Well my car won't start, key reader warning is on...

onzedge · 02-23-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Id like to find out if you can bypass this unit? Requardless of a bad bunch one day all these units will fail.

I do not think this is possible.

Nick911sc · 02-23-2012, 03:21 PM

I noticed in the DIY thread someone took apart the unit and was able to fix it. So if that's the case... Is it possible to take the unit apart and modify it to always be in the open position? Taking away the possibility for failure... Not sure if that would require alteration to electronics as well

kevr6 · 02-23-2012, 03:30 PM

Just got the part put on my desk!! The letter "D"!! $ 536.24 since I rush ordered it same day!!

SPOHN · 02-23-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I noticed in the DIY thread someone took apart the unit and was able to fix it. So if that's the case... Is it possible to take the unit apart and modify it to always be in the open position? Taking away the possibility for failure... Not sure if that would require alteration to electronics as well

I'm not sure but I believe these things operate in a open closed format. When car is off it closes and when you start it opens. But if it doesn't open it won't start

marcosking · 02-23-2012, 03:50 PM

I had this happen two weeks ago. I had to have it towed from my work parking lot. I had it towed on Thursday, the dealership ordered the part on Friday. Nissan sent the part over night by Saturday morning. I picked up my Z Saturday afternoon. Everything, including the rental, minus the tow was covered under warranty. I'm at 31,500 miles.

SPOHN · 02-23-2012, 03:57 PM

So where the hell is the recall. Damn Nissan. They recall a lot less minor things then this.

GaleForce · 02-23-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

So where the hell is the recall. Damn Nissan. They recall a lot less minor things then this.

Especially since they issued a recall for the same part in the GTR.

Nick911sc · 02-23-2012, 04:14 PM

Is there any statute showing that a company that performs a recall but neglects to perform the same recall on a different model showing the exact problems should be forced to enact said recall?

I was ok living with all the other problems my Z might have.. But this pushes me a little too far in terms of wanting to keep the car long term (Or much longer in the short term).

kevr6 · 02-23-2012, 05:03 PM

I'm sure it will happen and when it does I will submit for reimbursement!! I haven't called Nissan yet but plan on doing that anyway!!

m4a1mustang · 02-23-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Is there any statute showing that a company that performs a recall but neglects to perform the same recall on a different model showing the exact problems should be forced to enact said recall?

I was ok living with all the other problems my Z might have.. But this pushes me a little too far in terms of wanting to keep the car long term (Or much longer in the short term).

Not that I am aware of. Nissan won't do a damn thing until they get bad press over it.

The reason they acted on the GTR so quickly was because it's their flagship car, and the owners surely would raise a stink and make them look bad. They probably don't think the same could happen with the 370. They just quietly got rid of it on the 2012+ I believe.

ccdominic · 02-23-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Not that I am aware of. Nissan won't do a damn thing until they get bad press over it.

The reason they acted on the GTR so quickly was because it's their flagship car, and the owners surely would raise a stink and make them look bad. They probably don't think the same could happen with the 370. They just quietly got rid of it on the 2012+ I believe.

So let's make some bad press

Vaughanabe13 · 02-23-2012, 05:20 PM

Is there any way you can get reimbursed for the towing expense via warranty? I'm a newb when it comes to using the warranty for anything. Plus my work is about 30-40 minutes away from the Nissan dealer and I have a feeling it wouldn't be cheap to tow.

flashburn · 02-23-2012, 08:49 PM

Maybe someone should send these threads and some info to Jalopnik? They'd probably do a writeup about it. I'd do it, but I'm lazy.

kyrick · 02-23-2012, 09:12 PM

Been there...done that. In December the IPDM failed and just last week the steering lock. At least I got it to dealer before it had to be towed. Pretty good for 8000 miles!

sonic370 · 02-23-2012, 09:37 PM

sorry to hear about that. this thing is spreading like the flu............

makes me glad i just bought the extended warranty for 1050.00
sounds like thats at least half the cost to get it fixed..............

02-23-2012, 03:30 PM	#33 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	Just got the part put on my desk!! The letter "D"!! $ 536.24 since I rush ordered it same day!! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

02-23-2012, 03:57 PM	#36 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	So where the hell is the recall. Damn Nissan. They recall a lot less minor things then this. __________________

02-23-2012, 05:03 PM	#39 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	I'm sure it will happen and when it does I will submit for reimbursement!! I haven't called Nissan yet but plan on doing that anyway!! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED! Last edited by kevr6; 02-23-2012 at 06:48 PM.

02-23-2012, 05:20 PM	#42 (permalink)
Vaughanabe13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 387 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	Is there any way you can get reimbursed for the towing expense via warranty? I'm a newb when it comes to using the warranty for anything. Plus my work is about 30-40 minutes away from the Nissan dealer and I have a feeling it wouldn't be cheap to tow. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring, w/sport, 6MT, chicane yellow/black.

02-23-2012, 08:49 PM	#43 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Maybe someone should send these threads and some info to Jalopnik? They'd probably do a writeup about it. I'd do it, but I'm lazy. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

02-23-2012, 03:21 PM	#32 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I noticed in the DIY thread someone took apart the unit and was able to fix it. So if that's the case... Is it possible to take the unit apart and modify it to always be in the open position? Taking away the possibility for failure... Not sure if that would require alteration to electronics as well

02-23-2012, 03:50 PM	#35 (permalink)
marcosking Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 4 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW Rep Power: 14	I had this happen two weeks ago. I had to have it towed from my work parking lot. I had it towed on Thursday, the dealership ordered the part on Friday. Nissan sent the part over night by Saturday morning. I picked up my Z Saturday afternoon. Everything, including the rental, minus the tow was covered under warranty. I'm at 31,500 miles.

02-23-2012, 04:14 PM	#38 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Is there any statute showing that a company that performs a recall but neglects to perform the same recall on a different model showing the exact problems should be forced to enact said recall? I was ok living with all the other problems my Z might have.. But this pushes me a little too far in terms of wanting to keep the car long term (Or much longer in the short term).

02-23-2012, 09:12 PM	#44 (permalink)
kyrick Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	IPDM and Steering Lock Been there...done that. In December the IPDM failed and just last week the steering lock. At least I got it to dealer before it had to be towed. Pretty good for 8000 miles!

02-23-2012, 09:37 PM	#45 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	sorry to hear about that. this thing is spreading like the flu............ makes me glad i just bought the extended warranty for 1050.00 sounds like thats at least half the cost to get it fixed..............

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