MazzaG13 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi guys, be driving my Z and notice last nite the Engline Malfunction light is on constantly does anyone know wat this means ? or ? Regards, Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waseem1978 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 my engine light has been on for months. i just ignore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 You need to do a reset and read the code - http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 my engine light has been on for months. i just ignore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 It could be a number of things - suggest you first do an advanced search with " Engine malfunction light". That throws up a page of possibles. Could be just a glich with the bad weather affecting the battery and might clear itself but otherwise you may need to connect up a code reader to identify what has tripped it and then take it from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 my engine light has been on for months. i just ignore it. bloody hell mate don't be dishing out advice like that! Its a warning light for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyla350z Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 DONT IGNORE IT!!! do a code check & reset it(instructions on forum) then ring mark at abbey & find out what it means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 engine lights there for a reason, tells you something is not right. to ignore it without knowing what has caused it is tantermount stupidity. you can read the code using the reset method above mentioned above, or plug a code reader in. there is also a thread listing all members with code readers who are happy to read codes for people for free. it may just be a glitch or minor sensor fault; or it could be engine failure. general rule of thumb is if the light comes on get to a garage as soon as you can. if its flashing stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and ring for assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walbertonio Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Yep, defo check the code out. The peddles routine can be tricky, but only takes a few goes to get it right. Then do a little googling about the code, simples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor austin Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Yep must suss this one out.. I have used the peddle method..its okay once you get used to it. I got my wife to help and used a stop watch...timing is critical. Without the fault code it could be so many things its not worth listing. Personally if it keeps coming back on once you have reset it I would not drive the car any more than needed. Best of luck and start stamping that acc peddle>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I used my iPhone stopwatch, only took a couple of attempts... I wouldn't panic unless the lights are flashing, I had the engine light on for a while but I knew it was because I had Berks fitted. I currently have ABS & TCL lights on intermittently but that will be sorted in a couple of weeks, although it does mean when they are on I have no driving aids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi mate,dont ignore warning lights,I had this problem about a year ago,I spoke to a main dealer,I took car to main dealer,and they reseted free of charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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