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violak90 · 03-31-2012, 01:43 AM

(1992 240sx hatch KA24DE (s13))
I bought the car a few days ago, i test drove it 20 miles, No light. I buy the car, i drive it 3 hours home. About 150 miles in, engine light comes on. I drove the car a bit wild around some of the turns, and a few times when i was testing the cars limit I noticed that the light went off, and then came back on. (someone suggested "knock?" sensor?) Car had No cat, straight pipe. Also, leaking power steering fluid. I fixed the power steering leak, and put a cat on it. (hopefully the correct way, doesn't sound funny or anything) I disconnected the battery for an entire day while working on the stereo. I reconnected the battery later that evening, and started the car; the engine light is still on. Any ideas? I can't drive the car to a shop until I register it on Monday, (police are bored and looking for reasons to pull people over out here) so I was just hoping for some idea's to try and solve this light issue before I take it into a mechanic.

Or if there is an easy way to read the OBD code without a reader x_X

thanks for your time

andisan · 03-31-2012, 02:17 AM

first car? why dont you check the code the ECU is flashing, you do know where the ECU is at, right?

violak90 · 03-31-2012, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by andisan

first car? why dont you check the code the ECU is flashing, you do know where the ECU is at, right?

first car that im working on myself. I didn't know you can check a code just by looking at the ECU, i thought you needed an ODB reader lol, thanks

Passenger side kick panel according to google, ill google reading the ECU itself and figure it out, thanks

godrifttoday · 03-31-2012, 02:24 AM

yes!!!! he can search!

violak90 · 03-31-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by godrifttoday

yes!!!! he can search!

LOL google is my best friend...forums are always last resort =P

Appreciate your help guys, found the ECU reading guide, and will find the solution to my problem tomorrow!

Board Closed!

03-31-2012, 01:43 AM	#1
violak90 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sac Age: 33 Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s13 KA24de Check engine light (1992 240sx hatch KA24DE (s13)) I bought the car a few days ago, i test drove it 20 miles, No light. I buy the car, i drive it 3 hours home. About 150 miles in, engine light comes on. I drove the car a bit wild around some of the turns, and a few times when i was testing the cars limit I noticed that the light went off, and then came back on. (someone suggested "knock?" sensor?) Car had No cat, straight pipe. Also, leaking power steering fluid. I fixed the power steering leak, and put a cat on it. (hopefully the correct way, doesn't sound funny or anything) I disconnected the battery for an entire day while working on the stereo. I reconnected the battery later that evening, and started the car; the engine light is still on. Any ideas? I can't drive the car to a shop until I register it on Monday, (police are bored and looking for reasons to pull people over out here) so I was just hoping for some idea's to try and solve this light issue before I take it into a mechanic. Or if there is an easy way to read the OBD code without a reader x_X thanks for your time

03-31-2012, 02:17 AM	#2
andisan Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lompoc CA 805!!!! Age: 40 Posts: 2,063 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	first car? why dont you check the code the ECU is flashing, you do know where the ECU is at, right? __________________

03-31-2012, 02:24 AM	#4
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	yes!!!! he can search! __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?