.0L I4 SR20DE
Nissan 240SX
1995-1998 2.4L I4 KA24DE
Nissan 300ZX
1990-1996 3.0L V6 VG30DE
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
1990-1996 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 VG30DETT
Nissan 350Z
2003-2006 3.5L V6 VQ35DE
Nissan 350Z
2007-2009 3.5L V6 VQ35HR
Nissan 370Z
2009-2020 3.7L V6 VQ37VHR
Common Questions
What does code P1400 mean on a 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima?
P1400 stands for "EGRC Solenoid Valve". Fault in the EGR control solenoid valve circuit. Resistance should be ~30 ohms.
What are the symptoms of P1400 on a Nissan Maxima?
Common symptoms of P1400 include: CEL, Often no drivability symptoms, Stalling if EGR stuck open, Failed emissions.
What causes P1400 on a 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima?
Common causes of P1400 include: Faulty EGRC solenoid, Open/short in harness, Poor connection, Carbon buildup.