Service Engine Soon Light

Post by **audtatious** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:01 am

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Post by **Reggie** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:48 am

I'm new to this forum and have a question concerning a 2002 I35. 130 miles ago the service engine soon light came on and a thought it was result of the gas light being illuminated, however. After filling the tank the service engine soon light remained on. I thought it was because of the 87 octane gas I have been putting in the tank for the last year. How can I resolve the service engine soon issue?

ThanksReggie

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:52 am

Welcome to NICO!

First step would be to have the car checked for codes.Most major auto parts chains will check codes for free.

Once you know what codes are causing the light, we'll be able to help you more.

Post by **helocrazed** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:29 pm

When I retrieved my code P0462 it said something about the fuel level sensor. Where is this sensor located on my 2003 Pathfinder?

Post by **starladog** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:35 am

I also own a 2002 Infinity I35 which I purchased appx. 2 weeks ago after a motor blew up in my son's 1999 Buick Regal. He just called and said the "service engine soon light" was on. I am just DEVESTATED after viewing this site and seeing this is actually the "check Engine" light and I might have a MAJOR problem. I bought this car because of the reliability and I am soooooo upset about this. What did your problem end up being? I am taking it to AUTOZONE to have checked out and will keep everyone posted. I like this site and it seems to have a lot of great information.

Post by **starladog** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:37 am

I had my codes pulled and they are P0011 and P0021. What exactly is this and how severe? Also, appx. how much to have fixed. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Oh yeah, I drive a 2002 Infinity I35.

Post by **nissanmax** » Tue May 20, 2008 11:33 am

I have a 2000 nissan maxima and a couple of months ago the 'service engine light' indicator came on and has been permanently on since. the car ran as smoothly as before until 2 weeks ago when the 'TCS off' and 'SLIP' indicator suddenly came on. These 2 dont come on in the mornings when its cold. When they are on the car vibrates when I brake completely and doesnt run as smooth as it should when its below 20 mph. I got the codes for the service engine light. they are P1320, P0304, P0171, P0174. The Midas guy said it could be that the computer is bad so I should go to the dealer to check it. I feel its going to be too expensive. Does anyone have any idea about the TCS indicator? is it related to the service engine indicator?any help will be appreciated..

Post by **nissanmax** » Thu May 22, 2008 5:52 am

ok.. went to the dealer.. he said all 6 coils are bad.. and the cost will be 825!!!!!!!!!!!!... i think i am going to do this myself.. anyone know of good shops where i can buy the coils from? he also said i will need new spark plugs..

Post by **MCovington** » Thu May 22, 2008 7:22 am

Coil packs are about 80 dollars each. Spark plugs about 5 each. Total parts about 530 with tax. The coil packs are easy to replace and when they are off just take the plugs out and install new ones. Should take about 1 hour to do all this at home. I have done it on a 95 Maxima and my 01 I30, piece of cake job. I find it hard to believe all coils went bad at once. Do a search on how to test coil packs, it is easy to do.

Post by **triplet** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:43 pm

past month or so my 04 max se has been stalling when driving slow, or in parking lots, even reversing. First few times no code. Finally the last time this is what happened...car stalled tried starting but was getting a hard start (more that a few seconds), couldnt accelerate, vdc off lamp came on , ses lamp on and gear was stuck in 5th. pulled over again waited, finally it started normally but ses stayed on. code was p0345 camshaft pos sensor circuit A, bank 2. Now i'm afraid that the code had to do with the hard start I was having and not the stalling issue.I was think of cleaing the MAF sensor, replacing air filter, and maybe replace the camshaft sensor . I've also noticed that it usually stall near my home where there is a lot of construction going on and dust and debris in the air, could that be and issue.....is it ok to clean the MAF sensor on my 04 maxima, or should we refrain from doing that?.....any assistance will be appreciated
Modified by triplet at 8:03 PM 6/12/2008

Post by RV » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:52 am

Hi all,

If you want to reset the Service Engine Soon Light, you can do this - http://www.fixya.com/support/t...light

It worked great for me,Harvey.

Post by **DMANRIP08** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 6:44 am

work perfectly thanks alot

Post by **dyingmax** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:08 pm

Does anyone know if this works?

http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/ecu.html

Post by **dyingmax** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:43 am

Ok. I just tried it, but where the Diagnostic Test Mode Selector would be, my car has a metal plate that blocks you from doing anything.

My car is 2001 Maxima SE.

Post by **xablian** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:30 pm

NP using the orignal post, only thing that seemed a lil weird was the code that was spit out 1380 but I using a lil logic it looks like 0138at the time I was using the full extent of the lil VQ to get on the freeway.... usually get to about 80 or so, can merge with ease!

Post by **samool** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:59 pm

maxhopper97 wrote:Here is a list of what the codes mean:

P0011 - IVT Control (Bank 1)P0021 - IVT Control (Bank 2)P0031 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Heater Low Voltage (Bank 1)P0032 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Heater Low Voltage (Bank 2)P0037 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater Low Voltage (Bank 1)P0038 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater Low Voltage (Bank 2)P0051 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Heater High Voltage (Bank 1)P0052 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Heater High Voltage (Bank 2)P0057 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater High Voltage (Bank 1)P0058 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater High Voltage (Bank 2)P0100 - Mass Air Flow SensorP0101 - Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit Range / Performance ProblemP0102 - Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit Low InputP0103 - Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit High InputP0105 - Absolute Pressure SensorP0107 - Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit Low InputP0108 - Absolute Pressure Sensor High InputP0110 - Intake Air Temperature SensorP0112 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low InputP0113 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High InputP0115 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor CircuitP0117 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Low InputP0118 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High InputP0120 - Throttle Position SensorP0122 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low InputP0123 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit High InputP0125 - Insufficient Engine Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel ControlP0127 - Intake Air Temperature Too HighP0128 - Thermostat MalfunctionP0130 - Front O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1)P0131 - Front O2 Sensor (Lean) (Bank 1)P0132 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1)P0133 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1)P0134 - (2000-2001) Front O2 Sensor High Input (Bank 1)P0134 - (2002-2003) Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1)P0135 - Front O2 Sensor Heater (Bank 1)P0137 - Rear O2 Sensor Low Input (Bank 1)P0138 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1)P0139 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1)P0140 - Rear O2 Sensor High Input (Bank 1)P0141 - Rear O2 Sensor Heater (Bank 1)P0150 - Front O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 2)P0151 - Front O2 Sensor (Lean) (Bank 2)P0152 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2)P0153 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2)P0154 - (2000-2001) Front O2 Sensor High Input (Bank 2)P0154 - (2002-2003) Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2)P0155 - Front O2 Sensor Heater (Bank 2)P0157 - Rear O2 Sensor Low Input (Bank 2)P0158 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2)P0159 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2)P0160 - Rear O2 Sensor High Input (Bank 2)P0161 - Rear O2 Sensor Heater (Bank 2)P0171 - Fuel Injection System Too Lean (Bank 1)P0172 - Fuel Injection System Too Rich (Bank 1)P0174 - Fuel Injection System Too Lean (Bank 2)P0175 - Fuel Injection System Too Rich (Bank 2)P0180 - Fuel Tank Temperature SensorP0181 - Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Range / PerformanceP0182 - Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Low InputP0183 - Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor High InputP0217 - Coolant Over Temperature Enrichment ProtectionP0221 - Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance ProblemP0222 - Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low InputP0223 - Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit High InputP0226 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance ProblemP0227 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low InputP0228 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 Circuit High InputP0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire DetectedP0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfired DetectedP0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfired DetectedP0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfired DetectedP0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfired DetectedP0305 - Cylinder 5 Misfired DetectedP0306 - Cylinder 6 Misfired DetectedP0325 - Knock SensorP0327 - Knock Sensor Circuit Low InputP0328 - Knock Sensor Circuit High InputP0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor CircuitP0340 - Camshaft Position Sensor (Phase) Circuit (Bank 1)P0345 - Camshaft Position Sensor (Phase) Circuit (Bank 2)P0400 - EGR Function (Close)P0403 - EGR Volume Control Valve CircuitP0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)P0430 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)P0440 - EVAP Control System Small LeakP0441 - EVAP Control System Incorrect Purge FlowP0442 - EVAP Control System Small Leak Detected (Negative Pressure)P0443 - EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve CircuitP0444 - EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve Circuit OpenP0445 - EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve Circuit ShortedP0446 - EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve CircuitP0447 - EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve Circuit OpenP0450 - EVAP Control System Pressure SensorP0452 - EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor Low InputP0453 - EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor High InputP0455 - EVAP Control System Gross LeakP0456 - EVAP Emission Control System Very Small Leak (Negative Pressure Check)P0460 - Fuel Level Sensor Circuit NoiseP0461 - Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range / PerformanceP0462 - Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Low InputP0463 - Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High InputP0464 - Fuel Level Sensor CircuitP0500 - Vehicle Speed SensorP0505 - Idle Air Control Valve / Auxiliary Air Control ValveP0506 - Idle Speed Control System RPM Lower Than ExpectedP0507 - Idle Speed Control System RPM Higher Than ExpectedP0510 - Closed Throttle Position SwitchP0550 - Power Steering Pressure Sensor CircuitP0600 - A/T Communication LineP0605 - Engine Control Module (ECM)P0650 - Malfunction Indicator (MIL) Control CircuitP1065 - ECM Power Supply CircuitP1102 - Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit Range / Performance ProblemP1121 - Electric Throttle Control ActuatorP1121 - ABS / TCS Control Unit PerformanceP1122 - Electric Throttle Control Performance ProblemP1124 - Throttle Control Motor Relay Circuit ShortP1126 - (2000-2001) Thermostat FunctionP1126 - (2002-2003) Throttle Control Motor Relay Circuit OpenP1128 - Throttle Control Motor Relay Circuit ShortP1130 - Swirl Control Valve Control Solenoid ValveP1143 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Lean Shift Monitoring (Bank 1)P1144 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Rich Shift Monitoring (Bank 1)P1146 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Minimum Voltage Monitoring (Bank 1)P1147 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Maximum Voltage Monitoring (Bank 1)P1148 - Closed Loop Control (Bank 1)P1163 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Lean Shift Monitoring (Bank 2)P1164 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Rich Shift Monitoring (Bank 2)P1165 - Swirl Control Valve Control Vacuum Check SwitchP1166 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Minimum Voltage Monitoring (Bank 2)P1167 - Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Maximum Voltage Monitoring (Bank 2)P1168 - Closed Loop Control (Bank 2)P1211 - ABS/TCS Control UnitP1212 - ABS / TCS Communication LineP1217 - Engine Over TemperatureP1223 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low InputP1224 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit High InputP1225 - Closed Throttle Position Learning Performance ProblemP1226 - Closed Throttle Position Learning Performance ProblemP1227 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low InputP1228 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit High InputP1229 - Sensor Power Supply Circuit ShortP1320 - Ignition SignalP1335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor (REF)P1336 - Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) (COG)P1401 - EGR Temperature SensorP1402 - EGR Function (Open)P1440 - EVAP Control System Small LeakP1444 - EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid ValveP1446 - EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve ClosedP1447 - EVAP Emission Control System Purge Flow MonitoringP1448 - EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve OpenP1456 - EVAP Emission Control System Very Small Leak (Positive Pressure Check)P1464 - Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Ground SignalP1490 - Vacuum Cut Valve Bypass Valve CircuitP1491 - Vacuum Cut Valve Bypass Valve CircuitP1564 - Automatic Speed Control Device Steering SwitchP1572 - Automatic Speed Control Device Brake SwitchP1574 - Automatic Speed Control Device Vehicle Speed SensorP1605 - A/T Diagnosis Communication LineP1706 - Park / Neutral Position SwitchP1800 - VIAS Control Solenoid Valve Circuit OpenP1805 - Brake SwitchP2122 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low InputP2123 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 Circuit High InputP2127 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low InputP2128 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit High InputP2135 - Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance ProblemP2138 - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance ProblemU1000 - CAN Communication LineU1001 - CAN Communication Line

Post by **samool** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:09 pm

Hi,I have a 2004 nissan murano, the engine service soon comes on he seys idle air control is higher than RPM expected, how can I change it to lower?Thanks

Post by **NubianHoney** » Sat May 23, 2009 11:26 am

Purchased my Cam Sensor for 80 bucks at NorthTX Nissan, they wanted 115 in Arlington. Pep Boys put it on for $50.00, the light is off and no more hard starts or going dead while trying. This site help me make up my mind and your graphics showed me what part I needed because the parts person was clueless as to which bank was one or two.....Thanks!

Post by **SpacemanSpiff_I35** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:46 pm

Hi again all,

well I bought my own ODB reader and last week pulled the following codes:

P0011P0012P0340

I had the bank 2 camshaft sensor replaced last summer. I replaced the bank 1 myself last weekend. My service engine soon light keeps coming back on but now of course is just saying p0011 and p0012.

I looked in the EC section of the FSM and it tells me to look at the IVT solenoids, but I can't find the diagram that shows where these are located can anyone help me please? The engine is making more and more noise by the day so I'm trying to get this taken care of. The sound is like a clicking/rattling like a camera shutter almost but its pretty loud. it goes in and out, originally when I was making a right hand turn it would be more prevelant, but now its pretty much all the time.

Also, when I start the car its very loud and clicking and the oil light flashes in time with the rattle sound and then goes out/off. I know its not like a CV joint or anything like that, I'm positive its part of the engine I just don't know specifically where to look right now.

Please help!

Post by **loystock** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:07 pm

Wow! This thread is 4.5 years old. You could have started a new thread so I don't have to go to the numerous postings here.

This problem, P0011/21 IVT (Intake Valve Timing), is most likely due to dirty engine oil (since you have already replaced the camshaft sensors). How often do you change your oil? IMO, 'dino' oil is good for 3000-5000 miles OCI while synthetic oil is good for 5000-8000 miles. This is based on UoA (Used Oil Analysis) I've seen in numerous sites. Of course the OCI can be extended depending on vehicle usage and as a result of UoA.

The Nissan/Infiniti variable valve timing uses oil pressure to advance/retard the intake valve timing. Oil pressure is used to move the IVT control vane. If the oil is dirty or gummed up, oil flow thru the galleries/passages are restricted/erratic giving valve timing problems, etc. The 'ticking' problem may also be related to the dirty oil. Refer to FSM pages EC-24 for component location and EC-162 for IVY Control description and diagnosis.

You have to do multiple oil changes (synthetic oil preferred) in succession, hoping to fix the problem. If not, engine repair may be needed. You need a can or two of BG Quick Clean and an optional can of BG MOA (additive). They can be bought online. Add a can of BG Quick Clean to the engine oil and run engine for @ 10-15 minutes. Drain the oil (be careful as the oil is hot). Add the required amount of fresh oil (4-1/4 quarts) and the optional BG MOA additive. Do another oil change after 1000 miles and use the 2nd can of BG Quick Clean, if available. If you're lucky, the 'ticking 'sound may go away and even fix the IVT fault codes. If not, the solenoid and/or crankshaft position sensor may have to be replaced to fix the IVT codes.

Good luck!

Post by **krishnakanthrp** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:29 pm

Hi guys,

I have a nissan maxima 03 with 75K miles on it. Today when I was driving in rain, suddenly i started to feel some burning smell, after some time I have seen smoke coming out of my engine and at this point I heard a weird sound also. I pulled the car aside and stopped.

what should I do ??, what could be the problem ?

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