Service Engine Soon Light and Survery Same Day
 

So today my Service Engine Soon light comes on AND I get the JD Power and Associates survey! Ironic I say. I'm really perplexed why the light is on, car idles and drives just like always, everything functions fine, oil level is perfect and clean. ~2300 miles.

Taking it in to see Lou tomorrow. Will let you all know what that code was.

probably another p0456 evap leak :D...just guessing

Check for oil flying out of your exhaust....


I kid :)

^^ Don't start this all over again.

It's a non-mod code. Very common. Usually you put on a 5Zigen exhaust and it clears its self..lol

Thats funny Mr Gas cap :bowrofl:

^^ You couldn't guess how many of these we see. That and my gas lid won't open. (unlock the car)

Haha. I was kidding and being sarcastic :)

well mine turn out to be a bad evap canister selenoid and not the gas cap :P

I know I was too! :)

Do a search, you'll find a few threads with this subject. It's most likely a loose gas cap. They are very finicky and you need to jiggle it a bit to make sure it really is on and sealed each time you fill up.

Right on the money. Control valve

+1 rep for calling it :tiphat:

My light came on at 3000 miles, I assumed it was for service and when I took it in they told me that the "engine vent system" was kicking out the code, had to order the part and will be in next week. P.S. the light is still on.

update.....stuck in traffic last nite for an hour the SES light came on i was like wtf??
i didnt want to bother going to the dealer so i just reseted the battery
if it comes back on ill bring it in.....ill keep u guys posted :(

According to a friend who used to work at a dealership a few years ago, it's a gimmick to "motivate" (i.e. scare) the customer to bring in the car for a check, usually ranging from $30 to $50 dollars. I had a Maxima prior to my Z, and the "check engine soon" light came on; I paid a visit to that friend; he just popped the hood open, stuck his hand deep in the engine bay, and told me to check the light...Presto! The light had gone out! THAT'S what they charge you for, guys! On another case, my mother's '96 Ford Escort has had that light on for about 5-6 years now, with NO consequences at all. You decide.

So you recommend doing nothing for a check engine light.

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on the JD survey they need to include a ranking for how stupid you are before you begin.

No. Since I'm not a mechanic, I can't recommend either way. I just gave you 2 experiences I've had (my ex-car, the Maxima, and my mother's Escort). "You decide", quoting myself, amigo.

autozone does free checks

Hello guys,

I need help. I have a p0456 code (small evap leak). This may not be a problem with Americans since your cars are under warranty, I imported my car from the states to asia so my local Nissan dealers don't cover it. besides, they are unfamiliar with the 370z since it has yet to come out locally.

my question is, can anyone tell me which part to replace in order for me to fix this? part number please?

Note: I've cleared the code a few times already and making sure the gas cap is always tight but it still comes back.

THANKS!

check Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com, order from there or get the PN and get it from your dealer. :)

thank you so much for the link, sir. This will prove to be very useful.

Would you or anyone know which part is involved in this defect? (SES p0456)
I don't want to have to replace parts unnecessarily. Is there info on which parts the dealership usually replace?

THANKS!

^^^^ Or is this a generic defect and I'll just bring my car to the dealership and let them figure this out? (I'll have to pay for it tho instead of warranty, which is just fine)