Start button takes its sweet time

6MT · 12-26-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

I saw a car commercial and when the start button was pressed the car started right away. And when I use a key in my other cars the car starts right away. But not the Z.

It seems to think for a full second before the car actually starts to turn over. Why is this? Does it need to build up a charge or something? Why can't it start right away instead of waiting? Call me impatient. But that's what I want.

No way! ...... I want my money back!

Z-Girl 12 · 12-26-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Greed

My 2009 auto does the same thing on start up: thut-thut-thut-thut-thut-thut-VROOM! I've had the car for 5 years and its always started like that. The manual I test drove did the exact same thing. Start up takes the same amount of time whether car is hot or cold. It's normal. Its just what they do.

Very comforting to know, my car has never in the blink of an eye cranked upon me pushing the button.

Gadgetech · 12-26-2013, 09:44 PM

I've actually let the clutch pedal out too soon before b/c the car hasn't finished cranking and have to start all over again. Not a big deal but something I've noticed.

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alcheng · 12-27-2013, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winnre

I saw a car commercial and when the start button was pressed the car started right away. And when I use a key in my other cars the car starts right away. But not the Z.

It seems to think for a full second before the car actually starts to turn over. Why is this? Does it need to build up a charge or something? Why can't it start right away instead of waiting? Call me impatient. But that's what I want.

gosh...!!! we need a TBA from Nissan ASAP...!!!!

seriously... that one sec bothers you...??

you really need to go to the drive-thru that quickly..?

onzedge · 12-27-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

gosh...!!! we need a TBA from Nissan ASAP...!!!!

seriously... that one sec bothers you...??

you really need to go to the drive-thru that quickly..?

Haboob · 12-27-2013, 10:49 AM

No issues on mine, unless I let the clutch out too soon. Oops.

Justice97 · 12-27-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Greed

My 2009 auto does the same thing on start up: thut-thut-thut-thut-thut-thut-VROOM! I've had the car for 5 years and its always started like that. The manual I test drove did the exact same thing. Start up takes the same amount of time whether car is hot or cold. It's normal. Its just what they do.

That's a lot of thuts. I think mine has 2 maybe 3 thuts and a VROOM.
Manual, and I do have to bottom out the clutch.

Crayon · 12-27-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Justice97

That's a lot of thuts. I think mine has 2 maybe 3 thuts and a VROOM.
Manual, and I do have to bottom out the clutch.

I wonder if the clutch thing is an ECU thing that could be fixed or if it's some sort of mechanical switch.

TreeSemdyZee · 12-27-2013, 12:00 PM

I used to have this problem because I held the button down. Now I just give it a quick push and release and it fires right up.

SouthArk370Z · 12-27-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Crayon

I wonder if the clutch thing is an ECU thing that could be fixed or if it's some sort of mechanical switch.

There is a switch that is actuated by the pedal arm. Can't remember for sure if switch is wired to ECM or BCM. The FSM is your friend.

TheGreatOne · 12-27-2013, 12:49 PM

My delay is sparatic

For sure it depends on how long I hold down the clutch, some days I do it half azz and for sure thats when it takes longer

RonRizz · 12-27-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Crayon

The car and your key-fob do an encrypted RFID handshake. This involves quite a bit of back and forth between the key and the car

Thus, physical key = much faster.

I agree. When I use my battery operated key on her, it takes longer than my physical key does.

TerribleONE · 12-27-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Crayon

Is there a way to reduce how far the clutch has to be in for this? I don't really bottom the clutch out while driving, and having do crank my foot all the way down to start the car is annoying.

The things Z owners complain about.. This is something I have never even thought about. Love it.. LOL

diddy535 · 12-27-2013, 08:09 PM

You going from a cold start, from the accessory or the on position? Which one did the commercial have, there is a difference

winnre · 12-27-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by diddy535

You going from a cold start, from the accessory or the on position? Which one did the commercial have, there is a difference

From cold start.

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I used to have this problem because I held the button down. Now I just give it a quick push and release and it fires right up.

I'll try that tomorrow!

12-26-2013, 09:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 869	I've actually let the clutch pedal out too soon before b/c the car hasn't finished cranking and have to start all over again. Not a big deal but something I've noticed. Sent from my Lumia 1020 using Tapatalk Haboob likes this. __________________ Upstate Z Club

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TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	My delay is sparatic For sure it depends on how long I hold down the clutch, some days I do it half azz and for sure thats when it takes longer __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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diddy535 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 789 Drives: '09 370Z RAE 6MT Rep Power: 14	You going from a cold start, from the accessory or the on position? Which one did the commercial have, there is a difference __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ys-thread.html

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