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Altima Overheating Bypass Valve

Hi, I'm having a strange issue with my 2009 Nissan Altima with a gasoline engine. I've got almost 200000 km on it. The engine's been overheating and the error memory shows a bypass valve malfunction. Could this be related to the vacuum system? I'm a bit worried about power loss too. Any advice would be appreciated!

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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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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?

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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ALTIMA