Like I said, get the code(s) read at AutoZone etc., come here, post what the code(s) is/are... then you will know a lot before actually going to the dealer... in case they try to pull one over on you saying you need new headlight fluid or something.

 

That's a waste of time. What ever he may need will be warrantied anyway, even his muffler bearings and blinker fluid. They can't get anything over on him.

 

Okay guys... I thought it was for my own peace of mind, but this is for yours. So, it was the fuel cap. They said it would have gone away in another few days. I did pitch a little bit of a fit because I had only had the car 5 days, so they looked at it immediately and got it back to me in about 20 minutes.

 

I think that is why they made my appointment for a week out from when I called.

 

I have no regrets. If it had been something serious I'd have been mad that I waited.

 

most important thing is ur peace of mind

 

That's exactly right. Now, if the break-in period would just end already.

 

How do you know what state he lives in? Maybe his state does not take as long as New Jersey. For example, Arizona can get your plates to you in one week.

Resetting has nothing to do with the miles you've driven. It has to do with the number of driving trips. After a minimum of three driving trips (5 miles or more), the system will reset itself. Driving 100 miles in one trip will not reset the system. Also, turning the ignition off and on every block or two will not reset the system.

The computer memory will store the code, whether you turn the light off by resetting or not.

P.S. Sorry. I didn't read the posts after this original post. The multiple trips clearing the gas cap was the right call. I just had to respond to this post with all incorrect information. My lack of self control, I guess.

 

Where do you find this information?

 

At 500 miles or so engine light came on.
Used portable reader to look it up and got code P0456. checked the gas cap and looked okay. Reset the code and the next day engine light came back on.
So I took it to a dealership and I was told that this is due to gas cap and already replaced 5 other G37s.

Been over 150 miles and so far no engine light.

 

Actually they did more than simply replaced gas cap. Dealer performed EVAP system check for leaks and pressure test. Also received free car wash. Service was top notch.
I will say this, no matter how minor problem maybe "Service Engine Soon" ruins the feeling of new car ownership especially for first time Infiniti buyer.

 

It's in the Bosch and Denso manuals. Dealers should have this information. It is not a secret. Been made available to the public for years.

 

Takes 5 minutes to go to AZ for them to read the code. I just think it's worth it to have as much information about your car as possible. It won't be under warranty forever. Let's say your car (warranty) is throwing P1283... you get it fixed... but a few years down the road, that same code pops up again, except this time, after your warranty runs out... Ouch.

The more info you have, the better IMO.

OP, glad you got it all resolved though!

 

I have the same problem for days now... Looks like I will have to do a walk-in today since it's my only day off of work. Gah.... such a pain in the neck and the dealership is a good distance from my house!

 

1. I don't know his state. Either way, there is no sense in waiting for his plates to come in just to make his appointment, because there is no guarantee that they can get his car in conveniently when his plates come in.

2. I know, it's called 3 trip logic, but there is also a thing called drive cycle. If there car goes enough miles to complete the drive cycle, the light will go off if it doesn't detect the problem. I had the same gas cap issue on my Elantra (which is also 3 trip logic) on a road trip and the light went off after several miles without any key cycles.

3. False! If you clear the code manually or disconnect the battery, all traces of the code will be gone. The only way there will be any memory of the code with the MIL off is if the computer turns the light off on its own or if the code is pending and hasn't set the light yet!


It doesn't matter if you get the same code after the warranty ends. You pay. That repair isn't going to be warrantied a few years down the road anyway. At 200 something miles, I doubt anyone wants to go out of their way to autozone to get a code pulled, especially if there isn't one close. It won't hurt to get the code, but I don't think it's necessary this early into ownership!