SouthArk370Z's Unofficial FAQ

[SouthArk370Z]

Add your favorite(s). If I like it, I'll transfer it up here. Keep answers short, sweet, and to the point - the link(s) that you include will have the details.
Edit: Please supply an answer to the questions and links. I can't look everything up. TIA.

Table Of Contents

• Why are my windows down?
• Why won't my car start? Won't go to ACC or ON and there's a key symbol on the dash next to the door.
• Why does the brake warning come on during hard acceleration?
• Why won't my window roll up?
• Why does the front end sound like it's about to fall apart when I make a very sharp turn at slow speed, eg, when parking?
• Why doesn't the last dot on my fuel gauge light up?
• How do I inline a Youtube video in my comments?
• Why are all sorts of weird things happening since I installed a new stereo?
• What kind of oil should I use?
• Why is my clutch pedal "soft"? Sometimes it goes all the way to the floor without disengaging the clutch.
• Which exhaust sounds the best?
• How do I make more NA power on 370z?
• What are some of the common problems with the 370z?
• When do I need a tune?
• What is this high pitched noise?
• Why is my hatch rattling?
• FAQs That Need Answers/Links

FAQs
Why are my windows down?
  You sat on the fob. If you hold the unlock button on the fob for more than 5 seconds, the windows roll down. You can stop them in any position by releasing the button.
    Strange Thing Happened Today
    Windows going down by themselves??

Why won't my car start? Won't go to ACC or ON and there's a key symbol on the dash next to the door.
  SLU failure.
    Links to posts about Steering Wheel Lock

Why does the brake warning come on during hard acceleration?
  Low level in brake fluid reservoir.
    Brake light on dash while boosting

Why won't my window roll up?
  Windows need to be reset. Roll window down and hold button for 3 seconds. Roll window up and hold button for 3 seconds.
    Problems and Fixes After Car Audio Installs

Why does the front end sound like it's about to fall apart when I make a very sharp turn at slow speed, eg, when parking?
  Tire scrub.
    

Why doesn't the last dot on my fuel gauge light up?
  Faulty fuel level sensor(s).
    Fuel Gauge Not Lighting All The Way UP
    TSB for "fuel tank difficult to fill"

How do I inline a Youtube video in my comments?
  Find "v=xxxxxxxxxxx" (where xxxxxxxxxxx is an alphanumeric string) in the Youtube URL and copy the xxxxxxxxxxx part after "v=". Ie, if the URL is , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYyBZE0kBtE copy "jYyBZE0kBtE". While editing your comment, click on the Youtube icon in the toolbar and paste what you copied earlier between the YOUTUBE tags (cursor should jump there automagically, so all you have to do is Ctrl-v).
    Nissan 370Z Forum - Announcements in Forum :


Why are all sorts of weird things happening since I installed a new stereo?
  You need to reset a few things.
    Problems and Fixes After Car Audio Installs

What kind of oil should I use? (Pintsize725)
  Nissan recommends ester. Some members disagree.
    What kind of oil to use?

Why is my clutch pedal "soft"? Sometimes it goes all the way to the floor without disengaging the clutch. (Pintsize725)
  Your Clutch Slave Cylinder (CSC) went out.
    http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...-failures.html

Which exhaust sounds the best? (w0rM)
  Depends on what you like.
    370Z Exhaust Sound Clip data base

How do I make more NA power on 370z? (forza370z )
  Intakes, HFC/TP, CBE, Tune.
    Help? How to make NA power on z370 m6.
    So how can I make her faster, w/o TT or SC?

What are some of the common problems with the 370z? (forza370z)
  Steering lock, Steering lock and Steering lock damnit!
    Question about common problems

When do I need a tune? (forza370z)
  After installed Intake, HFC/TP and CBE.
    is it about that time?

What is this high pitched noise? (forza370z)
  Your girlfriend. Or the ECM.
    high pitched noise

Why is my hatch rattling? (forza370z)
  They do that. There are a few things you can try. Click the link.
    Anyone having issues with a rattle in the rear hatch?



Need Answer/Links

• Why does my paint crack and chip from bird turds? (JungleZ)
• What is the break in period? (DIGItonium)
• I accidentally filled up the car with XX. Is my engine okay? (DIGItonium)
  Probably, but keep your toenails out of the radiator until you get the good stuff.
• Why can't I rev past 4k RPM in neutral? (DIGItonium)
  Because Nissan doesn't want you to.
• At what RPM do I shift at? (DIGItonium)
• What's the best way to launch this car? (DIGItonium)

[Pintsize725]

You're missing the obvious one. How else will I know which oil to use?

[theDreamer]

Which exhaust should I buy?

[SouthArk370Z]

Thanks for the input!
If y'all will provide a link or two, I'll add your FAQs to the list.

[Pintsize725]

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Thanks for the input!
If y'all will provide a link or two, I'll add your FAQs to the list.

How about a response to mine from a Mod?

What kind of oil to use?

[DEpointfive0]

I love you SouthArk!

A lot of us owe you a lot of beers!

[kenchan]

Why are taffyapples concentrated in the midwest?

[JungleZ]

Why is my mpg so low?
Why is the shifter so clunky and the engine so rough and coarse?
Why did my speaker blow out on day 2?
Why does my paint crack and chip from bird turds

[USMCASA]

how can i make my Z ride on it's side like in the fast 6 trailer?

[Pintsize725]

Loss of pressure in clutch.


http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...-failures.html

[SouthArk370Z]

Originally Posted by kenchan

Why are taffyapples concentrated in the midwest?

It's not just the Midwest. It costs too much to transport whole taffyapples so the shippers concentrate them. When they reach their destination, the taffyapples are reconstituted and put on the shelves.

[SPOHN]

What's the purpose of this?

[w0rM]

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Which exhaust should I buy?

Here's a good link for this one...

370Z Exhaust Sound Clip data base

[DEpointfive0]

Originally Posted by SPOHN

What's the purpose of this?

To prevent noobs from asking dumb questions/making an extra 50 threads a day



I applaud SouthArk, if you look through his posts, one of the most helpful guys around!

[forza370z]

What did you do with your z today?
A lot...

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