Defective ECM ??

djkyky · 02-04-2012, 08:54 AM

I read a post from 2010 about an engine control module going bad. Didn't know if anyone has had an ECM problem recently.

I have a 2011 Z with 5000 miles and one morning when I put the car in reverse (manual) the dash instruments and mirror camera loss all power. Everything else worked fine. I went ahead and drove to work and on the way home the car shut down to idle speed then after 1/2 mile the car shut down completely leaving me stranded. Dealer said the ECM was fried because I wired a GPS directly to the fuse block and I would be paying for the repairs. The GPS was directly wired to a OEM fuse and it has an inline fuse. Why would it be different than plugging into the accessory socket? Car has been in shop for over two weeks waiting on parts.

GaleForce · 02-04-2012, 09:23 AM

Dealer sounds sketchy to me.

Baer383 · 02-04-2012, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkyky

I read a post from 2010 about an engine control module going bad. Didn't know if anyone has had an ECM problem recently.

I have a 2011 Z with 5000 miles and one morning when I put the car in reverse (manual) the dash instruments and mirror camera loss all power. Everything else worked fine. I went ahead and drove to work and on the way home the car shut down to idle speed then after 1/2 mile the car shut down completely leaving me stranded. Dealer said the ECM was fried because I wired a GPS directly to the fuse block and I would be paying for the repairs. The GPS was directly wired to a OEM fuse and it has an in line fuse. Why would it be different than plugging into the accessory socket? Car has been in shop for over two weeks waiting on parts.

Sounds like the dealer doesn't want to turn it into Nissan warranty,probably to bring in more gross profit or they may not want to wait for reimbursement from Nissan.

02-04-2012, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
djkyky Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 17 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	Defective ECM ?? I read a post from 2010 about an engine control module going bad. Didn't know if anyone has had an ECM problem recently. I have a 2011 Z with 5000 miles and one morning when I put the car in reverse (manual) the dash instruments and mirror camera loss all power. Everything else worked fine. I went ahead and drove to work and on the way home the car shut down to idle speed then after 1/2 mile the car shut down completely leaving me stranded. Dealer said the ECM was fried because I wired a GPS directly to the fuse block and I would be paying for the repairs. The GPS was directly wired to a OEM fuse and it has an inline fuse. Why would it be different than plugging into the accessory socket? Car has been in shop for over two weeks waiting on parts.

02-04-2012, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Dealer sounds sketchy to me. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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