"service engine soon"

Mike Z · 10-12-2016, 02:21 PM

I got this warning light on my gauge(40K miles on my car). I know diagnosing this issue online would be impossible but I was curious if any of you guys ran into this and how you went about fixing it. Did you take it to the dealer or a private shop? How much did it cost for just the diagnosis?

BBQdDude · 10-12-2016, 02:23 PM

Have it scanned for code? Most likely it is oil or something that needs changed.

Raidernation · 10-12-2016, 02:25 PM

Sounds like the warning light for your oil change.

Chuck33079 · 10-12-2016, 02:33 PM

That's the CEL. Go get the code pulled.

mults · 10-12-2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Z

I got this warning light on my gauge(40K miles on my car). I know diagnosing this issue online would be impossible but I was curious if any of you guys ran into this and how you went about fixing it. Did you take it to the dealer or a private shop? How much did it cost for just the diagnosis?

If you bring it to any larger auto part store, they will plug into the OBDII port and suck the code information from the ECU. From there, you can start to diagnose the problem. Could be anything from a loose fuel cap to a hundred other things. Keep us posted on what is found...

MagmaRed370z · 10-12-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

If you bring it to any larger auto part store, they will plug into the OBDII port and suck the code information from the ECU. From there, you can start to diagnose the problem. Could be anything from a loose fuel cap to a hundred other things. Keep us posted on what is found...

JARblue · 10-12-2016, 03:25 PM

local auto parts store free codes read ftw

scottIN · 10-12-2016, 04:18 PM

I bought a code reader off Amazon. Like $30. Has served me well. Esp. if you have mods, not uncommon to throw a code. Get the code, Google it, and if it doesn't look major, reset it and see if it comes back.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-12-2016, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

local auto parts store free codes read ftw

If they only read them right. That would be even better.

Magic Bus · 10-12-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

I bought a code reader off Amazon. Like $30. Has served me well. Esp. if you have mods, not uncommon to throw a code. Get the code, Google it, and if it doesn't look major, reset it and see if it comes back.

Buy one, it's we'll worth it. Already saved me a lot in time & money on the 4 cars I've had since getting it.

SouthArk370Z · 10-12-2016, 08:05 PM

The SES light is most often related to emissions issues.

An OBD scan tool is your best friend when it comes to trouble-shooting modern cars.

roadie · 10-12-2016, 08:40 PM

Get the Bafx Bluetooth OBDII from Amazon to work with the Torque app, just got one, works perfectly for $22.

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barncobob · 10-13-2016, 06:39 AM

say its something minor like oil changes, how does one "reset" so it doesn't show again

Chuck33079 · 10-13-2016, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by barncobob

say its something minor like oil changes, how does one "reset" so it doesn't show again

It's not. That's not the maintenance indicator. It's the check engine light.

crazy4oldcars · 10-13-2016, 04:28 PM

Bob,
Other than pulling the bulb out of the light and cutting the wire to the buzzer, (both actions HIGHLY not recommended, lol) There isn't any way to "turn it off". You want that system in working order in case something serious goes wrong.
The easiest way to keep it off is to make sure all of the systems on the car are in good working order. If the system does display a code, you need to have it diagnosed. Every time. It is always a possibility that something different has gone wrong that needs immediate attention to keep from having to dig very deep into your pockets.
Modifications to the intake and exhaust will often cause a code, and may require you to come up with some kind of workaround to keep the light from coming back on.
Take your car to Autozone, or one of the other name Part stores and have them scan for the code. You don't even have to buy their parts, if you don't want to.

Kirk B.

10-12-2016, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 76 Drives: 11' 370 Z Rep Power: 13	"service engine soon" I got this warning light on my gauge(40K miles on my car). I know diagnosing this issue online would be impossible but I was curious if any of you guys ran into this and how you went about fixing it. Did you take it to the dealer or a private shop? How much did it cost for just the diagnosis? __________________ Fast Intentions 18" SS // Stillen Gen 3's // Evo-r Fang

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Raidernation Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 174 Drives: 2016 GM Base 7AT Rep Power: 8	Sounds like the warning light for your oil change. __________________ 2016 7AT GM Base: Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res, Z1 Rear Diff Cover, Quaife LSD, Nismo S-Sport Suspension, Nismo Body Brace Kit, White Line Front Sway Bar, SPL Front End Links, Energy Rear Bushing, Z1 Post MAF Silicone Tubes w/ K&N Drop-in Filters

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	That's the CEL. Go get the code pulled. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	local auto parts store free codes read ftw __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	The SES light is most often related to emissions issues. An OBD scan tool is your best friend when it comes to trouble-shooting modern cars. Chuck33079 and Ghostvette like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

10-12-2016, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
BBQdDude Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 122 Drives: 2013 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 8	Have it scanned for code? Most likely it is oil or something that needs changed.

10-12-2016, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 54	I bought a code reader off Amazon. Like $30. Has served me well. Esp. if you have mods, not uncommon to throw a code. Get the code, Google it, and if it doesn't look major, reset it and see if it comes back.

10-12-2016, 08:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
roadie Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 42 Drives: Honda Ridgeline Rep Power: 8	Get the Bafx Bluetooth OBDII from Amazon to work with the Torque app, just got one, works perfectly for $22. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk TreeSemdyZee and harman.khinda like this.

10-13-2016, 06:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 589	say its something minor like oil changes, how does one "reset" so it doesn't show again

10-13-2016, 04:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28412	Bob, Other than pulling the bulb out of the light and cutting the wire to the buzzer, (both actions HIGHLY not recommended, lol) There isn't any way to "turn it off". You want that system in working order in case something serious goes wrong. The easiest way to keep it off is to make sure all of the systems on the car are in good working order. If the system does display a code, you need to have it diagnosed. Every time. It is always a possibility that something different has gone wrong that needs immediate attention to keep from having to dig very deep into your pockets. Modifications to the intake and exhaust will often cause a code, and may require you to come up with some kind of workaround to keep the light from coming back on. Take your car to Autozone, or one of the other name Part stores and have them scan for the code. You don't even have to buy their parts, if you don't want to. Kirk B.

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