Sticky: (Official) 370Z Clutch Pressure (CSC) Failures

Cheech

Except that yours has N/C beside everything, including the CLEED Screw! Gotta get me one of them!

I'm hoping when they say clutch replacement, it is a blanket term to cover everything. Otherwise I'll be back at square one if they don't replace the CSC. Regardless I can guarantee they won't be doing the work. If they can't diagnose it properly and detail the work, then they ain't doing it!

They did replace the fluid with GTR brake fluid yesterday. Clutch feels quite a bit different. Very little resistance when first applying pressure until about 3/4 of the way down. After several pumps it started feeling like normal. A quick check of the reservoir when I got home revealed the fluid is above the "max" line. I will probably grab a turkey baster and remove some before heading out on the road.

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Thought for the Day:
My wife just stopped and said, "You weren't even listening, were you?"

I thought, "That's a pretty weird way to start a conversation."

eastwest2300

If you're on Nissan's FB page, you should be threatening to trade in your vehicle for another car manufacturer and telling everyone you know to stay away from Nissan in general. Im pretty sure this would have them thinking twice.

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Cheech

I did post, but didn't threaten not to buy another car. Hopefully with everyone posting on there, they'll eventually address the issue.

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Thought for the Day:
My wife just stopped and said, "You weren't even listening, were you?"

I thought, "That's a pretty weird way to start a conversation."

luigi90210

just so you can update i had my CSC fail on me twice, once around 29000 miles and around 33000 miles, i dont remember exactly when, im sure if i dig around for my reciepts i can find out but I have since sold my 370z

as someone who has had his CSC fail twice on him, go aftermarket, save yourself the hassle, its a PITA to have your car down twice for the same issue that should have been resolved by now

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SOLD 370z
New Car:classified
DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

Cheech

Yes, I definitely will not be going OEM on this, what's the point? To spend another couple grand later on? I am planning on going TT, but was delaying it until next year. Maybe this is the push to get me started on the mods

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Thought for the Day:
My wife just stopped and said, "You weren't even listening, were you?"

I thought, "That's a pretty weird way to start a conversation."

KoolKarmaJoe

Well here it is one of my official Nissan Replies. The phone call I received was quite different! It seems I upset people with my plan of renting a booth at Nissan Events and displaying my disdain for their responses to the on going CSC issues... I apologize for the length, but I wanted you all know how Nissan is addressing the issue::





7/1/2015


Case # xxxxx389
VIN # xxxxxxxxxxxxxx337



Dear Mr. Joseph xxxxxx,

Thank you for contacting Nissan North America and allowing us to be of assistance.





Please be advised that Nissan North America will periodically issue a campaign to repair vehicles that are operating outside of specifications. These campaigns are usually due to the performance of a specific part of a vehicle. A vehicle can exhibit the same symptoms as a campaign, but not have the affected part and therefore that campaign would not apply. Parts content of vehicles can vary by Model, Model Year, Trim Level, Option Packages, and other factors. Nissan North America/Infiniti Division uses multiple suppliers for parts on a vehicle so if the campaign was specific to one supplier, it would not affect similar vehicles that received that part from a different supplier. In some cases, only certain parts from a supplier are affected by a campaign and so only a specific number of vehicles are affected. VIN numbers are not sequential so two vehicles with VIN numbers that are very close together may not be affected by the same campaign. All of these factors will affect whether a specific vehicle, and the VIN associated with it, will be eligible for a campaign




If you have additional questions about the campaign, please contact your local Nissan Dealer and schedule an appointment, as the Dealer is in the best position to diagnose and repair your vehicle. Your Nissan Dealer will be more than willing to assist.




Also, so that we may update our vehicle ownership information in order to provide you with the best service, please reply to this email and attach the following documentation:



1). Proof of Ownership document which can include one of the following:

•Insurance Card with Name, Address, and VIN
•Copy of Title
•Certificate of Title
•Bill of Sale
•Vehicle Registration
•Verification from company-owned vehicle that the person registering is the Authorized Driver of that vehicle.


Plus



2). Proof of Residency (mailing address)





Once we have received the information requested, we will update the vehicle ownership information in our system.




Case #xxxxx389 has been created to document your inquiry. If you have any further questions or comments, feel free to call 1-800-647-7261 (Extension 457356) and reference your case number.


Sincerely,

Nissan


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Cherielyn
Consumer Affairs Representative
Nissan North America, Inc.









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"Joe"
AAM True 3" Duals / Whiteline Bars & Rear Links / Tanabe Sustec Pro / Mishimoto Oil Cooler / Michelin Pilot SS
ACT HD Pressure Plate / ACT Performance Disc / ACT Streetlite Flywheel / ZSpeed HD CSC on GTR Fluid.

KoolKarmaJoe

Oh, I am so going to rent a "Booth"!, raise a little Hell at Z Day Events! And at Baltimore Car Shows, (face it, not many venture into Baltimore City anyhow!)

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"Joe"
AAM True 3" Duals / Whiteline Bars & Rear Links / Tanabe Sustec Pro / Mishimoto Oil Cooler / Michelin Pilot SS
ACT HD Pressure Plate / ACT Performance Disc / ACT Streetlite Flywheel / ZSpeed HD CSC on GTR Fluid.

MagmaRed370z

I really like your efforts. If I can help in any way let me know. I already put a complaint to the Nissan Affairs and the other site NT something I cant remember. Also put a big complaint in their Nissan FB Page.

Hopefully I can get a hold of Channel 6 here in the East Coast so they can do an investigation and put it on national TV.

enguyen88

so are they going to recall it for everyone?

KoolKarmaJoe

They ain't doing SH*T yet! I think now They're more concerned that I maybe slanderous !

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"Joe"
AAM True 3" Duals / Whiteline Bars & Rear Links / Tanabe Sustec Pro / Mishimoto Oil Cooler / Michelin Pilot SS
ACT HD Pressure Plate / ACT Performance Disc / ACT Streetlite Flywheel / ZSpeed HD CSC on GTR Fluid.

KoolKarmaJoe

Now its time for "Old School Union Organizing" , just a pun, no dues required! I'm simply calling upon us as individuals to join together to fight that get this CSC issue resolved. (I apologize beforehand to my Non Union Brethren) . I'm just resorting to proved previous tactics in such circumstances.

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"Joe"
AAM True 3" Duals / Whiteline Bars & Rear Links / Tanabe Sustec Pro / Mishimoto Oil Cooler / Michelin Pilot SS
ACT HD Pressure Plate / ACT Performance Disc / ACT Streetlite Flywheel / ZSpeed HD CSC on GTR Fluid.

enguyen88

We should keep flooding their FB with complaints.


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KoolKarmaJoe

My reply to Nissan:
NISSAN OFFICIAL

Cherielyn,

Thank you for replying. I will get the requested information to you ASAP. I am concerned as why you need my insurance information. Could you please explain why?

Are you aware of a site called - The370z.com -? The reason I mention this is because there are many 370Z owners experiencing Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure. You may want to view www.the370z.com , and then go to thread (Official) 370Z Clutch Pressure (CSC) Failures ... There is a extensive list of 370Z owners with same problem.

On a personal note, I find it odd of you not to post your entire name. I have no problem giving my full name, why is it that you are so evasive? It does give the feeling of a unconcerned, bogus, community relations office on Nissan part.




Sincerely,

Joseph S

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"Joe"
AAM True 3" Duals / Whiteline Bars & Rear Links / Tanabe Sustec Pro / Mishimoto Oil Cooler / Michelin Pilot SS
ACT HD Pressure Plate / ACT Performance Disc / ACT Streetlite Flywheel / ZSpeed HD CSC on GTR Fluid.

KoolKarmaJoe

Have a beer or two, then raise some hell with NISSAN at 1-800-647-7261....
NISSAN SUCKS AS A CORPORATION
PUT FAILURE PRONE COMPONENTS IN 370Z's! YOU COULD BE DISABLED AT ANYTIME WITHOUT WARNING!

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"Joe"
AAM True 3" Duals / Whiteline Bars & Rear Links / Tanabe Sustec Pro / Mishimoto Oil Cooler / Michelin Pilot SS
ACT HD Pressure Plate / ACT Performance Disc / ACT Streetlite Flywheel / ZSpeed HD CSC on GTR Fluid.

need4speed255

The way the original letter was written, it appears that you only need to send "one" of the documents to prove ownership. Insurance info is only one of about six options that were listed.