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Kenny · 10-04-2013, 09:52 PM

Just as the title states, I encountered a strange issue with my 2011 Z. This problem arose earlier today around 3pm.

Upon starting up my Z, I noticed my engine shudders a little bit before the idle stabilizes. Also, I noticed the instrument needles of the tach and speedometer didn't do its normal wind-up. The oil temp and battery gauges didn't do their wind-up either.

Any idea? Could it be a vacuum hose or something? My Z has 37,000 miles. I did an oil and air filter change a couple hundred miles ago.

Here's a little video I made of the issue:

10-04-2013, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kenny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 330 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Engine shudder at start up Just as the title states, I encountered a strange issue with my 2011 Z. This problem arose earlier today around 3pm. Upon starting up my Z, I noticed my engine shudders a little bit before the idle stabilizes. Also, I noticed the instrument needles of the tach and speedometer didn't do its normal wind-up. The oil temp and battery gauges didn't do their wind-up either. Any idea? Could it be a vacuum hose or something? My Z has 37,000 miles. I did an oil and air filter change a couple hundred miles ago. Here's a little video I made of the issue: __________________