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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 07:52 PM
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Service engine soon.....please help

Ok, i know this is probably a long shot....but i hope someone can help

currently i have 34,000 miles on my car. Today while I was driving, "service engine soon" light came on. Can someone tell me what might be the cause of this?

I have frankencar intake and custom catback.

Thank you very much
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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Re: Service engine soon.....please help

Originally posted by BioMaxDDS
Ok, i know this is probably a long shot....but i hope someone can help

currently i have 34,000 miles on my car. Today while I was driving, "service engine soon" light came on. Can someone tell me what might be the cause of this?

I have frankencar intake and custom catback.

Thank you very much
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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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Sounds like a o2 sensor
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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Originally posted by Cutlr7
Sounds like a o2 sensor
that's what i was thinking too, since I only had the catback for a week.

is it possible to replace O2 sensor yourself? or do i have to do it at the dealer?

and will it become a major problem if I can't get it fix until next weekend?

thanks
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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Originally posted by bananamax
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would you guys just SHUT THE FUXK UP already. I'm reading through old posts at the same time right now. I just wanted to see what other people think OK?
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 08:55 PM
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Re: Service engine soon.....please help

Originally posted by BioMaxDDS
Ok, i know this is probably a long shot....but i hope someone can help

currently i have 34,000 miles on my car. Today while I was driving, "service engine soon" light came on. Can someone tell me what might be the cause of this?

I have frankencar intake and custom catback.

Thank you very much
If you check the code you could know for sure, but on my 4th gen the f***** EVAP cann vent ctr. caused the light to turn on. I would reset the ECU at first, and it would be good for about 1k, but now if I reset it, it comes back immediately. I followed the web instructions on how to clean it out, but sorry, NO GO. Time to let Nissan fix it, those mo** thieves. At least I got a 20% parts/labor, so the more they rob me, the more I save.

With such low mileage, I'd reset the ECU and see if/how long it takes for the light to come back.
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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Re: Re: Service engine soon.....please help

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If you check the code you could know for sure, but on my 4th gen the f***** EVAP cann vent ctr. caused the light to turn on. I would reset the ECU at first, and it would be good for about 1k, but now if I reset it, it comes back immediately. I followed the web instructions on how to clean it out, but sorry, NO GO. Time to let Nissan fix it, those mo** thieves. At least I got a 20% parts/labor, so the more they rob me, the more I save.

With such low mileage, I'd reset the ECU and see if/how long it takes for the light to come back.
lol, this is gonna sound embarrassing. I just check the gas cap.....that shiat was even on there.
Old Jun 13, 2003 | 05:32 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Service engine soon.....please help

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lol, this is gonna sound embarrassing. I just check the gas cap.....that shiat was even on there.
hahahahaha
Old Jun 13, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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it could be anything, you just cant guess what it is... read the code then you will know.
Old Jun 13, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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i meant the gas cap WASN'T even on there
the light went off today
Old Jun 13, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 08:16 PM
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Originally posted by nadir_s
you are a genius
true
Old Jun 14, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Service engine soon.....please help

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hahahahaha
yeah this will do it

It should shut itslef off in a little while.
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