Z intermittently completely dead -- electrical gremlins

Originally Posted by Spotondl

Did this ever get resolved? My Nismo is doing the exact same thing...

I've found that if I open and close the driver door the Z "wakes up" but the clock has reset, the head unit has reset and who knows what else resets... another oddity is that the windows will be rolled down an inch or so & I can roll the windows completely down and inch or so at a time with 8 or 9 pushes of the door switch in the jamb, NOT the window switch. Bizarre.


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Originally Posted by gbhrps

Spotondl,

Logic suggests that this craziness is triggered by the opening of the door, and points to the wiring loom in the rubber gaiter at the door hinge area, the lock/unlock circuitry, or the security system.

My own skill sets would have me delving into that rubber gaiter to isolate any frayed/broken/stretched wires there. Be sure to check the large connectors right at the kick panel where the door harness enters the car body.

If that yielded no results, I'd pull the driver's door panel and check for loose wires/connectors/grounds for the power lock and cylinder (key) locks.

If that yielded no results ... then you'll need the expertise of a good service technician, not necessarily at a Nissan dealership, if you're so inclined. Independent mechanics will be cheaper, but you'll need to find a good one. Good Luck!

Gene