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Not sure what is going on. I can't start my car! I get battery and ACC fine. I press in the clutch then the start button and I hear a

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Old 04-04-2010, 02:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Not sure what is going on. I can't start my car! I get battery and ACC fine. I press in the clutch then the start button and I hear a sound for 3 seconds then nothing and then it switches to ACC mode... I see 12V on the volt guage so it can't be a low battery right?
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Try putting the fob in the slot and try again...
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uummm... press the brake and the start button.
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uummm... press the brake and the start button.
If he has a clutch he doesn't press the brake to start ...

added: unless the car is suddenly confused and thinks it is an auto...
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Tried another fob, no go. I get a motorized sound for a few seconds. If I leave it there I get a buzzing sound from the engine bay.

Did a search and I guess I have a bad ECU! I'm getting the exact same thing.

370Z Not Cranking Problem

Would installing illuminated kick panels have something to do with it? Everything was fine for a few weeks until today. But I do recall having to remove and re install a harness around the ECU area...
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Could be the crank sensors
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It looks like it might be the IPDM. Looks like i'm getting it towed in tomorrow!
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Tried another fob, no go. I get a motorized sound for a few seconds. If I leave it there I get a buzzing sound from the engine bay.

Did a search and I guess I have a bad ECU! I'm getting the exact same thing.

370Z Not Cranking Problem

Would installing illuminated kick panels have something to do with it? Everything was fine for a few weeks until today. But I do recall having to remove and re install a harness around the ECU area...
I believe the end result for the thread that you linked to was the IPDM and not the ECU. This could be your problem. There is also a bad problem with the steering wheel locks in the Nissan cars. The GT-R guys (myself included) received voluntary recalls to replace this part. Do you hear the steering wheel lock disengage when you press the Start button? It should sound like a single "whir" coming from the steering column. If not, then this is most likely your issue.
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I believe the end result for the thread that you linked to was the IPDM and not the ECU. This could be your problem. There is also a bad problem with the steering wheel locks in the Nissan cars. The GT-R guys (myself included) received voluntary recalls to replace this part. Do you hear the steering wheel lock disengage when you press the Start button? It should sound like a single "whir" coming from the steering column. If not, then this is most likely your issue.
Steering wheel lock is working normal. I feel it release and I get a whirr sound.

So where is this IPDM located?
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I believe the end result for the thread that you linked to was the IPDM and not the ECU. This could be your problem. There is also a bad problem with the steering wheel locks in the Nissan cars. The GT-R guys (myself included) received voluntary recalls to replace this part. Do you hear the steering wheel lock disengage when you press the Start button? It should sound like a single "whir" coming from the steering column. If not, then this is most likely your issue.
I had to get my car towed for the steerig wheel lock problem. Car wouldn't start.
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What is the steering lock problem?
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[QUOTE=Zaggeron;480279]If he has a clutch he doesn't press the brake to start ...

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Steering wheel lock is working normal. I feel it release and I get a whirr sound.

So where is this IPDM located?
The IPDM is located on the passenger side near the main fuse box.
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Not sure what is going on. I can't start my car! I get battery and ACC fine. I press in the clutch then the start button and I hear a sound for 3 seconds then nothing and then it switches to ACC mode... I see 12V on the volt guage so it can't be a low battery right?
In for warranty. They pay the towing too.
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I found and opened up the IPDM and checked all the fuses, they were fine. Not sure so I'll leave it up to the dealer to fix. What a PITA.
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