What would be some reasons for my service engine.

Tiny
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  • 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 99,000 MILES
What would be some reasons for my service engine soon light to come on. And also my car gets hot.
Sunday, December 30th, 2012 AT 1:20 AM

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Tiny
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We need the code to further help you

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Sunday, December 30th, 2012 AT 1:22 AM
Tiny
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The light comes on when there is an issue or issues with some component in the power train or in the fuel evaporative recovery system. Where is it getting hot? Do you mean the temperature gauge indicates hot?
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Sunday, December 30th, 2012 AT 1:26 AM
Tiny
NATHANCOLLIER
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These altimas are terrrible for clogged catalytic converters, I would start there.
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Thursday, January 17th, 2013 AT 5:24 PM
Tiny
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Good to know Nathan, thanks brother
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Friday, January 18th, 2013 AT 5:12 PM

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