Hey guys

My 05 G35x's service engine light came on this morning at 75xx miles. I come from an Acura/Lexus family, for them, the service engine light comes on when it gets close to the maintenance window, 15k/25k/etc. And you can just reset it.

But I looked at the Infiniti's service manual and searched this forum, if I am correct, for Infinitis, this light means something is actually wrong with the engine. Can anyone confirm that? Or does everyone's service engine light turns on at 7500, 15k, 25k, etc

Oh and yes I plan on calling my infiniti dealer, but I am going away on business for a week and dont want to have this question in my mind the whole time.....

Thanks

 

Check your gas cap. It may not be tight enough. If you have the NAV unit, open it and check for a message.

 

The SES light could mean a multitude of problems, most of which are probably very minor. Don't stress yourself out thinking you're having engine failure.

 

Steady CEL means an emissions component failure and the car will drive fine. More often then not this is related to not installing the gas cap tight enough (three clicks). A flashing CEL means there is something major wrong with the car and that it shoudl be turned off as soon as safely possible.

 

What he ^^^^^^ said.

 

just go to autozone they can let you plug in the consult II free of charge to see what code will show up. that would be the best to save you a trip to the dealer

 

Is that true? If so, that's pretty cool.