Service Engine Soon light just came on

Mannysrt8 · 08-23-2013, 11:08 AM

So i searched and found out that it could be a faulty gas cap,my car just hit 21K miles,all services are upto date,car is driving as normal.

I have booked an appointment to get it checked out as my car is still under warranty.

Anything to worry about?

JARblue · 08-23-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mannysrt8

So i searched and found out that it could be a faulty gas cap,my car just hit 21K miles,all services are upto date,car is driving as normal.

I have booked an appointment to get it checked out as my car is still under warranty.

Anything to worry about?

Hopefully you are right, and it is a faulty gas cap.

I wouldn't worry until the dealer tries to pull some crap and tell you that it's something that's not covered under warranty

Mannysrt8 · 08-23-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Hopefully you are right, and it is a faulty gas cap.

I wouldn't worry until the dealer tries to pull some crap and tell you that it's something that's not covered under warranty

Thanks i am booked to go in today,does anyone know if i have to pay for the scan that they do? or is this covered under warranty?

My car is stock.

Chuck33079 · 08-23-2013, 11:19 AM

Should all be covered.

Mannysrt8 · 08-23-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Should all be covered.

Thank you

JARblue · 08-23-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mannysrt8

Thanks i am booked to go in today,does anyone know if i have to pay for the scan that they do? or is this covered under warranty?

My car is stock.

You shouldn't have to pay a dime, especially if you're under warranty. Even if you weren't under warranty, the dealer should be willing to do simple diagnostics like read a code for no charge. If a dealer ever tries to charge you for that, go to a local auto shop and they will let you borrow a code reader for free to use in the parking lot. Then write down the code, and do some research on the forum.

Chuck33079 · 08-23-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

go to a local auto shop and they will let you borrow a code reader for free to use in the parking lot. Then write down the code, and do some research on the forum.

I'd start there anyway to make sure it isn't something simple like the gas cap before I spend hours at the dealer.

JARblue · 08-23-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I'd start there anyway to make sure it isn't something simple like the gas cap before I spend hours at the dealer.

This is an excellent point. I find a trip to the dealer typically wastes a half day minimum.

N0SL3N · 08-23-2013, 12:08 PM

Always good to invest in a cheap code reader to avoid trips to the dealer.

olddudesrule · 08-23-2013, 04:45 PM

I brought this up an another recent (similar) thread. Isn't the SES light just a notification that service is due based on mileage/engine hours/RPM/etc, as opposed to the CEL, which indicates a potential emissions/electrical/engine issue?? What code is a SES going to show? That's not it's purpose. I've only had my Z for a few months, but the SES vs. CEL issue should be the same. Anyone?

03g35coupe6mt · 08-23-2013, 05:23 PM

SES is the same thing as the check engine . and the code could be anything . having a code reader is a good thing . you can set the computer in the car to alert you if a service is due oil or tires at a certain miles but its not gonna turn the SES light on

Mannysrt8 · 08-23-2013, 06:39 PM

Small evap leak,no issues as per dealer...reset light and said to come back right away if it happens again?

08-23-2013, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mannysrt8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 254 Drives: 370z & Optima SX Rep Power: 15	Service Engine Soon light just came on So i searched and found out that it could be a faulty gas cap,my car just hit 21K miles,all services are upto date,car is driving as normal. I have booked an appointment to get it checked out as my car is still under warranty. Anything to worry about?

08-23-2013, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Should all be covered. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 34	Always good to invest in a cheap code reader to avoid trips to the dealer. __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

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