?370z clutch problem

big-col · 05-31-2010, 08:30 AM

Bought new car in December 2009, noticed smell in car from the first day but thought it was because it was new. The smell kept coming and going, took it into dealer, car has 4,600 miles and have been told need new clutch but not covered by warranty as they state I have been "riding the clutch". Previously owned 350z from new for 14 months, never had any problems with that, garage say that want approx £900 for the repair. Busy dealing with Head Office, has anybody else had similar problems?

Nick911sc · 05-31-2010, 08:44 PM

I'm going to bump this for you because I know if I were in your position I'd want someone to answer my question.

I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you. From time to time I do smell something in my car as well. But, its generally when I first start driving my car or when it has been sitting in the sun all day and I get back in it. So I'm assuming it's just from the interior, or possibly the vents(especially without an in cabin filter).

Best of luck to you

Trips · 05-31-2010, 09:26 PM

Clutches are not covered under warranty, unless they find a problem with the pressure plate that would not release the clutch fully, if they see scorned wear and they can smell the burnt clutch they will test the pressure plate, if they find it acceptable your out of luck.

SkyZ · 06-01-2010, 12:06 AM

i think u might be the first to post this problem. keep us updated.

big-col · 06-02-2010, 12:26 PM

Great news, Got the new clutch fit today through my warranty,
many thanks nissan.

shadoquad · 06-02-2010, 12:27 PM

Awesome, big-col! Glad to hear it!

Revlus · 06-02-2010, 12:53 PM

So what did they find as the issue?

Nick911sc · 06-02-2010, 12:56 PM

I'd also love to know what they said the issue was.

05-31-2010, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
big-col Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: tamworth uk Posts: 5 Drives: black 370z ultimate Rep Power: 15	?370z clutch problem Bought new car in December 2009, noticed smell in car from the first day but thought it was because it was new. The smell kept coming and going, took it into dealer, car has 4,600 miles and have been told need new clutch but not covered by warranty as they state I have been "riding the clutch". Previously owned 350z from new for 14 months, never had any problems with that, garage say that want approx £900 for the repair. Busy dealing with Head Office, has anybody else had similar problems?

05-31-2010, 09:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Clutches are not covered under warranty, unless they find a problem with the pressure plate that would not release the clutch fully, if they see scorned wear and they can smell the burnt clutch they will test the pressure plate, if they find it acceptable your out of luck. __________________

06-02-2010, 12:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
big-col Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: tamworth uk Posts: 5 Drives: black 370z ultimate Rep Power: 15	Clutch problem Great news, Got the new clutch fit today through my warranty, many thanks nissan.

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05-31-2010, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I'm going to bump this for you because I know if I were in your position I'd want someone to answer my question. I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you. From time to time I do smell something in my car as well. But, its generally when I first start driving my car or when it has been sitting in the sun all day and I get back in it. So I'm assuming it's just from the interior, or possibly the vents(especially without an in cabin filter). Best of luck to you

06-01-2010, 12:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	i think u might be the first to post this problem. keep us updated.

06-02-2010, 12:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Awesome, big-col! Glad to hear it!

06-02-2010, 12:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Revlus Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 16 Drives: 01 Pathfinder 250k+ Rep Power: 14	So what did they find as the issue?

06-02-2010, 12:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I'd also love to know what they said the issue was.