Z Broke Down :(

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 08:51 AM

Well we are getting somewhere. Unfortantely I think it's going to be a new motor.
Here are the codes.

1. Cam Sensor
2. Crank Sensor

Replaced crank sensor - nothing, won't start
Pulled one crank sensor out- starts but won't go out of Fail Safe ( which means can't test anything past this, due to not thowing a code in Fail safe)

The fun part. So after Ricks post above we check oil.

Anybody want to guess how many quarts of Oil came out?

m4a1mustang · 08-11-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Well we are getting somewhere. Unfortantely I think it's going to be a new motor.
Here are the codes.

1. Cam Sensor
2. Crank Sensor

Replaced crank sensor - nothing, won't start
Pulled one crank sensor out- starts but won't go out of Fail Safe ( which means can't test anything past this, due to not thowing a code in Fail safe)

The fun part. So after Ricks post above we check oil.

Anybody want to guess how many quarts of Oil came out?

1?

theDreamer · 08-11-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

1?

2 Bob!

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 08:59 AM

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Yep we pulled 1 quart. So we put in 5 /18 quart, let it idle for an 1 hour, and it burned 1/2 quart. So we drained the other 4 quarts and put a flashlight on it and it lit up like a christmas tree. So I may be getting new engine here. Might have to make some upgrades while the engine is out.

Still waiting to hear back from Nissan what the offical word is.... so till then

Pushing_Tin · 08-11-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Yep we pulled 1 quart. So we put in 5 /18 quart, let it idle for an 1 hour, and it burned 1/2 quart. So we drained the other 4 quarts and put a flashlight on it and it lit up like a christmas tree. So I may be getting new engine here. Might have to make some upgrades while the engine is out.

Still waiting to hear back from Nissan what the offical word is.... so till then

Did you get a low oil warning before it shut down?

Rick_370Z · 08-11-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Yep we pulled 1 quart. So we put in 5 /18 quart, let it idle for an 1 hour, and it burned 1/2 quart. So we drained the other 4 quarts and put a flashlight on it and it lit up like a christmas tree. So I may be getting new engine here. Might have to make some upgrades while the engine is out.

Still waiting to hear back from Nissan what the offical word is.... so till then

I was told the block holds 6 qts, mine was down 4, so 2 left. Nissan told me that after the cam sensor was replaced the engine testing shown no harm to the motor, but they could be telling stories here.

GL dealing with Nissan Consumer Affairs, most of em aren't to bright and it takes them 3 days to get back to you. Worst customer service in my opinion, but they did make a car payment while my car was in the shop for those 4 weeks.

My car seems to be running fine now, I did drop another 2 qts in last week, and I am up to 5k miles now. I'd like to get it on a dyno just to see where the power is at.......

Sorry about your issues, standby for some pain buddy......

RB

semtex · 08-11-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick_370Z

I was told the block holds 6 qts, mine was down 4, so 2 left. Nissan told me that after the cam sensor was replaced the engine testing shown no harm to the motor, but they could be telling stories here.

GL dealing with Nissan Consumer Affairs, most of em aren't to bright and it takes them 3 days to get back to you. Worst customer service in my opinion, but they did make a car payment while my car was in the shop for those 4 weeks.

My car seems to be running fine now, I did drop another 2 qts in last week, and I am up to 5k miles now. I'd like to get it on a dyno just to see where the power is at.......

Sorry about your issues, standby for some pain buddy......

RB

A dry engine holds 6 qts., but don't dump in 6 qts. for oil changes or you'll overfill it.

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick_370Z

I was told the block holds 6 qts, mine was down 4, so 2 left. Nissan told me that after the cam sensor was replaced the engine testing shown no harm to the motor, but they could be telling stories here.

GL dealing with Nissan Consumer Affairs, most of em aren't to bright and it takes them 3 days to get back to you. Worst customer service in my opinion, but they did make a car payment while my car was in the shop for those 4 weeks.

My car seems to be running fine now, I did drop another 2 qts in last week, and I am up to 5k miles now. I'd like to get it on a dyno just to see where the power is at.......

Sorry about your issues, standby for some pain buddy......

RB

Well sadly it's a double edge sword for me. I have the engine approved already, which is great. But being a dealer they will put me last on the list due to not being looked at like a customer being out an engine. So who knows how long I will have to wait.

WShade · 08-11-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Well sadly it's a double edge sword for me. I have the engine approved already, which is great. But being a dealer they will put me last on the list due to not being looked at like a customer being out an engine. So who knows how long I will have to wait.

That gives you the time to get your TT kit ordered and shipped.

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WShade

That gives you the time to get your TT kit ordered and shipped.

Got one in the works.

Pushing_Tin · 08-11-2009, 09:00 AM

How many miles on the engine?

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 09:01 AM

3000

Pushing_Tin · 08-11-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

3000

The same as Rick, very interesting and disturbing. Over 5k on mine.....

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

The same as Rick, very interesting and disturbing. Over 5k on mine.....

It's just over 3000

m4a1mustang · 08-11-2009, 09:02 AM

That is wild. I got a little freaked out and checked my dipstick last night... I'm about 3/4 of the way to "H." So I'm guessing I burned off a little since my last change, just don't know how much... I haven't read anything on how to read oil levels on this dipstick. *embarassed*

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 543	Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner! Yep we pulled 1 quart. So we put in 5 /18 quart, let it idle for an 1 hour, and it burned 1/2 quart. So we drained the other 4 quarts and put a flashlight on it and it lit up like a christmas tree. So I may be getting new engine here. Might have to make some upgrades while the engine is out. Still waiting to hear back from Nissan what the offical word is.... so till then __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	That is wild. I got a little freaked out and checked my dipstick last night... I'm about 3/4 of the way to "H." So I'm guessing I burned off a little since my last change, just don't know how much... I haven't read anything on how to read oil levels on this dipstick. embarassed __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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