SES light coming on a lot now. Help?

rli2bcz · 05-12-2014, 03:53 PM

So my car just passed 52k miles. Before it would only come on for a couple days then go away for months. Had it checked out by the dealer and they told me it's due to bad spark plugs. So I had them changed and now the SES light comes on more than before. The car feels better with new plugs though. I have no more warranty trying to find the easiest solution here in Vegas. Any thoughts and or help?

DEpointfive0 · 05-12-2014, 04:02 PM

Get a code reader. Because of these new-fangled computers in cars, we are all useless without codes

DavidZ370 · 05-12-2014, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Get a code reader. Because of these new-fangled computers in cars, we are all useless without codes

agreed.

rli2bcz · 05-12-2014, 09:26 PM

I might as well let the dealer check it out for $120. Even if I had a code reader, I won't be able to do anything with it.

KN21283 · 05-12-2014, 11:28 PM

Probably a bad sensor

DEpointfive0 · 05-13-2014, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rli2bcz

I might as well let the dealer check it out for $120. Even if I had a code reader, I won't be able to do anything with it.

... So... Why did you come here for help?

You can get the code read for free. It might be something we can help with or help you get less fùcked on.

rli2bcz · 05-13-2014, 09:40 PM

Where can I get one for free?

gomer_110 · 05-13-2014, 10:04 PM

Last time I checked Autozone will check codes for free.

rli2bcz · 05-22-2014, 03:40 AM

nice to know. thanks!

SouthArk370Z · 05-22-2014, 08:22 AM

Most auto parts stores will loan/rent you a code scanner.

Or you can buy one for as little as $20 or so. As per DEpointfive0, a scanner is pretty much a necessity when working on newer cars. Well worth the small investment.

Element600ee · 10-01-2014, 11:31 PM

invest in one of these
GoPoint BT1 | GoPoint
.. the dealer is gonna charge you 120 .. the plug is around 100 bucks 10 bucks for the program on your phone . its well worth it . not only can you pull code but it will display live data .. you will never have to wonder again for a one time investment . also if you have a app radio you can show live data on your head unit . i have a pioneer avic and i love this feature .. most likely if you get the code and let us know we can help you . my advice save your 120 and get this instead .. great investment ..

kenchan · 10-14-2014, 12:00 PM

I use a 10yr+ old actron... works fine.

Just download the list of dtc and save it on your phone to reference.

shika805 · 10-23-2014, 12:31 AM

obd II reader is like 20 bucks at cheapest? good investment?

05-12-2014, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
rli2bcz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 237 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	SES light coming on a lot now. Help? So my car just passed 52k miles. Before it would only come on for a couple days then go away for months. Had it checked out by the dealer and they told me it's due to bad spark plugs. So I had them changed and now the SES light comes on more than before. The car feels better with new plugs though. I have no more warranty trying to find the easiest solution here in Vegas. Any thoughts and or help?

05-12-2014, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Get a code reader. Because of these new-fangled computers in cars, we are all useless without codes SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

05-13-2014, 10:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Last time I checked Autozone will check codes for free. osbornsm likes this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

05-22-2014, 08:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Most auto parts stores will loan/rent you a code scanner. Or you can buy one for as little as $20 or so. As per DEpointfive0, a scanner is pretty much a necessity when working on newer cars. Well worth the small investment. gomer_110 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

10-23-2014, 12:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
shika805 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 491 Drives: 40th Z, 71' 240z Rep Power: 20	obd II reader is like 20 bucks at cheapest? good investment? __________________ 1971 Datsun 240z, 2010 40th Anniversary Z Build #541

05-12-2014, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
rli2bcz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 237 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I might as well let the dealer check it out for $120. Even if I had a code reader, I won't be able to do anything with it.

05-12-2014, 11:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
KN21283 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nyc Posts: 312 Drives: Pw Rep Power: 13	Probably a bad sensor

05-13-2014, 09:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
rli2bcz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 237 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Where can I get one for free?

05-22-2014, 03:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
rli2bcz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 237 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	nice to know. thanks!

10-01-2014, 11:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Element600ee Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Abingdon md Posts: 86 Drives: 10 370z Monterey Rep Power: 11	invest in one of these GoPoint BT1 \| GoPoint .. the dealer is gonna charge you 120 .. the plug is around 100 bucks 10 bucks for the program on your phone . its well worth it . not only can you pull code but it will display live data .. you will never have to wonder again for a one time investment . also if you have a app radio you can show live data on your head unit . i have a pioneer avic and i love this feature .. most likely if you get the code and let us know we can help you . my advice save your 120 and get this instead .. great investment ..

10-14-2014, 12:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I use a 10yr+ old actron... works fine. Just download the list of dtc and save it on your phone to reference.

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