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Hootie · 08-20-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

There's still quite a few 40ths to be had. Wouldn't worry about it, though if it does come down to a replacement I'd get on it pretty quick. But support around the radiator...might still be repairable. Won't be pretty, but repairable.

Also, faulty remote starter is almost grounds for a lawsuit.

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

hey hootie. i got your PM, i saw you already managed to start a thread so i didn't respond, just letting you know.
as far as this situation.... is your insurance gonna cover it?

I was under the impression that they install a failsafe that prevents the car from starting if its in gear. or did i just make that up?

Hey Jeff,
I was told by the engineer that there are two failsafes. One in connected to the emergency brake and the other to the gears. So, if the car was in first gear it should not start. This type of fail safe was not put in my car. The emergency brake one was..........but, it didn't do anything to help. I was so shocked when I witnessed this car starting with no one touching the remote, not once but, 3 times. It was a frightening thing to watch. My thoughts, and some of you probably wouldn't agree...... I want a new 40th. The one I have scares me now. If they did cut the clutch wires........they would have to replace the wires with a factory made wire harness..........no duct tape on my car. I'm a laid back person and this is something new to me. I don't want people to get into trouble, but, I could have been killed or someone else. As I have said before.....if they had said, this can be dangerous, your car could drive itself........I would NEVER had it installed. Now, much less the car likes to start on its own without depressing the remote. Please, I beg everyone of you who may have thought about remote start...........not to do it.

TreeSemdyZee · 08-20-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

Hey Jeff,
I was told by the engineer that there are two failsafes. One in connected to the emergency brake and the other to the gears. So, if the car was in first gear it should not start. This type of fail safe was not put in my car. The emergency brake one was..........but, it didn't do anything to help. I was so shocked when I witnessed this car starting with no one touching the remote, not once but, 3 times. It was a frightening thing to watch. My thoughts, and some of you probably wouldn't agree...... I want a new 40th. The one I have scares me now. If they did cut the clutch wires........they would have to replace the wires with a factory made wire harness..........no duct tape on my car. I'm a laid back person and this is something new to me. I don't want people to get into trouble, but, I could have been killed or someone else. As I have said before.....if they had said, this can be dangerous, your car could drive itself........I would NEVER had it installed. Now, much less the car likes to start on its own without depressing the remote. Please, I beg everyone of you who may have thought about remote start...........not to do it.

I'm with you. I'm not one for lawsuits either. I'd definitely want a replacement. Especially since it's a limited edition car. They, through negligence, toasted the value of the car. A lawsuit would cost them a heckuva lot more than a full replacement.

Push370zzz · 08-20-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I'm with you. I'm not one for lawsuits either. I'd definitely want a replacement. Especially since it's a limited edition car. They, through negligence, toasted the value of the car. A lawsuit would cost them a heckuva lot more than a full replacement.

I would absolutely sue the person who installed the remote start for a new vehicle, payments you made with the car down, and any medical care needed as a result. It's not your fault it happened!

gordanlu · 08-23-2010, 11:31 PM

Hey Hootie. I had a remote start pager installed on my 20th anniversary Maxima with M/T. I feel your pain. I never had issues though with my remote start. I'm not sure about the Z but the Maxima never started when in gear. The safety switch prevented the car to start when in gear. I'm not familiar with the safety switch on the Z...so I would definitely find out if the remote starter could've been installed without issues when in gear. Maybe an alarm installer can chime in. I would recommend a lawyer for your interest if the issue is not addressed properly by the dealer and insurance comapany. Stay strong from one Nissan Anniversary to another! (Wheh. . .that took a long time to type from my phone.)
Hope everything works out and keep us informed.

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08-23-2010, 11:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
gordanlu Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: illadelph Posts: 26 Drives: 370z.PG.T.S.M6.NAV. Rep Power: 16	Hey Hootie. I had a remote start pager installed on my 20th anniversary Maxima with M/T. I feel your pain. I never had issues though with my remote start. I'm not sure about the Z but the Maxima never started when in gear. The safety switch prevented the car to start when in gear. I'm not familiar with the safety switch on the Z...so I would definitely find out if the remote starter could've been installed without issues when in gear. Maybe an alarm installer can chime in. I would recommend a lawyer for your interest if the issue is not addressed properly by the dealer and insurance comapany. Stay strong from one Nissan Anniversary to another! (Wheh. . .that took a long time to type from my phone.) Hope everything works out and keep us informed.