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

axmea? · 10-15-2016, 07:03 PM

Don't you have reputable techs other than from Nissan dealerships?

brando_32 · 10-15-2016, 07:25 PM

Small town, we don't have anyone that I know of to work on it. Most small stuff I just do myself.

eastwest2300 · 10-16-2016, 05:29 PM

I'd watch them with an eagle eye as they're doing the install...

3.7 ZPA · 10-19-2016, 06:53 PM

A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a burning smell coming from the front of my Z. I check the oil regularly, so I checked it again, and the level was fine. There was no liquid on the ground wherever I park, so I looked at the rest of the fluids. The clutch fluid was below normal. I drove around for a couple of days, and checked again. The fluid is even lower.

The clutch feels fine, but I don't want to chance it. I'm assuming this is the CSC, right? The car is officially parked for the winter, and I'll be accumulating parts over time. I'm looking at the Z1 CSC Delete, a new clutch and flywheel, and a new master cylinder for good measure. Hopefully I don't get stranded on the way to the shop come springtime.

Edit: My Z is a 2009 with 42k on it.

buzzyng · 10-21-2016, 12:56 AM

Well I'm another one. My dad just gave me his baby a 2010 370z Nismo with 10k miles. Clutch pedal started sticking, stopped by dealership as also needed to get the steering column lock recall taken care of. They replaced the fluid with GTR as they said that usually solves the issue. When I got in, the pedal was still stuck on the floor so obviously it didn't work. I want to fix it the right way so wanted to see if anyone out there has recommendation for a place near Puyallup / Tacoma / Auburn ... Washington. I guess I need to get the CSC and master cylinder but not sure what else should be replaced while I"m into it. thanks

Ewrjontan · 10-26-2016, 01:50 PM

What exactly happens when the CSC fails and how exactly does one react to it? Obviously the pedal sticks to the floor, then what? I can only imagine driving down a highway then you try to shift when the clutch doesn't come back up. So now you are stuck in gear correct? Do you just pull to the shoulder and coast until the engine drops low enough in RPM to stall? I'm a little confused.

Joe@ZSpeed · 10-26-2016, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ewrjontan

What exactly happens when the CSC fails and how exactly does one react to it? Obviously the pedal sticks to the floor, then what? I can only imagine driving down a highway then you try to shift when the clutch doesn't come back up. So now you are stuck in gear correct? Do you just pull to the shoulder and coast until the engine drops low enough in RPM to stall? I'm a little confused.

You won't have any clutch release, So yes it will be stuck in gear.

A Manual trans is easy enough to pull out of gear to N while moving, Just rest the rpm at a neutral speed where there is as little load on the drive train as possible and pull into N . Or just drive to the closest off ramp and do it there. If you are good enough with a manual trans you can drive the car without the clutch really.

phantom370z · 11-01-2016, 12:50 PM

Saw this today: http://www.carcomplaints.com/news/20...-lawsuit.shtml

Zbrah · 11-02-2016, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by phantom370z

Saw this today: Nissan 370Z Clutch Problems Cause Class-Action Lawsuit | CarComplaints.com

Following this. Long road ahead but it's a start. I hope this case builds up and get more attention. Time to hit them where it hurts, their pockets!

shirokenkami · 11-02-2016, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Following this. Long road ahead but it's a start. I hope this case builds up and get more attention. Time to hit them where it hurts, their pockets!

Me too, considering that they've known about it for so long you'd think that someone would've sued them sooner. Oh well, hope they get raked over the coals for this.

Jsolo · 11-01-2016, 01:24 PM

That's progress. If there's a favorable resolution hopefully it'll apply to the G cars as well.

Ewrjontan · 11-02-2016, 03:47 AM

I hope this goes somewhere before I end up having to fix mine

suzook · 11-07-2016, 12:38 PM

I have a 2010 Mt that just hit 40k and clutch is sticking..is this a recall or service item they will fix even though I'm out of warranty

Chuck33079 · 11-07-2016, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzook

I have a 2010 Mt that just hit 40k and clutch is sticking..is this a recall or service item they will fix even though I'm out of warranty

Neither. It's coming out of your pocket.

suzook · 11-07-2016, 05:33 PM

yep just reading that now. Let the fun begin of having cash sucked out of my wallet...ugh

10-15-2016, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-16-2016, 05:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	I'd watch them with an eagle eye as they're doing the install... __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

10-19-2016, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
3.7 ZPA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 352 Drives: '09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a burning smell coming from the front of my Z. I check the oil regularly, so I checked it again, and the level was fine. There was no liquid on the ground wherever I park, so I looked at the rest of the fluids. The clutch fluid was below normal. I drove around for a couple of days, and checked again. The fluid is even lower. The clutch feels fine, but I don't want to chance it. I'm assuming this is the CSC, right? The car is officially parked for the winter, and I'll be accumulating parts over time. I'm looking at the Z1 CSC Delete, a new clutch and flywheel, and a new master cylinder for good measure. Hopefully I don't get stranded on the way to the shop come springtime. Edit: My Z is a 2009 with 42k on it. Last edited by 3.7 ZPA; 10-19-2016 at 06:56 PM.

11-01-2016, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
phantom370z Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 865 Drives: 14 Nismo 370Z PW Rep Power: 14	Saw this today: http://www.carcomplaints.com/news/20...-lawsuit.shtml __________________ 14' Pearl White Nismo 370z - SOLD

11-01-2016, 01:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 16	That's progress. If there's a favorable resolution hopefully it'll apply to the G cars as well. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

10-15-2016, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
brando_32 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: michigan Posts: 9 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Small town, we don't have anyone that I know of to work on it. Most small stuff I just do myself.

10-21-2016, 12:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
buzzyng Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: US Posts: 4 Drives: '10 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Well I'm another one. My dad just gave me his baby a 2010 370z Nismo with 10k miles. Clutch pedal started sticking, stopped by dealership as also needed to get the steering column lock recall taken care of. They replaced the fluid with GTR as they said that usually solves the issue. When I got in, the pedal was still stuck on the floor so obviously it didn't work. I want to fix it the right way so wanted to see if anyone out there has recommendation for a place near Puyallup / Tacoma / Auburn ... Washington. I guess I need to get the CSC and master cylinder but not sure what else should be replaced while I"m into it. thanks

10-26-2016, 01:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ewrjontan Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Nebraska Posts: 47 Drives: 11 370Z GMG 6mt Rep Power: 10	What exactly happens when the CSC fails and how exactly does one react to it? Obviously the pedal sticks to the floor, then what? I can only imagine driving down a highway then you try to shift when the clutch doesn't come back up. So now you are stuck in gear correct? Do you just pull to the shoulder and coast until the engine drops low enough in RPM to stall? I'm a little confused.

11-02-2016, 03:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ewrjontan Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Nebraska Posts: 47 Drives: 11 370Z GMG 6mt Rep Power: 10	I hope this goes somewhere before I end up having to fix mine

11-07-2016, 12:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
suzook Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 39 Drives: Nissan 370Z convert Rep Power: 11	I have a 2010 Mt that just hit 40k and clutch is sticking..is this a recall or service item they will fix even though I'm out of warranty

11-07-2016, 05:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
suzook Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 39 Drives: Nissan 370Z convert Rep Power: 11	yep just reading that now. Let the fun begin of having cash sucked out of my wallet...ugh

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