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

eastwest2300 · 07-16-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I can tell you from experience that it is pretty $hitty working under the dash like that. So make sure you review the details of the install thoroughly before you even begin. I took breaks every 10-15 min I spent under the dash. Basically, I would do a few steps under the dash, and then a few steps at the work bench.

There are two things you can do to make working conditions a little easier and more comfortable. First is remove the driver side seat - I think it's only like four bolts although I didn't bother to do this. The second thing is to find something level with the door sill that you can lay on top of. I set a 2-drawer wooden filing cabinet on its side and covered it with a blanket so I could shove it up next to the car. You can use a pillow or two for extra comfort if you wish.

Roger that, thanks man! Good stuff.

sx moneypit · 07-16-2015, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

I can tell you from experience that it is pretty $hitty working under the dash like that. So make sure you review the details of the install thoroughly before you even begin. I took breaks every 10-15 min I spent under the dash. Basically, I would do a few steps under the dash, and then a few steps at the work bench.

There are two things you can do to make working conditions a little easier and more comfortable. First is remove the driver side seat - I think it's only like four bolts although I didn't bother to do this. The second thing is to find something level with the door sill that you can lay on top of. I set a 2-drawer wooden filing cabinet on its side and covered it with a blanket so I could shove it up next to the car. You can use a pillow or two for extra comfort if you wish.

That is one reason i haven't bought one sooner.I work on cars for a living and i hate doing under dash work.I didn't even like putting in the softer assist spring.

KoolKarmaJoe · 07-16-2015, 09:51 AM

Any difficulty with "cruise control sensor" or "start sensor" when putting in new clutch pedal assembly ? Any helpful hints?

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Magic Bus · 07-16-2015, 04:16 PM

JAR's correct guys, you've got to be a contortionist to work on the clutch pedal. I'm of slender built and it was a bitch staying under there for 10 minutes. Never removed my drivers seat or did I put something level with the door but I think that's a great idea.

eastwest2300 · 07-16-2015, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

JAR's correct guys, you've got to be a contortionist to work on the clutch pedal. I'm of slender built and it was a bitch staying under there for 10 minutes. Never removed my drivers seat or did I put something level with the door but I think that's a great idea.

Is this clutch pedal worth the trouble?

Magic Bus · 07-16-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Is this clutch pedal worth the trouble?

Haha, I was asking myself the same thing when I was installing it.

I think the cost and hassle of installing the RJM pedal was worth it and if it keeps my csc from going, then it's worth 5 times the cost, literally

Oh yeah, one last thing, I'm never going back under there to remove it when I sell the Z, no way, uh uh

eastwest2300 · 07-16-2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Haha, I was asking myself the same thing when I was installing it.

I think the cost and hassle of installing the RJM pedal was worth it and if it keeps my csc from going, then it's worth 5 times the cost, literally

Oh yeah, one last thing, I'm never going back under there to remove it when I sell the Z, no way, uh uh

SerialCoderer · 07-19-2015, 04:45 AM

I have been a victim of my clutch pedal losing all pressure and going down to the floor. This has happened to me twice now. The first time one dealer replaced my clutch fluid and with "Gtr fluid" and did some "clutch adjustments". That was supposed to fix the problem.
Three weeks later my clutch pedal is back on the floor. I have it at another dealer since my car broke down out of state. They fixed the problem the same way as the first dealer by bleeding the clutch fluid. I told them that was how my car was fixed the first time and I am scared it will happen again. They said they will look further at it and see if the they can find why this is happening. Can somebody give me some information on what they should look at specifically? If they can't find the issue, I think I will sell my Z.
I really do not want to but I need to be able to drive my car with confidence.

JARblue · 07-19-2015, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SerialCoderer

If they can't find the issue, I think I will sell my Z. I really do not want to but I need to be able to drive my car with confidence.

This issue is the $hitty OEM CSC. No question. The stupid GT-R fluid solution the dealers are using is just a band-aid for a broken leg

I drive my Z all over Texas and often times to locations with little to no cell service and zero traffic on the roads. So I replaced my CSC with one of the aftermarket solutions before it failed and stranded me out in the middle of nowhere

MagmaRed370z · 07-19-2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

This issue is the $hitty OEM CSC. No question. The stupid GT-R fluid solution the dealers are using is just a band-aid for a broken leg

I drive my Z all over Texas and often times to locations with little to no cell service and zero traffic on the roads. So I replaced my CSC with one of the aftermarket solutions before it failed and stranded me out in the middle of nowhere

How long have you had the aftermarket one installed?

JARblue · 07-19-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

How long have you had the aftermarket one installed?

A little over a year - not quite 20K miles.

SerialCoderer · 07-19-2015, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

This issue is the $hitty OEM CSC. No question. The stupid GT-R fluid solution the dealers are using is just a band-aid for a broken leg

I drive my Z all over Texas and often times to locations with little to no cell service and zero traffic on the roads. So I replaced my CSC with one of the aftermarket solutions before it failed and stranded me out in the middle of nowhere

Thank you. It is a shame Nissan and their dealers are aware of this issue but act like it does not exist. There is no way they have not heard of this issue. How is it I can come to this group and get information on it, yet they suggest these band-aid solutions. I will file a complaint with the NHTSA that was provided on the first page of this thread.

MagmaRed370z · 07-19-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SerialCoderer

I will file a complaint with the NHTSA that was provided on the first page of this thread.

firulice · 07-19-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SerialCoderer

Thank you. It is a shame Nissan and their dealers are aware of this issue but act like it does not exist. There is no way they have not heard of this issue. How is it I can come to this group and get information on it, yet they suggest these band-aid solutions. I will file a complaint with the NHTSA that was provided on the first page of this thread.

Post your experience on their facebook page too that is linked in this thread we need more voices to convince them this needs to be addressed.

SerialCoderer · 07-19-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by firulice

Post your experience on their facebook page too that is linked in this thread we need more voices to convince them this needs to be addressed.

Done. I will update this thread with my complaint when it becomes available. I will advise everyone who has not done so to do this as well!

07-16-2015, 09:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
KoolKarmaJoe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 417 Drives: 09' Nissan 370Z R M6 Rep Power: 13	Any difficulty with "cruise control sensor" or "start sensor" when putting in new clutch pedal assembly ? Any helpful hints? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk __________________ "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.

07-19-2015, 04:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
SerialCoderer Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Jerzey Posts: 33 Drives: 370z M6 Rep Power: 14	I have been a victim of my clutch pedal losing all pressure and going down to the floor. This has happened to me twice now. The first time one dealer replaced my clutch fluid and with "Gtr fluid" and did some "clutch adjustments". That was supposed to fix the problem. Three weeks later my clutch pedal is back on the floor. I have it at another dealer since my car broke down out of state. They fixed the problem the same way as the first dealer by bleeding the clutch fluid. I told them that was how my car was fixed the first time and I am scared it will happen again. They said they will look further at it and see if the they can find why this is happening. Can somebody give me some information on what they should look at specifically? If they can't find the issue, I think I will sell my Z. I really do not want to but I need to be able to drive my car with confidence. __________________ PHP Code: `To understand recursion you must understand recursion`

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07-16-2015, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18756	JAR's correct guys, you've got to be a contortionist to work on the clutch pedal. I'm of slender built and it was a bitch staying under there for 10 minutes. Never removed my drivers seat or did I put something level with the door but I think that's a great idea.