Went to Cars & Coffee, Ended Up on a Flatbed

christian370z · 07-21-2012, 04:57 PM

I went to car's and coffee with some friends this morning and it was a blast, there were some truly incredible cars as always! After watching all the cars pull out, we decided to leave so I led the way.

I was on the on ramp merging onto the 405 and was in 3rd gear around 60mph and acceleration stopped. There was no power so I started pressing the gas pedal and the car didn't respond at all. So I left it in gear and coasted into the emergency lane where as soon as I let the clutch out, the car died.

I tried starting it and it just cranked but no fire. Called a flatbed to bring it to the dealer and periodically tried to start, each time the car would catch or idle for a second then die again. After getting to the dealer, I went to start the car and it started up just fine.

Does this sound like the cam sensors went out? That was my guess after recalling many a thread about the car stalling while driving. They already said it would be warrantied but it was a bummer! First time that my Z was towed, and that it broke down on me.

- Taken with my SGS3

wheee! · 07-21-2012, 05:00 PM

sucks

phelan · 07-21-2012, 05:06 PM

sucks

how do you like the s3? lol

tibal · 07-21-2012, 05:11 PM

Damn dude that is a bummer. Looks like it was a beautiful day though while it lasted. Hopefully it doesn't happen again!

Trips · 07-21-2012, 05:45 PM

Thats bad to hear but good to hear she's up and running

How was the oil temp? sounds like a glitch of a sensor or something

I hate when problems happen and they go away when you want it looked at.

Hopefully it won't happen again

Happy

w0rM · 07-21-2012, 05:52 PM

Major suckage... I hope it doesn't turn out to be anything too serious. Doesn't sounds like it is.

whoady4shoady · 07-21-2012, 06:07 PM

Sorry to hear that man. Maybe it was tired. Did you try waking it up with some coffee?

gomer_110 · 07-21-2012, 06:27 PM

Just throwing it out there but could this have been the notorious fuel starve? Sounds kind of similar from the descriptions of fuel starve that I've read.

christian370z · 07-21-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

sucks

how do you like the s3? lol

It's amazing, easily the best phone out right now. Everything is so polished, smooth and feels finished which is great since most android phones always feel like they are still a work in progress. The camera and screen are amazing and it is crazy fast!

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Originally Posted by tibal

Damn dude that is a bummer. Looks like it was a beautiful day though while it lasted. Hopefully it doesn't happen again!

Hopefully! It just sucks I've had a clutch issue earlier this week, then this happens.

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Thats bad to hear but good to hear she's up and running

How was the oil temp? sounds like a glitch of a sensor or something

I hate when problems happen and they go away when you want it looked at.

Hopefully it won't happen again

Happy

Oil temp was right around 180, I wasn't driving the car hard either! I know, it started up nicely when I got to the dealer but I took a video of it before the tow truck came lol. It's at the dealer, they are going to figure out what happened and replace stuff if needed. :hattip:

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Originally Posted by w0rM

Major suckage... I hope it doesn't turn out to be anything too serious. Doesn't sounds like it is.

Me too, at least it's warrantied and they are pretty relaxed about the fact my car is modified!

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

Sorry to hear that man. Maybe it was tired. Did you try waking it up with some coffee?

Haha, well it did have a 50/50 mix of race gas and 91 octane so that is a nice shot of adrenaline!

christian370z · 07-21-2012, 06:47 PM

The dealer just called back and said my car is throwing error code U1000 which gives them no information on the cause, plus a bunch of other codes. Has anyone had this happen before? I wonder if this is one of those random electronic freakouts that happen to some members, but never happen again. Their GTR tech doesn't even know what that code means. Weird.

whoady4shoady · 07-21-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

The dealer just called back and said my car is throwing error code U1000 which gives them no information on the cause, plus a bunch of other codes. Has anyone had this happen before? I wonder if this is one of those random electronic freakouts that happen to some members, but never happen again. Their GTR tech doesn't even know what that code means. Weird.

Holy shat! At least they have their GTR tech on it.

gy954 · 07-21-2012, 08:01 PM

...at least the car is misbehaving for them, so they have something to work with. Please let us know what turns up!

Trips · 07-21-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gy954

...at least the car is misbehaving for them, so they have something to work with. Please let us know what turns up!

kenchan · 07-21-2012, 09:11 PM

Hang in there, Christian!

cdoxp800 · 07-21-2012, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

The dealer just called back and said my car is throwing error code U1000 which gives them no information on the cause, plus a bunch of other codes..

Possible causes
- Controller Area Network (CAN) communication harness is open or shorted
- Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

Funny the dealer has no clue.. LOL

07-21-2012, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Went to Cars & Coffee, Ended Up on a Flatbed I went to car's and coffee with some friends this morning and it was a blast, there were some truly incredible cars as always! After watching all the cars pull out, we decided to leave so I led the way. I was on the on ramp merging onto the 405 and was in 3rd gear around 60mph and acceleration stopped. There was no power so I started pressing the gas pedal and the car didn't respond at all. So I left it in gear and coasted into the emergency lane where as soon as I let the clutch out, the car died. I tried starting it and it just cranked but no fire. Called a flatbed to bring it to the dealer and periodically tried to start, each time the car would catch or idle for a second then die again. After getting to the dealer, I went to start the car and it started up just fine. Does this sound like the cam sensors went out? That was my guess after recalling many a thread about the car stalling while driving. They already said it would be warrantied but it was a bummer! First time that my Z was towed, and that it broke down on me. - Taken with my SGS3 __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob Last edited by christian370z; 07-21-2012 at 05:00 PM.

07-21-2012, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-21-2012, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	sucks how do you like the s3? lol __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

07-21-2012, 05:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 17	Damn dude that is a bummer. Looks like it was a beautiful day though while it lasted. Hopefully it doesn't happen again! __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

07-21-2012, 05:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Thats bad to hear but good to hear she's up and running How was the oil temp? sounds like a glitch of a sensor or something I hate when problems happen and they go away when you want it looked at. Hopefully it won't happen again Happy __________________

07-21-2012, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 35	Major suckage... I hope it doesn't turn out to be anything too serious. Doesn't sounds like it is.

07-21-2012, 06:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 17	Sorry to hear that man. Maybe it was tired. Did you try waking it up with some coffee?

07-21-2012, 06:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	Just throwing it out there but could this have been the notorious fuel starve? Sounds kind of similar from the descriptions of fuel starve that I've read. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

07-21-2012, 06:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	The dealer just called back and said my car is throwing error code U1000 which gives them no information on the cause, plus a bunch of other codes. Has anyone had this happen before? I wonder if this is one of those random electronic freakouts that happen to some members, but never happen again. Their GTR tech doesn't even know what that code means. Weird. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

07-21-2012, 08:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
gy954 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 163 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 181	But the Good News Is... ...at least the car is misbehaving for them, so they have something to work with. Please let us know what turns up!

07-21-2012, 09:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Hang in there, Christian!

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