370Z Not Cranking Problem

Originally Posted by Ztoon

Just returned from the dealer. Apparently my Z came with a near dead battery. In warm weather or during winter when I had it stored in heated underground parking, there was just enough juice. Outside in the cool spring, if left for a few days however , it wouldn't crank.
They checked the steering lock mechanism, which there have been problems with. If your car is in the 'on' position and the steering lock does not release, then it's malfunctioning, and the car won't start.
A check was run on the IPDM which showed normal. They also contacted Nissan Canada, who said to date there's only 1 IPDM fail in Canada.
Good call, Chris, I didn't know 12V or slightly above was next to dead.
Hopefully this is the end of it.

Originally Posted by NISSNISS370Z

mmmm, the first thing i would have done if i expected a dead battery would have been to "BUMP START IT" I wonder what would of happened if you tried that?

Originally Posted by Justin1686

so i finally got mine to the dealer weds, after 3 full days and 50 attempts to start it. ending up not being the chip, and a steering wheel lock bolt apparently. got it back friday, and been running good since.