Urgent: check engine light

ZoroItaliano · 05-14-2014, 01:44 PM

Hmm I don't really have a go-to guy ... I'll just search the internet

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forza370z · 05-14-2014, 02:05 PM

Fuel starvation? Your gas tank is nearly empty? Did you make a sharp turn? It doesn't have to be autozone to read the code. Pep boys or other local shop whichever is closer to you can read the code for free too.

wanker · 05-14-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Because Autozone will let you use their code scanner for free.

Mechanics charge for diagnostics and it's always good to tell them where to start looking.

Call me skeptical, but if a forum member's car suddenly stops running and his first instinct to go to the Internet for advice on whether to go to the dealer or Autozone, I'm a bit skeptical that he or she has the mechanical savvy to work on their own car.

Anyone who does a little wrenching on their own, should already know that Autozone/Pep Boys will read the codes for free.

kenchan · 05-14-2014, 03:07 PM

maybe he's stranded so was using his smartphone for advise while waiting for the tow truck?

ZoroItaliano · 05-14-2014, 03:17 PM

I'm not mechanically savvy I admit that ..... I called nissan roadside service

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kenchan · 05-14-2014, 03:22 PM

nothing wrong with that. GL with the fix.

ZoroItaliano · 05-14-2014, 03:23 PM

I purchased service agreement with odometer 75k or expiration 6/8/16 whichever comes first.

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ZoroItaliano · 05-14-2014, 03:24 PM

I appreciate your help guys ... Hopefully nissan doesn't give me ****

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ZoroItaliano · 05-15-2014, 03:19 PM

So I got the call from nissan and they had said it was an electrical problem. And in order to determine what the issue is they have to take a lot of parts off the car to determine what the issue is. They have to run a diagnostic which is $500 and if the issue is covered under warranty then I'd only pay the deductible..

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kenchan · 05-15-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoroItaliano

So I got the call from nissan and they had said it was an electrical problem. And in order to determine what the issue is they have to take a lot of parts off the car to determine what the issue is. They have to run a diagnostic which is $500 and if the issue is covered under warranty then I'd only pay the deductible..

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no way!

sounds like typical dealer bs.... GL with the fix.

6MT-Z34 · 05-15-2014, 03:33 PM

which dealership did you take it to?

ZoroItaliano · 05-15-2014, 03:33 PM

Ughhhh this fuckin sucks. So I literally paid $1764 for an extended warranty ... All for what? I mean now I have to rely on their word

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ZoroItaliano · 05-15-2014, 03:34 PM

Route 46 Nissan in totowa since it's the closest to my house

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kenchan · 05-15-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoroItaliano

Ughhhh this fuckin sucks. So I literally paid $1764 for an extended warranty ... All for what? I mean now I have to rely on their word

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well, i think it's pretty obvious that it was an electrical problem, thus my earlier post.

(just being sarcastic).

ZoroItaliano · 05-15-2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

well, i think it's pretty obvious that it was an electrical problem, thus my earlier post.

(just being sarcastic).

You mentioned the 02 sensor ... Is that covered my warranty if it is?

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05-14-2014, 01:44 PM	#31 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	Hmm I don't really have a go-to guy ... I'll just search the internet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk kenchan likes this.

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forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	Fuel starvation? Your gas tank is nearly empty? Did you make a sharp turn? It doesn't have to be autozone to read the code. Pep boys or other local shop whichever is closer to you can read the code for free too. __________________ 09 PW 370z Nismo \| K&N Drop Ins \| HKS Hi Power \| Berk HFCs \| Work Meister S1 3P \| Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome Lug Nuts \| KW V1 \| SPC rear camber arms/toe bolts \| Southbend Stage 3 daily clutch \| Southband 19Ib Steel Flywheel \| ZSpeed CSC

05-14-2014, 03:17 PM	#35 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	I'm not mechanically savvy I admit that ..... I called nissan roadside service Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk kenchan likes this.

05-14-2014, 03:23 PM	#37 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	I purchased service agreement with odometer 75k or expiration 6/8/16 whichever comes first. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk kenchan likes this.

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05-14-2014, 03:07 PM	#34 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	maybe he's stranded so was using his smartphone for advise while waiting for the tow truck?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	nothing wrong with that. GL with the fix.

05-14-2014, 03:24 PM	#38 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	I appreciate your help guys ... Hopefully nissan doesn't give me **** Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-15-2014, 03:19 PM	#39 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	So I got the call from nissan and they had said it was an electrical problem. And in order to determine what the issue is they have to take a lot of parts off the car to determine what the issue is. They have to run a diagnostic which is $500 and if the issue is covered under warranty then I'd only pay the deductible.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-15-2014, 03:33 PM	#41 (permalink)
6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 15	which dealership did you take it to?

05-15-2014, 03:33 PM	#42 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	Ughhhh this fuckin sucks. So I literally paid $1764 for an extended warranty ... All for what? I mean now I have to rely on their word Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-15-2014, 03:34 PM	#43 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	Route 46 Nissan in totowa since it's the closest to my house Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk