Check Engine Light +

Nevers · 02-19-2010, 05:30 PM

So when I was going to leave work I noticed that the check engine light was on as soon as I started the car. Worried me a little bit but nothing to get to worked up about.

As I was driving home I noticed that the gear revving felt a little wierd. There was some lag when trying to accelerate. Also when I was sitting in neutral I would rev it up to say 4k RPMs, release the gas and the RPMs would come down normally and it would then suddenly stop at 1500 then slowly drop down and idle at 1100.

Is 1100 a normal idle for everyone else?

I'm not sure if this means much I just feel like something is wrong. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Only mod I have is the Stillen Gen3s.

-Nevers

midget · 02-19-2010, 06:10 PM

Mine did the exact same thing....the gas cap was loose.

Vegasboricua · 02-19-2010, 06:16 PM

Yeah this happend with my sentra last year. Tighten up your gas cap.

PapoZalsa · 02-19-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevers

So when I was going to leave work I noticed that the check engine light was on as soon as I started the car. Worried me a little bit but nothing to get to worked up about.

As I was driving home I noticed that the gear revving felt a little wierd. There was some lag when trying to accelerate. Also when I was sitting in neutral I would rev it up to say 4k RPMs, release the gas and the RPMs would come down normally and it would then suddenly stop at 1500 then slowly drop down and idle at 1100.

Is 1100 a normal idle for everyone else?

I'm not sure if this means much I just feel like something is wrong. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Only mod I have is the Stillen Gen3s.

-Nevers

Normal idle would be around 800 to 900 rpm without mods.

6spd · 02-19-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by midget

Mine did the exact same thing....the gas cap was loose.

Wow, really?! I turn off the engine light on cars all day at my shop for having a loose gas cap, but never has it caused a running problem

I'm glad this thread was here to enlighten me!

Nevers · 02-19-2010, 09:07 PM

I tightened the gas cap, filled the tank, drove it probably 5 miles and the light is still on. Hopefully it will go off after a little more driving

soCo · 02-19-2010, 09:30 PM

Could always take it to autozone if it remains on and use the scanner to get the code. (it's free)

PapoZalsa · 02-19-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by soCo

Could always take it to autozone if it remains on and use the scanner to get the code. (it's free)

Just take to the dealer, is under warranty. Unless he has some mods that are creating the check engine light...then that is different.

Nevers · 02-19-2010, 10:20 PM

Ill probably take it to autozone first.

What do you think the chance that the gen3s are causing the light?

Josh@STILLEN · 02-19-2010, 11:10 PM

You'd be the first..

You also might look into a cheap code reader.. with the range they can read these days, you'll probably end up using it more than you think.. or find a buddy with one.

That being said, you could also check the installation.. if you somehow had a loose silicone connection or something, and bringing in unmetered air, that would definitely do it.

Is it a check engine light (CEL) or a service engine soon (SES) light?

soCo · 02-20-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Just take to the dealer, is under warranty. Unless he has some mods that are creating the check engine light...then that is different.

Ahhh the blessings of having a car with warranties!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nevers

Ill probably take it to autozone first.

What do you think the chance that the gen3s are causing the light?

How long ago were they installed? If they were installed for awhile and your car JUST got the CEL, I doubt it would be the gen3's.

If you installed recently it could be the MAF Sensor got a little dirt in it during installation. That could cause RPM's to act up.

Nevers · 02-20-2010, 10:50 AM

P0300 multiple random misfires. I'm gonna reset the ECU see if it comes back. Any other advice?

Pharmacist · 02-20-2010, 12:39 PM

OBD-II Trouble Code: P0300 Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

P0300 - Check Engine Light Diagnostic Trouble Code Description

Basically it seems that almost anything can trigger that code. I'd say just reset it and see what happens

6spd · 02-20-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevers

P0300 multiple random misfires. I'm gonna reset the ECU see if it comes back. Any other advice?

i'd reset it and see if it comes back. its kind of a fluke thing, but that code can be triggered all of a sudden and not return. it's triggering happens mostly on start up.

soCo · 02-20-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

Basically it seems that almost anything can trigger that code. I'd say just reset it and see what happens

^^^ There are a lot of things that can make that code throw. If it comes back take it to the dealership.

02-19-2010, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nevers Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Age: 37 Posts: 32 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 16	Check Engine Light + So when I was going to leave work I noticed that the check engine light was on as soon as I started the car. Worried me a little bit but nothing to get to worked up about. As I was driving home I noticed that the gear revving felt a little wierd. There was some lag when trying to accelerate. Also when I was sitting in neutral I would rev it up to say 4k RPMs, release the gas and the RPMs would come down normally and it would then suddenly stop at 1500 then slowly drop down and idle at 1100. Is 1100 a normal idle for everyone else? I'm not sure if this means much I just feel like something is wrong. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Only mod I have is the Stillen Gen3s. -Nevers

02-19-2010, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
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02-19-2010, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
midget Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 25 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Mine did the exact same thing....the gas cap was loose.

02-19-2010, 09:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nevers Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Age: 37 Posts: 32 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 16	I tightened the gas cap, filled the tank, drove it probably 5 miles and the light is still on. Hopefully it will go off after a little more driving

02-19-2010, 09:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
soCo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Age: 37 Posts: 146 Drives: 370z soon hopefully Rep Power: 15	Could always take it to autozone if it remains on and use the scanner to get the code. (it's free)

02-19-2010, 10:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nevers Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Age: 37 Posts: 32 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 16	Ill probably take it to autozone first. What do you think the chance that the gen3s are causing the light?

02-19-2010, 11:10 PM	#10 (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	You'd be the first.. You also might look into a cheap code reader.. with the range they can read these days, you'll probably end up using it more than you think.. or find a buddy with one. That being said, you could also check the installation.. if you somehow had a loose silicone connection or something, and bringing in unmetered air, that would definitely do it. Is it a check engine light (CEL) or a service engine soon (SES) light?

02-20-2010, 10:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
Nevers Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Age: 37 Posts: 32 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 16	P0300 multiple random misfires. I'm gonna reset the ECU see if it comes back. Any other advice?

02-20-2010, 12:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	OBD-II Trouble Code: P0300 Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected P0300 - Check Engine Light Diagnostic Trouble Code Description Basically it seems that almost anything can trigger that code. I'd say just reset it and see what happens