Fire!!!! My nismo is on fire!!!! Help!!

Greekgod · 07-04-2013, 12:15 AM

Last night after installing the new ETI boxes from AEM for their dual intakes I reset the ecu and went for a drive...bout an hour later I returned home with a stupid smile on my face. My 2012 Nismo was running great. I went 8nside the house and bout 30-45 min llater my freaking car was on fire......after putting the fire out I was looking at the car and itlooks to have started from the passenger tail light from there it followed the wiring along the passenger side toward the battery. It's disheartening. ....

My question is obviously its a short, but will my audio system (sub, amp, head unit) cause Nissan to automatically void my warranty and stick me with the repair bill????

What should I do? Help?

Wonka2581 · 07-04-2013, 12:21 AM

Did you do the install your self?

SS_Firehawk · 07-04-2013, 12:22 AM

holy crap that sucks! sorry to hear. I would def put the stock audio system in there. Too easy to point the blame on you audio.

Glad it wasn't the ETI boxes, I have AEM's for sale and that would have just killed any chances of someone buying them ROFL!

Jasonle · 07-04-2013, 01:07 AM

wow....!

Vichtz · 07-04-2013, 01:14 AM

holy ****! I knew Nimos were hot but damn! Well at least no one got hurt. I would pull everything aftermarket and file with insurance.

G37Sam · 07-04-2013, 02:15 AM

Ouch I'm sorry to hear. The dealer will generally do anything to avoid going through a warranty claim procedure, and an aftermarket item they can relate to will be their ticket out.

red2010z · 07-04-2013, 02:51 AM

Go back to stock. Or go through insurance. I will switch everything over and drag it into the dealership.

G37sHKS · 07-04-2013, 03:36 AM

You would be lucky if they fixed it under warranty

Good luck

cossie1600 · 07-04-2013, 04:12 AM

insurance, comp

Greekgod · 07-04-2013, 11:41 PM

I thought so. I've had the car for 6 mo. I put close to 4 stacks in 3 months. Just had everything working beautifully. Right b4 the fire I stomped a Camaro zl1 and my brothers M5... And I'm even in the process of getting the GTM 18g turnkey. Freak, freaking, freak......

I think I'm jinxed w/ nismos. Had a 08 350 Nismo, was bumped into during wet road conditions spun out, did a couple of 360's and hit the middle divider twice. With the front and the rear, it was a textbook pit maneuver and I would've told the guy that , only he didn't stop. it took 2 hours for a tow truck to stop come get me Casa passing by never stop sitting in the rain buy myself, one man, One Nismo, all alone. But I digress, let's get back on track...

Now I understand about the electrical modifications I'm done and that I have to remove them. does that mean I also have to remove all of the engine mods also, the intakes, the pulleys, cat back exh., short shifter..... Everything or just the electrical mods..what if some of the mods were on the vehicle when I purchased it from a certified Nissan dealership? The Sony double din and the wiring for the amp was already there when I purchased her.
I remember that day like it was just a few months ago....freaking electrical short...

I'm just trying to cover my bases and not get f****d.

w0rM · 07-04-2013, 11:46 PM

I would only worry about the electrical stuff but it depends on the dealership. They can void a warranty for almost anything.

FL 4Motion · 07-04-2013, 11:49 PM

that's some freak accident for sure. OP, I would leave whatever electrical was in the car when you bought from the dealer. also, performance mods won't have any connection with the electrical short so that should be fine to leave as well.

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

holy crap that sucks! sorry to hear. I would def put the stock audio system in there. Too easy to point the blame on you audio.

Glad it wasn't the ETI boxes, I have AEM's for sale and that would have just killed any chances of someone buying them ROFL!

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Greekgod · 07-05-2013, 06:08 AM

I thought so. I've had the car for 6 mo. I put close to 4 stacks in 3 months. Just had everything working beautifully. Right b4 the fire I stomped a Camaro zl1 and my brothers M5... And I'm even in the process of getting the GTM 18g turnkey. Freak, freaking, freak......

I think I'm jinxed w/ nismos. Had a 08 350 Nismo, was bumped into during wet road conditions spun out, did a couple of 360's and hit the middle divider twice. With the front and the rear, it was a textbook pit maneuver and I would've told the guy that , only he didn't stop. it took 2 hours for a tow truck to stop come get me Casa passing by never stop sitting in the rain buy myself, one man, One Nismo, all alone. But I digress, let's get back on track...

Now I understand about the electrical modifications I'm done and that I have to remove them. does that mean I also have to remove all of the engine mods also, the intakes, the pulleys, cat back exh., short shifter..... Everything or just the electrical mods..what if some of the mods were on the vehicle when I purchased it from a certified Nissan dealership? The Sony double din and the wiring for the amp was already there when I purchased her.
I remember that day like it was just a few months ago....freaking electrical short...

I'm just trying to cover my bases and not get f****d.

Greekgod · 07-05-2013, 06:15 AM

I thought so. I've had the car for 6 mo. I put close to 4 stacks in 3 months. Just had everything working beautifully. Right b4 the fire I stomped a Camaro zl1 and my brothers M5... And I'm even in the process of getting the GTM 18g turnkey. Freak, freaking, freak......

I think I'm jinxed w/ nismos. Had a 08 350 Nismo, was bumped into during wet road conditions spun out, did a couple of 360's and hit the middle divider twice. With the front and the rear, it was a textbook pit maneuver and I would've told the guy that , only he didn't stop. it took 2 hours for a tow truck to stop come get me Casa passing by never stop sitting in the rain buy myself, one man, One Nismo, all alone. But I digress, let's get back on track...

Now I understand about the electrical modifications I'm done and that I have to remove them. does that mean I also have to remove all of the engine mods also, the intakes, the pulleys, cat back exh., short shifter..... Everything or just the electrical mods..what if some of the mods were on the vehicle when I purchased it from a certified Nissan dealership? The Sony double din and the wiring for the amp was already there when I purchased her.
I remember that day like it was just a few months ago....freaking electrical short...

I'm just trying to cover my bases and not get f****d.

07-04-2013, 12:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Greekgod Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: houston, tx Posts: 21 Drives: 2012- 370Z NISMO BLK Rep Power: 12	Fire!!!! My nismo is on fire!!!! Help!! Last night after installing the new ETI boxes from AEM for their dual intakes I reset the ecu and went for a drive...bout an hour later I returned home with a stupid smile on my face. My 2012 Nismo was running great. I went 8nside the house and bout 30-45 min llater my freaking car was on fire......after putting the fire out I was looking at the car and itlooks to have started from the passenger tail light from there it followed the wiring along the passenger side toward the battery. It's disheartening. .... My question is obviously its a short, but will my audio system (sub, amp, head unit) cause Nissan to automatically void my warranty and stick me with the repair bill???? What should I do? Help?

07-04-2013, 12:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Did you do the install your self? __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

07-04-2013, 12:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	holy crap that sucks! sorry to hear. I would def put the stock audio system in there. Too easy to point the blame on you audio. Glad it wasn't the ETI boxes, I have AEM's for sale and that would have just killed any chances of someone buying them ROFL! __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

07-04-2013, 01:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	wow....! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

07-04-2013, 01:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	holy **! I knew Nimos were hot but damn! Well at least no one got hurt. I would pull everything aftermarket and file with insurance. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up**

07-04-2013, 02:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 20	Ouch I'm sorry to hear. The dealer will generally do anything to avoid going through a warranty claim procedure, and an aftermarket item they can relate to will be their ticket out. __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

07-04-2013, 02:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
red2010z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas/North Carolina Age: 38 Posts: 587 Drives: '10 Red B/S/M Rep Power: 12	Go back to stock. Or go through insurance. I will switch everything over and drag it into the dealership. __________________ AGENCY K&N SWIFT CSF EVO-R VOSSEN MICHELIN Z1 JVC ZENCLOSURE JLW3 JVC

07-04-2013, 03:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 20	You would be lucky if they fixed it under warranty Good luck __________________ G37 BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION

07-04-2013, 04:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	insurance, comp

07-04-2013, 11:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Greekgod Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: houston, tx Posts: 21 Drives: 2012- 370Z NISMO BLK Rep Power: 12	I thought so. I've had the car for 6 mo. I put close to 4 stacks in 3 months. Just had everything working beautifully. Right b4 the fire I stomped a Camaro zl1 and my brothers M5... And I'm even in the process of getting the GTM 18g turnkey. Freak, freaking, freak...... I think I'm jinxed w/ nismos. Had a 08 350 Nismo, was bumped into during wet road conditions spun out, did a couple of 360's and hit the middle divider twice. With the front and the rear, it was a textbook pit maneuver and I would've told the guy that , only he didn't stop. it took 2 hours for a tow truck to stop come get me Casa passing by never stop sitting in the rain buy myself, one man, One Nismo, all alone. But I digress, let's get back on track... Now I understand about the electrical modifications I'm done and that I have to remove them. does that mean I also have to remove all of the engine mods also, the intakes, the pulleys, cat back exh., short shifter..... Everything or just the electrical mods..what if some of the mods were on the vehicle when I purchased it from a certified Nissan dealership? The Sony double din and the wiring for the amp was already there when I purchased her. I remember that day like it was just a few months ago....freaking electrical short... I'm just trying to cover my bases and not get f****d.

07-04-2013, 11:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 35	I would only worry about the electrical stuff but it depends on the dealership. They can void a warranty for almost anything. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

07-05-2013, 06:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
Greekgod Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: houston, tx Posts: 21 Drives: 2012- 370Z NISMO BLK Rep Power: 12	bought it w/ head unit and prewired for amp when i purchased her I thought so. I've had the car for 6 mo. I put close to 4 stacks in 3 months. Just had everything working beautifully. Right b4 the fire I stomped a Camaro zl1 and my brothers M5... And I'm even in the process of getting the GTM 18g turnkey. Freak, freaking, freak...... I think I'm jinxed w/ nismos. Had a 08 350 Nismo, was bumped into during wet road conditions spun out, did a couple of 360's and hit the middle divider twice. With the front and the rear, it was a textbook pit maneuver and I would've told the guy that , only he didn't stop. it took 2 hours for a tow truck to stop come get me Casa passing by never stop sitting in the rain buy myself, one man, One Nismo, all alone. But I digress, let's get back on track... Now I understand about the electrical modifications I'm done and that I have to remove them. does that mean I also have to remove all of the engine mods also, the intakes, the pulleys, cat back exh., short shifter..... Everything or just the electrical mods..what if some of the mods were on the vehicle when I purchased it from a certified Nissan dealership? The Sony double din and the wiring for the amp was already there when I purchased her. I remember that day like it was just a few months ago....freaking electrical short... I'm just trying to cover my bases and not get f****d.

07-05-2013, 06:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Greekgod Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: houston, tx Posts: 21 Drives: 2012- 370Z NISMO BLK Rep Power: 12	bought it w/ head unit and prewired for amp when i purchased her I thought so. I've had the car for 6 mo. I put close to 4 stacks in 3 months. Just had everything working beautifully. Right b4 the fire I stomped a Camaro zl1 and my brothers M5... And I'm even in the process of getting the GTM 18g turnkey. Freak, freaking, freak...... I think I'm jinxed w/ nismos. Had a 08 350 Nismo, was bumped into during wet road conditions spun out, did a couple of 360's and hit the middle divider twice. With the front and the rear, it was a textbook pit maneuver and I would've told the guy that , only he didn't stop. it took 2 hours for a tow truck to stop come get me Casa passing by never stop sitting in the rain buy myself, one man, One Nismo, all alone. But I digress, let's get back on track... Now I understand about the electrical modifications I'm done and that I have to remove them. does that mean I also have to remove all of the engine mods also, the intakes, the pulleys, cat back exh., short shifter..... Everything or just the electrical mods..what if some of the mods were on the vehicle when I purchased it from a certified Nissan dealership? The Sony double din and the wiring for the amp was already there when I purchased her. I remember that day like it was just a few months ago....freaking electrical short... I'm just trying to cover my bases and not get f****d.

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