21k and "service engine soon" light...should i be worried?
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12-19-2006, 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by techi13
i just figured it was to remind me for 30k tune up...
but my friend thougth otherwise, and pointed out that we don't have a "chech engine" light
but my friend thougth otherwise, and pointed out that we don't have a "chech engine" light
ummmm, if it was warning you about you 30k tune up don't you think the engine light would come on when your milage is closer to 30k, not 10k miles off? Take it in or get a diagnosis on it.
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12-19-2006, 11:20 AM
Originally Posted by techi13
and pointed out that we don't have a "chech engine" light
But that aside, your friend is correct in the other regard. The G35 does not use any of the warning lights to remind you of maintenence. If you have navigation, it'll remind you to change your oil and filter...
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12-19-2006, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by avs007
A "Check Engine Light" isn't necessarily used to remind you about routine maintenence. The only car I've ever owned that used it in that purpose was our 2G TL.
But that aside, your friend is correct in the other regard. The G35 does not use any of the warning lights to remind you of maintenence. If you have navigation, it'll remind you to change your oil and filter...
But that aside, your friend is correct in the other regard. The G35 does not use any of the warning lights to remind you of maintenence. If you have navigation, it'll remind you to change your oil and filter...
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12-19-2006, 02:30 PM
Originally Posted by LjN_728
Why wouldn't you just go to the dealer and get a FREE diagnosis there? Comes with a complimentary carwash.
Some of them make it look obvious that the person washign my car was wearing a big bracelet, as there are several LOOONG zig-zag scratches.
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if this helps any, i started my dad's porsche up the other day after it had not been run/driven for 4 days. it had a hard start that sounded weird so i backed it out of the driveway and then the light turns on. so i pull it back in the driveway and let it chill for about 5 minutes with motor off. comeback outside to start it up, starts up fine without a problem no light or anything...
so my question is, was it just after you started up the car or is it continually happening?
so my question is, was it just after you started up the car or is it continually happening?
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12-19-2006, 05:04 PM
Originally Posted by madscientist
that's $95, justfor some moron to hook a wire into your car and read off a bunch of codes.
where do you take your car, i'm moving there.
where do you take your car, i'm moving there.
Right here in Cerritos, Ca.
So you're saying if a check engine light comes on for something covered under warranty, they'll charge you? Sucks to live in AZ then.
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12-19-2006, 10:19 PM