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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?

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Old 02-26-2011 | 09:13 AM
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How many of you DON'T have an active check engine light?

Just curious.
Old 02-26-2011 | 09:38 AM
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P0300: Once in a while, mainly if she idles for a bit.
Old 02-26-2011 | 09:44 AM
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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.
Old 02-26-2011 | 09:53 AM
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Just once and awhile now P0455 & P1448 both related to the evap canister, I just reset them for now until I am ready to do the replacement parts
Old 02-26-2011 | 09:54 AM
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I have the good ol' P0455 & P0442
Old 02-26-2011 | 09:56 AM
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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."
Old 02-26-2011 | 09:59 AM
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So far in two years all I got recently was P0340 for that bank one camshaft sensor but I changed that and all is well again. That stalling was annoying as **** lol.
Old 02-26-2011 | 10:06 AM
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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!
Old 02-26-2011 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by TunerMaxima3000
I also have ABS, SLIP, and TRAC lights on. It's a yellow party on my dash every time I get in!
This one is normally present when there is an issue in the charging system .ie weak battery or an alternator on its way out and not delivering the correct amperage
Old 02-26-2011 | 10:27 AM
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Had this car about 2 and a half years and only had the maf trigger the light and that was the day after I got the car.
Old 02-26-2011 | 10:29 AM
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Tripped a P0128 shortly after the cold weather started. Replaced the t-stat (stuck in open position) and the code went away a week later. Win.
Old 02-26-2011 | 10:32 AM
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I got codes after I installed headers. And for some reason my ABS light has been on for a while.
Old 02-26-2011 | 10:42 AM
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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.
Old 02-26-2011 | 10:55 AM
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I rarely have a SES light. Only times I've had one was when my O2simulator died and occasionally when my UTEC is acting up causing p0300.
Old 02-26-2011 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by spock
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.
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.
Old 02-26-2011 | 11:35 AM
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Haven't had one for about 20,000 miles, bad MAF.
Old 02-26-2011 | 11:36 AM
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I thought maximas came standard with a CEL?
Old 02-26-2011 | 11:38 AM
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Old 02-26-2011 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by essential1
I thought maximas came standard with a CEL?
LMFAO! +1
Old 02-26-2011 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by essential1
I thought maximas came standard with a CEL?
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.
Old 02-26-2011 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghost_54
This one is normally present when there is an issue in the charging system .ie weak battery or an alternator on its way out and not delivering the correct amperage
Thanks for that tip (nohomo) but my battery/alternator are in good shape.

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.
Old 02-26-2011 | 12:52 PM
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No light for me just grabbed my 1 owner 2k2 se about a month ago with 35,487 miles on it which was like finding a gold mine for me
Old 02-26-2011 | 01:15 PM
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my o2 sim has died cause thats the code im getting now. where are people getting sims nowadays anyway?
Old 02-26-2011 | 01:28 PM
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haven't had one since the week I bought the car, about 10,000 miles ago
Old 02-26-2011 | 01:49 PM
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I had my SES light for the longest time. After getting it scanned it happen to the O2 sensor and P0011. After adding oil and deleting the code it hasn't bothered me for the past few weeks.
Old 02-26-2011 | 02:04 PM
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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!
Old 02-26-2011 | 03:07 PM
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Evap canister codes here. I get a code of the DR mod sometimes too.
Old 02-26-2011 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ
P0300: Once in a while, mainly if she idles for a bit.

same here...comes on if i leave it idling...but it goes away on its own
Old 02-26-2011 | 03:28 PM
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knock on wood ive never seen it on at all after a year and a half of owning it

my vw it was on for 8 years and never burned out
Old 02-26-2011 | 03:44 PM
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bought my car in 09 with 36,xxx and im at 64xxx now and only code i have had was a p301 at around 50k which was a cylinder 1 misfire.Threw a coil in it and cleared the light,so far so good.
Old 02-26-2011 | 03:47 PM
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i dont...but only because i just bought this one and its stock...im pretty sure once i put my headers on ill be living that CEL life
Old 02-26-2011 | 04:08 PM
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Old 02-26-2011 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Murdadremedy
i dont...but only because i just bought this one and its stock...im pretty sure once i put my headers on ill be living that CEL life
I've had headers for 2 years and only had a CEL when my O2sim went bad. Threw a new one on and no issues.
Old 02-26-2011 | 08:21 PM
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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.
Old 02-26-2011 | 08:40 PM
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In 1 and a half year of ownership, only had it once. It was because I didnt close my gas cap correctly... :/
Old 02-26-2011 | 08:49 PM
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He keep's me company at night. haha...typically when its cold I have more problems with my ses light. I currently have one right now and have no idea, why or what it is. :_( any insight guys?
Old 02-26-2011 | 08:58 PM
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02 sim for the win. got one right now afer like seven months i accidentally bottomed out and killed a sensor.
Old 02-26-2011 | 11:01 PM
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only 2 ive had is the speed revolution sensor or w/e its called, and a bad o2 sensor, but none at the moment
Old 02-26-2011 | 11:06 PM
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Using the Torque app on my Android phone pulled up no current or even previous codes in car's history.
Old 02-27-2011 | 07:22 AM
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previous owner removed the cel bulb but it would be lit up if it was in

bad timing ring on my flywheel is causing p1336, crank pos code


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