Beach Buggy question...........

[SurfJockey]

Hey all.  I wasn't sure where to post this, so I chose here.

Has anyone had any problems with their vehicles throwing a "Check Engine Light" from beach driving?  Almost every 3 times I go out, the light will come on, and I'll go over to AutoZone and they plug me in and turn off the light for me, saying it's some sensor on the catalytic converter.  Could the salty, sandy air be doing something?  Thanx. 

[ped579]

It might be that your engine is running a little to rich to start off with.  When you hit the sand the engine has to run harder and maybe not burning all the fuel which would set off the sensor.

What type of veh are you driving?

I have a 2000 Ford Expedition and it has been on the beach for almost 10 years now and not a problem with the engine light at all.

Happy Catching

Paul

[SurfJockey]

2006 Nissan Xterra SE

[ped579]

You might want to take it to Nissan and have them check it.  Just tell them the circumstances and I bet they will be able to solve your problem.  If not just shoot it and bury it in the sand. 

[Luna Sea 5]

You might want to take it to Nissan and have them check it.  Just tell them the circumstances and I bet they will be able to solve your problem.  If not just shoot it and bury it in the sand. 

Then buy a Ford.. 

[IrishAyes]

If you have a temperature gauge check to see if the motor is running hotter than normal. The sand driving puts a strain on the cooling system. If you have a cooler in front of your rig you can be blocking the air flow to your radiator.  I don't know if this would cause the cat converter sensor to kick in, but it would be the first thing I would look at.

[Pfishingruven]

You might want to take it to Nissan and have them check it.  Just tell them the circumstances and I bet they will be able to solve your problem.  If not just shoot it and bury it in the sand. 

Then buy a Ford.. 

 

 

[wb]

traction control wheel speed sensor crapping out?

[Hotrod]

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[SurfJockey]

It hasn't been running at any higher temperature, and came up as a catalytic sensor.  Thanx for the help.   

[Pfishingruven]

Have you replaced the sensor that comes up bad?

 

[ChrisL]

I had a Dodge that would kick the Engine light on when it rained heavy or was real humid.  The O2 sensor at the cat was getting moisture in it and shorting out.  It would kick on the light and cause the engine to run rough. 
Not sure if that's any help, but it's all I have to add.