Malfunction Indicator Lamp On

[anthonyranabahu]

Hi ppl, my IS200's malfunction lamp came on a few hrs ago, I only used it for 2mins after it came on. Any ideas what this might be? All you info will be much appreciated.

Thanks

PS. HI TO EVERYONE. THIS IS MY FIRST POST IN THIS FORUM......

[sparkystav]

Any stuttering of the car or anything?

You really need a garage with and OBDII reader to find the fault code.

Stav

[anthonyranabahu]

no stuttering, just the light. thats y i am a little confussed

[sparkystav]

could be anything, you need the code reading.

Stav

[anthonyranabahu]

ok stav, thanks for your help i will get the codes read.

[anthonyranabahu]

well i hav booked the car in with my mechanic so lets see what he comes up with!!

[anthonyranabahu]

ok the garage has got back and it appears that the o2 sensor needs replacing. Apparently it is about £200 or so for the part, does this sounds rite?

cheers

[sparkystav]

For an O2 sensor?

Shouldnt think so, arent they just the plugs in the exhaust manifold? Like this:

I'm sure someone will confirm this, but if it is their no more than £100 i'm sure.

Look here: Clicky and Here: Click again

Stav

[anthonyranabahu]

thanks for that Stav, i confirmed with the garage and it is like £250 inc vat & labour, so all in......i duno how much these costs on the IS200

[sparkystav]

Labour?

Its small screwdriver to unclip the connector, and a 19mm spanner to unscrew the thing.

stav

[DJ Wozza]

I'd suggest you do it yourself.

Is there more than one O2 sensor, as if not that price seems to be in Rip Off territory ?

[sparkystav]

There's three, two on the manifold, one underneath but reachable with the car jacked up.

What was the fault code? so we can try and figure which one it is.

Stav

[dazz32]

You should be able to do it yourself...i did one on my ex girlfriends Tigra....then reset the ecu which got rid of the code and all was ok after...

[anthonyranabahu]

well i actually dint ask the fella wot the code was, and i wud have certainly had ago at doin it coz i always did minor stuff on my skyline......he also said that driving the car is ok for a few days......i think it also includes the diagnostics check

[Rob]

diagnostics check is about 30( if ur lucky) secs on the computer

[anthonyranabahu]

ok......i think as i have got them to order the part i will let them finish off the job. but i will surely make sure that i ask u guys first in future! lol ............thanks!!

[anthonyranabahu]

hey ppl, e car is bk from the garage, its all fixed now, a new o2 sensor was put in............so thats that for now

[sparkystav]

glad you got it sorted mate.

Possibly invert in an obdII reader and save some cash next time?

Stav

[anthonyranabahu]

yeps i will graciously take that advice lol

[dazz32]

Stav where can you get an OBDII reader from? and do you just plug into ya laptop via usb port?

[Einstein]

I got mine recently from eBay...

arrived quickly from Hong Kong, and works a treat...

I got the ELM 327 as it is more compatible with other cars as well.. and only cost £28.64 inc delivery

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=220196702758

I have downloaded quite a few versions of software, most work fine, a couple don't..

And for any members local to me, I will offer to check codes for free :)

John

[sparkystav]

Stav where can you get an OBDII reader from? and do you just plug into ya laptop via usb port?

I got mine recently from Ebay...

arrived quickly from Hong Kong, and works a treat...

I got the ELM 327 as it is more compatible with other cars as well.. and only cost £28.64 inc delivery

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=220196702758

I have downloaded quite a few versions of software, most work fine, a couple don't..

And for any members local to me, I will offer to check codes for free :)

John

There you go mate, and yes it does just plug into the USB

Stav