NEED HELP check engine light problem

[azn_flip209]

Hi guys, I need your help for some reason my check engine light is on and I have no clue how to get rid of it, can u guys tell me all the possibility wut is it causing it? and plus for sum reason this car is running rich smells like fresh gasoline is comming out the exhoust? ionno wut could it be, itll be a great help if u guys would give me some tips about it thanks.
p.s. oh yeah i need to pass smog thats why I am trippen over it.

[mistaanime]

engine light..probably nothing..juss a faulty sensor...happens to lotta 240's..it goes on some times then off.. but if you say you smell gas in the car..it could be that you have a loose pipe of some sort on the exhust..like the down pip or something..could also be y the engine light is on..not sure..but it could be.

[Evil S14]

find your ecu, its in the passenger side foot well, right near the door, put it into diagnostic mode by turning the knob in the back forward then back, then read what code the CEL blinks, then when you get the # come back here and post it and ill tell you what your problem is

[yudalicious]

there's an easier way though, if you have an autozone near your house, go to it. They give free CEL diagnosis. Dunno if they are around where you live though.

[azn_flip209]

it blinked 5 times when i start it and the engine light is off so when i reved it it blinked 6 times but this time the light remained on the the check engine light turned on again. So pls tell me wut could it be and oh yeah i Checked auto zoned they don't allowed Diagnostic test in Auto Zone over here in california so yeah sucks to be in cali with these laws.

[azn_flip209]

and oh yeah I am not sure if u want me to count how many blinks are they appart Ill check it again if that is the case please u guys help!!

[WilloW]

Originally posted by azn_flip209
and oh yeah I am not sure if u want me to count how many blinks are they appart Ill check it again if that is the case please u guys help!!

Follow the directions on this How to check for codes (http://www.ka24development.com/ecu_codes.html), and you will find your problem.

[NinjaGaiden]

sorry, i know this thread is kind of old, but i thoguht this would be useful for others.


I tried to run the test tonight, but have no idea where the the knob is (the one needed to run the diagnostic test).

is it here?

http://home.myuw.net/gmakx/pics/Fsm_ecm_0002.jpg

And if it is, how in the world am I suppose to get to it? Do i have to unbolt the two bolts holding the ECM to the chassis?

Wasted the entire 3 hours tonight trying to figure out what to do :bash:

TIA

[Salty_X]

Yeah, Nissan was real nice about putting it on the other side... you'll need to get those bolts off to check it out.

Just a tip: Even though I'm a smaller guy, it's still kind of a cramped working space down there in the footwell. It helps me to pull the passenger seat out to get in a more comfortable position while working.

[NinjaGaiden]

Yeah, Nissan was real nice about putting it on the other side... you'll need to get those bolts off to check it out.

Just a tip: Even though I'm a smaller guy, it's still kind of a cramped working space down there in the footwell. It helps me to pull the passenger seat out to get in a more comfortable position while working.


LOL, i know what u mean. The engineer who decided to put that knob where it is really needs a spankin. :hammer:

alright, thanks for confirming.

Cheers

[azn_flip209]

YumP I have to take that Bitch out and duN u know it I had a code "55 - Normal engine management system operation is indicated - this means all is OK." Then that stupid blinker went away for a month then came back. It disappears once and awhile then came back, this car is mocking me haha.

[8kred]

so whats to your cel light?

[ridebmx]

CEL?...they mean check engine light.