Strange issue then car died.

joel mac · 09-08-2019, 12:19 AM

hey guys,

I did a lots of searches and haven't found anything similar yet.

So was driving to work and while merging onto the highway in 3rd gear when I tried to accelerate the car just suddenly red lined and I thought I missed a shift or something but was still in gear, tried shifting to 4th same deal just free revs.

pull over with the car in neutral and when I came to a stop it just died and won't start now.

2009 sport 6mt car has 78k KM on it and the engine has around 10,000 KM on it as Nissan replaced it. Haven't had any other issues or symptoms. Also not showing any codes and when hooked up to torque everything seems normal.

Only thing I can think of is the clutch blew but not sure if that would cause it not to want to start after. Any Ideas?

Maybe its a sign that it is time to move on to a C8

SouthArk370Z · 09-08-2019, 05:29 AM

Unexpected revs sounds like it might be the throttle pedal but I don't see how that would prevent it from starting. And it should throw a DTC.

A weak battery can cause weird problems.

Quicksilvers · 09-08-2019, 06:04 AM

Description here is vague you should have thrown a DTC. Sounds like something electrical. The last time I seen this was on a 09 Z that inexplicably died after driving at freeway/highway speed after diagnosis was found to be faulty battery and alternator. This issue can be diagnosed and repaired this is not a sign to purchase a C8 Corvette. Depending on your climate batteries can have a short life.

joel mac · 09-08-2019, 08:14 PM

Battery is new this summer and shows 14V when i tested it.

the free revving was only when I applied the throttle it didn't do it on its own, main thing there was when in gear it revved but no power to the wheels. I had to coast to the side of the road.

SouthArk370Z · 09-08-2019, 08:18 PM

Have you checked fluid level lately?

joel mac · 09-08-2019, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Have you checked fluid level lately?

Everything but the diff I have checked out and everything looks good.

joel mac · 09-08-2019, 08:29 PM

https://youtu.be/6wWtnIS38tI

Every now and then it will fire and show 200rpm but won't stay running.

BettyZ · 09-08-2019, 08:34 PM

have you tried jump starting it and seeing if the revving issue repeats itself?

joel mac · 09-08-2019, 08:57 PM

Was going to try and push start it on my days off to see if anything different would happen.

CrunchyCajun · 09-11-2019, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by joel mac

Maybe its a sign that it is time to move on to a C8

I was all set to order a C8, when I saw it in person, realized it wouldn't work for my wife and I.

There just isn't enough luggage capacity for a real trip, which the c4 through c7 had plenty of, the 370z has enough too.

The other issue was the passenger has no place for their left arm, there is no way my wife would be ok with that on a long trip, probably not even an hour long trip.

Instead, we will be getting a 2020 Supra (a tune alone will get it to nearly 500 hp and 500 tq). It has a lot of storage and the passenger can sit comfortably.

I don't know if these issues are critical for you, but they were deal breakers for me. We will keep the 370z and trade in her SLK.

joel mac · 09-11-2019, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CrunchyCajun

I was all set to order a C8, when I saw it in person, realized it wouldn't work for my wife and I.

There just isn't enough luggage capacity for a real trip, which the c4 through c7 had plenty of, the 370z has enough too.

The other issue was the passenger has no place for their left arm, there is no way my wife would be ok with that on a long trip, probably not even an hour long trip.

Instead, we will be getting a 2020 Supra (a tune alone will get it to nearly 500 hp and 500 tq). It has a lot of storage and the passenger can sit comfortably.

I don't know if these issues are critical for you, but they were deal breakers for me. We will keep the 370z and trade in her SLK.

Got no wife so got no problems there

g96818 · 09-11-2019, 11:41 PM

Fuel pump? Try using some starter fluid.

Is your clutch also shot? Revving, but no go might be a bad clutch.

Zat_Zuma · 09-12-2019, 11:23 AM

Have it towed to Speed Tech and let Jesse work on it. Tell Amanda, its a dead car emergency and she will fit you in. They have a flat deck car hauler now, so they can pick it up.

It sounds like there is no gas or spark to the engine. As for the free revs in gear, I not sure but it doesn't sound good.

joel mac · 11-06-2019, 10:36 AM

Update:

finally had time to deal with it car went to Nissan and they said it skipped timing and bent a valve. So either need to rebuild engine or replace it

Not sure how a engine with only 33,000Km on it in 5 years with zero issues has this happen

Quicksilvers · 11-06-2019, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joel mac

Update:

finally had time to deal with it car went to Nissan and they said it skipped timing and bent a valve. So either need to rebuild engine or replace it

Not sure how a engine with only 33,000Km on it in 5 years with zero issues has this happen

Sorry to hear of your unfortunate luck. From what I have seen it’s a rare occurrence bending valve/s. Definitely rebuild it and upgrade since you have the opportunity there are a lot of choices.

09-08-2019, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
joel mac Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: edmonton Posts: 46 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 396	Strange issue then car died. hey guys, I did a lots of searches and haven't found anything similar yet. So was driving to work and while merging onto the highway in 3rd gear when I tried to accelerate the car just suddenly red lined and I thought I missed a shift or something but was still in gear, tried shifting to 4th same deal just free revs. pull over with the car in neutral and when I came to a stop it just died and won't start now. 2009 sport 6mt car has 78k KM on it and the engine has around 10,000 KM on it as Nissan replaced it. Haven't had any other issues or symptoms. Also not showing any codes and when hooked up to torque everything seems normal. Only thing I can think of is the clutch blew but not sure if that would cause it not to want to start after. Any Ideas? Maybe its a sign that it is time to move on to a C8 Last edited by joel mac; 09-08-2019 at 12:22 AM.

09-08-2019, 05:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Unexpected revs sounds like it might be the throttle pedal but I don't see how that would prevent it from starting. And it should throw a DTC. A weak battery can cause weird problems. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

09-08-2019, 06:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25462	Description here is vague you should have thrown a DTC. Sounds like something electrical. The last time I seen this was on a 09 Z that inexplicably died after driving at freeway/highway speed after diagnosis was found to be faulty battery and alternator. This issue can be diagnosed and repaired this is not a sign to purchase a C8 Corvette. Depending on your climate batteries can have a short life. __________________ Mr. Clean

09-08-2019, 08:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Have you checked fluid level lately? __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

09-08-2019, 08:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
joel mac Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: edmonton Posts: 46 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 396	https://youtu.be/6wWtnIS38tI Every now and then it will fire and show 200rpm but won't stay running. Last edited by joel mac; 09-08-2019 at 08:32 PM.

09-08-2019, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
joel mac Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: edmonton Posts: 46 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 396	Battery is new this summer and shows 14V when i tested it. the free revving was only when I applied the throttle it didn't do it on its own, main thing there was when in gear it revved but no power to the wheels. I had to coast to the side of the road.

09-08-2019, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684370	have you tried jump starting it and seeing if the revving issue repeats itself? __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

09-08-2019, 08:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
joel mac Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: edmonton Posts: 46 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 396	Was going to try and push start it on my days off to see if anything different would happen.

09-11-2019, 11:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
g96818 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: A rock in a big pond Posts: 681 Drives: 2009 370Z, 2012 M56 Rep Power: 3393	Fuel pump? Try using some starter fluid. Is your clutch also shot? Revving, but no go might be a bad clutch. __________________ CZP are lying thieves! Last edited by g96818; 09-11-2019 at 11:44 PM.

09-12-2019, 11:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 18	Have it towed to Speed Tech and let Jesse work on it. Tell Amanda, its a dead car emergency and she will fit you in. They have a flat deck car hauler now, so they can pick it up. It sounds like there is no gas or spark to the engine. As for the free revs in gear, I not sure but it doesn't sound good. wideglideleon likes this. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

11-06-2019, 10:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
joel mac Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: edmonton Posts: 46 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 396	Update: finally had time to deal with it car went to Nissan and they said it skipped timing and bent a valve. So either need to rebuild engine or replace it Not sure how a engine with only 33,000Km on it in 5 years with zero issues has this happen

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