exhaust valve on y34 problem.

Got questions about your Infiniti? We're here to help, and it's FREE!
CAUG2
Posts: 127
Joined: Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:17 am
Car: 03 M45

Post

Hi,
i noticed my exhaust valve is not working. i try to tighten it and no luck.
any idea how can i fix it?
Its located on one of the pipes before going in to the muffler.
thanks,
C


User avatar
SteveTheTech
Posts: 4505
Joined: Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:20 pm
Car: 15 Sentra SR
12 G37x Coupe
-Formerly-
05 Mazda 6 L3 Sport, 95 J30, 94 D22
Location: Chantilly, Va

Post

How do you know it's not working?

CAUG2
Posts: 127
Joined: Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:17 am
Car: 03 M45

Post

i had my body flooring it while i looked and valve didnt move, it used to before, i did the say test.
i did it in park of course.
C

User avatar
SteveTheTech
Posts: 4505
Joined: Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:20 pm
Car: 15 Sentra SR
12 G37x Coupe
-Formerly-
05 Mazda 6 L3 Sport, 95 J30, 94 D22
Location: Chantilly, Va

Post

Image

Check the small unit in the trunk with a multimeter to make sure you have an RPM signal. If you have power and ground and the valve is mechanically free the actuator is probably the cause.

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/M/2003/ex.pdf

CAUG2
Posts: 127
Joined: Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:17 am
Car: 03 M45

Post

Wow,
Thank you very much.
i will check it out on thursday with my mechanic.
Thanks again,
Caug
PS.
Would valve work, if car turned off?


Return to “Infiniti Online Mechanic”