service engine soon light

fennas · #1 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 04:45 AM

alright so i got the dreaded light. most cars ive had you can disconnect the battery for 2 minutes and the light will go away and then come back again if the problem is still there.

i disconnected the battery turned the car back on and the light was back on instantly. its possible that it notices the problem again instantly.

does anyone know if our computer stores codes and keeps the light on even if you disconnect the battery?

I dont wana go to the dealer if i dont have to.

also where is the ecu located on our car?

Anthony

Foglght · #2 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 01:59 PM

does the car drive fine, or does it run rough?

spicv0712 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 02:21 PM

go find out what code its putting out, you never know what it could actually be...

fennas · #4 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 03:32 PM

i know why it threw the first code. i just want to know if i have another problem becasue i already fixed what threw the first code.

anyone know where the ecu is located?

Anthony

doc25398 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 05:53 PM

I would tell you where the ecu is, but theres nothing you can do, aside from beating it up. There is a way to reset it using the gas pedal, but i would recomend you read it first to see what the code is, then reset it. Search for it on the boards, you will find alot about it.

fennas · #6 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 06:05 PM

i have found alot of info on the web about reading codes through light flashes without a consult and supposedly a way to reset the codes without a consult too. need to know where the ecu is guys. maybe the info ive found is total shit but id like to know just in case.

Anthony

altimateone · #7 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 07:09 PM

http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownership/Common/codes3.htm

fennas · #8 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 07:18 PM

thanks for the help dude. thats some of the info i found. do you know if its accurate?

BUT ANYONE WHERE IS THE ECU PLEASE?!?

Anthony

altimateone · #9 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 07:20 PM

ECU behind the glove box

ChucksAltima · #10 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 07:21 PM

if you go too Autozone they give you the codes for free and what they are for they can probably reset it too call them i did this yesterday

fennas · #11 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 07:39 PM

altimateone thanks for the help i really appreciate it.

chuck, thanks for the advice im trying to avoid driving the car though since i think its a mass air meter code

Anthony

RebelinRI · #12 (**permalink**) 03-31-2005, 01:43 AM

Did you replace your MAF? If so ......... leave it alone. It'll go off by itself. Mine took about a week and a half. As long as it drives normal, you should be ok. Have Autozone have a look at the codes. It's supposed to be free. Free is good!!!! Good luck!

fennas · #13 (**permalink**) 04-01-2005, 12:35 AM

it was from starting the car without the maf plugged in. i had to drive to az to have it cleared in the end the infinitihelp info was not accurate for our car.

Anthony