Starts, almost stalls out, then catches

FairladyZ40th · 04-01-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Updating the pulley system won't do a thing for the stalling problem.

Since this car has no inline fuel filter, it is imperative that things are kept clean. I use the small bottle of Lucas Fuel injector cleaner with every tank and I put a can of seafoam in the gas once a month. Some will call this 'overkill', but I've done it on all cars that have no inline fuel filter and it works. No hesitation, good fuel economy through 150k miles (not that fuel economy is an issue for most Z owners). My last car was a 2004 Malibu with a V6, and when I traded it in with 150k on the clock, it still got 36 mpg on the highway....

FWIW...

Again, I am making the suggestion because my buddy, whom you must know well, birdman71, suggested this since his car had a similar issue and got fixed by swapping pulleys.

axmea? · 04-01-2016, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Would you have a diy for cleaning throttle body? Or would you be able to give me some insight as to how to go about cleaning them? Example, using a brush or using a towel? Is water ok or should I use a special spray/chemical? I'm thinking of doing it soon so it's be big help!

Cleaning throttle bodies

Throttle body cleaning due to idling issues after a stop.

Cleaned Engine Bay & throttle body

G37 Same thing. Seems like this would be the most helpful.

xxgary81xx · 04-07-2016, 11:39 PM

Can add me to this list. Went to the dealership last month with same issue they recommended changing the battery,which I did. Next day car acted up again. I have a k&n typhoon. I gave the maf'sensor a cleaning and once again now 2wKS later same issue. I went to the dealership again today and they looked at me like I was hearing/seeing things. Has anyone Had any luck luck with any of the recommendations here?

Justice97 · 04-08-2016, 11:42 AM

After throttle body and mafs, don't forget to clean the manifold air pressure sensors(MAP). This is a must and only take a good spraying with maf cleaner and then letting it drip all the nasty out and let it dry for a few minutes.

xxgary81xx · 04-08-2016, 07:03 PM

Happened to me today and I got it on video. I tried to upload and I can't do it. A buddy of mine is a service Mgr at Honda and one of his techs workEd at nissan. From the video he said it looks like a definite fuel issue. Possibly a fuel regulator problem. Called nissan and they want me to bring the video in. Hopefully I get can get an answer. Will post feedback when I get back from vacation in a week

FairladyZ40th · 04-08-2016, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Cleaning throttle bodies

Throttle body cleaning due to idling issues after a stop.

Cleaned Engine Bay & throttle body

G37 Same thing. Seems like this would be the most helpful.

You are most graceful dear brother! A thousand thanks!

04-08-2016, 07:03 PM	#35 (permalink)
xxgary81xx Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: hudson county nj Posts: 53 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 11	Happened to me today and I got it on video. I tried to upload and I can't do it. A buddy of mine is a service Mgr at Honda and one of his techs workEd at nissan. From the video he said it looks like a definite fuel issue. Possibly a fuel regulator problem. Called nissan and they want me to bring the video in. Hopefully I get can get an answer. Will post feedback when I get back from vacation in a week FairladyZ40th likes this.

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04-07-2016, 11:39 PM	#33 (permalink)
xxgary81xx Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: hudson county nj Posts: 53 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 11	Can add me to this list. Went to the dealership last month with same issue they recommended changing the battery,which I did. Next day car acted up again. I have a k&n typhoon. I gave the maf'sensor a cleaning and once again now 2wKS later same issue. I went to the dealership again today and they looked at me like I was hearing/seeing things. Has anyone Had any luck luck with any of the recommendations here?

04-08-2016, 11:42 AM	#34 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	After throttle body and mafs, don't forget to clean the manifold air pressure sensors(MAP). This is a must and only take a good spraying with maf cleaner and then letting it drip all the nasty out and let it dry for a few minutes.