Possible CSC failure. NEED ADVICE ASAP

mastatikle

Should I just bring it back and say it's feeling soft again? And have them take a look at the CSC I just don't want to wait and have this **** happen with someone in the car again or in traffic. It only seems to happen when I'm on the highway,

enguyen88

You bought a 6 year old car that you've been driving since May, it's not going to be perfect. Just upgrade your CSC and be done with it.

It's a huge pet peeve when people buy a used car, expect it to be prefect and that someone else should pay to fix it.

If you want piece of mind, buy a brand new car or warranty.

Inspector71

I asked the woman at McCarthy Nissan, Blue Springs, how the clutch fluid got dirty in such a closed system. No answer. The reservoir was still full. The next two times, it was low or empty. I asked where the fluid had gone? No answer. I asked why the car didn't come with GTR fluid in the first place. No answer. I could find no evidence of a leak. A local mechanic told me most likely the CSC, which as rubber diaphragms or seals, leaks, and the fluid goes into the transmission where it is burned up or something. I found none under the car ever and couldn't figure out where it went. McCarthy Nissan shrugged their shoulders in response. Okay, the 2nd failure happened within a month of expiration of my extended warranty. I asked, since it had already happened twice, would they cover it if it happened a third time after expiration considering it was an ongoing problem. They said no, because, they had "fixed" it already so if it happened again, it must be a new problem. When they told me they never heard of this problem, I downloaded pages from this forum and showed them the many postings. I handed it to them and I am sure it went into the trash. The new Nissan dealer where I service my car says they never heard of the problem either. I hate spoiling your day with this information but, if you hear the same story, maybe you are getting the same run around??
I am driving to Texas this weekend, my dad is dying, and hoping it does not go out on the way. If all goes well, I am still making the change at 3 years with the aftermarket slave and master cylinder. I don't know what a double clutch is but I may look at that too.
Don't let the dealer try and tell you this is a rare or unique problem. It is not.

enguyen88

Yes, it is well documented. The OP spending thousands on a used car without research is irresponsible.

njobe89

lol this is a well known issue with these cars... just because it's a new car it doesn't mean that the CSC won't go out.

there are plenty of people who bought these cars brand new and within a couple thousand miles the CSC goes out. i guess buying a used car nothing should work, just buy a new car

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enguyen88

I understand that. But my point is, you can't buy a used car and expect it to be perfect.

I know it sounds harsh but if you don't do the research, buy a warranty or brand new. It's hard for me to sympathize.

The fact that the CSC is such a well known issue and he still bought the car, he should be ready for the possible need of replacement.

I'm sure they dealer even stated "No Warranty". Expecting the dealership to fix it when it's clearly stated "No Warranty" is ridiculous.

If you buy a used car without doing your due diligence, that's on you. Live with it and move on.

Just irks me when people buy used and play the poor me card when the car isn't perfect.

mastatikle

First off this isn't a "poor me statement." I never stated anything about the dealer mentioning a warranty. I had bought the car and on the SECOND day of owning it the clutch stuck to the floor. I don't know what world you are in but I don't expect any vehicle with 40k miles being sold from a car dealership to have serious issues like this right off the lot. I looked into this issue before buying the car assumed it would eventually happen but not this soon. I have plenty of vehicles new and used but never had a issue right off the lot. There was no way to tell until I drove it. I didn't expect the car to be perfect but I also didn't expect it to be immobile in two friggin days. There is a warranty on used cars in my state sold by a dealer. My car had a warranty, and was "fixed" until it happened again. My original question with this thread was if it was the issue was not fixed correctly, how I should proceed.

Jimbo370

maybe better business bureau? 3 strikes and lemon law here in Florida ? Also always check fluids when buying car it tells a lot. Here is a good place to get a clutch kit Nissan 370Z South bend DXD clutch kits wish you well

mastatikle

Thank you, yes they've helped me before. Great customer service. I just wanted it to last me a few months. I'll probably just bite the bullet if it happens again and start my new racing build. I didn't even check the fluids until it happened, I originally popped the hood and everything was clean so I assumed car was well taken care of... Stupid me haha