service engine soon...

ddvette9 · 07-13-2010, 11:05 PM

i have been running short rams for 2 months with no problems, i got to dinner, 2 hours later i come back and start my car only to find service engine soon.

what are the chances the short rams caused this, and what if anything else would cause this light to come on. my owners manual is in tampa and i dont have it

Trips · 07-13-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ddvette9

i have been running short rams for 2 months with no problems, i got to dinner, 2 hours later i come back and start my car only to find service engine soon.

what are the chances the short rams caused this, and what if anything else would cause this light to come on. my owners manual is in tampa and i dont have it

It may just be a maintenance reminder.

ddvette9 · 07-13-2010, 11:18 PM

My gas cap was loose. But the light is still on. Do I have to get it reset or will it go off automatically

Josh@STILLEN · 07-13-2010, 11:20 PM

It will go off automagically.. after a series of start sequences..

All the more reason to look into a cheap code reader.. check Harbor Freight or the like.. they are getting cheaper everyday..

Any CAN/OBDII reader can read and clear codes, and will save you the $100 a dealer would charge just to tell you the same info.

ddvette9 · 07-13-2010, 11:24 PM

my buddy works at tires plus so im going to get it checked tomorrow i guess. tightened the gas cap, went for a spin, then started it back up and the light was still on, so i guess when you tighten the gas cap the system doesnt automatically adjust

funny thing is i got gas yesterday and have driven a bunch in between and it never came on.

Montez · 07-14-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ddvette9

my buddy works at tires plus so im going to get it checked tomorrow i guess. tightened the gas cap, went for a spin, then started it back up and the light was still on, so i guess when you tighten the gas cap the system doesnt automatically adjust

funny thing is i got gas yesterday and have driven a bunch in between and it never came on.

If it does not go off take it to Autozone, they will read the code for you for free.

kenchan · 07-14-2010, 01:46 PM

if you're modding cars you should get a scanner. as posted above, it's cheap and well worth having around.

Modshack · 07-14-2010, 03:19 PM

I think you guys are confusing a check engine light with the service reminder messages.

The first is a fault code, the second a simple re-settable reminder. Play with your buttons to clear or re-set that..

Zsteve · 07-14-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I think you guys are confusing a check engine light with the service reminder messages.

The first is a fault code, the second a simple re-settable reminder. Play with your buttons to clear or re-set that..

you can go blind doing that. mama said.

6MT · 07-14-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I think you guys are confusing a check engine light with the service reminder messages.

The first is a fault code, the second a simple re-settable reminder. Play with your buttons to clear or re-set that..

Yep!

kenchan · 07-14-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I think you guys are confusing a check engine light with the service reminder messages.

oh i hope not! it's bad enough people dont know how to check their own oil levels...

Modshack · 07-14-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

you can go blind doing that. mama said.

LOL....It helps to do finger dexterity exercises and drink a beer or 2 first..

ddvette9 · 07-14-2010, 05:55 PM

the original post was about a CEL, not a service reminder. then it turned into a discussion of how long the CEL stay on after you tighten the gas cap back

kenchan · 07-14-2010, 07:27 PM

What did you have for dinner again?

sonic370 · 07-14-2010, 07:27 PM

my cel light came on and after 2 gas caps that didn't fix it it was a gas filter hose of some kind. anyway don't wish for this they had to drop the gas tank and a whole lot of other crap. it was a pain in the butt to get right.

07-13-2010, 11:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	service engine soon... i have been running short rams for 2 months with no problems, i got to dinner, 2 hours later i come back and start my car only to find service engine soon. what are the chances the short rams caused this, and what if anything else would cause this light to come on. my owners manual is in tampa and i dont have it

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07-13-2010, 11:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	My gas cap was loose. But the light is still on. Do I have to get it reset or will it go off automatically

07-13-2010, 11:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	It will go off automagically.. after a series of start sequences.. All the more reason to look into a cheap code reader.. check Harbor Freight or the like.. they are getting cheaper everyday.. Any CAN/OBDII reader can read and clear codes, and will save you the $100 a dealer would charge just to tell you the same info.

07-13-2010, 11:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	my buddy works at tires plus so im going to get it checked tomorrow i guess. tightened the gas cap, went for a spin, then started it back up and the light was still on, so i guess when you tighten the gas cap the system doesnt automatically adjust funny thing is i got gas yesterday and have driven a bunch in between and it never came on.

07-14-2010, 01:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	if you're modding cars you should get a scanner. as posted above, it's cheap and well worth having around.

07-14-2010, 05:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	the original post was about a CEL, not a service reminder. then it turned into a discussion of how long the CEL stay on after you tighten the gas cap back

07-14-2010, 07:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	What did you have for dinner again?

07-14-2010, 07:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 17	my cel light came on and after 2 gas caps that didn't fix it it was a gas filter hose of some kind. anyway don't wish for this they had to drop the gas tank and a whole lot of other crap. it was a pain in the butt to get right.