Question about common problems

Zoren 370 · 01-20-2013, 04:55 PM

The only time I have experienced fuel starvation is when I have wallet starvation!!!

cossie1600 · 01-20-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Guess my car is special then.

Of course you are, or it is. The fuel pick up is in the same location on all the 370s and the fuel reserve pickup is the same in all car.

red6spd · 01-20-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Of course you are, or it is. The fuel pick up is in the same location on all the 370s and the fuel reserve pickup is the same in all car.

I know. All I'm saying is I have actually tried to cause the issue with no luck. I don't know?

luigi90210 · 01-20-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

I know. All I'm saying is I have actually tried to cause the issue with no luck. I don't know?

i havent experienced the issue, granted i dont make hard turns when im low on gas and i havent tracked before, only canyon/mountain runs

red6spd · 01-21-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

i havent experienced the issue, granted i dont make hard turns when im low on gas and i havent tracked before, only canyon/mountain runs

True. Yea I'm not saying there seems to be an issue but I don't think its as bad or common as people make it out to be. I was 100% prepared to call a tow truck when my Z died but it never did. Gas light on flying around on and off ramps.

JARblue · 01-21-2013, 08:34 AM

I regularly drive my Z 30-40 miles after the gas light comes on and have filled up 18.5 Gal of the 19.1 Gal more than once. I've never encountered this problem, but I understand it happens on long, sweeping right-hand turns generally more often at highway speeds.

Red__Zed · 01-22-2013, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Of course you are, or it is. The fuel pick up is in the same location on all the 370s and the fuel reserve pickup is the same in all car.

Maybe he got a special one

zguy370 · 01-22-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

I've seen people reported this problem when he was making a sharp turn on a local public road. But yes it happens when the fuel is low.

Probably should be driving a little slower if your low on fuel

, but hey hard to hold back in this car.

nmjaxx9 · 01-22-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

The only time I have experienced fuel starvation is when I have wallet starvation!!!

Truu with gas prices on the rise you are fcked.

ajc1884 · 01-22-2013, 03:04 PM

....A lot of people (including myself) have had issue with the gas cap. It can make the Service Engine Soon light come on because it doesnt seal correctly. Just go to the auto store and buy yourself a new one. STANT brand will do.

ajc1884 · 01-22-2013, 03:07 PM

...ohhh also just take out the fuse to disable your steering wheel lock. Many people have been stranded because it malfunctions causing the car to be unable to start. The fix is easy. Search the forum for instructions.

over all the car is pretty bullet proof. !!!!!!!!

cossie1600 · 01-22-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ajc1884

...ohhh also just take out the fuse to disable your steering wheel lock. Many people have been stranded because it malfunctions causing the car to be unable to start. The fix is easy. Search the forum for instructions.

over all the car is pretty bullet proof. !!!!!!!!

This is what happens if you make long sweeping right turns with 1/4 tank

I think I have a picture somewhere of my car getting towed to the dealership for the steering lock.

RN SHARK · 01-22-2013, 08:50 PM

I had the fuel starve happen to me today for the first time at 1/2 tank taking a looping right-hander at a pretty quick speed on regular streets. It bucked, cut power, all service lights came on. I was trying to remember all the knowledge I learned from this forum regarding this issue, but went blank. I coasted to a stop, turned off the car. Re-started it, fired right up, coughed again, and then was fine. Went on my merry way

Astrosfan · 02-06-2013, 11:29 AM

I have had problems 1-4.

1 and 2 are the most expensive @ $1400 for #1 (assuming you do not do the correction and let it go out like i did) and #2 is goinfg to cost me about a grand for a new flywheel and clutch assembly (they csc are under warranty but since I bought my car used the clutch is slipping and needs replacing).

soooo.... #1 you can fix. #2 is a maybe. 3-4 you are just gonna have to deal with.

Jordo! · 02-06-2013, 05:21 PM

To add to above listing:

Rear "poppers" for hatch may stick -- there is a TSB, and will be covered under warranty (I need to get mine done).

Fuel gauge notorious for intermittently reading 1 or 2 ticks below "full" even when full (my '10 did this, my 11 has not, thus far...).

Be mindful of oil consumption -- there is a TSB for this as well, and if a certain threshold of loss is noted, Nissan will replace the longblock if within warranty.

Ongoing debate over need for an oil cooler -- in short, if you regularly see temps over 240* F during normal driving (or plan to track it), consider a cooler. Lots of threads on this topic.

There is also a thread on here with all TSB's as well as links to service manual

01-20-2013, 04:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
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01-21-2013, 08:34 AM	#21 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I regularly drive my Z 30-40 miles after the gas light comes on and have filled up 18.5 Gal of the 19.1 Gal more than once. I've never encountered this problem, but I understand it happens on long, sweeping right-hand turns generally more often at highway speeds. Initial Z likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 01-21-2013 at 09:57 AM.

01-22-2013, 08:50 PM	#28 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 43 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 34	I had the fuel starve happen to me today for the first time at 1/2 tank taking a looping right-hander at a pretty quick speed on regular streets. It bucked, cut power, all service lights came on. I was trying to remember all the knowledge I learned from this forum regarding this issue, but went blank. I coasted to a stop, turned off the car. Re-started it, fired right up, coughed again, and then was fine. Went on my merry way __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

02-06-2013, 05:21 PM	#30 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	To add to above listing: Rear "poppers" for hatch may stick -- there is a TSB, and will be covered under warranty (I need to get mine done). Fuel gauge notorious for intermittently reading 1 or 2 ticks below "full" even when full (my '10 did this, my 11 has not, thus far...). Be mindful of oil consumption -- there is a TSB for this as well, and if a certain threshold of loss is noted, Nissan will replace the longblock if within warranty. Ongoing debate over need for an oil cooler -- in short, if you regularly see temps over 240* F during normal driving (or plan to track it), consider a cooler. Lots of threads on this topic. There is also a thread on here with all TSB's as well as links to service manual __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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01-22-2013, 03:04 PM	#25 (permalink)
ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 12	....A lot of people (including myself) have had issue with the gas cap. It can make the Service Engine Soon light come on because it doesnt seal correctly. Just go to the auto store and buy yourself a new one. STANT brand will do.

01-22-2013, 03:07 PM	#26 (permalink)
ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 12	...ohhh also just take out the fuse to disable your steering wheel lock. Many people have been stranded because it malfunctions causing the car to be unable to start. The fix is easy. Search the forum for instructions. over all the car is pretty bullet proof. !!!!!!!!

02-06-2013, 11:29 AM	#29 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	I have had problems 1-4. 1 and 2 are the most expensive @ $1400 for #1 (assuming you do not do the correction and let it go out like i did) and #2 is goinfg to cost me about a grand for a new flywheel and clutch assembly (they csc are under warranty but since I bought my car used the clutch is slipping and needs replacing). soooo.... #1 you can fix. #2 is a maybe. 3-4 you are just gonna have to deal with.