Cel light is blinking!

DEpointfive0 · 01-24-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by arnoldas

Yea that's why I got scared cuz blinking means a misfire, but now the computer is reset, I still have the leak but until I get this fixed is it safe to drive?

Exhaust leak is fine, embrace your louder exhaust note

red6spd · 01-24-2013, 03:57 PM

FYI AutoZone and and Advance Auto Parts reads codes for free.

arnoldas · 01-24-2013, 05:53 PM

Thanks for bringing my mood down

, smh just threw 140 in the trash, and if the leak is from the gasket is there anyway that while I drive right now that anything can get sucked back into the engine and mess it up?

DEpointfive0 · 01-24-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by arnoldas

Thanks for bringing my mood down

, smh just threw 140 in the trash, and if the leak is from the gasket is there anyway that while I drive right now that anything can get sucked back into the engine and mess it up?

It's THEORETICALLY possible, but not likely, like not at all, I have put 8k+ miles with a blown gasket

jcasti07 · 01-24-2013, 08:33 PM

i just installed Berk Test Pipes, and my SES light went on. I'm going to install the O2 sensor extenders in the morning and reset the SES. That should clear everything up. Maybe that's whats going on with yours too.

DEpointfive0 · 01-24-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jcasti07

i just installed Berk Test Pipes, and my SES light went on. I'm going to install the O2 sensor extenders in the morning and reset the SES. That should clear everything up. Maybe that's whats going on with yours too.

Put some stainless steel wool in them too

arnoldas · 01-24-2013, 09:20 PM

the whole thing thats bugging me tho is that my cel light isnt just on its blinking, i had the computer reset today at the dealership before i left and 20 miles later the light blinks like 3 or 4 times and now its just steadily on, then like 2 miles later it blinks again a couple of times, so what do you guys think is causing it? could it be because of the blown gasket or because of the 10 degree weather thats throwing off the a/f ratio?

Jordo! · 01-25-2013, 01:06 AM

If there's a leak near the Primary O2 (before or after), it will read lean, intermittently add or pull fuel (high trims) attempting to maintain stoich, and possibly cause lean misfires.

roy'sz · 01-25-2013, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bret86944

Wow, $125 is painful. I bought a decent code reader for $100...

Not to go off subject, I just bought my reader for 35 from amazon. It reads from the torque app off of android market. I ordered my O2 extension bungs from z1 and have reset my SES light a few times via the app. Gives some good info just a fyi.

arnoldas · 01-25-2013, 10:45 AM

thanks for the info! im going to get the gaskets replaced with the z1 gaskets today

arnoldas · 01-25-2013, 09:07 PM

alright so i got the gasket replaced but my cel light is still blinking, could it maybe be a bad tank of gas? or does it mean i need a tune soon?

JC671 · 01-25-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

FYI AutoZone and and Advance Auto Parts reads codes for free.

Why don't you listen to this guy!?

You keep guessing what is wrong you are gonna spend lots of money "thinking" it may be this, it may be that... Etc etc..

Go get it read and start from there ...

Google helps... I'm having the same issues and I narrowed it down.

There are lots of codes it "could" be throwing.

Either P0300 random misfire, P0133/P0153 slow sensor response.

Until you know exactly what is the code how can you trouble shoot properly. People here have wealths of experience but to properly diagnose your problem. You have to know the code and work through the process of elimination for the causes.

Get smart on your car, use the Internet, your smart phone and your "free" resources before spending money on things that don't need to be fixed.

Good luck.

arnoldas · 01-25-2013, 10:17 PM

i got it read, it said i have a misfire and exhaust leak ill check what the numbers are tomorrow!

DEpointfive0 · 01-25-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by arnoldas

i got it read, it said i have a misfire and exhaust leak ill check what the numbers are tomorrow!

Take it to the dealer to diagnose the misfire

arnoldas · 01-25-2013, 10:39 PM

i already did 2 days ago, they said it was from the test pipe gasket leak(exhaust manifold leak) and i got that fixed today but when i was driving back from the shop the light was still on and blinked when i was going around 30, but the car seemed to run exactly the same as when the light wasnt on, no limp mode or any weird noises coming from the engine while its happening!

01-24-2013, 03:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	FYI AutoZone and and Advance Auto Parts reads codes for free. DEpointfive0, Zdar and Wonka2581 like this. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

01-25-2013, 01:06 AM	#23 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	If there's a leak near the Primary O2 (before or after), it will read lean, intermittently add or pull fuel (high trims) attempting to maintain stoich, and possibly cause lean misfires. arnoldas likes this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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arnoldas Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: new york Posts: 197 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	Thanks for bringing my mood down , smh just threw 140 in the trash, and if the leak is from the gasket is there anyway that while I drive right now that anything can get sucked back into the engine and mess it up?

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01-24-2013, 09:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
arnoldas Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: new york Posts: 197 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	the whole thing thats bugging me tho is that my cel light isnt just on its blinking, i had the computer reset today at the dealership before i left and 20 miles later the light blinks like 3 or 4 times and now its just steadily on, then like 2 miles later it blinks again a couple of times, so what do you guys think is causing it? could it be because of the blown gasket or because of the 10 degree weather thats throwing off the a/f ratio?

01-25-2013, 10:45 AM	#25 (permalink)
arnoldas Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: new york Posts: 197 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	thanks for the info! im going to get the gaskets replaced with the z1 gaskets today

01-25-2013, 09:07 PM	#26 (permalink)
arnoldas Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: new york Posts: 197 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	alright so i got the gasket replaced but my cel light is still blinking, could it maybe be a bad tank of gas? or does it mean i need a tune soon?

01-25-2013, 10:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
arnoldas Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: new york Posts: 197 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	i got it read, it said i have a misfire and exhaust leak ill check what the numbers are tomorrow!

01-25-2013, 10:39 PM	#30 (permalink)
arnoldas Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: new york Posts: 197 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	i already did 2 days ago, they said it was from the test pipe gasket leak(exhaust manifold leak) and i got that fixed today but when i was driving back from the shop the light was still on and blinked when i was going around 30, but the car seemed to run exactly the same as when the light wasnt on, no limp mode or any weird noises coming from the engine while its happening!