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

mab864

Complaint filed. Thx for the link.

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Misnomer

This might be the issue with my clutch!

On Sunday, after an hour of highway driving, at ~60MPH I hit both the clutch and brake pedals hard to avoid a BMW that suddenly wanted to be where I was. The next time I needed the clutch (a few seconds later), the pedal went to the floor and stuck there. Luckily I was able to pull to the shoulder and get it unstuck, but ever since it just hasn't felt right. Today I decided to get it checked out: I have a service appointment for Thursday morning (I need the car tomorrow), but in the meantime I thought I'd come here in case anyone had an idea of what might have happened.

I don't think my car is under warranty anymore: it's a 40th, so it's four years old (though it only has 20,000 miles on it). I didn't read all 27 pages of this thread, so I don't know if cost has been discussed, but I'm worried about it being an expensive fix. Mostly I'm worried about this becoming a recurring problem. Meh.

JARblue

Push your dealer to cover it under the 5yr/60K powertrain warranty. Some dealers will even though NNA has told one member on here that the clutch is not part of the powertrain warranty. My argument would be wearable clutch parts are not covered, but the CSC is not a wearable part. Also, if the CSC fails, the CMC need replacing, too.

Unfortunately, if you do get it replaced under warranty, it is the same crappy, plastic OEM pos that they put in there. So you might be looking at a recurring problem.

There are two solid aftermarket options that are available to you. I definitely recommend one of these two if you have to pay out of pocket. They will solve the problem for you. Both companies are forum sponsors that you can PM on the forum with any questions, too.

ZSpeed Heavy Duty CSC

Z1 Motorsports CSC Elimination Kit

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