Fuel gauge problem. Detailed.
#152
I even tried going over the entire board with a heat gun hoping it might soften up some of the solder and get it to re-stick.
Still no luck! I dont even know if the problem really is a broken solder joint. It could be a bad chip or resistor. But thats beyond my troubleshooting capabilities. I just ended up buying a used cluster off ebay and that finally fixed my MM issue.
#153
I tried re-soldering everything on the board that I possibly could. I was using a fine point soldering tip, but there are probably a thousand points on the board that are so small that its impossible to get, even with my fine point.
I even tried going over the entire board with a heat gun hoping it might soften up some of the solder and get it to re-stick.
Still no luck! I dont even know if the problem really is a broken solder joint. It could be a bad chip or resistor. But thats beyond my troubleshooting capabilities. I just ended up buying a used cluster off ebay and that finally fixed my MM issue.
I even tried going over the entire board with a heat gun hoping it might soften up some of the solder and get it to re-stick.
Still no luck! I dont even know if the problem really is a broken solder joint. It could be a bad chip or resistor. But thats beyond my troubleshooting capabilities. I just ended up buying a used cluster off ebay and that finally fixed my MM issue.
Do 06/07 clusters fit on 05? I know 03/04 don’t.
Last edited by humbalum; 03-07-2023 at 12:43 PM.
#154
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I think the 5 different instrument clusters for the V35 chassis are
2003-2004.5 5AT sedan or coupe
2003-2004 6MT sedan or coupe
2004.5-2006 5AT sedan
2004.5-2007 5AT coupe
2005-2006 6MT sedan
2005-2007 6MT coupe.
Basically at the end of the day though it breaks down into whether you have a 5AT or 6MT, and the mid-year change later ones have the silver ring around the middle which displays either the gear indicator for 5AT or the word "REV" on the 6MT.
2003-2004.5 5AT sedan or coupe
2003-2004 6MT sedan or coupe
2004.5-2006 5AT sedan
2004.5-2007 5AT coupe
2005-2006 6MT sedan
2005-2007 6MT coupe.
Basically at the end of the day though it breaks down into whether you have a 5AT or 6MT, and the mid-year change later ones have the silver ring around the middle which displays either the gear indicator for 5AT or the word "REV" on the 6MT.
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Scorpi0 (03-10-2023)
#155
I can live with the funky fuel gauge BUT not the service engine light
Hi guys, I have a 2006 G35 coupe with only 95k on it. I have the fuel gauge problem that is so excruciatingly detailed in this and other posts. Senders replaced twice, has to be the cluster. I don’t really care about the gauge all that much, to be sending my instrument panel off to wherever. I can use the trip odometer, now that I know the gauge has become unreliable.
But I am really not feeling driving around with the “service engine soon” light illuminated. Makes me feel like I’m driving a decrepit taxi belching smoke or somesuch. Is there an easy way to turn off/disable that damn light?
I feel like I keep the engine serviced pretty well. Is there a downside to getting rid of this light, assuming that is possible?
thanks
But I am really not feeling driving around with the “service engine soon” light illuminated. Makes me feel like I’m driving a decrepit taxi belching smoke or somesuch. Is there an easy way to turn off/disable that damn light?
I feel like I keep the engine serviced pretty well. Is there a downside to getting rid of this light, assuming that is possible?
thanks
#156
I think this is what your owners manual says about it:
If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least three gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the lamp should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator lamp comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/ maintenance test. See “Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.
Operation
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in one of two ways:
Malfunction indicator lamp on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The lamp should turn off after a few driving trips. If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the re- tailer.
! Malfunction indicator lamp blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission con- trol system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator lamp may stop blinking and come on steady.
Probably best to figure out and fix the problem instead of disabling the warning light.
If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least three gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the lamp should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator lamp comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/ maintenance test. See “Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.
Operation
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in one of two ways:
Malfunction indicator lamp on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The lamp should turn off after a few driving trips. If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the re- tailer.
! Malfunction indicator lamp blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission con- trol system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator lamp may stop blinking and come on steady.
Probably best to figure out and fix the problem instead of disabling the warning light.
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6speeder (12-08-2023)
#157
Hi guys, I have a 2006 G35 coupe with only 95k on it. I have the fuel gauge problem that is so excruciatingly detailed in this and other posts. Senders replaced twice, has to be the cluster. I don’t really care about the gauge all that much, to be sending my instrument panel off to wherever. I can use the trip odometer, now that I know the gauge has become unreliable.
But I am really not feeling driving around with the “service engine soon” light illuminated. Makes me feel like I’m driving a decrepit taxi belching smoke or somesuch. Is there an easy way to turn off/disable that damn light?
I feel like I keep the engine serviced pretty well. Is there a downside to getting rid of this light, assuming that is possible?
thanks
But I am really not feeling driving around with the “service engine soon” light illuminated. Makes me feel like I’m driving a decrepit taxi belching smoke or somesuch. Is there an easy way to turn off/disable that damn light?
I feel like I keep the engine serviced pretty well. Is there a downside to getting rid of this light, assuming that is possible?
thanks
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6speeder (12-08-2023)
#158
Thanks. As many many many other fuel gauge posts indicate, fixing the problem is exasperatingly difficult. Some owners have run through thousands of dollars trying to get the fuel gauge to work correctly. Also, I think the check engine light is a different indicator… but good to know that it can’t be disabled. Guess now I go off on the journey others have undertaken of getting the gauge cluster shipped off somewhere.
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Scottwax (12-08-2023)
#159
I think this is what your owners manual says about it:
If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least three gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the lamp should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator lamp comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/ maintenance test. See “Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.
Operation
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in one of two ways:
Malfunction indicator lamp on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The lamp should turn off after a few driving trips. If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the re- tailer.
! Malfunction indicator lamp blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission con- trol system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator lamp may stop blinking and come on steady.
Probably best to figure out and fix the problem instead of disabling the warning light.
If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least three gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the lamp should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator lamp comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/ maintenance test. See “Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.
Operation
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in one of two ways:
Malfunction indicator lamp on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The lamp should turn off after a few driving trips. If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the re- tailer.
! Malfunction indicator lamp blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission con- trol system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator lamp may stop blinking and come on steady.
Probably best to figure out and fix the problem instead of disabling the warning light.
#160
Thanks. As many many many other fuel gauge posts indicate, fixing the problem is exasperatingly difficult. Some owners have run through thousands of dollars trying to get the fuel gauge to work correctly. Also, I think the check engine light is a different indicator… but good to know that it can’t be disabled. Guess now I go off on the journey others have undertaken of getting the gauge cluster shipped off somewhere.
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6speeder (12-09-2023)
#161
Hi guys, I have a 2006 G35 coupe with only 95k on it. I have the fuel gauge problem that is so excruciatingly detailed in this and other posts. Senders replaced twice, has to be the cluster. I don’t really care about the gauge all that much, to be sending my instrument panel off to wherever. I can use the trip odometer, now that I know the gauge has become unreliable.
But I am really not feeling driving around with the “service engine soon” light illuminated. Makes me feel like I’m driving a decrepit taxi belching smoke or somesuch. Is there an easy way to turn off/disable that damn light?
I feel like I keep the engine serviced pretty well. Is there a downside to getting rid of this light, assuming that is possible?
thanks
But I am really not feeling driving around with the “service engine soon” light illuminated. Makes me feel like I’m driving a decrepit taxi belching smoke or somesuch. Is there an easy way to turn off/disable that damn light?
I feel like I keep the engine serviced pretty well. Is there a downside to getting rid of this light, assuming that is possible?
thanks
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6speeder (12-09-2023)
#162
You said the "Service Engine Soon" light which in the book is called the Malfunction Indicator Lamp or MIL. That info I copied and pasted is from page 2-15 and 2-16 of your owner's manual. Are you getting a recurring error code?
Last edited by 05_SkylineSedan; 12-09-2023 at 01:00 AM.
#164
For me, it was the instrument cluster which needed a soldering job. I went with a reputable electronics service company on ebay. Like I said before, it was the best decision I made for my G35.
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6speeder (12-10-2023)
#165