My 370z got frozen

Niche370z · 12-10-2011, 08:31 AM

This is my problem. I got my car at a dealer and they gave me a key that wasn't cut so the only way to open the car is with the remote or smart key. I was going to start it when I found my car completely death. Now the question is; how I will be able to open my car, when this is death and I don't even have the cut key to open it manually.

I will really appreciate if somebody tells me what to do, if there is any way to get inside without screwing it up.

Thanks.

ChrisSlicks · 12-10-2011, 09:41 AM

The only way to get in will be to restore some electrical power by tapping into a live 12V (direct battery) connection.

The easiest access is probably going to be from under the car, i.e. jacking the car up, jack stands and removing the engine splash guard. You should have access to the starter motor battery connection and pretty much anything else can be used as a ground. A battery jump box or battery charger will be the best bet. Once you get the door and hood open you can do a normal top side battery connection to re-charge or jump (negative still goes to chassis, not battery).

Also an uncut key is not acceptable. Was the dealer ordering keys or did they lose the original? If they can't get a pre-cut key from Nissan then you should demand a new driver's side door lock and key. If you car is new I would also demand a new battery as this one has had it's life shortened by being drained completely, presumably from sitting around at the dealer.

Niche370z · 12-10-2011, 11:10 AM

Hey Bro thank you very much

Niche370z · 12-10-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niche370z

Hey Bro thank you very much

Da.Menace · 12-10-2011, 06:49 PM

I dont know if Nissan works the same for Honda/Acura. Dealers can cut keys based on VIN numbers

Snakes709 · 12-11-2011, 12:17 AM

thats weird. My 370z was outside when edmonton hit -59*C a few years back and the car started up on the first try...everything worked. Engine sounded like a tank starting up but once warm, it was fine. Car also sat for almost 2 months at the base, not plugged in, in the middle of the winter and started up fine.

nogoodname · 12-11-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da.Menace

I dont know if Nissan works the same for Honda/Acura. Dealers can cut keys based on VIN numbers

Nissan/Infiniti does work like that too.

ChrisSlicks · 12-11-2011, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakes709

thats weird. My 370z was outside when edmonton hit -59*C a few years back and the car started up on the first try...everything worked. Engine sounded like a tank starting up but once warm, it was fine. Car also sat for almost 2 months at the base, not plugged in, in the middle of the winter and started up fine.

The damage was probably done long before he owned the car. Cars can sit still on dealer lots for 6+ months. Once the battery has been run dead it will never be the same again.

Z eliminator · 12-11-2011, 11:34 AM

Nissan battery life in my z 2 years 4 months.

nogoodname · 12-11-2011, 05:18 PM

Do you have a second key (you should)? Is that one cut?

Filipeanutz · 12-11-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niche370z

This is my problem. I got my car at a dealer and they gave me a key that wasn't cut so the only way to open the car is with the remote or smart key. I was going to start it when I found my car completely death. Now the question is; how I will be able to open my car, when this is death and I don't even have the cut key to open it manually.

I will really appreciate if somebody tells me what to do, if there is any way to get inside without screwing it up.

Thanks.

Fuuuh!...I would fight someone from the dealer!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The only way to get in will be to restore some electrical power by tapping into a live 12V (direct battery) connection.

The easiest access is probably going to be from under the car, i.e. jacking the car up, jack stands and removing the engine splash guard. You should have access to the starter motor battery connection and pretty much anything else can be used as a ground. A battery jump box or battery charger will be the best bet. Once you get the door and hood open you can do a normal top side battery connection to re-charge or jump (negative still goes to chassis, not battery).

Also an uncut key is not acceptable. Was the dealer ordering keys or did they lose the original? If they can't get a pre-cut key from Nissan then you should demand a new driver's side door lock and key. If you car is new I would also demand a new battery as this one has had it's life shortened by being drained completely, presumably from sitting around at the dealer.

Good info. Something very very important I could use one day.

Subscribing.

Sibze · 12-12-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The only way to get in will be to restore some electrical power by tapping into a live 12V (direct battery) connection.

The easiest access is probably going to be from under the car, i.e. jacking the car up, jack stands and removing the engine splash guard. You should have access to the starter motor battery connection and pretty much anything else can be used as a ground. A battery jump box or battery charger will be the best bet. Once you get the door and hood open you can do a normal top side battery connection to re-charge or jump (negative still goes to chassis, not battery).

Also an uncut key is not acceptable. Was the dealer ordering keys or did they lose the original? If they can't get a pre-cut key from Nissan then you should demand a new driver's side door lock and key. If you car is new I would also demand a new battery as this one has had it's life shortened by being drained completely, presumably from sitting around at the dealer.

Rep

AlphaSnacks · 12-14-2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakes709

thats weird. My 370z was outside when edmonton hit -59*C a few years back and the car started up on the first try...everything worked. Engine sounded like a tank starting up but once warm, it was fine. Car also sat for almost 2 months at the base, not plugged in, in the middle of the winter and started up fine.

What?! -59C? That's 72F below 0!

That's hideously cold. That can't be right, can it?

slongholio · 12-14-2011, 03:23 PM

Going out to try my keys, lol. Never have done it.

LMBmikeZ · 12-14-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnold K.

What?! -59C? That's 72F below 0!

That's hideously cold. That can't be right, can it?

Yes this is correct there's always super cold days out west in Canada. For me in Ontario come February it's normal to see any where from -15 to -30C. Out west it's even worse. Then add the wind chill and ya it's pretty F*cking cold!

12-10-2011, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Niche370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 3 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z BL M6 Rep Power: 13	My 370z got frozen This is my problem. I got my car at a dealer and they gave me a key that wasn't cut so the only way to open the car is with the remote or smart key. I was going to start it when I found my car completely death. Now the question is; how I will be able to open my car, when this is death and I don't even have the cut key to open it manually. I will really appreciate if somebody tells me what to do, if there is any way to get inside without screwing it up. Thanks.

12-10-2011, 09:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The only way to get in will be to restore some electrical power by tapping into a live 12V (direct battery) connection. The easiest access is probably going to be from under the car, i.e. jacking the car up, jack stands and removing the engine splash guard. You should have access to the starter motor battery connection and pretty much anything else can be used as a ground. A battery jump box or battery charger will be the best bet. Once you get the door and hood open you can do a normal top side battery connection to re-charge or jump (negative still goes to chassis, not battery). Also an uncut key is not acceptable. Was the dealer ordering keys or did they lose the original? If they can't get a pre-cut key from Nissan then you should demand a new driver's side door lock and key. If you car is new I would also demand a new battery as this one has had it's life shortened by being drained completely, presumably from sitting around at the dealer. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

12-10-2011, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Da.Menace Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 698 Drives: people crazy Rep Power: 16	I dont know if Nissan works the same for Honda/Acura. Dealers can cut keys based on VIN numbers __________________ Brembo :: H&R :: KW :: SPC :: Stillen

12-11-2011, 12:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 17	thats weird. My 370z was outside when edmonton hit -59C a few years back and the car started up on the first try...everything worked. Engine sounded like a tank starting up but once warm, it was fine. Car also sat for almost 2 months at the base, not plugged in, in the middle of the winter and started up fine. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR* AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

12-11-2011, 11:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	Nissan battery life in my z 2 years 4 months. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

12-10-2011, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Niche370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 3 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z BL M6 Rep Power: 13	Hey Bro thank you very much

12-11-2011, 05:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	Do you have a second key (you should)? Is that one cut?

12-14-2011, 03:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
slongholio Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 41 Drives: 2011 370z AT Red Rep Power: 15	Going out to try my keys, lol. Never have done it.

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