"Service engine soon" light

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.

Baddriver · 04-09-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010370z

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.

Thank you 2010370z.

this is the exact answer I was looking for

So the SES light never came back since?

vent control valve... is that the same as the solenoid?

I figured, I'll just order the part and just install it without the ceremonial diagnostics.

03-10-2010, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	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

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03-22-2010, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
2010370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 2 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	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	#3 (permalink)
2010370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 2 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	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.