Issues after Stillen Header install

Mozen · 08-10-2013, 12:09 PM

Hey all, sorry. I saw a few posts similar but not exactly the same as the issues im having so i created a new one.

Anyways to sum things up i decided to install the Stillen Headers and Z1 High Flow cats. Everything went smoothly (and slowly) but we got it all done without breaking anything (i think).

Anyways went to turn the car on and it started fine, no issues whatsoever BUT..the second after i put my foot on the gas and start to drive i get both the vdc and slip light on the dash. Stop the car and turn it off..they both go away. Car drives normally, no power loss, brakes are topped off and feel fine. Reset car by disconnecting the battery then reconnected it and started it...same as before. No lights until i start to drive forward and then both the vdc and slip light are illuminated.

Any advice or help would be appreciated.

Rusty · 08-10-2013, 03:30 PM

Did you remove the steering shaft from the rack and pinion doing the install?

Mozen · 08-10-2013, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Did you remove the steering shaft from the rack and pinion doing the install?

I did, had no choice thanks to space...is that what it is? Huge rep if you can help me clear this.

Rusty · 08-10-2013, 04:00 PM

You got PM.

I had the same problem when I did my headers. The sensor on the rack and pinion needs reset.

nismo 1234 · 08-10-2013, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

You got PM.

I had the same problem when I did my headers. The sensor on the rack and pinion needs reset.

Can you please send me how to reset the sensor on the rack?　my car is in the shop now for headers and they removed the steering rack too!

thanks in advance!

Rusty · 08-10-2013, 04:45 PM

Dealer reset mine with the scan tool.

Navyboy916 · 08-10-2013, 05:17 PM

I had the same issue when the header installation was done and the dealership was the only one who could reset it

Mozen · 08-11-2013, 01:14 AM

You guys are awesome, rep has been given. My issue will be that in in Germany...and dont speak German lol. Not sure the dealership will understand me but ill figure it out.

chrisbeltre · 08-11-2013, 10:18 AM

Mozen, I'm stationed in Vilseck and I installed the headers as well. I never had the issues that are having. My install was done at DC autoservice, they are pretty much a Subaru dealership/ shop but they work on my Z without any issues. I recommend them for future installs. I bet any Subie guy in Ansbach knows about them.

Mozen · 08-11-2013, 01:39 PM

Actually ive heard a ton about DC auto service and i have a friend with a green evo that is friends with christian however i have personally had the worst customer service ever with them lol. Tried two times to get a quote for this and some diff work, each time they had a different excuse for why they did not get back to me. In the end i gave up and did the work myself...the guys who posted above said its an easy fix..ill head to the Nissan dealership and have them reset the sensor.

nismo 1234 · 08-14-2013, 01:00 AM

Did anyone else have inconsistent steering feel after the steering rack was removed and put back in? I haven't had a chance to bring it back to the shop for check up and wondering if anyone else is having the same problem as me.

When I turn the wheel about 60 degrees, it would feel normal, anything after that, steering becomes very light. It is the same either turning left or right. I just had alignment done too.

Any ideas??

Mozen · 08-14-2013, 01:07 AM

Not sure. That issue is not even listed in the fsm that I could see. Take it in brother :/

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Chuck33079 · 08-14-2013, 06:46 AM

I'd start by bleeding the PS system. Sounds like there's air in there.

hustleman222 · 01-03-2017, 05:08 AM

My instructions from stillen was when taking the shaft off...make sure you don't turn ANYTHING. If anything turns it will mess the traction control

Elmo370z · 01-04-2017, 12:31 AM

to avoid moving the steering tie your seat belt around the wheel and pull the seat back far as possible, locks the wheel in place

08-10-2013, 12:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	Issues after Stillen Header install Hey all, sorry. I saw a few posts similar but not exactly the same as the issues im having so i created a new one. Anyways to sum things up i decided to install the Stillen Headers and Z1 High Flow cats. Everything went smoothly (and slowly) but we got it all done without breaking anything (i think). Anyways went to turn the car on and it started fine, no issues whatsoever BUT..the second after i put my foot on the gas and start to drive i get both the vdc and slip light on the dash. Stop the car and turn it off..they both go away. Car drives normally, no power loss, brakes are topped off and feel fine. Reset car by disconnecting the battery then reconnected it and started it...same as before. No lights until i start to drive forward and then both the vdc and slip light are illuminated. Any advice or help would be appreciated. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

08-10-2013, 03:30 PM	#2 (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	Did you remove the steering shaft from the rack and pinion doing the install? F.I. Inc. and luigi90210 like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-10-2013, 04:00 PM	#4 (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	You got PM. I had the same problem when I did my headers. The sensor on the rack and pinion needs reset. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-10-2013, 04:45 PM	#6 (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	Dealer reset mine with the scan tool. nismo 1234 likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-11-2013, 01:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	You guys are awesome, rep has been given. My issue will be that in in Germany...and dont speak German lol. Not sure the dealership will understand me but ill figure it out. Rusty and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

08-10-2013, 05:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Navyboy916 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 434 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Rep Power: 14	I had the same issue when the header installation was done and the dealership was the only one who could reset it

08-11-2013, 10:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
chrisbeltre Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: El Paso Posts: 123 Drives: 10-White 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	Mozen, I'm stationed in Vilseck and I installed the headers as well. I never had the issues that are having. My install was done at DC autoservice, they are pretty much a Subaru dealership/ shop but they work on my Z without any issues. I recommend them for future installs. I bet any Subie guy in Ansbach knows about them.

08-11-2013, 01:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	Actually ive heard a ton about DC auto service and i have a friend with a green evo that is friends with christian however i have personally had the worst customer service ever with them lol. Tried two times to get a quote for this and some diff work, each time they had a different excuse for why they did not get back to me. In the end i gave up and did the work myself...the guys who posted above said its an easy fix..ill head to the Nissan dealership and have them reset the sensor. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

08-14-2013, 01:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
nismo 1234 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada BC Posts: 501 Drives: 10 370z M6 40th Rep Power: 16	Did anyone else have inconsistent steering feel after the steering rack was removed and put back in? I haven't had a chance to bring it back to the shop for check up and wondering if anyone else is having the same problem as me. When I turn the wheel about 60 degrees, it would feel normal, anything after that, steering becomes very light. It is the same either turning left or right. I just had alignment done too. Any ideas??

08-14-2013, 01:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	Not sure. That issue is not even listed in the fsm that I could see. Take it in brother :/ Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4 nismo 1234 likes this. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

08-14-2013, 06:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I'd start by bleeding the PS system. Sounds like there's air in there. nismo 1234 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

01-03-2017, 05:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
hustleman222 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Louisiana Age: 40 Posts: 250 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 3366	My instructions from stillen was when taking the shaft off...make sure you don't turn ANYTHING. If anything turns it will mess the traction control __________________ 316whp/262tq 12.38 @ 110mph on 3.91 gears 336whp/273tq Didn't push it hard enough. Turbo Time

01-04-2017, 12:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	to avoid moving the steering tie your seat belt around the wheel and pull the seat back far as possible, locks the wheel in place Jayhovah likes this.

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