matth76 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi About a couple of cms underneath the fuel gauge a light which looks like a tap with two handles has come on, which I assume to be the engine management light. It is yellow and stays constantly on, no flashing. Car drives absolutely fine, and cannot notice any difference. I know a fault code has been thrown and would normally assume it is either the O2 / MAF sensor or something related to the cats. The only thing, very small thing I have noticed recently is that the exhaust seems slightly throatier, but only just and I have thought nothing of it. (No eggy smells so assume my cats are ok.) My car's only just four years old so quite surprised to see the engine management light come on! My question is if I take my car to a main dealer are they going to charge me to read the fault codes, for what is simply a two minute job (I know it is because I have seen it being done)? Alternatively does anyone know whether GT Art would be any help? Ideally want it checked as soon as poss and I have a Nissan main dealer two minutes down the road or GT Art two mins from my work. Could the engine management light indicate any other possible more serious faults? Anything I should look out for or can do to diagnose the problem more myself? Is there a way for me to reset the engine management light to make it go out and then allowing me to see if the light returns? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Where are you based bud, i have a code reader , and if im no good, see if anyone local to you can help you out, im based in essex ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth76 Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Thanks M350ZB, I'm right on the south coast unfortunately in sussex. Thanks for the offer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Get yourself to the bluewater meet and ill bring it , if not might be worth trying to find a member who leaves close to you who can/could help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I think gary has a fault reader, Dealers may charge Yes it could be other faults Yes you can try the manual method to get the fault code up If you do find its the cats then you can get it reset, if there is still an issue then the light will come back! So buying a reader is probably a good idea.... Did you say you had taken your car to Gary BTW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth76 Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Yes I've been to GT Art a couple of times. I'll give them a ring tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth76 Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Ok, popped down GT Art today who were very helpful and scanned the computer for fault codes and it came up with a P2135, can't remember the description exactly but it was along the lines of "incorrect electric voltage to the throttle position sensor". They are going to look into what part may need replacing or is causing this. For now they have cleared the code to see if it comes back. It hasn't come back on when I drove home from the garage today but will see if it comes on later or in the next few days. As already mentioned the car drives perfectly and pulls very hard as usual. Has anyone else had this code? What did it turn out to be or how did you resolve the issue from coming back? And was it expensive?! Thanks for any help or info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 P2135 Throttle Position Sensor They are in here bud. viewtopic.php?f=17&t=21762 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Try a TPS reset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Looks like it may be throttle position in your case, but I've had a similar issue with the engine check light coinciding with a throatier exhaust noise and it has turned out that the weld on the backbox flange has cracked and is blowing. Might be worth checking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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