Help ASAP

DeadM0nkey · 05-10-2016, 06:45 PM

I recently had these exact symptoms. The mechanic said the fuel pump had fallen off its bracket and was laying on its side in the tanks. This is why the gauge read half tank even though it was out of gas. Mechanic said he had never seen it before in his career.

Vichtz · 05-12-2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadM0nkey

I recently had these exact symptoms. The mechanic said the fuel pump had fallen off its bracket and was laying on its side in the tanks. This is why the gauge read half tank even though it was out of gas. Mechanic said he had never seen it before in his career.

This is precisely what I was thinking but also didn't think it was possible without causing a leak. At any rate I'll just keep the car at 3/4 till ranger school Sunday. I'll definitely be looking further into this when I get back. Thanks a lot for all the help guys. Y'all really saved my bacon. As dumb as it is I never would have thought to put more gas in my car when it was 3/4 full haha. Appreciate you guys, thanks.

Rusty · 05-12-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadM0nkey

I recently had these exact symptoms. The mechanic said the fuel pump had fallen off its bracket and was laying on its side in the tanks. This is why the gauge read half tank even though it was out of gas. Mechanic said he had never seen it before in his career.

Ain't going to happen with a Z fuel pump. The pump sits down inside this white canister. Follow the black hose that makes a u-turn from the left side to the center. In the center is the fuel pump. Under it is the fuel pump screen. You can also see one of the level floats just to the right of the bottom of the canister.

SteveBad · 05-12-2016, 11:42 PM

I know this sounds whacky, but CHANGE THE BATTERY in the "intelligent key".

Had same symptoms........changed the key battery, instantly OK.

MagmaRed370z · 05-13-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveBad

I know this sounds whacky, but CHANGE THE BATTERY in the "intelligent key".

Had same symptoms........changed the key battery, instantly OK.

Nice! OP should try it. I would be funny to see if this resolves the issue

Vichtz · 05-13-2016, 02:05 PM

I actually tried that same day. No change.

05-12-2016, 11:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 250	I know this sounds whacky, but CHANGE THE BATTERY in the "intelligent key". Had same symptoms........changed the key battery, instantly OK. MagmaRed370z likes this. __________________ "Take the cannollis..." Last edited by SteveBad; 05-12-2016 at 11:52 PM.

05-13-2016, 02:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I actually tried that same day. No change. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

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05-10-2016, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
DeadM0nkey Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4 Drives: 2011 370z Sport Rep Power: 11	I recently had these exact symptoms. The mechanic said the fuel pump had fallen off its bracket and was laying on its side in the tanks. This is why the gauge read half tank even though it was out of gas. Mechanic said he had never seen it before in his career.