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Jun 26, 2014 I've got a 97 hardbody KA24E It's running badly and I got a P 0443 code which is the EVAP Evaporative Emission Canister purge Control Valve/Solinoid. Anyway, it's running rough with BAD gas mileage and I don't know if this code, whatever this is, would cause this or should I look for something else. If anyone can help me,
it would be greatly appreciated. Joined
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I don't know exactly what the code means or the parts you mention, but I can certainly confirm that any problem with your emissions control systems will cause bad running. It sounds like the catalytic converter needs replacing, but it may just be a sensor or control valve.
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Try cleaning up the contacts that go to the sensors and looking for ground wires that are not making it. Then, try cleaning the canister and solenoid. The canister is expensive to buy new. Also, how old is your O2 sensor? The service manual says they are supposed to be replaced every 60k miles. When they read incorrectly, the rest of the
ECU starts acting up. Joined Jun 9, 2003 · 3,344 Posts
P0443 refers to the purge volume control valve.... Joined Jun 26, 2014 · 9 Posts
Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 28, 2014 Wow, Thanks guys for the replies. I've got these questions out in 2 other Nissan forums and THIS is the 1st to respond...AWESOME. OK, I'll check out these things y'all have said. Things I've done so far mechanically: But, now that I think about it, it seems that I haven't replaced the O2 sensors. I'll get right on that. She's got over 130k miles on her, so looks like it should have been replaced twice. BUT, I really doubt that was done. Thanks for help
guys, I'm NOT a mechanic, I'm a football coach and just about as far away from mechanic as anybody ever was, but I'm finding fixing this wonderful little truck very interesting and I'm learned tons of stuff in just a couple of months. Special thanks for jp2code for the manual WOW, that makes a huge difference. Think it was from a different forum though.
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I usually keep the Service Manual download location linked as part of my signature, but this forum doesn't allow posting links to that particular website. I guess the owners don't like one another. Joined Jun 26, 2014 · 9 Posts
Discussion Starter · #7 · Jun 28, 2014 Well, like it or not haha, I got it from you and it's awesome. Joe, OK, this happened today. Cranked it up and WOW, ran better than it has since the 1st day. Shut off, wouldn't idle, made crazy sounds, had to raise the RPM's for it to run. Then, the Service Engine Soon light started flashing at me,
what is THAT. I was SO happy for a few minutes, now back to where I was, blah. I read about the O2 sensor check and it said to warm the engine up for 15 minutes, SO, I'm guessing that's the problem. Because I was doing GREAT until about 15 minutes of running it. I'm going to order the one on the engine on Monday, unless somebody says to order them both. Joined Jun 30, 2009 · 497 Posts
If the Purge Solenoid is bad, as the code indicates, it "can" let raw fuel get into the intake manifold via a vacuum line between them and, yes, that would cause drivability problems and poor fuel efficiency. -R Joined Jun 26, 2014 · 9 Posts
Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 29, 2014 Repairman, thanks for the reply. Since my code was P 0043, would you work on this 1st? Joined Jun 2, 2011 · 912 Posts
If you want to buy an O2 sensor, I have one that was only used for a few thousand miles. It was a bad deal. I took the truck in for transmission work, but I did not know that I was going to get hit for an extra $100 just for the O2 sensor I'd already replaced.
Amazon.com: Bosch 13418 Oxygen Sensor, OE Type Fitment: Automotive If you decide to get one, I'll ship it to you for half that price - but don't feel like you are pressured into getting it unless you want to. Joined Jun 30, 2009 · 497 Posts
Repairman, thanks for the reply. Since my code was P 0043, would you work on this 1st? Is it P0443 or P0043 or both? -R Joined Jun 26, 2014 · 9 Posts
Discussion Starter · #12 · Jun 29, 2014 Repairman, Joined Jun 30, 2009 · 497 Posts
Repairman, Yeah, you can either test out the circuit and Purge Valve Solenoid manually to confirm it has a problem, or just replace it and clear the code to start out clean again... whichever, but yes, do
fix this problem first, IMO. You could, as a test, temporarily block off or pinch the Purge Vacuum hose to the Intake with a pair of Vice Grip pliers just to see if it makes any difference in the way it runs. Cheap, quick test. Make SURE you have the correct hose before doing so. -R Joined Jan 17, 2009 · 706 Posts
check if your system has an epavorative charcoal canister solenoid maybe sticking if you have one.... Joined Oct 18, 2012 · 179 Posts
I've got a 97 hardbody KA24E It's running badly and I got a P 0443 code which is the EVAP Evaporative Emission Canister purge Control Valve/Solinoid. Anyway, it's running rough with BAD gas mileage and I don't know if this code, whatever this is, would cause this or should I look for something else. If anyone
can help me, it would be greatly appreciated. Hey, dont know how often you check messages, but I too drive one of the Nissan 1997 p/u's.. and found lots of good info here. -Keep on 'wrenching.. What are the symptoms of a purge valve?3 Signs Of A Failing Canister Purge Valve. Check Engine Light Is On. The first sign of trouble for your canister purge valve is the check engine light. ... . Lower Gas Mileage. If your canister purge valve is not opening properly, it may adversely impact your gas mileage. ... . Engine Problems.. What happens if the canister purge valve is stuck closed?A stuck closed purge valve. This put a vacuum on the fuel tank, warping it, which was messing with the float level throwing off the fuel gauge, and creating a rich fuel condition (more fuel than air in the fuel mixture), which fouled out the spark plugs.
How do I know if my EVAP canister is clogged?Common Symptoms Of A Bad Evap Canister. Poor Gas Mileage. A low gas mileage indicates that your vehicle is not operating at optimum efficiency. ... . Poor Engine Performance. ... . Difficulty in Starting Up the Engine. ... . Engine Check Light Turns ON. ... . Rough Idling. ... . Gas Odor. ... . Failed Emission Test. ... . Gas Tank will get difficult to fill up.. |