Getting out of snow.. Now SES light on.
Getting out of snow.. Now SES light on. Im up at school in NH right now and we keep having to move our cars for them to plow the lots. I had to park on the side and they plowed all the crap on the side of me so I was only able to shovel the stuff out from behind me.
Now I slip like crazy in the snow so it was a hassle getting out, I had to give it a lot of umph to get out of the spot, but I finally did.
After I got out though the SES light came on, and is still on. I only have a little less than a quarter of a tank left of gas. When I start it, it sputters a lot (which its never done before so this is why im worried), but it doesnt seem like its going to die out or anything.
Anyone know what it could be? I leave to drive, im sorry i mean DRIFT, home to NY on thursday (DAMN SNOW SHOWERS) ; which is about a 250mil trek so Id like to see if I can fix beforehand.
Thanks
Now I slip like crazy in the snow so it was a hassle getting out, I had to give it a lot of umph to get out of the spot, but I finally did.
After I got out though the SES light came on, and is still on. I only have a little less than a quarter of a tank left of gas. When I start it, it sputters a lot (which its never done before so this is why im worried), but it doesnt seem like its going to die out or anything.
Anyone know what it could be? I leave to drive, im sorry i mean DRIFT, home to NY on thursday (DAMN SNOW SHOWERS) ; which is about a 250mil trek so Id like to see if I can fix beforehand.
Thanks
unplug the negative side of your battry for 5 min and it will reset your pcm and clear the codes. Its probably from the slippage and your comp thought something was wrong. if the light comes back on you have a problem.
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^^^^ Agree with above. If the light does come back on (and you cannot get to an AZ for a code check), check under the car to see if your O2 sensor's wire have become unplugged/ripped out when you drove over the ice/snow piles getting unstuck. Just how high did you rev it getting out?? Was the engine cold or warmed up when you did this?
I usually get a 'low trac' light when I'm spinning hard to get unstuck (despite NOT having traction control), but NEVER an SES light.
I usually get a 'low trac' light when I'm spinning hard to get unstuck (despite NOT having traction control), but NEVER an SES light.
I didnt rev it too high but I did have to give it a lot of gas. Where are the O2 sensors?
I filled up my tank and it seems to be running normally now, BUT the ses light is still on. I havent been able to unhook the battery yet though, HURRAY FOR IT SNOWING AGAIN
Grrr. >: (
edit: And yes it was warmed up
I filled up my tank and it seems to be running normally now, BUT the ses light is still on. I havent been able to unhook the battery yet though, HURRAY FOR IT SNOWING AGAIN
Grrr. >: (
edit: And yes it was warmed up
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Personally I'd want to know what the code(s) are, especially before going on a trip, to make sure it's something minor. If you want to manually reset the PCM/clear the light (and readiness tests) you can do it without disconnecting the battery:
Turn key on, don't start car.
Pull PCM BATT and PCM IGN fuses in engine compartment.
Wait 5-10 min.
Turn ignition off.
Replace fuses.
Idle will be grumpy for a few minutes until it relearns.
Turn key on, don't start car.
Pull PCM BATT and PCM IGN fuses in engine compartment.
Wait 5-10 min.
Turn ignition off.
Replace fuses.
Idle will be grumpy for a few minutes until it relearns.
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low traction doesn't trip the SES, only the ABS sensors usually, learned that from many dyno sessions.
Pull the code to be sure. Though, I'm gonna go on a limb here and say O2 sensor. Considering the 4 we have and how low it is, all it takes is a bit of salt + water to screw it up if it gets in. I covered mine up in aluminum tape and gave some good anti sieze to keep moisture from slipping in on mine.
Pull the code to be sure. Though, I'm gonna go on a limb here and say O2 sensor. Considering the 4 we have and how low it is, all it takes is a bit of salt + water to screw it up if it gets in. I covered mine up in aluminum tape and gave some good anti sieze to keep moisture from slipping in on mine.
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Verdad Gallardo Alright I did the fuse thing before I left for the trip and the SES light is no longer on.
BUT little did I know doing that killed my battery lol! It couldnt start after I did the thing so I had to get it jumped. It seems fine but now, I get strong sputtering at low rpms when Im driving, and my battery stays in the middle/low. And the oil gauge looks like its going crazy sometimes.
I think it still is the O2 sensor? If so, where/how do I get to it?
Any other ideas?
BUT little did I know doing that killed my battery lol! It couldnt start after I did the thing so I had to get it jumped. It seems fine but now, I get strong sputtering at low rpms when Im driving, and my battery stays in the middle/low. And the oil gauge looks like its going crazy sometimes.
I think it still is the O2 sensor? If so, where/how do I get to it?
Any other ideas?
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I definitely feel your pain on the snow. I have a spot in the underground garage at my apartment complex. Car was sitting pretty. But our beater car died and would not start, the thing is dead, done, never coming back. It was in the parking lot and they were going to plow so we had to move it, or else have it towed and pay a **** load. We ended up pushing the dead car into the garage. I had to move my out to a different lot so it wouldnt get towed either. I have Nitto555rII's on my car and they suck *** in the snow. I get it out of the garage and turn onto the private drive and it's stuck. The most embarassing moment man, cars behind me and couldnt even get around me cuz the road is so narrow. ******** honking and **** at me but no one would help. Finally got it hooked up a bit and went about 60 more feet and got completely stuck. No one helped. Ended up having my girl push it with the SUV. Fucked up my bumper a little but, but I think it can be buffed out. Pissed me off. I want to move down south where there isnt any snow! DAYUM!