Check Engine Light

CrownR426 · 01-12-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by oo7mech

This past weekend i blew my restrictor plate sensor while going 12.1 sec @ 124mph. Using nothing but slicks, bone stock.

Well you did use slicks + AT.
Great time regardless!

Post up ur slips or many won't believe you!

oo7mech · 01-12-2010, 04:12 PM

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Post up ur slips or many won't believe you!

I hope one person does. Would be really funny.

NYBladeZ · 01-16-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik

I found the weirdest way to reset the CEL, it also displays the CEL code, its the last thing that will reset it or not.

1) turn ignition switch on and wait exactly 3 seconds (make sure your not pressing the brake or throttle)
2) within 5 seconds of step 1, depress the accelerator pedal and then release it 5 times
3) exactly 7 seconds after step 2, depress the accelerator pedal and hold it for 10 seconds until the CEL light starts blinking.
4) you can now let the accelerator pedal go and make note of the code that the CEL is giving you.
5)to reset the CEL, repeat steps 1-4, when you complete step 4, wait 10 seconds, then depress the accelerator pedal for 10 seconds again.
6)release the accelerator pedal, turn off the car, then fully turn on the car (make the engine run).

I did it this morning, thought it was a joke to make me look like an idiot but it worked, so if you just want the code, thats the way to do it, minus step 5 and 6.

does this actually work, because I threw a service engine soon light last night

oo7mech · 01-16-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

does this actually work, because I threw a service engine soon light last night

How does it work when you the Z has a push start? It can't go into just ignition mode.

NYBladeZ · 01-17-2010, 07:32 AM

I'd just press the engine start button without holding down the clutch

tcarretti · 01-17-2010, 05:52 PM

This works with the manual tranny for sure. I've used it about 5 times so far since having installed my Berk test pipes. It's a little finnicky and you have to time it just about perfectly or you'll have to start over. Just be patient, use a stop watch and keep at it. Do NOT press in the clutch as that will allow the car to start up right away.

Two pushes on the button are required to get to the ON position. Exactly 3 seconds after that depress the gas pedal fully 5 times. Come off the pedal each time. 7 seconds after the last depression, hold down the pedal for EXACTLY 10 seconds, release for 10 seconds, hold down AGAIN for 10 seconds. Turn the ignition OFF...

Start back up regularly and the CEL should be gone. There has been a couple of times that I had to go through the procedure a few times as my timing was a little off, but it finally always works. A lot cheaper than buying a code reader as long as you know why you're getting the CEL in the first place.

spearfish25 · 01-17-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tcarretti

This works with the manual tranny for sure. I've used it about 5 times so far since having installed my Berk test pipes. It's a little finnicky and you have to time it just about perfectly or you'll have to start over. Just be patient, use a stop watch and keep at it. Do NOT press in the clutch as that will allow the car to start up right away.

Two pushes on the button are required to get to the ON position. Exactly 3 seconds after that depress the gas pedal fully 5 times. Come off the pedal each time. 7 seconds after the last depression, hold down the pedal for EXACTLY 10 seconds, release for 10 seconds, hold down AGAIN for 10 seconds. Turn the ignition OFF...

Start back up regularly and the CEL should be gone. There has been a couple of times that I had to go through the procedure a few times as my timing was a little off, but it finally always works. A lot cheaper than buying a code reader as long as you know why you're getting the CEL in the first place.

The other CEL reset is putting your penis in the left exhaust pipe. Either way, you'll be embarrassed when a neighbor catches you trying to reset your ECU.

tcarretti · 01-17-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

The other CEL reset is putting your penis in the left exhaust pipe. Either way, you'll be embarrassed when a neighbor catches you trying to reset your ECU.

...OK....

Reubin · 02-17-2010, 03:16 AM

Cjanik it did not work for me.

NewlyImported did it work for you?

NYBladeZ · 02-18-2010, 08:26 AM

it works, tried it and CEL hasn't come on since, timing must be perfect

Reubin · 02-18-2010, 06:22 PM

Can any body tell me all the functions the key can do remotely, aside from opening the windows?

tjlazer · 06-22-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik

I found the weirdest way to reset the CEL, it also displays the CEL code, its the last thing that will reset it or not.

1) turn ignition switch on and wait exactly 3 seconds (make sure your not pressing the brake or throttle)
2) within 5 seconds of step 1, depress the accelerator pedal and then release it 5 times
3) exactly 7 seconds after step 2, depress the accelerator pedal and hold it for 10 seconds until the CEL light starts blinking.
4) you can now let the accelerator pedal go and make note of the code that the CEL is giving you.
5)to reset the CEL, repeat steps 1-4, when you complete step 4, wait 10 seconds, then depress the accelerator pedal for 10 seconds again.
6)release the accelerator pedal, turn off the car, then fully turn on the car (make the engine run).

I did it this morning, thought it was a joke to make me look like an idiot but it worked, so if you just want the code, thats the way to do it, minus step 5 and 6.

I tried this today and it works. I almost gave up as I could not get it working, but decided to try different things. What ended up doing it was pressing and releasing the gas pedal really fast. Within 5 seconds. That was the trick.

Fern to the Z · 07-06-2011, 06:49 AM

Hey guys
Just got F.I. rest. Test Pipes + TDX CBE installed. After 300 miles my SES lit up, how do i know if it is a test pipes leak causing it? and if so what can do about it? I was under the impression that one shouldn't throw an SES light with the test pipes because the 02 sensor still connect to them. any advice will help thanks.

Fern to the Z

NYBladeZ · 07-06-2011, 09:24 AM

you may very well have a leak, you can always run over to your local autozone and have them scan and give you the actual trouble code.

01-17-2010, 07:32 AM	#35 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I'd just press the engine start button without holding down the clutch __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

01-17-2010, 05:52 PM	#36 (permalink)
tcarretti Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 78 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	This works with the manual tranny for sure. I've used it about 5 times so far since having installed my Berk test pipes. It's a little finnicky and you have to time it just about perfectly or you'll have to start over. Just be patient, use a stop watch and keep at it. Do NOT press in the clutch as that will allow the car to start up right away. Two pushes on the button are required to get to the ON position. Exactly 3 seconds after that depress the gas pedal fully 5 times. Come off the pedal each time. 7 seconds after the last depression, hold down the pedal for EXACTLY 10 seconds, release for 10 seconds, hold down AGAIN for 10 seconds. Turn the ignition OFF... Start back up regularly and the CEL should be gone. There has been a couple of times that I had to go through the procedure a few times as my timing was a little off, but it finally always works. A lot cheaper than buying a code reader as long as you know why you're getting the CEL in the first place. __________________ 2009 BS 6MT Touring - Berk Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust

02-18-2010, 08:26 AM	#40 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	it works, tried it and CEL hasn't come on since, timing must be perfect __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-18-2010, 06:22 PM	#41 (permalink)
Reubin Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Guam Posts: 11 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	Can any body tell me all the functions the key can do remotely, aside from opening the windows? Last edited by Reubin; 02-18-2010 at 06:23 PM. Reason: Missed a word

07-06-2011, 09:24 AM	#44 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	you may very well have a leak, you can always run over to your local autozone and have them scan and give you the actual trouble code. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-17-2010, 03:16 AM	#39 (permalink)
Reubin Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Guam Posts: 11 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	Cjanik it did not work for me. NewlyImported did it work for you?

07-06-2011, 06:49 AM	#43 (permalink)
Fern to the Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Far West TX Posts: 151 Drives: 16 PW nismO Tech Rep Power: 14	Hey guys Just got F.I. rest. Test Pipes + TDX CBE installed. After 300 miles my SES lit up, how do i know if it is a test pipes leak causing it? and if so what can do about it? I was under the impression that one shouldn't throw an SES light with the test pipes because the 02 sensor still connect to them. any advice will help thanks. Fern to the Z

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