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 29 Jul 2008, 06:57 PM
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 Bez  Posts: 351 Joined: 26th December, 2007 From: Melbourne Car(s): 4-Door R34 25GT Real Name: Bez Trader Rating : 1  |
I never seen this light come on before in my car. ive been told its something to do with the engine. does anyone know the possible causes for the light turning on? what is it indicating i am not sure. i recently had the car major serviced with new timing belt etc. Can anyone tell me possible things that could be wrong to make the light come on and who should look at it to help define the problem?
any advice would be good thanks
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29 Jul 2008, 07:29 PM
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 Rank: RB25DE Posts: 201 Joined: 3rd December, 2007 From: Western Vic Car(s): R33 GTS25 Real Name: Josh Trader Rating : 1 |
QUOTE(b3za @ 29 Jul 2008, 06:57 PM)  I never seen this light come on before in my car. ive been told its something to do with the engine. does anyone know the possible causes for the light turning on? what is it indicating i am not sure. i recently had the car major serviced with new timing belt etc. Can anyone tell me possible things that could be wrong to make the light come on and who should look at it to help define the problem? any advice would be good thanks get a not-so-blurry photo so we can make out the icon, unless you can describe to us what it looks like otherwise -------------------- ...
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29 Jul 2008, 07:45 PM
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 More DOOF than UMPH Posts: 192 Joined: 12th January, 2007 From: Perth Car(s): 1994 R33 GTS25 Real Name: James Trader Rating : 0 |
its FIRE! fire! lol
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29 Jul 2008, 10:06 PM
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 Rank: RB20DET  Posts: 55 Joined: 25th July, 2008 Car(s): R32 GTST 4 DOOR Real Name: BRAD Trader Rating : 0 |
someone has probably left a sensor unplugged or there is a sensor playing up and it has logged a code in the ecu. u need to contact an auto elec or if u have a tuner that has a scan tool to check what code it has logged. it usually takes 3 times for the problem to log a code before the code is logged in the computer. have u notice if the car has lost power or hard to start or doesn't idle well etc. hope this helps.
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30 Jul 2008, 11:20 AM
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 Rank: RB25DE  Posts: 413 Joined: 23rd January, 2008 From: Sydney, Bankstown Car(s): Nissan Skyline R34 25GT Real Name: Vicky (vikZ) Trader Rating : 0 |
Hmm. Well from my experience when i got that. The car ran fine for like a week. Then my coilpacks gave in. Had to get Splitfire coilpacks.
Just my experience, for you it could be sumfn simple. MRXTCZ -------------------- Source: Pioneer AVHP5950DVD
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30 Jul 2008, 12:17 PM
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 R34 Posts: 2,532 Joined: 7th January, 2007 Car(s): R34 GTT Real Name: Nathaniel Trader Rating : 3 |
Prob a sensor uplugged install anything lately? Boost controller perhaps?
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30 Jul 2008, 05:27 PM
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Bez Posts: 351 Joined: 26th December, 2007 From: Melbourne Car(s): 4-Door R34 25GT Real Name: Bez Trader Rating : 1 |
cheers for advice..its NA so no boost controller
 lol... yeah im getting it checked monday i did find a link on forums bout this problem it might be. ive been told it could be coilpacks or sensor problem but i will find out at my mates garage. clearer picture is attached..cheers for the advice! ive been guessing it would be coilpacks but i been told aswell that the light coming on has nothing to do with the coilpacks so getting confused with all the different advice.
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30 Jul 2008, 05:59 PM
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 RB25DE Just Kicked in Yo!! Posts: 1,704 Joined: 24th March, 2007 From: Adelaide Car(s): 99 R34 GT Real Name: Cara Trader Rating : 1 |
errr.....when my coilpacks went...one at a time....three times before i ended up getting splitfires.........the engine light came on.......just be careful of "ghost"error coeds when plugging in the ecu to a laptop....sometimes the real problem dosent come up and something else will.... e.g mine came up with crank angle sensor malfunction lots of times when it was a colilpack!
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30 Jul 2008, 06:15 PM
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Bez Posts: 351 Joined: 26th December, 2007 From: Melbourne Car(s): 4-Door R34 25GT Real Name: Bez Trader Rating : 1 |
alright well thanks alotfor the advice! i think im convinced to change coilpacks after monday unless something else comes up which i havent heard before but defaintly kept in my mind. i did suggest to my mechanic mate that it most probably is the coilpacks but i shall let you guys know on monday what comes up.
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30 Jul 2008, 06:29 PM
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RB25DE N/A POWER R34 Posts: 457 Joined: 19th May, 2006 From: Republic of Serbia, Brisbane Car(s): Nissan Skyline R34 sedan Real Name: Alex Trader Rating : 1 |
QUOTE(b3za @ 30 Jul 2008, 06:15 PM) alright well thanks alotfor the advice! i think im convinced to change coilpacks after monday unless something else comes up which i havent heard before but defaintly kept in my mind. i did suggest to my mechanic mate that it most probably is the coilpacks but i shall let you guys know on monday what comes up. thanks again Lol i remember when i was posting the same question recently. Most of the time that light comes when the coil packs are gone. Also before blowing money on the coil packs check that its not the oxygen sensor because when that goes, you get the same light aswell. Theres a way to get the error code from your car just using a paper clip. Im sure someone on here can give you the manual on how to do it. Its super simple and super useful. --------------------  |
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30 Jul 2008, 06:37 PM
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Bez Posts: 351 Joined: 26th December, 2007 From: Melbourne Car(s): 4-Door R34 25GT Real Name: Bez Trader Rating : 1 |
GUIDE ME UP !! lool
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30 Jul 2008, 07:53 PM
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RB25DE Just Kicked in Yo!! Posts: 1,704 Joined: 24th March, 2007 From: Adelaide Car(s): 99 R34 GT Real Name: Cara Trader Rating : 1 |
when my car was losing a coilpack - it would lose a cylinder and then gain it back - everytime it lost a cylinder the engine light came on, and when it gained the cylinder back the engine light would go off (weird huh!!)
anyways i dont think it is a waste of money to go and buy some Splitfires - i gained 7 kW@  and in the end the stock coilpacks are gonna die anyway - mainly due to heat and age....in my opinion if i knew that when my first coilpack went i would have gone and replaced them then, instead of going and spending $200 on each coilpack i had to replace (which ended up being three of the buggers)best thing is to do also is to get it on a dyno and that will tell u if ur o2 sensor has died. -------------------- WINNER BACK 2 BACK 07/08 "BEST VINYL GRAPHICS AWARD" ADELAIDE AUTOSALON GRAPHICS BY DZIGNFX 8351 8115 SOUTHERN HITECH DYNO TUNE 8277 4400 |
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30 Jul 2008, 08:44 PM
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Rank: RB25DE Posts: 413 Joined: 23rd January, 2008 From: Sydney, Bankstown Car(s): Nissan Skyline R34 25GT Real Name: Vicky (vikZ) Trader Rating : 0 |
Coilpacks from my side aswell buddy!
Great investment hehe! MRXTCZ -------------------- Source: Pioneer AVHP5950DVD
Front: Rockford Fosgate T162S Splits Rear: Rockford Fosgate T162C Coaxials Subs: 2 x 12" MTX Thunder X Amps: Jaycar Response 2 Channel (2x150) Jaycar Response 5 Channel Full Range Wiring: Aerpro Dual Amp Kit and Stinger RCA's and Speaker Cable Future Mods: CAI, 2 1/2" Cat back & Lower front and rear. |
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31 Jul 2008, 11:55 AM
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RB25DE N/A POWER R34 Posts: 457 Joined: 19th May, 2006 From: Republic of Serbia, Brisbane Car(s): Nissan Skyline R34 sedan Real Name: Alex Trader Rating : 1 |
Here is the website you buy coilpacks from its very recommended. Ive personally used it and i really cant find them as cheep as they are on this site anywhere.
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31 Jul 2008, 12:18 PM
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 NA powah!  Posts: 558 Joined: 23rd January, 2007 From: Melb Car(s): White R33 Real Name: Leigh Trader Rating : 1 |
take your engine cover off! lol
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31 Jul 2008, 01:21 PM
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Bez Posts: 351 Joined: 26th December, 2007 From: Melbourne Car(s): 4-Door R34 25GT Real Name: Bez Trader Rating : 1 |