Service engine light and traction light on, and syncrorev wont work

Zenmaster · 05-06-2013, 08:47 PM

So today I was leaving a parking lot and traction control and service engine light came on. Syncorev also turned off and won't turn on.
Also a few seconds after starting the car began to shake when idleing and then went away.

After starting now, the service engine light is staying on

DEpointfive0 · 05-06-2013, 08:50 PM

Dealershit FTL...
Any codes?

SPOHN · 05-06-2013, 08:51 PM

Sounds like it went into limp mode for a brief. This happened on my G37 once and never happened again. But if the lights are gone and everything is working I wouldn't worry.

Zenmaster · 05-06-2013, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Dealershit FTL...
Any codes?

Sorry i'm not very car savy,
what do you mean by codes?

Zenmaster · 05-06-2013, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Sounds like it went into limp mode for a brief. This happened on my G37 once and never happened again. But if the lights are gone and everything is working I wouldn't worry.

When I turn it on now, just the service engine is on

DEpointfive0 · 05-06-2013, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenmaster

Sorry i'm not very car savy,
what do you mean by codes?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenmaster

When I turn it on now, just the service engine is on

Check engine light codes. Get a code reader, or borrow one from an auto parts store to diagnose it

SPOHN · 05-06-2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Check engine light codes. Get a code reader, or borrow one from an auto parts store to diagnose it

olddudesrule · 05-06-2013, 09:21 PM

Most of the major auto parts stores will have OBDII code readers that you can borrow, and/or clerks that are savvy enough to hook it up and read whatever DTC's (diagnostic trouble codes) are saved on the cars engine control module (ECM). You can buy a decent one at Sears, and the instructions are a breeze to use them. It really helps out with the maintenance and diagnostic work on any modern car.

SouthArk370Z · 05-06-2013, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Check engine light codes. Get a code reader, or borrow one from an auto parts store to diagnose it

Quote:

Originally Posted by olddudesrule

Most of the major auto parts stores will have OBDII code readers that you can borrow, and/or clerks that are savvy enough to hook it up and read whatever DTC's (diagnostic trouble codes) are saved on the cars engine control module (ECM). You can buy a decent one at Sears, and the instructions are a breeze to use them. It really helps out with the maintenance and diagnostic work on any modern car.

+1. You can find a no-frills model for less than $50; $100 will get a good one. That and a copy of the Factory Service Manual will allow you and the car to troubleshoot most problems.

Wabbyyy · 05-07-2013, 12:35 PM

if the traction turns off and your syncro doesn't work, your brakes are extremely low.
I had the same exact problem without the check engine light. Go to Nissan and tell them to check your brakes.
Should be free unless you need to get them changed.

$300 to get the rear brakes changed.

Zenmaster · 05-07-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Dealershit FTL...
Any codes?

I had the camshaft position sensor error code,
I ended up taking it to the dealership because I've got someone coming out friday to buy the Z.

Zenmaster · 05-10-2013, 08:32 PM

Turns out the engine timing jumped and is off by almost an entire tooth on the cam...
The z was in failsafe so I won't have it back until tuesday

05-06-2013, 08:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zenmaster Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 68 Drives: 10 370z M6 40th Rep Power: 14	Service engine light and traction light on, and syncrorev wont work So today I was leaving a parking lot and traction control and service engine light came on. Syncorev also turned off and won't turn on. Also a few seconds after starting the car began to shake when idleing and then went away. After starting now, the service engine light is staying on Last edited by Zenmaster; 05-06-2013 at 08:53 PM.

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DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Dealershit FTL... Any codes? __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Sounds like it went into limp mode for a brief. This happened on my G37 once and never happened again. But if the lights are gone and everything is working I wouldn't worry. __________________

05-06-2013, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Most of the major auto parts stores will have OBDII code readers that you can borrow, and/or clerks that are savvy enough to hook it up and read whatever DTC's (diagnostic trouble codes) are saved on the cars engine control module (ECM). You can buy a decent one at Sears, and the instructions are a breeze to use them. It really helps out with the maintenance and diagnostic work on any modern car. SouthArk370Z likes this.

05-07-2013, 12:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wabbyyy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 31 Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 13	if the traction turns off and your syncro doesn't work, your brakes are extremely low. I had the same exact problem without the check engine light. Go to Nissan and tell them to check your brakes. Should be free unless you need to get them changed. $300 to get the rear brakes changed. __________________ 2009 370z.

05-10-2013, 08:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zenmaster Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 68 Drives: 10 370z M6 40th Rep Power: 14	Turns out the engine timing jumped and is off by almost an entire tooth on the cam... The z was in failsafe so I won't have it back until tuesday

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