Service Engine Soon

Keithbeeesh · 10-24-2014, 11:27 AM

Hey Guys/Gals,
I own a 2009 370z Nismo. Just need some advice here;
Yesterday I got in my car after the gym and noticed my service engine soon light was on. I drove 60 miles to work and a couple to the gym and nothing had come up then, it wasn't until I got in my car after the gym that it appeared. When my car is in neutral, the RPM's remain at a constant 1,000 rather then dropping to the normal 500-700 that they usually stay at. Anyone know what could be causing this? I just had my oil changed on Sunday. PLEASE HELP

Chuck33079 · 10-24-2014, 11:40 AM

Go get the code pulled. Otherwise we can't help at all. Auto parts stores usually do it free.

Tadpole · 10-24-2014, 12:11 PM

Sounds like a sensor. Which one? I couldn't tell you. Get the code ran and you can probably do it yourself in most cases

DjSquall · 10-24-2014, 12:13 PM

It could be a myriad of things. As others said, get the code(s) pulled, and post them here. Good luck! Hopefully it's something minor.

kenchan · 10-24-2014, 12:46 PM

mouse ate water temp sensor harness

vividracing · 10-24-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mouse ate water temp sensor harness

is that a thing?

kenchan · 10-24-2014, 12:53 PM

dats wat triggered a dtc on my older dd.

thought the thermostat was going out, i swapped it, coolant flushed, etc.... dtc

Keithbeeesh · 10-24-2014, 12:58 PM

Hey not to sound like such a noob but what exactly do you mean by getting the code pulled?

kenchan · 10-24-2014, 01:00 PM

you plug a device into the OBD2 port located just south of your steering column. then the device pulls the data trouble code (dtc). that tells you wat's triggering the ses. your local autoparts store has the device and can pull the code for you.

BC416 · 10-24-2014, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keithbeeesh

Hey not to sound like such a noob but what exactly do you mean by getting the code pulled?

There is a certain code associated with the service engine light. You plug a code scanner into the OBDII port and it tells you what code caused your service engine light to come one which in turn will help you fix the problem. You can take it to most auto parts stores and they will pull the code for free.
You then post the code that was pulled and we can look it up and tell you what is likely the issue.

No worries about being a noob, we were all there at one point.

edit: andddd ninja'd by kenchan

kenchan · 10-24-2014, 01:04 PM

Diagnostic trouble code... my phone did an auto correct..

mishuko · 10-24-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Diagnostic trouble code... my phone did an auto correct..

First world problems

6MT-Z34 · 10-24-2014, 01:27 PM

go to autozone and tell them you want to know what the code is for the ses, its free

Keithbeeesh · 10-24-2014, 01:34 PM

you guys are legit the best, that why I love this forum! Thank You for your help seriously it means a lot. Gotta love the Z community

! #ballsundweiners

kenchan · 10-24-2014, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

First world problems

lol, indeed.

10-24-2014, 11:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Keithbeeesh Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northern Jersey Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370z NISMO Rep Power: 11	Service Engine Soon Hey Guys/Gals, I own a 2009 370z Nismo. Just need some advice here; Yesterday I got in my car after the gym and noticed my service engine soon light was on. I drove 60 miles to work and a couple to the gym and nothing had come up then, it wasn't until I got in my car after the gym that it appeared. When my car is in neutral, the RPM's remain at a constant 1,000 rather then dropping to the normal 500-700 that they usually stay at. Anyone know what could be causing this? I just had my oil changed on Sunday. PLEASE HELP

10-24-2014, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Go get the code pulled. Otherwise we can't help at all. Auto parts stores usually do it free. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-24-2014, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 18	Sounds like a sensor. Which one? I couldn't tell you. Get the code ran and you can probably do it yourself in most cases __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

10-24-2014, 12:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	It could be a myriad of things. As others said, get the code(s) pulled, and post them here. Good luck! Hopefully it's something minor. __________________ My Z did p0rn

10-24-2014, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	mouse ate water temp sensor harness onzedge, MarkGideon and damian_mb like this.

10-24-2014, 12:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	dats wat triggered a dtc on my older dd. thought the thermostat was going out, i swapped it, coolant flushed, etc.... dtc

10-24-2014, 12:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Keithbeeesh Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northern Jersey Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370z NISMO Rep Power: 11	Hey not to sound like such a noob but what exactly do you mean by getting the code pulled?

10-24-2014, 01:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you plug a device into the OBD2 port located just south of your steering column. then the device pulls the data trouble code (dtc). that tells you wat's triggering the ses. your local autoparts store has the device and can pull the code for you.

10-24-2014, 01:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Diagnostic trouble code... my phone did an auto correct..

10-24-2014, 01:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 15	go to autozone and tell them you want to know what the code is for the ses, its free

10-24-2014, 01:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Keithbeeesh Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northern Jersey Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370z NISMO Rep Power: 11	you guys are legit the best, that why I love this forum! Thank You for your help seriously it means a lot. Gotta love the Z community ! #ballsundweiners 6MT-Z34 likes this.

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