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#510 of 522 Re: "Check Engine Light" [bostonguy1] by valo Nov 06, 2009 (10:25 am)
Replying to: bostonguy1 (Nov 06, 2009 10:02 am) Have the same problem with the same car. Same thing with my local mechanic and same thing with the dealer. Put a dose of Lucas fuel injector cleaner in the tank at the suggestion of someone else here and the light went out for several months, then back on again. Did that a second time with no result. Scheduled it with the dealer and the light went off the day it was due for testing.   During one of its off periods the car passed the Arizona emissions test. Someone else suggested cleaning the MAF sensor with a commercial product. Will try that next.
#511 of 522 Re: Grinding Noise When Turning Right [npriest] by myrcgarage Nov 06, 2009 (11:17 am)
Replying to: npriest (Oct 26, 2009 11:01 am) I took it to dealer. They had it for 2 days. They said they couldn't duplicate the problem. I went there in the morning to drive with them. The mechanic was able to hear something. He said that it was exhaust system related. Exhaust is not included under warranty. Therefore, it is not fixed. My concern is: is it really exhaust or it is something else. They checked the engine mount and everything is good. I guess I will leave it the way it is for now and see if it will get worse before next May, which is when my extended warranty expires.
#512 of 522 Re: "Check Engine Light" [bostonguy1] by walter41 Nov 06, 2009 (11:36 am)
Replying to: bostonguy1 (Nov 06, 2009 10:02 am) same problem..... comes on then just go off for a few weeks and then it's back.   mechanic has run all and poses no mechanical problem and dealership would love to get you in and charge big $   This has been a problem for the last year and I just put up with it. Replies to this message: bostonguy1 (Nov 06, 2009 4:20 pm) mik5423 (Nov 06, 2009 9:33 pm)
#513 of 522 Re: "Check Engine Light" [walter41] by bostonguy1 Nov 06, 2009 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: walter41 (Nov 06, 2009 11:36 am) Thanks for the feedback. I will also live with this problem rather than pay a dealer. But, from a previous car experience, I'm thinking I won't pass my annual inspection (omissions check) and will most likely need 2 new O2 sensors and maybe the other sensor. Anybody paid a dealer for this work? (how much $)   Thanks. Replies to this message: mik5423 (Nov 06, 2009 9:33 pm)
#514 of 522 Re: "Check Engine Light" [bostonguy1] by mik5423 Nov 06, 2009 (9:33 pm)
Replying to: bostonguy1 (Nov 06, 2009 4:20 pm) Invest in your own code scanner.Then your not at the mercy of some stupid mechanic or the dealer.Trust me it will pay for itself.$69.00 at advance auto.   http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_PocketScan-Pl- us-Code-Scanner-Actron_9090012-P_N3389_T|GRP2018____   You can probably find one even cheaper on ebay.Just has to be ODBII.Not ODBI.
#515 of 522 Re: "Check Engine Light" [bostonguy1] by snowace76 Nov 07, 2009 (7:32 am)
Replying to: bostonguy1 (Nov 06, 2009 10:02 am) i've only had this happen to me once and it seemed to be right after i'd filled the car with gas. i now make sure i tighten the cap well after each fill-up. hasn't happened in over 3 months now so we shall see...
#516 of 522 Re: "Check Engine Light" [bostonguy1] by sparquee Nov 15, 2009 (8:03 am)
Replying to: bostonguy1 (Nov 06, 2009 10:02 am) You may want to have your catalytic converter checked. I just went through a similar problem and replace my engine. Here's my scenario   - i bought car used with 58K Km on it. At first oil change (64k Km) i was told no oil. Did oil consumption test and sucked back about 1 to 1.5 liters per 1000 km. Was told normal by NISSAN. -Also had light rattle around 1500 to 2000 rpm but was told most likely bad gas and to use premium (i used lower cost gas up to this point, 85k km) -At 96,000 km, re-did oil consumption test (same infiniti dealer) with same results as previously mentioned. This time not normal (documentation was different as well). This was in early 2007. NISSAN authorized a change of the short block under warranty. -Documents showed a $5,000+ cost for engine job. -Car worked good after this, but knocking still there. I never did more as dealer not to concerned. -January 2009 lost coolant due to broken pipe. some overheating and only time check engine light came on. Seemed to have fixed problem early enough and engine seemed OK. -Late 2009, sound seemed worse and wider range of RPM for rattle noise (diesel like). -Stopped at local mechanic, confirmed noise, seemed to come from rear heads (very audible inside of garage with hood up. also noise from timing chain area. Made appointment for monday inspect, until checking oil. Non on the stick. Left car. -Monday morning found coolant in 2 cylinders. Base estimate without totally dismantling engine at least $3000 with many unknowns. Decided used motor for $1,200 + $1,000 for labor + 5 to 600 extra. -I have 1 year guarantee, but to get it they had to find why problem occurred. They found the catalytic converter clogged (pressure differential to large across converter) upon opening up completely blocked and loose. -Spoke to mechanic and he said that " the O2 sensors should pick up these problems and if they start to go off, this needs to be checked otherwise crap is blown back into the cylinders causing these problems. This will cause temperature differential across the comnverter of as much as 500 degrees. Causing lots of problems, overheating of rear heads, increased oil consumption, coolant in heads etc.......   - Moral of the story is, CHECK OUT THE catalytic converter (MY COST FOR NEW PART WAS $265). Seemed nissan had a lot of issues with these causing engine damage (replaced a lot of 4 cylinder motors on warranty because of this).   Good luck. Replies to this message: bostonguy1 (Nov 22, 2009 8:49 pm)
#517 of 522 Brake light by bcrisologo Nov 16, 2009 (3:48 pm)
I have a 1997 I30 with the right brake light that turns off when I step on the brake while the lights are turned on. What could be the problem? Is it the brake light relay? Where can I find it?   Thanks for your help, Jericho Replies to this message: 59fan (Nov 17, 2009 9:18 am)
#518 of 522 Re: Brake light [bcrisologo] by 59fan Nov 17, 2009 (9:18 am)
Replying to: bcrisologo (Nov 16, 2009 3:48 pm) You might want to just replace the bulb itself, Make sure that the new bulb is in its socket correctly, and make sure that the new bulb meets the OEM specs. My 2002 did the same thing, I just replaced the bulb and it was fine.
#519 of 522 Re: "Check Engine Light" [sparquee] by bostonguy1 Nov 22, 2009 (8:49 pm)
Replying to: sparquee (Nov 15, 2009 8:03 am) Hi Sparquee,   WOW! That's a real horror story...I'll be selling mine for parts before I spend that type of money for repairs.   Best of luck with it.

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