2013 370z electrical system locked? Car is completely dead!

jchammond · 09-06-2015, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Guitarded

Hello,

I've got an issue I'm not sure about... I'm not too mechanically savvy, just a Z owner. 2013 370z touring package (automatic). I came out of the store today, tried to open hatch, nothing. Tried to use fob to open door, nothing. opened fob, got manual key out, opened door, tried push button start, nothing. Tried turning on headlights, dome lights, hazards, still nothing. Figured battery is dead, called service, tried to jump, nothing. Tested battery, it's fine. noticed that the brake lights still worked when stepping on brake pedal, but pedal feels different... like its depressed to the floor. I tried inserting fob into provided slot (not sure of tech term) nothing. The car is essentially dead. can't get it out of gear, can't do anything, just had it towed home. I read some things about steering lock issues, but seems 2013 should not have that anymore. Any ideas? could it just be a bad fob? (I only have one fob) Is my alarm system stuck disabling everything? I need to get towed to dealer now (I'm out of warranty) and I'm hoping this is not going to cost my first born to repair, so I'd like to go in knowing what to expect, or what to tell them.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Have You Replaced Battery In your key Fob? you may have been in store with fob in your pocket & something was pressing on buttons & drained your batteries.
as of trying to start with key in slot//i've never tried that...i will do some research for you.
Battery part number for fob is #2032, mine is energizer & came from walmart.

jchammond · 09-06-2015, 02:39 AM

Just re-read your post,,,noticed brake pedal went to floor.
how about clutch pedal?
check & fill your fluids,,,dot 3 brake fluid for brakes,unsure for clutch...mine is a/t
hopefully nobody vandalized your ~Z~ & cut your lines.

jchammond · 09-06-2015, 03:12 AM

if doors don't open w/intellegent key,,your battery must be dead.
i've been looking on all-data & lots of imfo there/but they are asking for more symptoms.
you said your brake lights are the only thing that work? you may have a poor battery connection. dome lights should work???

onzedge · 09-06-2015, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

if doors don't open w/intellegent key,,your battery must be dead.
i've been looking on all-data & lots of imfo there/but they are asking for more symptoms.
you said your brake lights are the only thing that work? you may have a poor battery connection. dome lights should work???

HEK · 09-06-2015, 09:24 AM

I have a '13 touring/ sports/ navi/ manual and one day a few months back I too could not get in the car and had to have it towed to the dealer after I tried to jump the battery. The problem was a dead cell in the battery which the dealer replaced under warranty since I bought my '13 as a leftover in 2014, maybe that's the problem with yours, good luck

jchammond · 09-06-2015, 04:00 AM

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Check the fuseable link at battery also other fuses & connections.
Hope this helps some.

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Guitarded · 09-06-2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

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Check the fuseable link at battery also other fuses & connections.
Hope this helps some.

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So...what am I looking for on fusible links? will it be obvious to an untrained eye that they are bad or blown?

jchammond · 09-06-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Guitarded

So...what am I looking for on fusible links? will it be obvious to an untrained eye that they are bad or blown?

you need a circuit tester (test light or dvom) test light is cheapest,
also-did you replace battery in your key fob?

09-06-2015, 02:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Just re-read your post,,,noticed brake pedal went to floor. how about clutch pedal? check & fill your fluids,,,dot 3 brake fluid for brakes,unsure for clutch...mine is a/t hopefully nobody vandalized your ~Z~ & cut your lines. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

09-06-2015, 03:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	if doors don't open w/intellegent key,,your battery must be dead. i've been looking on all-data & lots of imfo there/but they are asking for more symptoms. you said your brake lights are the only thing that work? you may have a poor battery connection. dome lights should work??? __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

09-06-2015, 04:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1441529945.886557.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1441529957.732932.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1441529967.482933.jpg Check the fuseable link at battery also other fuses & connections. Hope this helps some. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk SouthArk370Z and Guitarded like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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09-06-2015, 09:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 66 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 661	I have a '13 touring/ sports/ navi/ manual and one day a few months back I too could not get in the car and had to have it towed to the dealer after I tried to jump the battery. The problem was a dead cell in the battery which the dealer replaced under warranty since I bought my '13 as a leftover in 2014, maybe that's the problem with yours, good luck