ChristopherJames Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Hi guys, I have engine light and traction control light on my car! I got in the car after finishing work. Started it up and it seemed to turn over for a bit longer before firing up this time, then when it fired up the engine light has come on and the traction light. The car got me home ok so turned it off and on again to see if that would help and again the same thing. No idea what's going on or what is wrong! Any help would be appreciated as I'm freaking out about what could be up and how much it might cost. Quote
Ekona Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Read the code (either at a garage for approx £30 or DIY by following the guide on here) and post it up. Quote
narcotix Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Best to get the code read from the ECU help identify the issue .. But it does sound similar to an issue I had with the Crank Position Sensor .. Have a look at the following thread: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=27455 Quote
Humpy Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Oh god dont mention engine warning lights, the car im part/ex for a Zed has got the ABS light on and took it to the local garage and looking at a £1727 bill to get it fixed :-( Fingers and toes crossed for you it is something minor!! Quote
ChristopherJames Posted May 18, 2011 Author Posted May 18, 2011 The car is still under the three month warrenty for engine and gearbox problems that the dealer I bought the car from provided, so hopefully if there is a problem it will be covered by this. Hopefuly going to get the ecu read tonight. When I know any more I will keep you updated. If the figure comes anywhere near £1727 I think the car will have to go! Quote
M13KYF Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 reset the ECU. A guide her on how to do it and it will also tell you the error code viewtopic.php?f=35&t=89 Quote
ChristopherJames Posted May 18, 2011 Author Posted May 18, 2011 That sounds like something fun for me to be doing this evening! Lets hope I can count.... Thanks for the info. Quote
M13KYF Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 That sounds like something fun for me to be doing this evening! Lets hope I can count.... Thanks for the info. its a good idea to film the flashes with a your phone camera. Also timings in the squence are very critical so stopwatch is helpful Quote
ChristopherJames Posted May 18, 2011 Author Posted May 18, 2011 Right, After following the procedure I make my lucky number 3,4,10 I found the list of codes the other day but I'm looking for them now and cant find them. can anyone point me in the right direction please. Quote
narcotix Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 http://www.my350z.com/forum/forced-indu ... codes.html Quote
DP7657 Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 Also: 3,4,10 is actually 3,4,0 (10 X flashes = 0) Took me a while to figure that out when I did it Quote
ChristopherJames Posted May 19, 2011 Author Posted May 19, 2011 Cheers for the link and the translation of 10 = 0 lol, Im sure I would of been sat here for ages scratching my head. Well according to the codes mine leads me to believes its a P0340 CMP (Cam Shaft Position) Sensor (Phase) No idea what this is or what sort of damage in terms of ma car and wallet that this is going to cost me. Any ideas? Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 Cheers for the link and the translation of 10 = 0 lol, Im sure I would of been sat here for ages scratching my head. Well according to the codes mine leads me to believes its a P0340 CMP (Cam Shaft Position) Sensor (Phase) No idea what this is or what sort of damage in terms of ma car and wallet that this is going to cost me. Any ideas? These seem to be a common'ish problem over on the US forum. I would check the connections to them first. I think there is one on each end of the cam shafts. At the front of the engine at the top of each 'V' there is a black cylindrical item with a green electrical connector on it. I'm pretty sure thats them. Unclip the connector and make sure its clean and in good condition etc.... Plug 'em back in, reset your CEL and see how you go. There maybe one at the rear to? Not sure. I'm sure someone who knows for sure will be along soon..... .....and if you need a new one ....PM Zmanalex Quote
M13KYF Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 Cheers for the link and the translation of 10 = 0 lol, Im sure I would of been sat here for ages scratching my head. Well according to the codes mine leads me to believes its a P0340 CMP (Cam Shaft Position) Sensor (Phase) No idea what this is or what sort of damage in terms of ma car and wallet that this is going to cost me. Any ideas? pm zmanalex viewtopic.php?f=10&t=43715&hilit=Shaft+sensor Quote
ChristopherJames Posted May 19, 2011 Author Posted May 19, 2011 Thanks for all the help guys. I have rang the chap I bought the car from as it is still within the 3month warrenty so he is just talking to his mechanic and I should know later today If he will be sorting that out or not. I will keep you updated and bug you with more questions if I have any. Cheers, Chris. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 Cheers for the link and the translation of 10 = 0 lol, Im sure I would of been sat here for ages scratching my head. Well according to the codes mine leads me to believes its a P0340 CMP (Cam Shaft Position) Sensor (Phase) No idea what this is or what sort of damage in terms of ma car and wallet that this is going to cost me. Any ideas? These seem to be a common'ish problem over on the US forum. I would check the connections to them first. I think there is one on each end of the cam shafts. At the front of the engine at the top of each 'V' there is a black cylindrical item with a green electrical connector on it. I'm pretty sure thats them. Unclip the connector and make sure its clean and in good condition etc.... Plug 'em back in, reset your CEL and see how you go. There maybe one at the rear to? Not sure. I'm sure someone who knows for sure will be along soon..... .....and if you need a new one ....PM Zmanalex Just to clerify, solenoids are at the front and the cam sensors are at the rear Plenty of both in stock if push comes to shove. Alex. Quote
ChristopherJames Posted May 19, 2011 Author Posted May 19, 2011 Thanks for that. As I'm still waiting to hear about the car and what actions I have to take Am I ok to still drive the car or should I leave it until it's all sorted? Just a bit paranoid that it will lead to something more if I drive it Quote
ChristopherJames Posted June 2, 2011 Author Posted June 2, 2011 Well I ran the Diagnostic and this is what I got. I don't know if this is the left or right sensor that needs replacing. After wiping the code the car runs fine with no problems at all. Quote
midiman Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Hi guys, I have the same problem and identical code. But which part do i order? Bank 1 refers to left (front) or right (rear)? I need help. Car is currently at the garage and he has contacted Nissan and even they don't know. Thanks Quote
ZMANALEX Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Bank one is R/H - Driver's side if RHD. Cam Position Sensor is positioned at the rear of the head. Alex. Quote
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