weird problem

russw007 · 11-10-2015, 10:29 AM

hey guys. i have a 2015 nismo and not even 10k miles on it. the other day i was driving and it was starting to get dark out. so i turned on my park lights on and all of a sudden i had no power when i stepped on the gas! it was like my gas pedal was dead. i turned off the lights and the problem went away. turned them back on and no power. i pulled off to the side and turned my car off hoping the problem would reset but it didn't. lucky it wasnt to dark out so i could get home without lights. the next day it was fine and this been over a week without any problems. has anyone ever had or heard of this problem? just to add to this on my previous 2013 Z i did have the random throttle body problem that some people had on their z's. i had to get them changed out. it happend once about a month ago on my current z. no engine light came on and it only did it for one day. i couldn't recreate the problem so the dealer couldn't do anything. other than that i love my Z lol

SouthArk370Z · 11-10-2015, 10:32 AM

That is weird. Subbed to see if anybody comes up with an explanation.

Nixin · 11-10-2015, 03:47 PM

Mice?

kenchan · 11-10-2015, 03:57 PM

ive not heard or read about this problem.

did it happen with the headlamps on, or just the parking lights?

TerribleONE · 11-10-2015, 03:58 PM

Flux capacitor forsure.

Subbed out of curiosity.

Carbon_z · 11-10-2015, 04:03 PM

Did you have any work done to your lighting or electricians recently? headlights, stereo, etc

If not, take it to dealer since its still under warranty and let us know what they say.

JARblue · 11-10-2015, 05:05 PM

How long has it been since the throttle body was fixed?

At the very least, I would make sure to document every occurrence and notify the dealer immediately. Even if you cannot recreate it with them, make them enter details of the event in your customer record. Next time it happens, drive straight to the dealer if you can.

kenchan · 11-10-2015, 05:09 PM

yes, logging the occurrence is good practice indeed.

russw007 · 11-12-2015, 06:07 AM

it was with both the parking lights and headlights.

MicntaeG35 · 11-12-2015, 06:19 AM

it could be either crossed wires or possibly a shortage.

russw007 · 11-12-2015, 06:50 AM

the throttle body was fixed on the previous 2013Z.

russw007 · 11-12-2015, 06:57 AM

actually i did put in a rear fog light just using wire taps. i made sure the wiretaps were tight and i electrical tape the **** out of them. do you think that could be what caused it?

SouthArk370Z · 11-12-2015, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russw007

actually i did put in a rear fog light just using wire taps. i made sure the wiretaps were tight and i electrical tape the **** out of them. do you think that could be what caused it?

I'd check the fog light wiring and any other mods that have been made.

DIGItonium · 11-12-2015, 11:20 AM

Fog lights... someone had the same issue with aftermarket LED tail lights for the 350Z. Miswiring.

kenchan · 11-12-2015, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russw007

actually i did put in a rear fog light just using wire taps. i made sure the wiretaps were tight and i electrical tape the **** out of them. do you think that could be what caused it?

you used a new stalk and all? maybe that is it.

on my 09, i couldn't find the pre-wiring in the rear bumper so i just ran a new wire and use a rocker in one of the 3 blanks (center console). no issue ever encountered on my setup.

11-10-2015, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
russw007 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: nh Posts: 50 Drives: Black 2015 Nismo Rep Power: 11	weird problem hey guys. i have a 2015 nismo and not even 10k miles on it. the other day i was driving and it was starting to get dark out. so i turned on my park lights on and all of a sudden i had no power when i stepped on the gas! it was like my gas pedal was dead. i turned off the lights and the problem went away. turned them back on and no power. i pulled off to the side and turned my car off hoping the problem would reset but it didn't. lucky it wasnt to dark out so i could get home without lights. the next day it was fine and this been over a week without any problems. has anyone ever had or heard of this problem? just to add to this on my previous 2013 Z i did have the random throttle body problem that some people had on their z's. i had to get them changed out. it happend once about a month ago on my current z. no engine light came on and it only did it for one day. i couldn't recreate the problem so the dealer couldn't do anything. other than that i love my Z lol Last edited by russw007; 11-10-2015 at 10:45 AM.

11-10-2015, 10:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	That is weird. Subbed to see if anybody comes up with an explanation. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

11-10-2015, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	Mice? carlitos_370z likes this.

11-10-2015, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Flux capacitor forsure. Subbed out of curiosity. YzGyz likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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11-10-2015, 03:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ive not heard or read about this problem. did it happen with the headlamps on, or just the parking lights?

11-10-2015, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	How long has it been since the throttle body was fixed? At the very least, I would make sure to document every occurrence and notify the dealer immediately. Even if you cannot recreate it with them, make them enter details of the event in your customer record. Next time it happens, drive straight to the dealer if you can. kenchan likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-10-2015, 05:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yes, logging the occurrence is good practice indeed.

11-12-2015, 06:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
russw007 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: nh Posts: 50 Drives: Black 2015 Nismo Rep Power: 11	it was with both the parking lights and headlights.

11-12-2015, 06:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
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11-12-2015, 06:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
russw007 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: nh Posts: 50 Drives: Black 2015 Nismo Rep Power: 11	the throttle body was fixed on the previous 2013Z.

11-12-2015, 06:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
russw007 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: nh Posts: 50 Drives: Black 2015 Nismo Rep Power: 11	actually i did put in a rear fog light just using wire taps. i made sure the wiretaps were tight and i electrical tape the **** out of them. do you think that could be what caused it?

11-12-2015, 11:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Fog lights... someone had the same issue with aftermarket LED tail lights for the 350Z. Miswiring. BeemaaZ likes this. __________________

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