Z bucks on acceleration

Va_gunguy · 01-16-2016, 12:37 AM

My z is a 2009. I bought it used 2years ago and it is bone stock. On occasion when I accelerate it will buck and the tractin control comes on for a second. Almost like it has stalled then picked it sef up. I wish I culd explain it better but it all happens so quick. And sporadically. Could it be the rear tires.? Deferential ?
I don't drive it now that it has gotten colder but I just ordered some bridgestone s-04 pp . And was planning on the differential upgrade kit. Maybe that will help.
Any ideas?

EzDz · 01-16-2016, 01:03 AM

If traction control flickers its probably cutting power, that could cause some bucking

Darketch · 01-16-2016, 06:08 AM

I've heard a few guys have the same problem but didn't get told how they fixed it. What dealership do you use? Hall Nissan in Virginia Beach normally doesn't charge to diagnose problems like what you're describing and tries to get it covered by the warranty where possible.

Silly Rabbit · 01-16-2016, 10:19 AM

Could be wheel hop from blown differential bushing.

somms · 01-16-2016, 06:38 PM

Turn off traction control.

Rusty · 01-16-2016, 06:47 PM

Traction control smacking you in the face.

Turn it off and see what happens.

Va_gunguy · 01-16-2016, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit

Could be wheel hop from blown differential bushing.

This is what i was thinking. When i get a chance ill take it to browns nissan in sterling. If i can get it out the garage.

Rusty · 01-16-2016, 08:51 PM

Look to see if you can see any brown/black stains on the diff cover.

Va_gunguy · 01-18-2016, 10:42 PM

Unfortunately I don't have a way to lift the rear end so just got on my stomach. Didn't really notice any streaks. But I was only looking from the rear. Next month it is due for inspection so they can get a better look. I also plan to start upgrading suspension soon. Other then diff.bushings what are other weak points. I don't plan on tracking so I only want parts that will help on street. Don't want to spend money on stuff that I don't need or would be overkill. I only drive car in spring summer and fall,with spirited driving on 66 and 495. I like to do a lot of weaving!😄

01-16-2016, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Va_gunguy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 22 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Z bucks on acceleration My z is a 2009. I bought it used 2years ago and it is bone stock. On occasion when I accelerate it will buck and the tractin control comes on for a second. Almost like it has stalled then picked it sef up. I wish I culd explain it better but it all happens so quick. And sporadically. Could it be the rear tires.? Deferential ? I don't drive it now that it has gotten colder but I just ordered some bridgestone s-04 pp . And was planning on the differential upgrade kit. Maybe that will help. Any ideas?

01-16-2016, 01:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
EzDz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 309 Drives: 2016 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 10	If traction control flickers its probably cutting power, that could cause some bucking __________________ Nismo \| Moore Performance \| AAM \| Tein \| PPE \| Tomei \| Eibach \| Z1 Sponsored: Mishimoto

01-16-2016, 06:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Darketch Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 429 Drives: 14 NISMO #292 Rep Power: 12	I've heard a few guys have the same problem but didn't get told how they fixed it. What dealership do you use? Hall Nissan in Virginia Beach normally doesn't charge to diagnose problems like what you're describing and tries to get it covered by the warranty where possible. __________________ STILLEN G3 \|\| F. I. CF Non-Resonated CBE

01-16-2016, 10:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 55 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	Could be wheel hop from blown differential bushing. __________________ NISMO R Tune Intakes \ Fast Intentions RHFC \ Borla CBE \ EcuTek Tuned\ SPL Camber Arms \ Powertrix Coilovers \ Swift Springs \ Avant Garde \ Wicked CAS \ Morimoto XB Halos \ Custom Fenders \ Hotchkis Sways \ NLP Splitter

01-16-2016, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,228 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Traction control smacking you in the face. Turn it off and see what happens. Zbrah likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-16-2016, 06:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
somms Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 131 Drives: 2011 370z SP MT Rep Power: 12	Turn off traction control.

01-16-2016, 08:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,228 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Look to see if you can see any brown/black stains on the diff cover. Zbrah likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-18-2016, 10:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Va_gunguy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 22 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Unfortunately I don't have a way to lift the rear end so just got on my stomach. Didn't really notice any streaks. But I was only looking from the rear. Next month it is due for inspection so they can get a better look. I also plan to start upgrading suspension soon. Other then diff.bushings what are other weak points. I don't plan on tracking so I only want parts that will help on street. Don't want to spend money on stuff that I don't need or would be overkill. I only drive car in spring summer and fall,with spirited driving on 66 and 495. I like to do a lot of weaving!😄

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