Possible causes

– Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) volume control valve stuck closed
– Faulty Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) volume control solenoid valve
– Faulty EGR Valve
– Faulty EGR temperature sensor and circuit
– Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) solenoid valve harness is open or shorted
– Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) solenoid valve circuit poor electrical connection
– Dead (Weak) battery

Tech notes

The P0400 code is very common with the Nissan Altima. The most likely caused of this problem is a clogged EGR valve or EGR flow passages. Before replacing any parts try cleaning the EGR valve, tube and passages with throttle body or carburetor cleaner. Also check for damage or loose vacuum hoses to the EGR valve.

When is the code detected?

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) flow control is not responding

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Possible engine hesitation

P0400 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN Description

Early Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems component s include and EGR Valve, and Engine Control