Yeah so my service engine light came on today @ 82k miles, I dunno if it just because it around the scedualed maintance or what ? Im leaving for florida in 3 days so Id def like to know. Thanks for any help !

 

Our SES lights do not come on automatically due to mileage, unlike some other manufacturers. If your light is on, there is something actually wrong with the car that is throwing an error code. You can take it to a dealer to have them read the code, or you can rent a scan tool from Autozone or Kragen/Checker.

 

****, It came on once before but when I refueled it went off. Ill have to scan it! Thanks.

 

In another car, I set off the "check engine" light by not properly closing the gas cap after refueling. If it turned off after you possibly "fixed" the closure of the gas cap, there might be no problem.

However, I have very little practical car knowledge, just "whoops that was stupid, but now it's fixed" lessons learned, so YMMV.

 

I have a scan gauge that i used to use in my honda to monitor the engine for codes....

One time the check engine light came on, and went away, and it was a false check engine light...

Stupid gas tank deal...

 

Yeah thats what Im hopeing for!

 

Mine just came on too :-( I found out its just a thermostat

 

Mine's been on too. Usually if it comes on steady it's likely just a sensor or maybe a gas cap issue. However, if it's flashing DON'T DRIVE THE CAR and take it IMMEDIATELY in for service. Flashing CEL means something serious.

 

Autozone gives free diagnostic tests, all you gotta do is come in and ask

 

+1 Most part stores read your codes for free.

I keep an OBD II reader in my car for when codes come up.

 

u can read the codes yourself, all u need is a a stopwatch with you to count down the seconds,
ECM Diagnostics/ECM Reset procedure:

1) Sit in the driver's seat.
2) Turn the ignition key to the ON position and wait three seconds. (Do not start the car.)
3) Fully depress and release the accelerator pedal five times in less than five seconds.
4) Wait exactly seven seconds. Fully depress the accelerator pedal for ten seconds until the SES light flashes.
5) Release the accelerator pedal and start counting flashes to obtain the four-digit trouble code.

Long flashes (0.6 seconds) indicate the first digit of the code; count the blinks one through nine and write down the first digit. (Ten blinks indicates zero.)
The next three digits follow in turn in the same fashion except with faster blinks (0.3 second) and a 1.0-second pause between digits.

The ECM code repeats itself until you turn the ignition key to the OFF position, at which point the ECM resets itself to standard get-in-and-drive-mode.
Additionally, if you get four blinks of ten (0000), the ECM is indicating no malfunction.
You can look up the trouble codes at
http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownership/Common/codes3.htm
Or
http://www.iequus.com/obd_def.asp
You need to add the letter P to the four-digit code.
You can clear the code (and the annoying SES light) by holding down the accelerator pedal for more than 10 seconds while the SES light is blinking. When you release the pedal and turn ignition off the ECM erases the trouble code(s).

 

gee that is some helpful info man good job!

i dont have the SES light flashing, but the GPS monitor says that i need to service my car when i have done it.. its been on for a few months so i was wondering whether or not if it is the same deal as the SES lights?

im sorry if its a stupid post by me, but i need the help and there isnt much help here is Australia LOL!

 

thank you for info.