Just got a 370z :(

Black-X · 09-01-2012, 02:09 PM

Hi everyone,

Just picked up a used 2010 370z last weekend and noticed some loud noises from the tranny/clutch area when starting off in 1st gear and also when shutting the car off with the clutch out (no rattle noise when the clutch is pushed in and turned off). Figured a TO bearing or clutch chatter but had it checked at a local Nissan dealership to be sure. The tech thought the same thing but Nissan's tech line said to replace the transmission under warranty. Ok, cool but I still don't think the tranny is the issue..

I drove home from the dealership and got a call that my aunt who lives next door had a stroke so I came home, went to her house, got her purse and other needed info, then headed out for the hospital. Noticed on the way out of my driveway the clutch felt soft. A couple of gear changes later, the pedal was stuck to the floor. Had it towed to Nissan and I checked the clutch fluid to see if it was a CMC or CSC failure but the fluid was still full.

So week one has been, interesting, to say the least. On a brighter note, my local dealership has been awesome even though I didn't get the car there and they have me in a new 2D Altima for my rental/loaner. They are still going to be replacing the transmission and I'm hoping the clutch issue will be covered under warranty too but service said we would have to see once it was apart for the tranny swap. So far, this dealership pretty much has earned my business for future service and a new car whenever I get another (almost traded the Z on a Maxima yesterday after their offer on my Z).

red6spd · 09-01-2012, 02:16 PM

Sucks. How many miles?

Black-X · 09-01-2012, 02:16 PM

44,400

red6spd · 09-01-2012, 02:18 PM

Hmmm. Hope thats not something I get to look forward to.

CrownR426 · 09-01-2012, 02:31 PM

extended warranty?
im pretty sure the previous owner abused the clutch.
Definetly your throwout bearing and slave cylinder.
GG!

Black-X · 09-01-2012, 02:40 PM

Nissan said the transmission is covered under the 5yr/60,000m warranty. The clutch issue would have to be looked at once they had it apart for the tranny swap to determine the issue and see if it's covered under the warranty.

Clutch fluid was still full.

6MT · 09-01-2012, 09:33 PM

Hi

Joepro · 09-01-2012, 10:21 PM

Sounds like classic CSC to me...all cars can break, you could trade on the max and it breaks too,no car is perfect. Have then throw in a lightweight fw and new clutch while the trans is out!

serpent · 09-03-2012, 03:05 PM

Was ready to read that you totaled (accident) your Z.

At least that didnt happen!

Black-X · 09-06-2012, 11:22 PM

Got the car back and at first the rattle had stopped. It's back again so back to service tomorrow! Also the fluid system had some air in it causing the clutch to stay to the floor but it's been resolved. Nissan included a throw out bearing and CDC with the transmission so I'm lost on why the car still has a rattle when turning the car off or when pushing in the clutch in first gear under a small load.

omm370z · 09-06-2012, 11:54 PM

hmmm...damn cars are just like damn woman

blueranger · 09-07-2012, 12:26 AM

That sucks... Good luck hope they find the gremlin!

chases2302 · 09-07-2012, 12:51 AM

i think i know the sound u are talking about. i took mine to the dealer also and they didnt know what that sound was either and then one of the techs took me and cranked up a nismo 370 and it made the same sound just not as loud. so we were just guessing its the way the tranny is. i havent had any problems with mine yet and hopefully i wont. good luck trying to find out what it is.

FairladyZ · 09-07-2012, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chases2302

i think i know the sound u are talking about. i took mine to the dealer also and they didnt know what that sound was either and then one of the techs took me and cranked up a nismo 370 and it made the same sound just not as loud. so we were just guessing its the way the tranny is. i havent had any problems with mine yet and hopefully i wont. good luck trying to find out what it is.

ummm

my 2012 also has the clutch rattle/ chatter starting slow in first from 0 mph, and reverse.

It's very annoying and my car only has 2400 miles. Some told me in the pass that this was normal. I made a post about it before.

OMGiGOTaZ · 09-09-2012, 11:17 AM

Damn, sorry to hear about the string of Bad luck, i had a similar issue after buying a used GSR many moons ago, new transmission and axles did the trick.

Keep your head up, this to will pass.

09-01-2012, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Black-X Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: KY Posts: 4 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 13	Just got a 370z :( Hi everyone, Just picked up a used 2010 370z last weekend and noticed some loud noises from the tranny/clutch area when starting off in 1st gear and also when shutting the car off with the clutch out (no rattle noise when the clutch is pushed in and turned off). Figured a TO bearing or clutch chatter but had it checked at a local Nissan dealership to be sure. The tech thought the same thing but Nissan's tech line said to replace the transmission under warranty. Ok, cool but I still don't think the tranny is the issue.. I drove home from the dealership and got a call that my aunt who lives next door had a stroke so I came home, went to her house, got her purse and other needed info, then headed out for the hospital. Noticed on the way out of my driveway the clutch felt soft. A couple of gear changes later, the pedal was stuck to the floor. Had it towed to Nissan and I checked the clutch fluid to see if it was a CMC or CSC failure but the fluid was still full. So week one has been, interesting, to say the least. On a brighter note, my local dealership has been awesome even though I didn't get the car there and they have me in a new 2D Altima for my rental/loaner. They are still going to be replacing the transmission and I'm hoping the clutch issue will be covered under warranty too but service said we would have to see once it was apart for the tranny swap. So far, this dealership pretty much has earned my business for future service and a new car whenever I get another (almost traded the Z on a Maxima yesterday after their offer on my Z).

09-01-2012, 02:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Sucks. How many miles? __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

09-01-2012, 02:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Hmmm. Hope thats not something I get to look forward to. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

09-01-2012, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	extended warranty? im pretty sure the previous owner abused the clutch. Definetly your throwout bearing and slave cylinder. GG! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

09-01-2012, 09:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Hi __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

09-01-2012, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Black-X Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: KY Posts: 4 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 13	44,400

09-01-2012, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Black-X Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: KY Posts: 4 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 13	Nissan said the transmission is covered under the 5yr/60,000m warranty. The clutch issue would have to be looked at once they had it apart for the tranny swap to determine the issue and see if it's covered under the warranty. Clutch fluid was still full.

09-01-2012, 10:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 34	Sounds like classic CSC to me...all cars can break, you could trade on the max and it breaks too,no car is perfect. Have then throw in a lightweight fw and new clutch while the trans is out! __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

09-03-2012, 03:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
serpent Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Santa Clara, Ca Posts: 8 Drives: 93 Camry Rep Power: 13	Was ready to read that you totaled (accident) your Z. At least that didnt happen!

09-06-2012, 11:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Black-X Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: KY Posts: 4 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 13	Got the car back and at first the rattle had stopped. It's back again so back to service tomorrow! Also the fluid system had some air in it causing the clutch to stay to the floor but it's been resolved. Nissan included a throw out bearing and CDC with the transmission so I'm lost on why the car still has a rattle when turning the car off or when pushing in the clutch in first gear under a small load.

09-06-2012, 11:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
omm370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perú Posts: 671 Drives: The Amuse! Rep Power: 14	hmmm...damn cars are just like damn woman __________________ ITEMS FOR FREE! PROJECT FAST TURTLE!

09-07-2012, 12:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
blueranger Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 577 Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 307	That sucks... Good luck hope they find the gremlin!

09-07-2012, 12:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
chases2302 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: california Posts: 6 Drives: 10 370z pw m6 Rep Power: 13	i think i know the sound u are talking about. i took mine to the dealer also and they didnt know what that sound was either and then one of the techs took me and cranked up a nismo 370 and it made the same sound just not as loud. so we were just guessing its the way the tranny is. i havent had any problems with mine yet and hopefully i wont. good luck trying to find out what it is.

09-09-2012, 11:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
OMGiGOTaZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 316 Drives: 12 370Z Auto Sport Rep Power: 13	Damn, sorry to hear about the string of Bad luck, i had a similar issue after buying a used GSR many moons ago, new transmission and axles did the trick. Keep your head up, this to will pass. __________________ all you gotta do is...