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djamalt 08-17-2010 01:03 AM

The Z is going crazy
 
Or so it seems. I got in my car and hear a funny sound as I pressed in on the clutch. Didn't even think it was from my car at the time (this is hindsight mind you). I start to drive home - just a few blocks - and hear a very odd, almost rubbing/grinding sound. I thought my tire was rubbing against something at first as this happened during a lane change. then I notice my VDC light flickering. Then I notice my alighment is gone. The wheel has to be turned to the left (about the 10:30 position) in order for the car to go straight.

This all just happened like 15 min ago. I apologize if this has been covered before, but I tried a search for VDC on here, but I kept getting 0 results. Which has to be wrong because I know I've seen VDC in the tittle of posts on here. My Z is my daily driver so I'm off to the shop first thing in the AM, but if anyone is awake and can offer up any opinions, that might make sleep come a little easier.

fullmonty 08-17-2010 01:52 AM

I got no idea. Take it to Nissan ASAP

Trips 08-17-2010 02:54 AM

Try the advance Goggle Search

http://www.the370z.com/search.php

TreeSemdyZee 08-17-2010 05:26 AM

Bizarre. Did you make sure that your wheel wasn't coming off?

djamalt 08-18-2010 01:14 AM

Well, even the mechanics at the dealership were at a loss as to what happened. They confirmed that I did not hit anything, but that somehow my wheels and steering wheel were no longer syncing up. They readjust the suspension (got rid of the sound I occasionally heard) adjusted the steering and checked the alignment - which turned out to be fine. This was extra bizarre.

fullmonty 08-18-2010 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by djamalt (Post 681002)
Well, even the mechanics at the dealership were at a loss as to what happened. They confirmed that I did not hit anything, but that somehow my wheels and steering wheel were no longer syncing up. They readjust the suspension (got rid of the sound I occasionally heard) adjusted the steering and checked the alignment - which turned out to be fine. This was extra bizarre.

Damn at least it wasn't anything major :ugh2:

ChrisSlicks 08-18-2010 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djamalt (Post 681002)
Well, even the mechanics at the dealership were at a loss as to what happened. They confirmed that I did not hit anything, but that somehow my wheels and steering wheel were no longer syncing up. They readjust the suspension (got rid of the sound I occasionally heard) adjusted the steering and checked the alignment - which turned out to be fine. This was extra bizarre.

There is always a reason, something changed they just didn't figure out what happened. If the alignment was fine then the steering shaft skipped inside the steering box - not good.

djamalt 08-19-2010 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 681145)
If the alignment was fine then the steering shaft skipped inside the steering box - not good.

Indeed. I just can't figure out what happened to allow for that??? It's driving me crazy. I wonder if it was a cumulative effect kind of thing. There's a speed bump right on two turns in the parking garage at work, maybe I'm not slowing down enough and the car got tired of it? Maybe it was a gremlin? I could guess for days...

red6spd 08-20-2010 08:53 AM

Do you kiss your Z goodnight every time you put her away for the night??? I have done that with my past two Nissans (Spec V) (08 Altima) and now my Z. They have never given me any problems. LOL

TreeSemdyZee 08-20-2010 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd (Post 685357)
Do you kiss your Z goodnight every time you put her away for the night??? I have done that with my past two Nissans (Spec V) (08 Altima) and now my Z. They have never given me any problems. LOL

:wtf2:

djamalt 08-21-2010 10:43 PM

:icon18:

I'll have to give that a try. But I definitely did a quick one and pep talk when I handed her over to a valet last night. Yamashiro is a cool spot, but they really should offer a park it yourself option.

red6spd 08-22-2010 02:32 AM

Ahhhhhhhhh Valet!!!!!!!! I have had many fights with the Girl over this.

G Fo12ce 08-22-2010 02:40 AM

http://www.the-exorcist.co.uk/pictur...s/exorcist.jpg

Twisted and posessed!

corner3garage 10-08-2010 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by djamalt (Post 687765)
:icon18:

I'll have to give that a try. But I definitely did a quick one and pep talk when I handed her over to a valet last night. Yamashiro is a cool spot, but they really should offer a park it yourself option.

Been to the one in hollywood, Its actually a really nice place to eat.


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