View Poll Results: Do you have active OBDII codes, ie. A CEL/SES?
Yes, but I don't know what it is.
4
1.58%
Yes, emissions related (O2 sensors, Cat efficiency, etc.)
65
25.69%
Yes, engine related (Knock, misfire, etc.)
12
4.74%
Yes, EVAP related (Gross leak, small leak, EVAP canister control valve, etc.)
29
11.46%
Yes, but something else.
6
2.37%
No.
141
55.73%
SES? That's my little yellow friend! He keeps me company at night.
18
7.11%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 253. You may not vote on this poll
How many of you DON'T have an active check engine light?
02-26-2011, 09:44 AM
#3
Getting an occasional pending P430 code and once a pending P1147 code. All started when I added a can of Seafoam to the gas last week. Must be cleaning out some nasty stuff in there. Hopefully once I burn through this tank and put some fresh gas in it, I'll be back to code free.
In my other Maxima (the one that got totaled), it had been code free for a good year and a half.
In my other Maxima (the one that got totaled), it had been code free for a good year and a half.
02-26-2011, 09:56 AM
#6
In 9 years of ownership, I've had:
(2) failed coil-packs; replaced.
(1) EVAP charcoal tank cracked and failed; replaced.
(1) Throttle-body stuck at high-idle; replaced.
And that's it. I think I'd slowly lose my mind if I had to live with a persistent SES light.
So... my polling response is, "No."
(2) failed coil-packs; replaced.
(1) EVAP charcoal tank cracked and failed; replaced.
(1) Throttle-body stuck at high-idle; replaced.
And that's it. I think I'd slowly lose my mind if I had to live with a persistent SES light.
So... my polling response is, "No."
02-26-2011, 10:06 AM
#8
Since I bought it! Idle code, forget the number. Having a 2000/2001 SUCKS for codes, I need to invest in a code reader. Cosider yourselves lucky if you have a 5.5 at least you can reset your codes yourselves.
I also have ABS, SLIP, and TRAC lights on. It's a yellow party on my dash every time I get in!
I also have ABS, SLIP, and TRAC lights on. It's a yellow party on my dash every time I get in!
02-26-2011, 10:11 AM
#9
02-26-2011, 10:42 AM
#13
I've had the P0456 code twice. Once on the day I bought it, and once about 8 months ago. Both times I cleaned up the nasty filler neck and the code went away. That's it in the almost 2 years that I've owned the car. So, I voted no.
02-26-2011, 11:31 AM
#15
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Had to use the dremel to get the neck all smooth so my new gas cap would seal tight. Code went away the very next day.
02-26-2011, 11:54 AM
#20
Why do you think I have a code reader? My first 5.5 gen, the first 18 months I had it I dealt with regular SES lights. Last 18 months not at all. A lot of are cars are hitting the age when stuff like pre-cats, MAFs, O2s, etc go out. Once you get everything working right again, you tend to be SES light free.
02-26-2011, 12:30 PM
#21
I assumed it was due to the broken Wheel sensor, and because its Auto, that throws the Trac and Slip light off too? Just made logical sense, I haven't bothered to fix the sensor yet.
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I am surprised with the resounding 'NO'.
I'm impressed with the poll results... so far.
Good thread OP.
02-26-2011, 02:04 PM
#26
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Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca / Dallas, Tx
Posts: 3,751
Had a code P0300 once, changed the PCV valve had it reset and no problems since..........That has been the only CEL that this Max has had, and I have had it since it was brand new!
02-26-2011, 08:21 PM
#34
Dang! When the poll had 15 votes, fully 2/3rds of those who voted had a CEL of some sort. Now, with 47 votes, it flip-flopped to only 1/3rd of people who voted having a CEL, approximately.
I, too, am surprised there are so few codes being tossed around! Whoever said they thought the 5th gens came with CELs from the factory got me to chuckle--I was under the same impression. I guess this is good news for those of us who are struggling through the code game, though. If this many cars are good to go with 37K - >250K miles on them... Yeah, that's a good sign.
It's a relief to see engine problems being a vast minority.
I, too, am surprised there are so few codes being tossed around! Whoever said they thought the 5th gens came with CELs from the factory got me to chuckle--I was under the same impression. I guess this is good news for those of us who are struggling through the code game, though. If this many cars are good to go with 37K - >250K miles on them... Yeah, that's a good sign.
It's a relief to see engine problems being a vast minority.
