Car jumping and engine light?

louiey370z · 05-13-2015, 10:04 AM

So I was heading to class today and my car randomly wouldn't move while i was at a red light even though my car was on, so I put on my hazard signals and turned my car off then back on. It started to drive again, however, it would jump so much. Everytime it would shift (automatic) it would jump super hard. Also my service engine soon light came on. What should I do?

louiey370z · 05-13-2015, 10:05 AM

49k miles

JARblue · 05-13-2015, 10:44 AM

Get the code for the SES light. Local auto parts store will loan you a code reader if you need one. Hard to diagnose over the internet without more info.

Or you could just take it to a shop or Nissan dealer.

louiey370z · 05-13-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Get the code for the SES light. Local auto parts store will loan you a code reader if you need one. Hard to diagnose over the internet without more info.

Or you could just take it to a shop or Nissan dealer.

My car has been jumping for quite a bit but now it's happening a lot more often after the light. When the light popped up my car wouldn't move until I turned off my car then back on.

wanker · 05-13-2015, 11:38 AM

It could be a millions things. First always check the fluids and then get your codes read. It could be an electrical problem, faulty ECU, bad spark plug, faulty O2 sensor etc. etc.

louiey370z · 05-13-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wanker

It could be a millions things. First always check the fluids and then get your codes read. It could be an electrical problem, faulty ECU, bad spark plug, faulty O2 sensor etc. etc.

I remember the first time it jumped was when I was using my paddle shifters, I was at around 5k RPM then the car like shifted itself then started jumping. Took it home, turned it on 5 minutes later, and it was fine. This was about 2~ months ago. If that helps with anything... If not, I'll see what info I can get when I Get home

louiey370z · 05-13-2015, 06:01 PM

I've yet to find an issue like mine on the forums... I was driving home today and it happened to me once when i went from a slow speed to hitting the gas a bit harder as I was going on the freeway

SouthArk370Z · 05-13-2015, 10:06 PM

Modern cars are pretty good at self-diagnosis. Buy/borrow a code reader, grab the code(s), Google the code(s).

louiey370z · 05-13-2015, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Modern cars are pretty good at self-diagnosis. Buy/borrow a code reader, grab the code(s), Google the code(s).

How much is a code reader and is it easy to use? if so, where can I get one preferably in stores? And would I have to take it to the dealer no matter what?

SouthArk370Z · 05-13-2015, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by louiey370z

How much is a code reader and is it easy to use? if so, where can I get one preferably in stores? And would I have to take it to the dealer no matter what?

From about $20 to as much as you want to spend. Most are very easy to use - plug into port by steering column, turn on unit, push button(s) to tell it to read DTCs.

You can get them at just about any auto parts stores, Walmart, &c, or online.

You can read the codes yourself. As for repairs, it depends on what the problem is and how good of a mechanic you are.

Zoren 370 · 05-13-2015, 10:39 PM

Autozone does it for you for FREE!

Go and have it checked.

louiey370z · 05-13-2015, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Autozone does it for you for FREE!

Go and have it checked.

Really? There's an Autozone pretty close to me. Whered you hear this from?

louiey370z · 05-13-2015, 11:20 PM

Ill let u know the codes tomorrow when i go to autozone

Merv · 05-14-2015, 08:21 AM

Sorry to hear your cars been acting up. I just wanted to point out (take no offense) that if this has happened two months ago,you should have looked into it then. Chances are any problem can cost you more the longer you wait. Hope it's something simple as changing out tranny fluid for fresh clean stuff.
Is there a tranny fluid filter on these cars?

Fuzzzy · 05-14-2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Merv

Sorry to hear your cars been acting up. I just wanted to point out (take no offense) that if this has happened two months ago,you should have looked into it then. Chances are any problem can cost you more the longer you wait. Hope it's something simple as changing out tranny fluid for fresh clean stuff.
Is there a tranny fluid filter on these cars?

Are you sure about this? My wife is quite convinced that mechanical and most other inanimate objects will repair themselves if given enough time

05-13-2015, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
louiey370z Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 515 Drives: '11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	Car jumping and engine light? So I was heading to class today and my car randomly wouldn't move while i was at a red light even though my car was on, so I put on my hazard signals and turned my car off then back on. It started to drive again, however, it would jump so much. Everytime it would shift (automatic) it would jump super hard. Also my service engine soon light came on. What should I do?

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Get the code for the SES light. Local auto parts store will loan you a code reader if you need one. Hard to diagnose over the internet without more info. Or you could just take it to a shop or Nissan dealer. Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ 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: 324198	Modern cars are pretty good at self-diagnosis. Buy/borrow a code reader, grab the code(s), Google the code(s). __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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05-14-2015, 08:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
Merv Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 518 Drives: 11 GM grey sport tou Rep Power: 15	Sorry to hear your cars been acting up. I just wanted to point out (take no offense) that if this has happened two months ago,you should have looked into it then. Chances are any problem can cost you more the longer you wait. Hope it's something simple as changing out tranny fluid for fresh clean stuff. Is there a tranny fluid filter on these cars? __________________ Swift springs \| upgraded headlights \| stillen gen3 cai \| FI HFC's and FI CBE \| ecutek tune in the mail!

05-13-2015, 10:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
louiey370z Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 515 Drives: '11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	49k miles

05-13-2015, 11:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2902	It could be a millions things. First always check the fluids and then get your codes read. It could be an electrical problem, faulty ECU, bad spark plug, faulty O2 sensor etc. etc.

05-13-2015, 06:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
louiey370z Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 515 Drives: '11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	I've yet to find an issue like mine on the forums... I was driving home today and it happened to me once when i went from a slow speed to hitting the gas a bit harder as I was going on the freeway

05-13-2015, 11:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
louiey370z Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 515 Drives: '11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	Ill let u know the codes tomorrow when i go to autozone

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