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Lone Wolf 75 · 09-13-2009, 07:09 PM

The Service Engine Soon Light illuminated on my 370Z on Thursday, at around 1700 miles. I figured it was a loose gas cap. I did go and check, but it seemed that the cap did turn a little before it clicked.

I called the dealer on Friday morning, they were rather non-chalant about the whole thing, and said to drive the car over the weekend and if the light doesn't go out by Monday, to schedule a service. They say the sensor is stubborn and takes a few cycles (car cools down and is heated up) to reset itself if it is a loose gas cap. I have to fill up tomorrow morning, and I am going to call the dealer if it doesn't go out by my arrival at work tomorrow morning.

I'm a little concerned that this would happen to a brand new car, but not overly concerned because the car does not drive any different than normal and the dealer did not suggest that I need to bring the car in right away.

I'll report back.

09-13-2009, 07:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lone Wolf 75 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Future Age: 49 Posts: 191 Drives: 09 370Z PG 6M Rep Power: 15	Add me to the list, if anyone's keeping score The Service Engine Soon Light illuminated on my 370Z on Thursday, at around 1700 miles. I figured it was a loose gas cap. I did go and check, but it seemed that the cap did turn a little before it clicked. I called the dealer on Friday morning, they were rather non-chalant about the whole thing, and said to drive the car over the weekend and if the light doesn't go out by Monday, to schedule a service. They say the sensor is stubborn and takes a few cycles (car cools down and is heated up) to reset itself if it is a loose gas cap. I have to fill up tomorrow morning, and I am going to call the dealer if it doesn't go out by my arrival at work tomorrow morning. I'm a little concerned that this would happen to a brand new car, but not overly concerned because the car does not drive any different than normal and the dealer did not suggest that I need to bring the car in right away. I'll report back.