HELP: Car won't start!

tjlazer · 04-04-2010, 03:55 PM

Not sure what is going on. I can't start my car! I get battery and ACC fine. I press in the clutch then the start button and I hear a sound for 3 seconds then nothing and then it switches to ACC mode... I see 12V on the volt guage so it can't be a low battery right?

Xan · 04-04-2010, 03:59 PM

Try putting the fob in the slot and try again...

nogoodname · 04-04-2010, 04:07 PM

uummm... press the brake and the start button.

Zaggeron · 04-04-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

uummm... press the brake and the start button.

If he has a clutch he doesn't press the brake to start ...

added: unless the car is suddenly confused and thinks it is an auto...

tjlazer · 04-04-2010, 04:22 PM

Tried another fob, no go. I get a motorized sound for a few seconds. If I leave it there I get a buzzing sound from the engine bay.

Did a search and I guess I have a bad ECU! I'm getting the exact same thing.

370Z Not Cranking Problem

Would installing illuminated kick panels have something to do with it? Everything was fine for a few weeks until today. But I do recall having to remove and re install a harness around the ECU area...

FuszNissan · 04-04-2010, 04:41 PM

Could be the crank sensors

tjlazer · 04-04-2010, 05:05 PM

It looks like it might be the IPDM. Looks like i'm getting it towed in tomorrow!

stormcrow · 04-04-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

Tried another fob, no go. I get a motorized sound for a few seconds. If I leave it there I get a buzzing sound from the engine bay.

Did a search and I guess I have a bad ECU! I'm getting the exact same thing.

370Z Not Cranking Problem

Would installing illuminated kick panels have something to do with it? Everything was fine for a few weeks until today. But I do recall having to remove and re install a harness around the ECU area...

I believe the end result for the thread that you linked to was the IPDM and not the ECU. This could be your problem. There is also a bad problem with the steering wheel locks in the Nissan cars. The GT-R guys (myself included) received voluntary recalls to replace this part. Do you hear the steering wheel lock disengage when you press the Start button? It should sound like a single "whir" coming from the steering column. If not, then this is most likely your issue.

tjlazer · 04-04-2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stormcrow

I believe the end result for the thread that you linked to was the IPDM and not the ECU. This could be your problem. There is also a bad problem with the steering wheel locks in the Nissan cars. The GT-R guys (myself included) received voluntary recalls to replace this part. Do you hear the steering wheel lock disengage when you press the Start button? It should sound like a single "whir" coming from the steering column. If not, then this is most likely your issue.

Steering wheel lock is working normal. I feel it release and I get a whirr sound.

So where is this IPDM located?

Daishi · 04-04-2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stormcrow

I believe the end result for the thread that you linked to was the IPDM and not the ECU. This could be your problem. There is also a bad problem with the steering wheel locks in the Nissan cars. The GT-R guys (myself included) received voluntary recalls to replace this part. Do you hear the steering wheel lock disengage when you press the Start button? It should sound like a single "whir" coming from the steering column. If not, then this is most likely your issue.

I had to get my car towed for the steerig wheel lock problem. Car wouldn't start.

tjlazer · 04-04-2010, 09:27 PM

What is the steering lock problem?

Zsteve · 04-04-2010, 10:25 PM

[QUOTE=Zaggeron;480279]If he has a clutch he doesn't press the brake to start ...

added: unless the car is suddenly confused and thinks it is an auto...[/QUOTE]

Its what they all want to be when they grow up.

stormcrow · 04-04-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

Steering wheel lock is working normal. I feel it release and I get a whirr sound.

So where is this IPDM located?

The IPDM is located on the passenger side near the main fuse box.

Zsteve · 04-04-2010, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

Not sure what is going on. I can't start my car! I get battery and ACC fine. I press in the clutch then the start button and I hear a sound for 3 seconds then nothing and then it switches to ACC mode... I see 12V on the volt guage so it can't be a low battery right?

In for warranty. They pay the towing too.

tjlazer · 04-04-2010, 10:53 PM

I found and opened up the IPDM and checked all the fuses, they were fine. Not sure so I'll leave it up to the dealer to fix. What a PITA.

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Tried another fob, no go. I get a motorized sound for a few seconds. If I leave it there I get a buzzing sound from the engine bay. Did a search and I guess I have a bad ECU! I'm getting the exact same thing. 370Z Not Cranking Problem Would installing illuminated kick panels have something to do with it? Everything was fine for a few weeks until today. But I do recall having to remove and re install a harness around the ECU area... __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 04-04-2010 at 04:25 PM.

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	It looks like it might be the IPDM. Looks like i'm getting it towed in tomorrow! __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	What is the steering lock problem? __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	[QUOTE=Zaggeron;480279]If he has a clutch he doesn't press the brake to start ... added: unless the car is suddenly confused and thinks it is an auto...[/QUOTE] Its what they all want to be when they grow up. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I found and opened up the IPDM and checked all the fuses, they were fine. Not sure so I'll leave it up to the dealer to fix. What a PITA. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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