99 Maxima P1130 code

[Kimera_Inverse]

Hello all. This is obviously my first post here. As the title of this thread states I have a '99 Maxima witl a P1130 code which reads something like "Swirl Control Valve Solenoid Control"

My questions are: 1)Where is this solenoid!? My shop manual doesn't even mention it. 2) How do I test the solenoid/resolve this issue?

I searched this site, buy couldn't find anything referencing this issue. If I missed it; my apologies, and post the link I didn't find. Any assistance with this issue would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You.

[Beancooker]

Passengers side on your intake manifold, near where the manifold attaches to the block. Not sure how to test, if it's throwing a code, it may just be time to replace it.

[Kimera_Inverse]

Thanks for the response. I'll check this out. Will this be on the underside of the intake; between the upper and lower?

[Beancooker]

I'll look at my boss' 4th Gen tomorrow morning and reply. I have a 5th Gen so it will be a little different as opposed to a 4th because the 5th has VIAS and the 4ths don't.

[audtatious]

Here ya go. Just look up the P1130 code for diagram, location and troubleshooting...

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/1999/EC.pdf

[riotman]

i am having the same problem. i have a 99 nissan maxima with the dreaded p1130 code. i have modded the exaust and intake. i've tryed all i can to fix it, i've replaced that sensor and some of the solenoid sensors in conjunction with the swirl control sensor. i have even taken the car to the dealer and they said the sensors are working the way that they should. also after a week the MAP/BARO sensor will fail too. i am at my end and so confused. can someone please help me. thanks

[coleman.t]

I am having same problem have you gotten an answer from anyone? My mechanic replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor to no avail for $425 parts and labor. Light still comes on and I need it fixed to get through inspection (NJ).

[loystock]

Welcome to NICO.

Looks like your mechanic ripped you off. He either needs to go back to school for training or just plain scammer. Most shops have 30-day warranty but I don't know if that applies to NJ.

If you really have DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) P1130 (defective harness/connector or Swirl Control Valve Control Solenoid Valve) and your mechanic replaced the MAF sensor he obviously does not know your car. A defective MAF sensor will trigger DTC P0100. You can ask him for a refund or at the very least have the Swirl Control Valve Solenoid Valve replaced for free. You can also ask him to return to you the old MAF sensor as it's still good and you may need it in the future.

The Swirl Control Valve is mainly for CA cars (to improve fuel consumption) so I'm wondering why you have that feature in your NJ car? You can probably do it yourself if you have basic hand tools. Let me know if you would like to do it yourself so I can give you instructions on how to confirm the problem and fix it.

You may also have carbon build up in the swirl control valve assembly so your car may be a candidate for Deep Creep Seafoam treatment. Not difficult to do but make sure you do it in the evening or when your neighbors are not around as there will be a lot of smoke from your exhaust. Refer to the link below

http://www.streetfire.net/vide...1.htm

[coleman.t]

Thank you for your response. Doesn't give me much faith in my mechanic whom I have been using for many years and never had a reason to distrust him till now. As it turned out I went and picked the car up. He couldn't fix it and began talking about replacing the whole computer. The latest was that he would clear the code and the light but then once you restarted the car the light would immediately come back on. I had a friend clear the code for me and took the car right up to the inspection station. Lo and behold it passed! and ... when I got in the car the light was on! By the way the new code it was indicating was P1165 which also refers to the infamous swirl control valve. Anyway thought you might be interested on how it all turned out and thanks again for your informative response.

[loystock]

You are lucky that Smog check in NJ is not as comprehensive as that in CA. In CA, there is no way that a car will pass a Smog check immediately after resetting the CEL since internally, the ECM has to perform the SRT (System Readiness Test) which involves driving a highway speed, then stop and go driving. At times, it may take a week for the SRT to be completed, unless user knows exactly what is involved.

As for the problem, the P1165 means the Vacuum Pressure Switch related to the Swirl Control valve is not detecting correct vacuum level when the ECM commands the Swirl Control Valve (SCV) to close. The Swirl Control valve is in each cylinder intake and when close, speeds up airflow to improve fuel atomization for better fuel consumption. The SCV is open when the the engine is at Idle or when below 3200 RPM, provided the coolant temperature is from 50-122F. The SCVs are closed at high engine speed (>3200RPM) or high temp (>131F) or very low temp <50F).

In essence, when the speed and temperature conditions are met, the SCV Control Solenoid Valve is energized (ground to solenoid is provided by ECM) allowing vacuum to be applied to the SCV actuator to CLOSE the SCV. At this time, the Vacuum Pressure Switch should detect the presence of vacuum and sends the status (OFF signal) to the ECM. So when the ECM detects an ON signal (instead of OFF) when the SCV should be CLOSEDtriggers the fault code P1165.

Since you have had P1130 (problem with Control Solenoid Valve) and P1165 (Vacuum Pressure Switch), most likely, you have clogged/restricted/cracked/leaking lines to the SCV actuator. The best thing you can do is to check and clean the lines to the solenoid valve, vacuum switch and SCV actuator. The Vacuum Switch is mounted adjacent to the Throttle Valve Lever. Take note of the tubing location and then disconnect them for cleaning. Check for cracked or blocked tubing.

[bloody5w]

Hey guy. I am new here. This is my first MAXIMA i have. Is a 1999 gxe 5 speed.
How do u remove this swril control valve? So i can get to the knock sensor.

[maxhopper]

Welcome to NICO.

See page EC-395. http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Maxima/1999/EC.pdf