Help, the Z won't start

Rusty · 08-18-2013, 04:14 PM

I'm at a campground with limited tools on hand.

I put another 4 gallons of gas in it. Now the fuel gauge shows 1 dot above 1/2 tank. I got the covers off of the fuel tank on the right side. I can hear phunk's fuel pump prime, but the stock fuel pump is quite. My thinking is that the stock fuel pump went roses up.

Tomorrow, I,m renting a U-haul truck and trailer to get the Z home on Tuesday. Then I will have all of my tools to use.

roy'sz · 08-18-2013, 04:18 PM

Sounds like Low fuel pressure. Call nissan1, if you have extended warranty they help with towing.

DIGItonium · 08-18-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

ONCE A WEEK?!?!?! What the f is wrong with your car?

No clue. Maybe it needs a dyno tune since it's still running the out of box tune from Sam@GTM. I sent them my datalogs a year ago, and I never heard anything since. Been doing this for over a year. No codes. I'm thinking it's too rich or something.

Wonka2581 · 08-18-2013, 04:44 PM

In to see what the problem was... Good luck

Rusty · 08-19-2013, 11:25 PM

Made it home. The wife told one of her friends, "Poor Nismo. It got an upset fuel pump. It no worky." At least she can put some humor into it. Now the work beginning. When I find out what's wrong. I'll up date this thread.

DEpointfive0 · 08-20-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Made it home. The wife told one of her friends, "Poor Nismo. It got an upset fuel pump. It no worky." At least she can put some humor into it. Now the work beginning. When I find out what's wrong. I'll up date this thread.

Sorry, but at least you can fix it, and you're safe!

olddudesrule · 08-23-2013, 04:47 PM

Any resolution, Rusty??

Rusty · 08-23-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by olddudesrule

Any resolution, Rusty??

Not yet. Working 12hr nightshifts don't leave much time for anything. My next days off are Monday and Tuesday. So that's when I plan on digging into it.

phunk gave me some directions in which to go in.

megalapagas · 08-23-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

It happens to me as well at least once a week. It'll rev to idle, then drop down to 0 and die. Press down on the gas pedal a bit as it revs up on start.

Really?? Man I thought I was the only one? 0.o hmm maybe I need a tune haha

megalapagas · 08-23-2013, 07:35 PM

Good thing u found the problem and gonna work on it soon OP Good Luck Mate!

Rusty · 09-05-2013, 08:17 PM

Up-date. Got it fixed.

Self-inflicted problem.

When I installed phunks road race fuel pump. On one of the fuel hoses. I put the hose clamp too low on the fitting. This allowed the hose to slip off of the fitting over a period of time.

I would like to thank phunk for all of his help in getting this straighten out.

1st · 09-06-2013, 12:52 PM

Good to hear baby girl is up and running.

Mitco39 · 09-06-2013, 01:25 PM

Its nice to know that I am not the only one to do stupid things while working on cars

Glad you fixed it.

SouthArk370Z · 09-06-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

Its nice to know that I am not the only one to do stupid things while working on cars

Glad you fixed it.

Not by a looooonnnnnggggg shot.

08-18-2013, 04:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I'm at a campground with limited tools on hand. I put another 4 gallons of gas in it. Now the fuel gauge shows 1 dot above 1/2 tank. I got the covers off of the fuel tank on the right side. I can hear phunk's fuel pump prime, but the stock fuel pump is quite. My thinking is that the stock fuel pump went roses up. Tomorrow, I,m renting a U-haul truck and trailer to get the Z home on Tuesday. Then I will have all of my tools to use. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-18-2013, 04:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Sounds like Low fuel pressure. Call nissan1, if you have extended warranty they help with towing. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtvG...data_playerARK HFC'S-ARK Grip-Stillen G3-M370-UPREV-Kinetix upper control arm-WC Latheworks-Stage2 Bad@$$ Driver(318whp/268tq)-

08-18-2013, 04:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	In to see what the problem was... Good luck __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

09-05-2013, 08:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Up-date. Got it fixed. Self-inflicted problem. When I installed phunks road race fuel pump. On one of the fuel hoses. I put the hose clamp too low on the fitting. This allowed the hose to slip off of the fitting over a period of time. I would like to thank phunk for all of his help in getting this straighten out. DIGItonium, phunk, DEpointfive0 and 2 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

09-06-2013, 01:25 PM	#28 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	Its nice to know that I am not the only one to do stupid things while working on cars Glad you fixed it. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

08-23-2013, 04:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Any resolution, Rusty??

08-23-2013, 07:35 PM	#25 (permalink)
megalapagas Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: McAllen,TX Posts: 457 Drives: '10 370Z Tour A/T Rep Power: 12	Good thing u found the problem and gonna work on it soon OP Good Luck Mate!

09-06-2013, 12:52 PM	#27 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Good to hear baby girl is up and running.

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