"Service engine soon" light

import111 · 06-23-2009, 07:38 PM

My "service engine soon" light came on today at 3900 miles. This happen to anyone else? I am thinking it is just a "time to get your oil changed" reminder that comes on at a given mileage. Anyone confirm this?

weltall · 06-23-2009, 07:48 PM

yeah thats all it is the same thing pops up on my pathfinder and civic

you have to reset it

the way i reset it on my pathfinder is i push the trip reset in, hold it
turn the key to the radio position
release it
turn the key off
hold the trip reset again
start the car

its normally gone after that i normally have to fiddle with different combinations to make it happen but i get it to turn off

i dont have a 370 yet i plan on buying a 2010 this spring just gotta sell two of my cars first

i hope this helps

2bits · 06-24-2009, 06:34 AM

The "Service Engine Soon" light is otherwise known as the Multifunction Indicator Light (MIL). Intuitive, huh? The correct answer is (from the Owner's Manual):

. Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the light does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to
the dealer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.

weltall · 06-24-2009, 03:13 PM

thats funny the MIL is normally a different light than the service "reminder " light

import111 · 06-27-2009, 11:25 PM

Well, Yesterday I reset the ECU to clear the CEL. Today it came on again. I might go to Checker auto parts tomorrow and see if they can plug the code reader in and see what is causing my CEL.

tru_Asiatik · 06-28-2009, 12:50 AM

let me know if its p0456

CBRich · 06-28-2009, 08:39 AM

Service engine soon is a different light than the service reminder light.

6SPD_FTW · 06-28-2009, 04:35 PM

Different names for the same thing. Nissan's "service engine soon" (SES), same as "check engine" light (CEL), same as "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL).

So, SES = CEL = MIL. Any other names for the same thing I've left out.

Depending on what is causing it and if its warrantied or not, it could also be named the "time to take it up the butt without the lube" light or TTTIUTBWTLL. Or we could just trim it down to the "F***-ME LIGHT" or "FML". Just throwing that out there...

Late,
Trav

import111 · 06-28-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tru_Asiatik

let me know if its p0456

It is indeed the p0456. Evap. emissions leak (small leak).
^^that is what the code reader said. I checked my gas cap. It is on as tight as it can be. What could be causing this?

tru_Asiatik · 06-28-2009, 05:25 PM

yup same as mine
i tested my gas cap and no matter how many times i close it tightly and click it several times
it takes no force/effort to remove it
most likely its the problem
there is a TSB for it you might want to mention it to the dealer

ssqpolo · 06-28-2009, 05:31 PM

do u have any mods. mine was thrown because of the test pipes

Argos · 06-28-2009, 05:46 PM

mine came on at 100 miles right after the second time i got gas , apparently i didn't tighten the gas cap enuf and air got into the tank , car was running fine , i just had to go back to the dealer to get the light turned off

import111 · 06-28-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssqpolo

do u have any mods. mine was thrown because of the test pipes

No power mods, just coilovers and rear camber arms.

The gas cap is on very tight. I am going to take it to the dealership and see what they can find.

weltall · 06-28-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssqpolo

do u have any mods. mine was thrown because of the test pipes

did you try a mechanical o2 sim? 90% of the time it keeps the CEL from lighting up with test pipes or race headers

mrmixitup · 06-30-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssqpolo

do u have any mods. mine was thrown because of the test pipes

Interesting. I'll remember this when I go to a full exhaust.

06-23-2009, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	"Service engine soon" light My "service engine soon" light came on today at 3900 miles. This happen to anyone else? I am thinking it is just a "time to get your oil changed" reminder that comes on at a given mileage. Anyone confirm this?

06-24-2009, 06:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
2bits Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 118 Drives: 09 370Z Blk Sp 7AT Rep Power: 16	The "Service Engine Soon" light is otherwise known as the Multifunction Indicator Light (MIL). Intuitive, huh? The correct answer is (from the Owner's Manual): . Malfunction indicator light on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The light should turn off after a few driving trips. If the light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. . Malfunction indicator light blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h). b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. c) Avoid steep uphill grades. d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The malfunction indicator light may stop blinking and remain on. Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. 370ZGTR likes this.

06-24-2009, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
weltall Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: socal Posts: 72 Drives: 2013 PW sport 6 Rep Power: 16	thats funny the MIL is normally a different light than the service "reminder " light __________________ this one time, i had a civic that could rape liter bikes

06-28-2009, 12:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	let me know if its p0456 __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

06-28-2009, 08:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Service engine soon is a different light than the service reminder light. labrador likes this.

06-23-2009, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
weltall Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: socal Posts: 72 Drives: 2013 PW sport 6 Rep Power: 16	yeah thats all it is the same thing pops up on my pathfinder and civic you have to reset it the way i reset it on my pathfinder is i push the trip reset in, hold it turn the key to the radio position release it turn the key off hold the trip reset again start the car its normally gone after that i normally have to fiddle with different combinations to make it happen but i get it to turn off i dont have a 370 yet i plan on buying a 2010 this spring just gotta sell two of my cars first i hope this helps

06-27-2009, 11:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	Well, Yesterday I reset the ECU to clear the CEL. Today it came on again. I might go to Checker auto parts tomorrow and see if they can plug the code reader in and see what is causing my CEL.

06-28-2009, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
6SPD_FTW Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol, VA Posts: 59 Drives: 09 370Z Bl 6MT Rep Power: 16	Different names for the same thing. Nissan's "service engine soon" (SES), same as "check engine" light (CEL), same as "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). So, SES = CEL = MIL. Any other names for the same thing I've left out. Depending on what is causing it and if its warrantied or not, it could also be named the "time to take it up the butt without the lube" light or TTTIUTBWTLL. Or we could just trim it down to the "F***-ME LIGHT" or "FML". Just throwing that out there... Late, Trav

06-28-2009, 05:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	yup same as mine i tested my gas cap and no matter how many times i close it tightly and click it several times it takes no force/effort to remove it most likely its the problem there is a TSB for it you might want to mention it to the dealer __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

06-28-2009, 05:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	do u have any mods. mine was thrown because of the test pipes

06-28-2009, 05:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Argos Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 81 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	mine came on at 100 miles right after the second time i got gas , apparently i didn't tighten the gas cap enuf and air got into the tank , car was running fine , i just had to go back to the dealer to get the light turned off

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