MIL blinks...

shawn84 · 12-04-2010, 03:30 AM

My car is 2009 6MT and has 25000km.

I got MIL light on the way home from gas station. The MIL light blinked at me around 60 MPH and the car immediately went into limp mode. The power was cut so severely (@ around 4000RPM) that I felt as if I was riding a motorcycle sipping it's last drop of gas in order to keep the engine running. I tried WOT with other gears, the power is keep cutting (feels like disengage gear by itself and rev doesn't go up when acceleration.) @ around 4000rpm. I restarted engine and checked idle and found that my idle stays @ 1K rpm never go below 1k rpm even engine is warm enough. I haven't scan the code yet. my guess is the fuel cap. but my Q is.. would loose fuel cap cause the happen that i said above?

ProfessorDave · 12-04-2010, 10:33 AM

I think the loose gas cap throws an EVAP leak code, which would not produce limp mode as I understand it.

Bad gas?

Can you get a hold of a code reader or get it to the dealer?

ChrisSlicks · 12-04-2010, 10:59 AM

I'm with Dave, Evap leak shouldn't produce limp mode. Need to read the code asap.

Dreezy562 · 12-04-2010, 04:29 PM

whats MIL mean

Joseph B · 12-04-2010, 04:34 PM

The indicator blinks when you have a misfire bad enough to damage the engine. MIL= Malfunction indicator lamp I.E. Check engine light.

Check your code ASAP. Probably a misfire code. Diagnose from there. Evap
not going to make you misfire.

ChrisSlicks · 12-04-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joseph B

The indicator blinks when you have a misfire bad enough to damage the engine. MIL= Malfunction indicator lamp I.E. Check engine light.

Not necessarily anything to do with a misfire, and certainly doesn't have to correspond with engine damage. A malfunctioning sensor is the most common reason for a CEL/MIL.

shawn84 · 12-04-2010, 07:46 PM

Thanks for inputs guys.
My buddy scanned my car and yes it was misfire. He told me that it was caused by bad gas. He deleted the engine service soon light, but after 5mins of driving, the light came back on again. should I bring it to delaer ASAP? or would the light turn off after the gas tank is emptied? Do I need to worry about getting my engine damaged by misfire.?

red6spd · 12-04-2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawn84

Thanks for inputs guys.
My buddy scanned my car and yes it was misfire. He told me that it was caused by bad gas. He deleted the engine service soon light, but after 5mins of driving, the light came back on again. should I bring it to delaer ASAP? or would the light turn off after the gas tank is emptied? Do I need to worry about getting my engine damaged by misfire.?

Cars still under warranty right??? Why play all these games, just bring it to the dealer, A blinking MIL usually means a serious problem.

LuckyJinx · 12-04-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Cars still under warranty right??? Why play all these games, just bring it to the dealer, A blinking MIL usually means a serious problem.

insurance would normally cover this.

Dreezy562 · 12-04-2010, 09:20 PM

whoa thats gnarly. dealer that sucker ASAP

Megan370z · 12-04-2010, 09:50 PM

subscribed !waiting for the result

good luck with the Z !

doubleG370Z · 12-05-2010, 01:14 PM

bad gas?...which station was this?? i'll be sure not to buy from them

which dealership do you go to?...update with results, thxs.

Dreezy562 · 12-05-2010, 02:04 PM

i usually go with chevron but now im wondering what gas has less ethanol and which is better for my car..

shawn84 · 12-05-2010, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleG370Z

bad gas?...which station was this?? i'll be sure not to buy from them

which dealership do you go to?...update with results, thxs.

I went chevron on mountain hwy and Lynn valley in north Vancouver. I put 91, but got SES light after.. I'm so pissed.....

I made an appointment at morry nissan on willingdon in burnaby.

Joseph B · 12-07-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Not necessarily anything to do with a misfire, and certainly doesn't have to correspond with engine damage. A malfunctioning sensor is the most common reason for a CEL/MIL.

Your flat out wrong, maybe you should do some research before you try helping people.

When MIL is on and it flashes as you drive the car is suffering from major misfires that can damage engine components and the catalyst.

12-04-2010, 03:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
shawn84 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 149 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 15	MIL blinks... My car is 2009 6MT and has 25000km. I got MIL light on the way home from gas station. The MIL light blinked at me around 60 MPH and the car immediately went into limp mode. The power was cut so severely (@ around 4000RPM) that I felt as if I was riding a motorcycle sipping it's last drop of gas in order to keep the engine running. I tried WOT with other gears, the power is keep cutting (feels like disengage gear by itself and rev doesn't go up when acceleration.) @ around 4000rpm. I restarted engine and checked idle and found that my idle stays @ 1K rpm never go below 1k rpm even engine is warm enough. I haven't scan the code yet. my guess is the fuel cap. but my Q is.. would loose fuel cap cause the happen that i said above?

12-04-2010, 10:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	I think the loose gas cap throws an EVAP leak code, which would not produce limp mode as I understand it. Bad gas? Can you get a hold of a code reader or get it to the dealer? __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

12-04-2010, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I'm with Dave, Evap leak shouldn't produce limp mode. Need to read the code asap. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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shawn84 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 149 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 15	Thanks for inputs guys. My buddy scanned my car and yes it was misfire. He told me that it was caused by bad gas. He deleted the engine service soon light, but after 5mins of driving, the light came back on again. should I bring it to delaer ASAP? or would the light turn off after the gas tank is emptied? Do I need to worry about getting my engine damaged by misfire.?

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doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 14	bad gas?...which station was this?? i'll be sure not to buy from them which dealership do you go to?...update with results, thxs.

12-05-2010, 02:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 14	i usually go with chevron but now im wondering what gas has less ethanol and which is better for my car..