Little Help Here

JZNx · 03-30-2015, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

if it is the battery or alternator, wat does your volt meter read (the triple gauge)?

I am not sure of the exact number but I will check soon... But I recently had my battery replaced (couple months ago)... So I am thinking its either the battery connection or I might of done something wrong when I was replacing the battery?

Merv · 03-30-2015, 07:58 PM

Could a bad ground cause this? Maybe find out from the manual where all ground contact points are and check them over.... That's all I got.

kenchan · 03-30-2015, 08:07 PM

Yah, check the torque on the terminal screws.

On the volt meter should show about 14v while engine is running.

JZNx · 03-30-2015, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Yah, check the torque on the terminal screws.

On the volt meter should show about 14v while engine is running.

I just checked and it stays around 14.4v...

kenchan · 03-30-2015, 08:30 PM

That's a good sign your alternator is working.

JZNx · 03-31-2015, 12:08 PM

Car sounded pretty good this morning... I feel like this issue happens more often during daytime when its hotter... Here are some more information...

Couple months ago during lunch I wanted get some energy drink. I drove over to the nearby gas station (less than 0.5 mile away). Parked and got an energy drink and got back into my car. I started the car and sounded super weak and just as it finished starting, the car died very quietly (as if you slowly stalled in first gear)... I tried starting again but this time I pressed the brake pad and the car started (idk if the brakes is what did it or if its just a coincidence).... But I can tell the car was having difficulty... Sounded really weak and it was rattling just a bit maybe... During this time I remember the weather being pretty hot... Couple weeks later my battery died and I had to replace it in my company parking lot at around 9pm... When I replaced the battery and started the car, the car sounded amazing! Super loud and fresh... You might be wondering, "where are you going with this?" Anyone think that maybe i screwed up on installing the new battery? Only thing I can think of is that, during that time it was really dark so maybe I missed something?

I feel like this past Saturday event is somewhat related. After my car died this Saturday (windows wouldn't roll down when doors are opened, key not working, alarms not working), I checked my battery to see if there were any loose connections. After checking that, my car was able to start (even though i found nothing)... But it sounded just like as if I got a new battery... Super loud and fresh....

Also anyone know any good deals on socket wrench/ratchets? Or where is a good place to go? When I used to live with my family, I used my dad's tool but now that I live on my own, I want to buy my own set. Any good deals wrench/ratchets would nice...

Hopefully this makes sense... And again, thanks for all the supports!

Austonian · 03-31-2015, 01:32 PM

You can always try to look for a Harbor Freight in you area, the quality is fair and you have to keep your reciepts because you will return at least 1 thing at some point, but they have almost everything you need.

sucks, hope you get it worked out.

Davey · 03-31-2015, 03:14 PM

Probably the car is mad at you for drinking that energy drink stuff. My car gets pissed if I drink anything but bourbon, coffee, and water.

Sungazer · 03-31-2015, 05:10 PM

I've had this issue before.

Does it feel like a rough idle/drop when you start it up (when it's warm) and occasionally at stop lights and stuff? It occasionally stalls (turns off) when you start it up and it's kinda warm right?

For me, it's dirty throttle bodies. They need to be cleaned. As soon as I clean them, the problem goes away for a looooong time (until they get dirty again). Can't be a coincidence of course lol.

I actually just cleaned mine out again last weekend. Only problem was I stripped one of the allen bolts trying to get one of the throttle bodies off! D: hahahaha. Shitty, but that's an adventure for another day.

Try it out. Again, could be dirty throttle bodies. Doesn't hurt.

Hey JZNx, I see you're in socal. Hit me up if you have any questions dude.

Merv · 03-31-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Maduro

Little help here guys...... I'm shopping around for a new set of shoes (wheels). Been going between Forged and cast .......Then I read about this Rotary Forming, some guys are saying that its just as good as Forged and better then Cast. Can anyone give me a clear understanding of what order I should place them in.

wrong thread bro! Look in the wheels section.

03-30-2015, 07:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
Merv Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 518 Drives: 11 GM grey sport tou Rep Power: 14	Could a bad ground cause this? Maybe find out from the manual where all ground contact points are and check them over.... That's all I got. cigarclifford likes this. __________________ Swift springs \| upgraded headlights \| stillen gen3 cai \| FI HFC's and FI CBE \| ecutek tune in the mail!

03-30-2015, 08:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Yah, check the torque on the terminal screws. On the volt meter should show about 14v while engine is running. carlitos_370z likes this.

03-30-2015, 08:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	That's a good sign your alternator is working. carlitos_370z likes this.

03-31-2015, 03:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	Probably the car is mad at you for drinking that energy drink stuff. My car gets pissed if I drink anything but bourbon, coffee, and water. jpkirk likes this.

03-31-2015, 05:10 PM	#24 (permalink)
Sungazer Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 64 Drives: '11 370z Rep Power: 11	I've had this issue before. Does it feel like a rough idle/drop when you start it up (when it's warm) and occasionally at stop lights and stuff? It occasionally stalls (turns off) when you start it up and it's kinda warm right? For me, it's dirty throttle bodies. They need to be cleaned. As soon as I clean them, the problem goes away for a looooong time (until they get dirty again). Can't be a coincidence of course lol. I actually just cleaned mine out again last weekend. Only problem was I stripped one of the allen bolts trying to get one of the throttle bodies off! D: hahahaha. Shitty, but that's an adventure for another day. Try it out. Again, could be dirty throttle bodies. Doesn't hurt. Hey JZNx, I see you're in socal. Hit me up if you have any questions dude. Last edited by Sungazer; 03-31-2015 at 05:13 PM.

03-31-2015, 12:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
JZNx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: **SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	Car sounded pretty good this morning... I feel like this issue happens more often during daytime when its hotter... Here are some more information... Couple months ago during lunch I wanted get some energy drink. I drove over to the nearby gas station (less than 0.5 mile away). Parked and got an energy drink and got back into my car. I started the car and sounded super weak and just as it finished starting, the car died very quietly (as if you slowly stalled in first gear)... I tried starting again but this time I pressed the brake pad and the car started (idk if the brakes is what did it or if its just a coincidence).... But I can tell the car was having difficulty... Sounded really weak and it was rattling just a bit maybe... During this time I remember the weather being pretty hot... Couple weeks later my battery died and I had to replace it in my company parking lot at around 9pm... When I replaced the battery and started the car, the car sounded amazing! Super loud and fresh... You might be wondering, "where are you going with this?" Anyone think that maybe i screwed up on installing the new battery? Only thing I can think of is that, during that time it was really dark so maybe I missed something? I feel like this past Saturday event is somewhat related. After my car died this Saturday (windows wouldn't roll down when doors are opened, key not working, alarms not working), I checked my battery to see if there were any loose connections. After checking that, my car was able to start (even though i found nothing)... But it sounded just like as if I got a new battery... Super loud and fresh.... Also anyone know any good deals on socket wrench/ratchets? Or where is a good place to go? When I used to live with my family, I used my dad's tool but now that I live on my own, I want to buy my own set. Any good deals wrench/ratchets would nice... Hopefully this makes sense... And again, thanks for all the supports!

03-31-2015, 01:32 PM	#22 (permalink)
Austonian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 371 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 27	You can always try to look for a Harbor Freight in you area, the quality is fair and you have to keep your reciepts because you will return at least 1 thing at some point, but they have almost everything you need. sucks, hope you get it worked out.