"Service engine soon" light

Rhinetom · 10-20-2009, 01:00 PM

I am dropping it off at the dealer this evening. Will post what is discovered.

Echo · 10-20-2009, 03:51 PM

Looking at my car in the dealer's service bay as we speak. Last time they chastised me for not putting the gas cap on tightly. Even though I knew it was I let them have their say. Today, I am not taking that BS as an excuse. I want an answer. And while I am here, I also have the moving driver seat issue that they need to look at. That issue has been posted in another thread that I won't try to co-opt into this thread, but I'll keep you posted on both issues.

370Zsteve · 10-20-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann

Oh man, I had evap OBD-II code haunt me throughout the entire time I owned my Camaro. Hope it doesn't haunt me with the Z. :/

Same here with a Ford Expedition. I know the smoke test very well.

Echo · 10-20-2009, 04:05 PM

LMAO, I just walked out to the service bay to demonstrate that my gas cap is totally loose. As I am walking back to the waiting area one of the service techs is busy keeping up to date on Facebook. Is this why my service charges are $500 an hour? For him to spend his time on Facebook?

Rhinetom · 10-21-2009, 11:02 AM

The dealer just called me. The Service Engine Soon light came on because the gas cap was not tight enough. Tech said to tighten it for 10 clicks. He said other new Nissans are having the same issue.

Echo · 10-21-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhinetom

The dealer just called me. The Service Engine Soon light came on because the gas cap was not tight enough. Tech said to tighten it for 10 clicks. He said other new Nissans are having the same issue.

The service adviser, the technician and myself all spent about 5 minutes playing with my gas cap yesterday. Very clearly, when you start to tighten it down, there are some orientations that work and some that don't. We could each start it one way and the cap would tighten nicely. But, if we rotated the cap 180 degrees before starting it the next time, it wouldn't tighten at all. They have a new cap on order for me. I should know by Friday if that fixes the issue.

Zcott · 10-28-2009, 03:25 PM

My light just came on today... but I only have about 1/4 of a tank left, so I find it hard to believe my gas cap is the problem.
Guess I'll be going down to the dealer to see what they say....

import111 · 10-28-2009, 07:12 PM

Mine has gone away on it's own before I could get to the dealer. 3rd time I have had the SES light. Oh well.

Baddriver · 03-09-2010, 01:15 PM

Hello guys,

I need help. I have a p0456 code (small evap leak). This may not be a problem with Americans since your cars are under warranty, I imported my car from the states to asia so my local Nissan dealers don't cover it. besides, they are unfamiliar with the 370z since it has yet to come out locally.

my question is, can anyone tell me which part to replace in order for me to fix this? part number please?

Note: I've cleared the code a few times already and making sure the gas cap is always tight but it still comes back.

THANKS!

1slow370 · 03-10-2010, 04:58 AM

you have to turn the cap until it clicks several times not just tight. My first job was as a service attendant at a gas station and we had to do it to all newer cars we usually gave them 2 or three turns around to make sure. those damn caps do break eventually i'm thinking the stant instantfill cap in one of the threads here might be one of my next purchases just because it's cool.

j.arnaldo · 03-10-2010, 07:56 AM

Maybe in newer cars the "Service Engine Soon" pilot light implies something serious, but in older cars (say, mid-to-late 90s) it just indicates that the stealership's gonna make some $$ off of you. My mother's 1997 Ford Escort has had it on since the early 2000s, with no consequences at all. I spoke to a friend who's an ace in computer diagnostics issues, and told me that's just a gimmick car manufacturers use to scare customers into going to the stealership to have them reset it, for which they charge $weet $$ for them. Obviously, it's $our $$ for us! My 2004 Touring Coupe's doing great, so far--SO HELP ME GOD!!! Greetings.

1slow370 · 03-10-2010, 09:20 AM

please don't get into the habit of ignore the idiot light it does mean real things are happening it's just that it is mostly california and the epa's fault for putting so many god damn emissions related parts on cars now that one or two of the hundreds of the little bastards is bound to break eventually and then the stupid light comes on. my advice is take it to an auto parts store they can read and clear the codes for free, and sell you a code reader if you want to do it yourself even. it's how i found out the o2 sensor took a crap on my neon but when it said it was sensor 2 (emmisions only) i just kept ignoring it but at least i knew what it was.

2010370z · 03-22-2010, 12:37 PM

My SES light came on on my 370Z Roadster over the weekend. Only had 1,090 miles on it. Bought it back in January of this year. Took it to the dealership this morning and, apparently, a small evap leak was discovered. So, now just waiting to see what's happening. Luckily, still under warranty but....still sucks.

2010370z · 03-22-2010, 10:28 PM

Cause of problem...and I am quoting the invoice..."Found evap code P0456. Evap small leak. Pinpoint test found vent control valve sticking cause of concern. Replace control valve and rechk operation- okay at this time".

Again, glad it is still under warrant. Repairs were completed in the morning and have the car back already.

Red370 · 03-22-2010, 10:41 PM

wtf? how could a brand new car like that have issues already? I'm modded to the hilt and only SES I got was because my HFC's were tripping my 02's, stuffed some steel wool in those bitches and havent got the light since.

10-20-2009, 01:00 PM	#31 (permalink)
Rhinetom Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z auto, red Rep Power: 15	Service Engine Light at 1200 mi I am dropping it off at the dealer this evening. Will post what is discovered.

10-21-2009, 11:02 AM	#35 (permalink)
Rhinetom Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z auto, red Rep Power: 15	Service Engine = Loose Gas Cap The dealer just called me. The Service Engine Soon light came on because the gas cap was not tight enough. Tech said to tighten it for 10 clicks. He said other new Nissans are having the same issue.

03-09-2010, 01:15 PM	#39 (permalink)
Baddriver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 89 Drives: Evo ix, Nismo 370z Rep Power: 263	Hello guys, I need help. I have a p0456 code (small evap leak). This may not be a problem with Americans since your cars are under warranty, I imported my car from the states to asia so my local Nissan dealers don't cover it. besides, they are unfamiliar with the 370z since it has yet to come out locally. my question is, can anyone tell me which part to replace in order for me to fix this? part number please? Note: I've cleared the code a few times already and making sure the gas cap is always tight but it still comes back. THANKS! Faryas likes this.

03-10-2010, 04:58 AM	#40 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	you have to turn the cap until it clicks several times not just tight. My first job was as a service attendant at a gas station and we had to do it to all newer cars we usually gave them 2 or three turns around to make sure. those damn caps do break eventually i'm thinking the stant instantfill cap in one of the threads here might be one of my next purchases just because it's cool. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

03-10-2010, 09:20 AM	#42 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	please don't get into the habit of ignore the idiot light it does mean real things are happening it's just that it is mostly california and the epa's fault for putting so many god damn emissions related parts on cars now that one or two of the hundreds of the little bastards is bound to break eventually and then the stupid light comes on. my advice is take it to an auto parts store they can read and clear the codes for free, and sell you a code reader if you want to do it yourself even. it's how i found out the o2 sensor took a crap on my neon but when it said it was sensor 2 (emmisions only) i just kept ignoring it but at least i knew what it was. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

10-20-2009, 03:51 PM	#32 (permalink)
Echo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 13 Drives: 09 7AT MB Base Sport Rep Power: 15	Looking at my car in the dealer's service bay as we speak. Last time they chastised me for not putting the gas cap on tightly. Even though I knew it was I let them have their say. Today, I am not taking that BS as an excuse. I want an answer. And while I am here, I also have the moving driver seat issue that they need to look at. That issue has been posted in another thread that I won't try to co-opt into this thread, but I'll keep you posted on both issues.

10-20-2009, 04:05 PM	#34 (permalink)
Echo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 13 Drives: 09 7AT MB Base Sport Rep Power: 15	LMAO, I just walked out to the service bay to demonstrate that my gas cap is totally loose. As I am walking back to the waiting area one of the service techs is busy keeping up to date on Facebook. Is this why my service charges are $500 an hour? For him to spend his time on Facebook?

10-28-2009, 03:25 PM	#37 (permalink)
Zcott Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport PG M6 Rep Power: 15	My light just came on today... but I only have about 1/4 of a tank left, so I find it hard to believe my gas cap is the problem. Guess I'll be going down to the dealer to see what they say....

10-28-2009, 07:12 PM	#38 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	Mine has gone away on it's own before I could get to the dealer. 3rd time I have had the SES light. Oh well.

03-10-2010, 07:56 AM	#41 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Maybe in newer cars the "Service Engine Soon" pilot light implies something serious, but in older cars (say, mid-to-late 90s) it just indicates that the stealership's gonna make some $$ off of you. My mother's 1997 Ford Escort has had it on since the early 2000s, with no consequences at all. I spoke to a friend who's an ace in computer diagnostics issues, and told me that's just a gimmick car manufacturers use to scare customers into going to the stealership to have them reset it, for which they charge $weet $$ for them. Obviously, it's $our $$ for us! My 2004 Touring Coupe's doing great, so far--SO HELP ME GOD!!! Greetings.

03-22-2010, 12:37 PM	#43 (permalink)
2010370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 2 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	My SES light came on on my 370Z Roadster over the weekend. Only had 1,090 miles on it. Bought it back in January of this year. Took it to the dealership this morning and, apparently, a small evap leak was discovered. So, now just waiting to see what's happening. Luckily, still under warranty but....still sucks.

03-22-2010, 10:28 PM	#44 (permalink)
2010370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 2 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Cause of problem...and I am quoting the invoice..."Found evap code P0456. Evap small leak. Pinpoint test found vent control valve sticking cause of concern. Replace control valve and rechk operation- okay at this time". Again, glad it is still under warrant. Repairs were completed in the morning and have the car back already.

03-22-2010, 10:41 PM	#45 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	wtf? how could a brand new car like that have issues already? I'm modded to the hilt and only SES I got was because my HFC's were tripping my 02's, stuffed some steel wool in those bitches and havent got the light since. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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