Am I Being Unrealistic?

Supremee · 07-02-2012, 02:30 PM

^ they've been doing that at home depot now too. It's gets annoying but what are you gonna do. We all gotta eat

kenchan · 07-02-2012, 03:34 PM

john- oh i see. there was a TSB for the engine cooling system where some loose sealant rattles. does the noise stop when your a/c is off? if so does not apply.

here is the link:
Tsb: 2007-2009 nissan z; tapping noise from dash area when engine is running

IF YOU CONFIRM
A tapping noise coming from the dash area when the engine is running at operating
temperature,
NOTE: This tapping noise, if it should occur, sounds like a screwdriver being tapped on
the work bench. The tapping speed increases and decrease with the engine RPM and
may require engine RPM of about 3000 for the noise to be heard.

DETERMINE IF
The noise is coming from inside the heater core (see Service Procedure).

ACTION
“Back-Flush” the heater core to remove gray silicone debris.

speedfreek · 07-02-2012, 03:42 PM

I don't see why they have to move the seat to move the car 20 feet to the bay the car will be serviced and back.

JohnsZ · 07-02-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

john- oh i see. there was a TSB for the engine cooling system where some loose sealant rattles. does the noise stop when your a/c is off? if so does not apply.

here is the link:
Tsb: 2007-2009 nissan z; tapping noise from dash area when engine is running

IF YOU CONFIRM
A tapping noise coming from the dash area when the engine is running at operating
temperature,
NOTE: This tapping noise, if it should occur, sounds like a screwdriver being tapped on
the work bench. The tapping speed increases and decrease with the engine RPM and
may require engine RPM of about 3000 for the noise to be heard.

DETERMINE IF
The noise is coming from inside the heater core (see Service Procedure).

ACTION
“Back-Flush” the heater core to remove gray silicone debris.

Thanks Ken for the info but I'm sure it's mouse related or some other rodent especially given the fact that they found several acorns in the filter. Plus, there has always seemed to be a faint animal kind of smell in the interior so I want to make sure that a dead mouse is still not in there. I should have told you that it dosen't matter if the AC is on or not. You'll hear junk in the system just by turning on the fan. And it's weird because the noise isn't just one spot...you can hear dirt like debris moving around in different areas in the system which is especially noticeable when I turn up and then turn down the fan speed. Anyway I'll find out Thursday. Lets just hope that Sasquatch doesn't have a brother! Thanks for the AC info though

kenchan · 07-02-2012, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnsZ

Thanks Ken for the info but I'm sure it's mouse related or some other rodent especially given the fact that they found several acorns in the filter. Plus, there has always seemed to be a faint animal kind of smell in the interior so I want to make sure that a dead mouse is still not in there. I should have told you that it dosen't matter if the AC is on or not. You'll hear junk in the system just by turning on the fan. And it's weird because the noise isn't just one spot...you can hear dirt like debris moving around in different areas in the system which is especially noticeable when I turn up and then turn down the fan speed. Anyway I'll find out Thursday. Lets just hope that Sasquatch doesn't have a brother! Thanks for the AC info though

np and GL (good luck)!

JohnsZ · 07-05-2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

np and GL (good luck)!

I brought my Z to another Nissan Dealer this morning to have the ventilation system checked out because I still hear more debris when I turn the fan on. Obviously I wasn't going to the other dealer where Sasquatch gave me the attitude about moving the seat. After my complaint to the service mgr, I happily burned that bridge. Right away, I notice a big difference in this dealership. First of all, I was able to drive it in the first bay myself where they write up the work order. Next, I could tell that these guys were "car crazy" like me and one of the other service guys there had a '91 Z modded out to over 500 hp so they could relate to Z enthusiaists. And although I wasn't going to say anything about the seat, I did anyway and they were like "no problem" and they actually wrote "not to adjust the seats" in big red letters on the work order for the techs and they said they get these requests often. So right away I like these guys. The car is at the dealer now and I'm waiting for them to call me when it's ready. They shuttled me to work and will be picking me up. I'm crossing my fingers that everything goes well with the ventilation system. I also wanted them to look at the bottom body side molding towards the front of the car on the driver's side where it looks like one of the clip or fasteners that holds it in place has come loose and it sticks out just a bit. Anyay, I'm hoping that this will be the dealer who I can trust for future services.

kenchan · 07-05-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnsZ

I brought my Z to another Nissan Dealer this morning to have the ventilation system checked out because I still hear more debris when I turn the fan on. Obviously I wasn't going to the other dealer where Sasquatch gave me the attitude about moving the seat. After my complaint to the service mgr, I happily burned that bridge. Right away, I notice a big difference in this dealership. First of all, I was able to drive it in the first bay myself where they write up the work order. Next, I could tell that these guys were "car crazy" like me and one of the other service guys there had a '91 Z modded out to over 500 hp so they could relate to Z enthusiaists. And although I wasn't going to say anything about the seat, I did anyway and they were like "no problem" and they actually wrote "not to adjust the seats" in big red letters on the work order for the techs and they said they get these requests often. So right away I like these guys. The car is at the dealer now and I'm waiting for them to call me when it's ready. They shuttled me to work and will be picking me up. I'm crossing my fingers that everything goes well with the ventilation system. I also wanted them to look at the bottom body side molding towards the front of the car on the driver's side where it looks like one of the clip or fasteners that holds it in place has come loose and it sticks out just a bit. Anyay, I'm hoping that this will be the dealer who I can trust for future services.

sounds awesome!

GL!

Apoc370z · 07-05-2012, 01:11 PM

No offense but, why do you care so much about the the seats where you can easily adjust them back to the position you are comfortable with?

JohnsZ · 07-05-2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoc370z

No offense but, why do you care so much about the the seats where you can easily adjust them back to the position you are comfortable with?

No offense taken!

Apoc370z · 07-05-2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnsZ

No offense taken!

No no, i am really curious. :P

Pelican170 · 07-31-2012, 03:18 PM

Just wanted to post back to the OP. When this thread first posted I thought the OP was a bit sensitive haha. Today I brought my car in for an oil change and to check a slow leak in my tire. After 1 1/2 hrs, they give me the car back and I get in and for 1, the car is much warmer than when I brought it in (did they take it for a ride?), 2 the seat is slammed all the way back, 3 it smells like a sweaty ogre in here and 4, there is grease marks all on the inside door sill above the side skirts on both sides of the car (driver and passenger), which makes me curious why?? The only thing Ive noticed with myself is that when getting in or out, sometimes your foot catches the side skirt. So I cant help but wonder, did people get in the passenger side also? and if so, for what reason??

Not thrilled...

kenchan · 07-31-2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

Just wanted to post back to the OP. When this thread first posted I thought the OP was a bit sensitive haha. Today I brought my car in for an oil change and to check a slow leak in my tire. After 1 1/2 hrs, they give me the car back and I get in and for 1, the car is much warmer than when I brought it in (did they take it for a ride?), 2 the seat is slammed all the way back, 3 it smells like a sweaty ogre in here and 4, there is grease marks all on the inside door sill above the side skirts on both sides of the car (driver and passenger), which makes me curious why?? The only thing Ive noticed with myself is that when getting in or out, sometimes your foot catches the side skirt. So I cant help but wonder, did people get in the passenger side also? and if so, for what reason??

Not thrilled...

karma?

cossie1600 · 07-05-2012, 01:21 PM

Good luck, I am betting they will fix one of two problems for you.

JohnsZ · 07-05-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Good luck, I am betting they will fix one of two problems for you.

Thanks Cossie....I have a feeling you're not too hopeful on the body side panel problem. I'll be picking it up later and will let you know!

cossie1600 · 07-05-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnsZ

Thanks Cossie....I have a feeling you're not too hopeful on the body side panel problem. I'll be picking it up later and will let you know!

yup that's the Nissan way. I hope I am wrong. I went 0 for 4 in my trip

07-31-2012, 03:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Just wanted to post back to the OP. When this thread first posted I thought the OP was a bit sensitive haha. Today I brought my car in for an oil change and to check a slow leak in my tire. After 1 1/2 hrs, they give me the car back and I get in and for 1, the car is much warmer than when I brought it in (did they take it for a ride?), 2 the seat is slammed all the way back, 3 it smells like a sweaty ogre in here and 4, there is grease marks all on the inside door sill above the side skirts on both sides of the car (driver and passenger), which makes me curious why?? The only thing Ive noticed with myself is that when getting in or out, sometimes your foot catches the side skirt. So I cant help but wonder, did people get in the passenger side also? and if so, for what reason?? Not thrilled... __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's

07-02-2012, 02:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Supremee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Queens NY Posts: 32 Drives: 08 Infiniti G35S RWD Rep Power: 13	^ they've been doing that at home depot now too. It's gets annoying but what are you gonna do. We all gotta eat

07-02-2012, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	john- oh i see. there was a TSB for the engine cooling system where some loose sealant rattles. does the noise stop when your a/c is off? if so does not apply. here is the link: Tsb: 2007-2009 nissan z; tapping noise from dash area when engine is running IF YOU CONFIRM A tapping noise coming from the dash area when the engine is running at operating temperature, NOTE: This tapping noise, if it should occur, sounds like a screwdriver being tapped on the work bench. The tapping speed increases and decrease with the engine RPM and may require engine RPM of about 3000 for the noise to be heard. DETERMINE IF The noise is coming from inside the heater core (see Service Procedure). ACTION “Back-Flush” the heater core to remove gray silicone debris.

07-02-2012, 03:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 19	I don't see why they have to move the seat to move the car 20 feet to the bay the car will be serviced and back.

07-05-2012, 01:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 16	No offense but, why do you care so much about the the seats where you can easily adjust them back to the position you are comfortable with?

07-05-2012, 01:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	Good luck, I am betting they will fix one of two problems for you.