Possible CSC failure. NEED ADVICE ASAP

littlejuanito

Thanks, I'll start doing that from now on.


Yeah, There's a lot of people here that have blown a tranny for not being on top.... of those things.

njobe89

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sx moneypit

mastatikle

Update: Just got my car back from the shop yesterday. I guess they're was air in the system, they bled the lines and everything is back to normal. Just need it to last me for a few months before until I start my turbo build.

Array

Assuming it was air, hope it stays working, sometimes they will change fluids and it will be fine for another month or so.

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mastatikle

So you're saying the CSC could still be bad and this is just covering it up?

Inspector71

May 2014. My clutch gets spongy and then goes to the floor. I drove a long way home in 3rd gear, no choice. I have it towed. They say the clutch fluid is dirty, change it, and it works. August, same year, same thing and had it towed both times. They bled the system and said air was in the line. September, same year, same story, this time it is the fault of the DOT. I needed GTR DOT, which they put in. Worked again. Late October, started going soft again. Warranty had expired the week before. Sold the car.

sx moneypit

Yes.Check this thread out.
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-failures.html

mastatikle

That's literally how the first part of my story went exactly. "The clutch fluid was contaminated so we replaced the master cylinder" then it got softer over the next couple months until it went to the floor. It's pretty stiff now. Like stiff enough to were I have to get used to driving it again aha. I just need it to last a few more months. So I've been driving my other cars and taking it easy on this one. How'd you manage to sell the car with the soft clutch? Now if the CSC fails wouldn't the clutch be stuck to the ground permanently until it was replaced? I'm not sure how replacing the fluid would get it going again.

mastatikle

Should I just bring it back and say it's feeling soft again? And have them take a look at the CSC I just don't want to wait and have this **** happen with someone in the car again or in traffic. It only seems to happen when I'm on the highway,

enguyen88

You bought a 6 year old car that you've been driving since May, it's not going to be perfect. Just upgrade your CSC and be done with it.

It's a huge pet peeve when people buy a used car, expect it to be prefect and that someone else should pay to fix it.

If you want piece of mind, buy a brand new car or warranty.

Inspector71

I asked the woman at McCarthy Nissan, Blue Springs, how the clutch fluid got dirty in such a closed system. No answer. The reservoir was still full. The next two times, it was low or empty. I asked where the fluid had gone? No answer. I asked why the car didn't come with GTR fluid in the first place. No answer. I could find no evidence of a leak. A local mechanic told me most likely the CSC, which as rubber diaphragms or seals, leaks, and the fluid goes into the transmission where it is burned up or something. I found none under the car ever and couldn't figure out where it went. McCarthy Nissan shrugged their shoulders in response. Okay, the 2nd failure happened within a month of expiration of my extended warranty. I asked, since it had already happened twice, would they cover it if it happened a third time after expiration considering it was an ongoing problem. They said no, because, they had "fixed" it already so if it happened again, it must be a new problem. When they told me they never heard of this problem, I downloaded pages from this forum and showed them the many postings. I handed it to them and I am sure it went into the trash. The new Nissan dealer where I service my car says they never heard of the problem either. I hate spoiling your day with this information but, if you hear the same story, maybe you are getting the same run around??
I am driving to Texas this weekend, my dad is dying, and hoping it does not go out on the way. If all goes well, I am still making the change at 3 years with the aftermarket slave and master cylinder. I don't know what a double clutch is but I may look at that too.
Don't let the dealer try and tell you this is a rare or unique problem. It is not.

enguyen88

Yes, it is well documented. The OP spending thousands on a used car without research is irresponsible.

njobe89

lol this is a well known issue with these cars... just because it's a new car it doesn't mean that the CSC won't go out.

there are plenty of people who bought these cars brand new and within a couple thousand miles the CSC goes out. i guess buying a used car nothing should work, just buy a new car

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enguyen88

I understand that. But my point is, you can't buy a used car and expect it to be perfect.

I know it sounds harsh but if you don't do the research, buy a warranty or brand new. It's hard for me to sympathize.

The fact that the CSC is such a well known issue and he still bought the car, he should be ready for the possible need of replacement.

I'm sure they dealer even stated "No Warranty". Expecting the dealership to fix it when it's clearly stated "No Warranty" is ridiculous.

If you buy a used car without doing your due diligence, that's on you. Live with it and move on.

Just irks me when people buy used and play the poor me card when the car isn't perfect.