Can't Start My 370

sonic370

from what i have been reading on this forum this isn't funny anymore.....
nissan screwed the pooch on this one....... there should be a recall for all 09-10 models........ makes me glad i bought an extended warranty knowing it's not if but when i get stranded i'm covered..............

birdmanx1

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dinfire

Is it even worth going through the hassle of replacing the batteries in my fobs or trying to jump start it? Or should I just get it towed to the dealership? If I have to pay for it out of pocket, I might as well take it to my local import guy and get it done for half the labor cost.

bloodo

If you bought the car in September of 09, I think you still have until September of 2012 before the warranty expired. That will be 3 years. Unless you purchased in September of 08, then never mind.

CharlieFoxtro

Just what I was thinking, especially since OP joined the forum September of '09!

Vaughanabe13

Jeez, another one. I'm seriously thinking about just buying the part for peace of mind, even though I'm under warranty. Has anyone else done that? I'm seriously afraid to drive my 09 more than 30 miles away from home because of this.

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SiXK

yeah, you know, I'm not far from this sentiment myself, and I've owned 5 Z's and 8 Nissans total. Nissan is not what it used to be IMO.

My 370 is paid for and running well so I am keeping it, but next time I plan a purchase it will not be with Nissan. At this point, I will never buy another car from them. Time will tell and things change, but that's where I am at right now, after 22 years of nothing but Nissans.

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dinfire

Just wanted to update everyone on this since you've all been so helpful. I emailed Nissan about this issue and they got back to me with a case number. They said that after I take the car to a dealership and they diagnose the problem that I need to call them and see what they're willing to do.

I had to go out of town on business the next day after the car wouldn't start so it's been sitting in my work lot ever since. I called the closest dealership today and explained the issue. They said that they've never heard of it happening with a 370 (great) and that I need to get it towed in and pay $100 for a diagnostic fee (double great) and then they'll let me know the issue and I can take it up with Nissan as far as who pays for the repair.

Any advice on how I should deal with both the dealer and Nissan to try and make sure they handle the cost of the repair? Thanks to everyone who replied to this thread. I really appreciate it.

MyZ4U2C

I'm well aware of the steering lock and some other hiccups... but it's not stopping me from getting the Z...unless people start/ continue to file complaints with the .National highway safety admin .. it won't...unfortunately most car companies choose to ignore known issues ...it's not just Nissan

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jetguy

nissan needs to fix this. for free! and give a loaner.

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kenchan

yes, check DIY. i already swapped mine out and have the working original in my trunk with my mini ratchet so that i can replace in the field within 3min.

azn370z

I just replaced mine last night. But I plan to buy another lock in a year. It's not just peace of mind but a hassle getting it on a tow truck, dealer spending weeks figuring out what's wrong then charging $1k for a 5 minute job.

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kenchan

try opening the seized one and see if you can free it. there was a member that actually fixed his RevB. then keep it in your trunk.
i hear this thing is pretty premative...

GaleForce

that's what I'd be doing.

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