"service engine soon"

**Sayed_000** · 11-28-2008, 05:31 AM

hi guys

i just installed Hedman headers+Y-pipe and after that my car shows "Service engine Soon"

what should that stand for ??

do i made something wrong with the engine ?

Plz help ...

**taylorr12** · 11-28-2008, 06:13 AM

Do a diagnostic test a Auto Zone and if it's something dumb delete the code.

**2001NBMZ28** · 11-28-2008, 07:32 AM

Don't think they have autozones there, but yeah get someone to read the codes for you. Could be a lot of things, did you delete the air system/EGR/cats? Any of those will throw the SES light.

**tingo99** · 11-28-2008, 10:53 AM

alright i was driveing and all of a sudden my temp gauge was not working then my service enginelight came on should it go away by itself or can i do the whole go to autozone thing too oh my gauge was not working cause the little plug on the right side of the engine came off what should i do?

**taylorr12** · 11-28-2008, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by tingo99

alright i was driveing and all of a sudden my temp gauge was not working then my service enginelight came on should it go away by itself or can i do the whole go to autozone thing too oh my gauge was not working cause the little plug on the right side of the engine came off what should i do?

Plug it back in? Go to autozone and test it, if it's something stupid delete the code, if not get the part and delete the code.

**sirenformula350** · 11-28-2008, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by tingo99

alright i was driveing and all of a sudden my temp gauge was not working then my service enginelight came on should it go away by itself or can i do the whole go to autozone thing too oh my gauge was not working cause the little plug on the right side of the engine came off what should i do?

I had the same problem. The plastic part on the temp switch was corroded causing the SES light and it even made the engine surge on occasion. Just go to an auto parts store and buy a new temp switch. Its a really easy install (be prepared to lose some coolant when you remove the old temp switch) and if I remember correctly the SES light went off by itself.

**Sayed_000** · 11-28-2008, 01:59 PM

i'll try to get someone read the codes 4 me ..

thanks anyway

**0rion** · 11-28-2008, 02:21 PM

did you leave the catalytic converters on or take them off? Also, make sure there are no wires touching or close to the headers. It doesn't take long for them to burn up wires.

**INMY01TA** · 11-28-2008, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

did you leave the catalytic converters on or take them off? Also, make sure there are no wires touching or close to the headers. It doesn't take long for them to burn up wires.

+1. This guy hasn't even told us whether or not there's still cats on the car. No cats will throw codes obviously.

**tingo99** · 11-28-2008, 06:56 PM

cool

**Sayed_000** · 11-29-2008, 06:29 AM

I deleted the code and evrything was okay

it never Came back

**taylorr12** · 11-29-2008, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by Sayed_000

I deleted the code and evrything was okay

it never Came back

What was the code?

**Sayed_000** · 11-29-2008, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by taylorr12

What was the code?

i don't remember it

..

but it linked to the exhaust sensor .. as i know ..

**taylorr12** · 11-29-2008, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Sayed_000

i don't remember it

..

but it linked to the exhaust sensor .. as i know ..

Oh got ya.

**Sarge91** · 12-02-2008, 08:03 AM

Does O'Rilleys or Advance Autoparts do scans?

I dont have a Auto Zone near.

**0rion** · 12-02-2008, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Sarge91

Does O'Rilleys or Advance Autoparts do scans?

I dont have a Auto Zone near.

yes, I know for a fact advanced does

**taylorr12** · 12-02-2008, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by 0rion

yes, I know for a fact advanced does

When i had my TA i went there and the assholes wouldn't delete my code unless I bought the part.

**SandmanWs7** · 12-02-2008, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by taylorr12

When i had my TA i went there and the assholes wouldn't delete my code unless I bought the part.

Just reset the PCM

**SandmanWs7** · 12-02-2008, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos
The way to reset the pcm is to first turn the key on (not cranked) then remove the "pcm ign" and "pcm bat" fuses from the fuse boxes located in the engine bay on the drivers side (in front of fender), then turn key off, replace fuses then start her up. Your PCM is now reset. If you had any code showing (SES) before... it should now be gone now.. if it comes back on then you need to have the code scanned so you can pinpoint the problem and correct it. Once corrected you can reset the PCM again to see if you solved the issue. The computer will relearn everything including anything previously programmed such as with LS1edit.

**Sayed_000** · 12-02-2008, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by SandmanWs7

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos
The way to reset the pcm is to first turn the key on (not cranked) then remove the "pcm ign" and "pcm bat" fuses from the fuse boxes located in the engine bay on the drivers side (in front of fender), then turn key off, replace fuses then start her up. Your PCM is now reset. If you had any code showing (SES) before... it should now be gone now.. if it comes back on then you need to have the code scanned so you can pinpoint the problem and correct it. Once corrected you can reset the PCM again to see if you solved the issue. The computer will relearn everything including anything previously programmed such as with LS1edit.

can u plz show me which fuses i have remove and then replace ??

here is a pic of my fuses map