SES light

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2004 FX35 RWD
Name
Andy
Changed my plugs yesterday, then cleaned the tb well. Weird idling now. Performed the Accelator position learning engine cold, right when i drove 15 mins SES came on, i tried to perform the other steps after you drive it for a while and disnt work.. Need help first ses light in 10 years. Did i mess up the procedure hence ses light?


ENGINE COLD
Perform "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
Turn ignition switch “ON” and wait at least 2 seconds.
Turn ignition switch “OFF” wait at least 10 seconds.
Turn ignition switch “ON” and wait at least 2 seconds.
Turn ignition switch “OFF” wait at least 10 seconds.
WAIT over 10 seconds before this next step.
Perform "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
Turn ignition switch “ON”. WAIT EXACTLY ONE SECOND SHARP. Turn ignition switch “OFF”
THEN wait at least 10 seconds.
Make sure that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound. - Very hard to hear anything at all. Just believe this is happening by faith.
Now, here's the big change
Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
AND RIDE YOUR CAR FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, this will make for correct operating temperatures to happen within the engine for the following steps. Warming your car in the garage in the morning aparently does not cut it.


Turn ignition switch “OFF” and wait at least 10 seconds.
Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch “ON” and wait 3 seconds.
Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.
Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Fully release the accelerator pedal.
Wait 7 seconds
Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 20 seconds until the MIL stops blinking and turns ON.
Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MIL goes off. Start engine and let it idle. THE ENGINE MUST BE STARTED WITHIN THE 3 SECONDS AFTER IT STOPS BLINKING, THATS HOW THIS LIGHT GOES OFF. THE SERVICE MANUAL DOES NOT STATE THIS, BUT IF YOU LOOK AT THE DIAGRAM WHERE THE ENGINE LINE ON-OFF IS, IT CLEARLY SHOWS YOU SHOULD TURN IT ON WITHIN THESE THREE SECONDS.
This is where your engine will start to learn the correct idle settings


Wait 20 seconds.
Rev up the engine two or three times and make sure that idle speed and ignition timing are within the specifications.

https://www.infinitiscene.com/search/1/?q=4922-Throttle-Body-Cleaning-(High-Idle)
 
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didnt have time to check it, but tried all the procedures once again and it went away. Hopefully it wont come back on and if it does ill check the codes
 
Just wondering if maybe the issue was something with the plugs and not the TB. FWIW, I think every time I've touched the TB I had to do the reset, and I tried to be gentle.
 
Changed my plugs yesterday, then cleaned the tb well. Weird idling now. Performed the Accelator position learning engine cold, right when i drove 15 mins SES came on, i tried to perform the other steps after you drive it for a while and disnt work.. Need help first ses light in 10 years. Did i mess up the procedure hence ses light?


ENGINE COLD
Perform "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
Turn ignition switch “ON” and wait at least 2 seconds.
Turn ignition switch “OFF” wait at least 10 seconds.
Turn ignition switch “ON” and wait at least 2 seconds.
Turn ignition switch “OFF” wait at least 10 seconds.
WAIT over 10 seconds before this next step.
Perform "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
Turn ignition switch “ON”. WAIT EXACTLY ONE SECOND SHARP. Turn ignition switch “OFF”
THEN wait at least 10 seconds.
Make sure that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound. - Very hard to hear anything at all. Just believe this is happening by faith.
Now, here's the big change
Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
AND RIDE YOUR CAR FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, this will make for correct operating temperatures to happen within the engine for the following steps. Warming your car in the garage in the morning aparently does not cut it.


Turn ignition switch “OFF” and wait at least 10 seconds.
Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch “ON” and wait 3 seconds.
Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.
Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Fully release the accelerator pedal.
Wait 7 seconds
Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 20 seconds until the MIL stops blinking and turns ON.
Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MIL goes off. Start engine and let it idle. THE ENGINE MUST BE STARTED WITHIN THE 3 SECONDS AFTER IT STOPS BLINKING, THATS HOW THIS LIGHT GOES OFF. THE SERVICE MANUAL DOES NOT STATE THIS, BUT IF YOU LOOK AT THE DIAGRAM WHERE THE ENGINE LINE ON-OFF IS, IT CLEARLY SHOWS YOU SHOULD TURN IT ON WITHIN THESE THREE SECONDS.
This is where your engine will start to learn the correct idle settings


Wait 20 seconds.
Rev up the engine two or three times and make sure that idle speed and ignition timing are within the specifications.

https://www.infinitiscene.com/search/1/?q=4922-Throttle-Body-Cleaning-(High-Idle)

Is this the correct procedure for an 05 FX35? I am installing a new throttle body tomorrow and I had no idea.
 
This is the correct procedure. I have take off the the throttle body more than I can keep track of and I have not have to perform the relearn procedure. Just make sure all the electrical connector and the hoses are connector before turn on the car. Always tighten up the 4 bolts evenly.
 
This is the correct procedure. I have take off the the throttle body more than I can keep track of and I have not have to perform the relearn procedure. Just make sure all the electrical connector and the hoses are connector before turn on the car. Always tighten up the 4 bolts evenly.
Thank you for the confirmation! Will do!
 
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