Horrible experience...!!!

SiXK · 01-27-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dwntwnall4u

The only problem is there is no real warning to know when it will fail. Makes me worried at times to take my car out for a drive too far.

Agreed. There is absolutely no warning or indication. It works fine and then doesn't work at all, and then the car just sits there, completely disabled.

And that's the biggest issue for me. Like you said, I don't want to take the car on a trip, don't want to kill it late at night at a service station or a store. It basically feels like a crap-shoot each time I turn it off. I should keep some dice in the center console.

didymus · 01-26-2011, 09:43 AM

Interesting thread

kenchan · 01-26-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by didymus

Interesting thread

did your 280 come with a crank to start your car?

DLSTR · 05-06-2011, 05:46 AM

Interesting data about the GT-R and a fix. Tip about hitting the start button 2 times to keep it from happening. Not 370z specific but related.

DIY Write Up: Steering Lock Fix - NAGTROC - The Nissan GT-R Owners Club

sonic370 · 05-06-2011, 08:12 PM

car makers come up with one cool idea,push button start...

but then have a whole other bunch of issues to deal with.

BrandonT · 05-06-2011, 09:18 PM

Probably a good thread to ask: what is the proper way to tow the 370Z? What should you definitely NOT do?

SPOHN · 05-06-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Interesting data about the GT-R and a fix. Tip about hitting the start button 2 times to keep it from happening. Not 370z specific but related.

DIY Write Up: Steering Lock Fix - NAGTROC - The Nissan GT-R Owners Club

Great find. Very interesting stuff.

DLSTR · 05-07-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Great find. Very interesting stuff.

I read most of the thread. I think the parts are the same(Z and GT-R) and its model year 09 getting most of the problem.

SPOHN · 01-27-2011, 07:24 AM

It really suck if you happen to stall it in traffic and it wouldn't crank. Unlike being in a parking lot.

CrownR426 · 01-27-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dwntwnall4u

The only problem is there is no real warning to know when it will fail. Makes me worried at times to take my car out for a drive too far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

It really suck if you happen to stall it in traffic and it wouldn't crank. Unlike being in a parking lot.

If your Z is running you will never run into this problem.

I went to the gas station so I was lucky at least.
I'm more annoyed that I bought a brand new car and it's had 2 major problems....

SPOHN · 01-27-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

If your Z is running you will never run into this problem.

I went to the gas station so I was lucky at least.
I'm more annoyed that I bought a brand new car and it's had 2 major problems....

What I meant was if you stalled such as pop the clutch and it shut off and didn't restart.

ChrisSlicks · 01-27-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

What I meant was if you stalled such as pop the clutch and it shut off and didn't restart.

The problem only happens on a full cycle. If you stall the car is still in the ON mode so you shouldn't experience the problem.

SPOHN · 01-27-2011, 06:51 PM

Oh, ok. That's a plus.

CrownR426 · 01-27-2011, 10:55 PM

Glad not many people are going through this...

SiXK · 01-28-2011, 07:17 AM

It is true the problem will only disable the vehicle after a full ignition cycle, but according to the owners manual the problem can occur even while the car is running. According to Nissan if the "Intelligent Key Warning Light" comes on while the car is running you should drive it to the dealership without cutting it off.

01-27-2011, 07:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	It really suck if you happen to stall it in traffic and it wouldn't crank. Unlike being in a parking lot. __________________

01-27-2011, 06:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Oh, ok. That's a plus. __________________

01-27-2011, 10:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Glad not many people are going through this... __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-28-2011, 07:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 186	It is true the problem will only disable the vehicle after a full ignition cycle, but according to the owners manual the problem can occur even while the car is running. According to Nissan if the "Intelligent Key Warning Light" comes on while the car is running you should drive it to the dealership without cutting it off. __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

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