1996 Nissan Altima codes

179,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAY0614
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1st erg valve code poped up it was replaced 2nd knock sensor cose popped up it was replaced now p505 code has poped up now it feels like it going to cut off
Jun 13, 2010 at 2:18 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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DTC P0505 - IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE - AUXILIARY AIR CONTROL (IACV-AAC)
Check Power Supply

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect IACV-AAC harness connector. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using a voltmeter, measure voltage between IACV-AAC harness connector terminal "c" (Yellow wire) and ground. If battery voltage does not exist, repair fault in Yellow wire and check fuse No. 4 in fuse block. If battery voltage exists, go to next step.
Check Output Signal Circuit

Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
Disconnect ECM harness connector.
Check continuity between ECM harness connector terminal No. 101 and IACV-AAC harness connector terminal "d" (Blue wire).
If no continuity exists, repair open in Blue wire.
If continuity exists, go to next step.
Check Component

Inspect IACV-AAC valve.
Replace IACV-AAC valve as required.
Disconnect and reconnect harness connectors in circuit and perform FINAL CHECK.
Jun 13, 2010 at 2:37 PM
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