Service Engine Soon Light

MPNX2 · 04-09-2005, 03:59 PM

Today as I was backing out of my garage my Service Engine Soon light came on. The truck has 920 miles on it. I looked it the manual and it said the check the fuel cap and make sure it was tight which I did. Also it says that if there is less than 3 gallons in the gas tank it may come on but I have a quarter of a tank. The light is not blinking but is steady. Tha manual then goes on to say just to drive it on a "few driving trips" and see if it goes out and if it doesnt then take it to the dealer. Has anyone ever had this happen? Thanks for the help!

*Squid* · 04-09-2005, 04:02 PM

Yes lots of people.

*tortuga* · 04-09-2005, 04:04 PM

how weird!! drive it a few trips and hope it goes away? WTF?

*Squid* · 04-09-2005, 04:19 PM

There is a way to check the code if you want to try,

Service Engine Soon Light

keiffers · 04-09-2005, 05:51 PM

It's probably a trip by the O2 (that's oxygen) sensor. I had that problem with my Tundra. Easy fix by the dealer if you get it.

MPNX2 · 04-09-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Squid

There is a way to check the code if you want to try,

Service Engine Soon Light

Is there a list of what each indication means somewhere?

*Squid* · 04-09-2005, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MPNX2

Is there a list of what each indication means somewhere?

I have the service manual. So if you get the code, I'll look it up.

BLKingTitan · 04-09-2005, 06:39 PM

MPNX2,

I had the same thing at around 500 miles. I did the self test and found the code was 1000. I took it to the stealer and they did a full diagnostic. They determined that the truck set a "false code" and they cleared it. I have almost 1700 miles now and the light has remained off. What code is it giving you? I can check the service manual, and give you some idea of what it means.

Best of luck, and enjoy your truck!!!

*Squid* · 04-09-2005, 06:48 PM

Ya know most Auto zones, etc, can check the code for free, If you're out and about?

MPNX2 · 04-09-2005, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Squid

I have the service manual. So if you get the code, I'll look it up.

The light blinks something like this...

1 long pause
2 quick binks

It will cycle the above three times and then do 10 quick blinks. I have no idea what that means....

MPNX2 · 04-09-2005, 07:04 PM

If I could send someone with a service manual a 6.5 meg vid I have it. If they are willing to help me out

*Squid* · 04-09-2005, 07:05 PM

See if this helps.

You can expand the document by taking your mouse to the lower right hand corner.

Brando7 · 04-09-2005, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MPNX2

Today as I was backing out of my garage my Service Engine Soon light came on. The truck has 920 miles on it. I looked it the manual and it said the check the fuel cap and make sure it was tight which I did. Also it says that if there is less than 3 gallons in the gas tank it may come on but I have a quarter of a tank. The light is not blinking but is steady. Tha manual then goes on to say just to drive it on a "few driving trips" and see if it goes out and if it doesnt then take it to the dealer. Has anyone ever had this happen? Thanks for the help!

The engine light for my 2001 Frontier came on the day after I bought it. It ended up being a bad wire somewhere, so I say just take it back to the dealer, no?

*Squid* · 04-09-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Brando7

The engine light for my 2001 Frontier came on the day after I bought it. It ended up being a bad wire somewhere, so I say just take it back to the dealer, no?

That's no fun.

MPNX2 · 04-09-2005, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Brando7

The engine light for my 2001 Frontier came on the day after I bought it. It ended up being a bad wire somewhere, so I say just take it back to the dealer, no?

My dealer is closed tomorrow and they are ike 70 miles away...and I didnt even buy the truck there...oh well looks like thats what I will do next weekend