Car suddenly dead, then back?

Bad Boy · 10-09-2016, 03:22 AM

I got in my car, everything was normal and fine, and drove to a store.
When I came back to my car, I pushed Start, and nothing happened. I noticed not even the dome lights or interior lights were on.
The car was completely dead as if it had no battery.
But I knew my battery should be fine as it is only a couple months old and alternator seemed fine last time I checked.

As I was waiting for my brother to come pick me up, I decided to try and start the car again, but first I moved my door a little and noticed the interior lights finally decided to kick in, car started normally.

At first I thought it might be a the starter, but realized not even the interior lights were on, so it must be electrical. I ruled out a steering lock issue due to having it fixed via recall before anything happened.

I'm thinking somehow the car failed to get a battery connection? Because when the car started, my radio and interior light settings all reset...

Any ideas? and if it is battery related, did me moving my door a little trigger some sort of sensor, or pure coincidence?

DEpointfive0 · 10-09-2016, 04:44 AM

Either bad battery connection or pure luck

Chan Chee Hoe · 10-09-2016, 05:56 AM

Check the Battery's terminal/connectors...it may be loose.

YzGyz · 10-09-2016, 04:28 PM

Zombie car

YzGyz

kennyz · 10-09-2016, 06:43 PM

Sound like bad battery connection. When I first got my car I experienced the exact same problem. Make sure your battery is connected properly and tight. If not maybe some rust has occurred , require some sanding for a better connection

Tick64 · 10-09-2016, 07:01 PM

I thought the steering lock replacement from recall was also prone to failure?

SouthArk370Z · 10-09-2016, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tick64

I thought the steering lock replacement from recall was also prone to failure?

It is. But OP is experiencing total loss of power, so ESCL is probably not involved.

JARblue · 10-12-2016, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

I ruled out a steering lock issue due to having it fixed via recall before anything happened.

While the ESCL is likely not the culprit in this scenario, don't think it won't crap out on you just because you had it "fixed". The Rev D model used in the recall had known failures before even the recall was issued. Best remove the fuse or cut the wire before it strands you.

Super Moderator II · 10-12-2016, 11:02 AM

Like it's been mentioned already it sounds like it doesn't have a good battery connection

Clean up the battery terminals and posts it could be that simple.

onzedge · 10-12-2016, 11:25 AM

I have been wrestling with Nissan/Datsun electrical anomalies since 1975.

The only things that seems to work consistently is an animal sacrifice.

You need to find a goat.

Let me know when you have acquired one and I will walk you through the next steps.

I am here to help.

Spooler · 10-12-2016, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

i have been wrestling with nissan/datsun electrical anomalies since 1975.

The only things that seems to work consistently is an animal sacrifice.

You need to find a goat.

Let me know when you have acquired one and i will walk you through the next steps.

I am here to help.

^^^^^^ true

onzedge · 10-12-2016, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

^^^^^^ true

Bad Boy · 10-13-2016, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

I have been wrestling with Nissan/Datsun electrical anomalies since 1975.

The only things that seems to work consistently is an animal sacrifice.

You need to find a goat.

Let me know when you have acquired one and I will walk you through the next steps.

I am here to help.

This is perfect! I have a Moroccan friend who goes to a local farm every week to kill his own goat. I will tell him to get two next time.

onzedge · 10-15-2016, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

This is perfect! I have a Moroccan friend who goes to a local farm every week to kill his own goat. I will tell him to get two next time.

10-09-2016, 03:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 11	Car suddenly dead, then back? I got in my car, everything was normal and fine, and drove to a store. When I came back to my car, I pushed Start, and nothing happened. I noticed not even the dome lights or interior lights were on. The car was completely dead as if it had no battery. But I knew my battery should be fine as it is only a couple months old and alternator seemed fine last time I checked. As I was waiting for my brother to come pick me up, I decided to try and start the car again, but first I moved my door a little and noticed the interior lights finally decided to kick in, car started normally. At first I thought it might be a the starter, but realized not even the interior lights were on, so it must be electrical. I ruled out a steering lock issue due to having it fixed via recall before anything happened. I'm thinking somehow the car failed to get a battery connection? Because when the car started, my radio and interior light settings all reset... Any ideas? and if it is battery related, did me moving my door a little trigger some sort of sensor, or pure coincidence? Last edited by Bad Boy; 10-09-2016 at 03:24 AM.

10-09-2016, 04:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Either bad battery connection or pure luck SouthArk370Z and OldGuyFla like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	Check the Battery's terminal/connectors...it may be loose. kenchan and Super Moderator II like this.

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10-12-2016, 11:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Super Moderator II Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 379 Drives: a Spaceship Rep Power: 6264	Like it's been mentioned already it sounds like it doesn't have a good battery connection Clean up the battery terminals and posts it could be that simple. __________________

10-09-2016, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
kennyz Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: ny Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 10	Sound like bad battery connection. When I first got my car I experienced the exact same problem. Make sure your battery is connected properly and tight. If not maybe some rust has occurred , require some sanding for a better connection

10-09-2016, 07:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tick64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver Island,Canada Posts: 341 Drives: '11 370z Nismo MB Rep Power: 2478	I thought the steering lock replacement from recall was also prone to failure?

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onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I have been wrestling with Nissan/Datsun electrical anomalies since 1975. The only things that seems to work consistently is an animal sacrifice. You need to find a goat. Let me know when you have acquired one and I will walk you through the next steps. I am here to help. JARblue, Fuzzzy and Spooler like this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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