1998 Nissan Patrol/Safari Engine Light

1998 NISSAN PATROL/SAFARI
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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OSVALDO INACIO
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Hi,
The temperature of my Nissan Patrol went up due to a shortage of water in the radiator. Probably because of that, a light showing an engine has immediately displayed on the left side of the dashboard (left if you look at it from my seat).

The problem is that the light has continuously been on for 3 days already, and I'm affraid there would a serious failure in the engine or out of it.

Please help me / advise, and many thanks in advance.

It is my first question here, as I just registered today.

B rgds,
Osvaldo
Apr 16, 2009 at 7:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it the check engine light?
Apr 16, 2009 at 7:40 PM
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OSVALDO INACIO
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[quote:bf9896a547="rasmataz"]Is it the check engine light?[/quote:bf9896a547]

Hi, and many thanks for your very prompt follow up. Yes, it is the check engine light.
Apr 16, 2009 at 7:55 PM
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OSVALDO INACIO
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Hi, and many thanks for your very prompt follow up and feedback.

Yes, it is the check engine light!
Apr 16, 2009 at 8:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You need to get the computer scanned for code/s to find out what's going on with the engine management system.
Apr 17, 2009 at 5:04 PM
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