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Oct 9, 2004 | 01:01 PM

AngryPotato

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Service Engine soon after Intake Install

Has anyone had their 'service engine soon' light pop on after throwing in an intake?

I just put in my Berk Technology intake and the car acted funny at first and I noticed I didn't fully seat the Air sensor so I went back and fixed that, but my engine light didn't shut back off. Did I mess something up? Will this shut off after x miles? Should I reset the ECU?

It does sound and look sweet though.

Oct 9, 2004 | 03:39 PM

tko507

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I have the Injen CAI installed 6 months ago and this morning the service engine light came on. If the light does not go away, I'll have to re-install the original nissan intake cause Nissan will give you all kinds of excuses not to fix your car. I also need to have my skyroof replaced since Nissan Motors sent me a postcard about Skyroof recall. Wait for a few days and if the light does not go away, re-install the old one and make an appointment to have your car inspected.

Oct 9, 2004 | 04:05 PM

SilverBelle04

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My Max didn't do that after installing my Berk. Hope it clears for you without having to go to the dealer.

Bob

Oct 9, 2004 | 05:48 PM

akaxmrxhammer

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try to reset it by disconnecting the battery. that might fix the problem. worth a try..

Oct 10, 2004 | 10:33 AM

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I just installed my Berk yesterday and haven't had any issues yet (Knock on wood). But I do hear a bit of a whistling noise when accelerating. Is that normal with the aftermarket filter?

Oct 10, 2004 | 11:47 AM

celica

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go to autozone and get the code check for free before resetin the code just in case its for something else.

Oct 10, 2004 | 08:05 PM

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I was able to kill the light for now by following these instructions. I doubt I have a real problem. I think I pissed off the computer by running that car with no sensor.

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ECU Resetting Procedures

Timing is extremely critical. If it is NOT DONE within the specify time, the ECU will not reset and the Check Engine Light (CEL) will continue to remain ON.
A stop watch or an analog clock with a seconds needle will be useful.

Operations Procedures

1. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
2. Repeat the following steps (2a and 2b) procedures quickly five times within 5 seconds.
2a. Fully depress the accelerator pedal (HARD).
2b. Fully release the accelerator pedal.
3. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 10 seconds until the CEL starts blinking.
4. Fully release the accelerator pedal (while the CEL is still blinking)
5. Wait about 10 second.
6. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for more than 10 seconds.
7. Fully release the accelerator pedal (The CEL light will continue to blink).
8. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and now you can start the car. The CEL light should be gone.

If the CEL light continues to remain ON, repeat the above steps. Timing is EXTREMELY critical to resetting the ECU.

Oct 10, 2004 | 09:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryPotato

I was able to kill the light for now by following these instructions. I doubt I have a real problem. I think I pissed off the computer by running that car with no sensor.

Good stuff....thanks AngryPotato

Oct 10, 2004 | 11:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryPotato

I think I pissed off the computer by running that car with no sensor.

That will do it. Nice to know we have no Maf problems or anything like that yet.

Oct 11, 2004 | 12:50 AM

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Prior to doing this step, you may want to head to Auto Zone to have them pull the code(s) so you actually know what caused it - for next time.

Oct 11, 2004 | 09:10 AM

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This SES reset procedure should be posted in a sticky for the forum.

Oct 11, 2004 | 03:11 PM

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tko507

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tko507

Took my car today, 10-11-04 to the dealer and it was fixed (service engine light). They reset the computer, according to service advisor. As for the skyroof, I'll bring it back tomorrow to have it replaced. Before I took the car to the dealer, I replaced the Injen CAI with the stock intake. According to the service advisor, the warranty is good up to 36,000 miles.

Oct 15, 2004 | 09:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tko507

Did they say what the cause was of the CEL coming on? I installed my Berk CAI a week ago and haven't had any issues until today. Driving home from the theater, my CEL came on.

Oct 16, 2004 | 07:07 AM

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AngryPotato

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If you guys find any issues with it let me know. I've put a few hundred miles and a week on it and the light hasn't come back on.

Mar 29, 2005 | 09:21 AM

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Cel

My CEL lights been on for a few days now, does autozone check to see whats wrong for free, i heard the dealerships charge to even tell you whats wrong with it if you didnt buy it from them.

Mar 29, 2005 | 09:52 AM

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After i installed my injen intake the ses light was on for about 2 weeks. It eventually went off on its own. Disconnecting the batter will do nothing. Trust me i tried, over and over again.

Mar 29, 2005 | 10:20 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Strife

My CEL lights been on for a few days now, does autozone check to see whats wrong for free, i heard the dealerships charge to even tell you whats wrong with it if you didnt buy it from them.

dealers charge for everything. that's how they make $. if it's a warranty issue, Nissan pays the dealer for you.

now, the dealer you purchased from may be more likely to charge Nissan instead of you or not at all. there's no real standard.

I would always try the free AutoZone testing first.

Mar 29, 2005 | 10:52 AM

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Heard this before...I got a service engine light after a K&N panel filter install! So what did I do? Rip it out, put th e paper one back in...and it still took 3 days for the light to go off..but it did! I dont know why, nor do I car...but no CAI for me...Dont wanna lose low end torque.
AngryPotato..Thats super cool..I wish I knew it when I put in the panel filter...I woulda tried it..Nismo...Sticky!

Jul 26, 2005 | 02:14 PM

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AngryPotato you are the man! My light came on today and this was a great fix.

Jul 26, 2005 | 03:13 PM

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There is only one way to reset the ECU, and thats by following the procedure outlined above. Many people (including me) had this issue when I had the 350z.

For: (some or none may apply to the Max)
-ECU Resetting Procedures
-Accelerator Pedal Release Position Learning
-Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning
-Idle Air Volume Learning (Throttle Position Learning)
Goto:
http://www.technosquareinc.com/350reset.htm