christianheld9
Altima Overheating Bypass Valve
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A 2009 Nissan Altima with nearly 200,000 km was experiencing engine overheating and a bypass valve malfunction error. The issue was suspected to be related to the vacuum system, but further investigation revealed no additional error codes. A mechanic diagnosed the problem as a faulty sensor causing the bypass valve error. Replacing the sensor resolved the overheating issue, and the repair was covered under warranty.
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christianheld9 (community.author)
Thanks for the quick reply! No other error codes showed up initially, but now the engine is not performing as it should. The vacuum system seems okay, so I am not sure. Any thoughts what the underlying problem could be?
eva_mond52
Confirming your symptoms and the stored error, it is likely a consequential error. A diagnostic check is highly recommended. I would suggest taking it to a trusted workshop for a thorough inspection. Without proper equipment, it's difficult to pinpoint the root cause.
christianheld9 (community.author)
Thanks for confirming that! You were right. I took it to a mechanic, and it turned out to be a faulty sensor causing the bypass valve error. They replaced it, and the overheating is gone. The repair was covered by the warranty, so it cost me 0€ Thanks for the advice!
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eva_mond52
I had a similar issue with my Altima. A bypass valve error and engine overheating can be complex. Sometimes, the bypass valve error is a consequence of another underlying problem. Have you checked for any other error codes or noticed anything unusual before the overheating started?