Engine not cranking...

kenchan · 01-24-2011, 04:36 PM

yah, the tune ECM and immobilizer are two different circuits, i think.

would turning the steering wheel a little bit to unlock and then re-introduce the key help at all? you'd need another person to hand you the key after you sit down and turn the steering.

not sure. i cant think of any other way but to call 911 for not starting car.

ChrisSlicks · 01-24-2011, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrider

I made a thread because I had the same EXACT problem... The steering wheel lock is not working. Its not the battery. I had mine replaced at the dealership. I had to get it towed and everything.. The thread is called horible experience

Horrible experience...!!!

Sounds very much like the same thing.

Ztoon · 01-24-2011, 04:41 PM

I had a similar problem. Battery would not hold a charge, so occasionally it would not start after short trips.
Happened when car was less than a yr. old.
Dealer replaced battery, nc..

CrownR426 · 01-24-2011, 04:46 PM

Thanks guys, thought it was my fault!
I've always babied my Z.

CrownR426 · 01-25-2011, 12:42 PM

They think it's the fuse box.
o_____O;;
Part should be here tomorrow or thursday so I should expect my car then.
I hope they are right.
And what could've caused this?!

ChrisSlicks · 01-25-2011, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

They think it's the fuse box.
o_____O;;
Part should be here tomorrow or thursday so I should expect my car then.
I hope they are right.
And what could've caused this?!

I think they are clutching at straws. Hopefully they called Nissan before making this determination.

SoCal 370Z · 01-25-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I think they are clutching at straws. Hopefully they called Nissan before making this determination.

Ditto

CrownR426 · 01-25-2011, 12:51 PM

W/e I went back to the dealer yesterday once I read what you guys said about the steering wheel lock the manager probably thought I was crazy for saying it's that.
He didn't even write down a single thing I said. rofl...
O well it's the dealer's money not mine!

daisuke149 · 01-25-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

W/e I went back to the dealer yesterday once I read what you guys said about the steering wheel lock the manager probably thought I was crazy for saying it's that.
He didn't even write down a single thing I said. rofl...
O well it's the dealer's money not mine!

may be their money... but its your car their gonna keep taking parts on/off and drivin around testing etc : (

SoCal 370Z · 01-25-2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

He didn't even write down a single thing I said!

Some Service Managers' are like that. The issue is that they are now extending the time you are without your 370Z; add to that their being unable you give you rental. It's a lose/lose until you get you 370Z back and fixed properly.

CrownR426 · 01-25-2011, 03:32 PM

Alright guys so they said that there's no signal from the IPDM to the steering lock relay.
So it's a bad IPDM.
What's that?
o___O;;

SoCal 370Z · 01-25-2011, 03:43 PM

IPDM = Intelligent Power Distribution Module

Interesting, as there is a current recall on Nissan Titan trucks regarding the IPDM: IPDM recall is official. recall PC068

kenchan · 01-25-2011, 03:44 PM

i think it's this thing too?

LOCK SET-STEERING - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

kenchan · 01-25-2011, 03:45 PM

here's the ipdm... another $500.

Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

ChrisSlicks · 01-25-2011, 04:10 PM

There have been some other reported failures of the IPDM but they were fairly rare. I'm always suspicious when the dealer says it is a power module, very easy to accidentally short things when you're in there probing.

01-24-2011, 04:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 24	I had a similar problem. Battery would not hold a charge, so occasionally it would not start after short trips. Happened when car was less than a yr. old. Dealer replaced battery, nc.. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

01-24-2011, 04:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	Thanks guys, thought it was my fault! I've always babied my Z. __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-25-2011, 12:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	They think it's the fuse box. o_____O;; Part should be here tomorrow or thursday so I should expect my car then. I hope they are right. And what could've caused this?! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-25-2011, 12:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	W/e I went back to the dealer yesterday once I read what you guys said about the steering wheel lock the manager probably thought I was crazy for saying it's that. He didn't even write down a single thing I said. rofl... O well it's the dealer's money not mine! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-25-2011, 03:32 PM	#26 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	Alright guys so they said that there's no signal from the IPDM to the steering lock relay. So it's a bad IPDM. What's that? o___O;; __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-24-2011, 04:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, the tune ECM and immobilizer are two different circuits, i think. would turning the steering wheel a little bit to unlock and then re-introduce the key help at all? you'd need another person to hand you the key after you sit down and turn the steering. not sure. i cant think of any other way but to call 911 for not starting car.

01-25-2011, 03:43 PM	#27 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	IPDM = Intelligent Power Distribution Module Interesting, as there is a current recall on Nissan Titan trucks regarding the IPDM: IPDM recall is official. recall PC068 __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 01-25-2011 at 04:19 PM.

01-25-2011, 03:44 PM	#28 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i think it's this thing too? LOCK SET-STEERING - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

01-25-2011, 03:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	here's the ipdm... another $500. Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

01-25-2011, 04:10 PM	#30 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	There have been some other reported failures of the IPDM but they were fairly rare. I'm always suspicious when the dealer says it is a power module, very easy to accidentally short things when you're in there probing. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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