Service engine soon alarm

qdwater · May 25th, 2008, 10:10 PM

My 2005 X-Trail is showing 'service engine soon' alarm in dashborad today, it seem verything is fine to drive. I changed engine oil and air filter a couple of weeks ago. Can't figure out what's wrong with that alarm? Is it still covered by 5 years powertrans wanrranty (only 48,000Km)? Anyone has this kind of problem and can help me? Thanks.

TjC · May 26th, 2008, 03:14 AM

mine came on the other day i had a burnt bulb on the bumper light
changed it then disconnected the negative waited 2 mins then connected it back on
no more light
lol

Xtrailguy · May 26th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Check your gas cap too. If it is loose it will make the service engine warning light appear.

I had this happen when a gas station attendant put the cap on and never tightened it.

It took a day or two for the light to disappear once the gas cap was screwed on properly.

qdwater · May 26th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Thanks for your helps. I checked it, and all the bulbs are fine, but the gas cap seems not very tight. I screwd it tightly again, and waiting for the alarm disappear...
Will let you know. Thanks

Rockford · May 27th, 2008, 09:55 AM

If it were me I'd get it looked at pronto. If it's NOT something simple driving around might be doing untold damage.

Edit: And yes, your powertrain warranty is still valid. Your 3 years/60Km bumper to bumper may even be...when did you buy?

dorrisant · May 27th, 2008, 05:36 PM

had the same problem with '07 explorer... battery off for 2 minutes should solve it if it is the gas cap. if not, take it to the dealer... quick.

qdwater · May 28th, 2008, 12:55 PM

I will disconnect the battery tonight, if the alarm is still there, I will see dealer tomorow. Thanks you all.

qdwater · May 29th, 2008, 11:04 AM

after disconnect the battery for 3 min, the 'service engine soon' alarm is gone. thanks you all to give me all kind of info to fix it.
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2005 X-Trail AWD Auto 48000 Km