What do I do??

Ni9TFiVE · 08-20-2016, 08:03 PM

I bought a 2015 370z in April 2016. It only had 12k miles when I bought it. In late May my my key fob would sometimes not open my car or turn it on, so i would have to open my car with the key and turn it on by inserting it into the fobgina. I took it to Nissan and they said they fixed it by reprogramming both my key fobs. That didn't work so I had to take it back again. I went to Nissan and they gave me a loaner car because they thought that the part that was malfunctioning was part of the computer. It was suppose to take a few days, but ended up taking up almost two weeks. I didn't really mind as long it got fixed. I got my Z back and had to run a few errands. I went to my school to return some books and I went back to my car and the key fob wasn't unlocking my car so I had to open the Z with the key. I got in the car and inserted the fob into the fobgina to turn it on and it wasn't turning on. I called Nissan and they said they were sending a tow truck to pick the car up. Two hours went by and still no tow truck. I kept trying to turn on the car and as I was calling Nissan to see where the tow truck was my car finally turned on. I drove to Nissan and left my car there so they can fix the problem. Two weeks later they told me that they fixed it by replacing the key assembly inside the car. Today I try to open the doors and it don't work. I have not called Nissan yet because service is closed today.

What do you guys think I should do? Has anyone have this same problem?

JARblue · 08-20-2016, 08:48 PM

Sounds like an electrical gremlin in your Z. Those can be a bear to track down sometimes. Sounds like the car is under warranty, so your best bet is probably to let the dealer deal with it and fix it for you.

But if you want out of the car, maybe check the lemon laws in your state.

jcosta79 · 08-20-2016, 09:17 PM

Please tell me you tried changing the battery in the fob already, right?

kenchan · 08-20-2016, 09:29 PM

used cars are buying someone else's problem..

i would check the antenna in the center console. perhaps the original owner broke the wiring while doing a stereo install

SouthArk370Z · 08-20-2016, 09:39 PM

I'm with jcosta79 - did you (or the mechanic) change the fob battery? If not, fire your mechanic immediately.

jcosta79 · 08-20-2016, 09:47 PM

Why do I get the feeling the OP is out buying a new battery right now?

Akinari · 08-21-2016, 12:41 AM

I'm pretty sure when the fob battery is low the info window on the left of the dash will let you know.

NISMO IX · 08-21-2016, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Akinari

I'm pretty sure when the fob battery is low the info window on the left of the dash will let you know.

I haven't seen this on the Z yet but I do know that there is definitely an idiot light on the Juke nismo I've got. Haven't looked at the Z manual yet but there is most likely one on the Z too.

Ni9TFiVE · 08-21-2016, 01:14 AM

lmao I did change the battery before I took it to Nissan the first time

NISMO IX · 08-21-2016, 01:21 AM

Honestly, what kenchan said about a prior owner and a stereo install could be your culprit or something similar to it.

SouthArk370Z · 08-21-2016, 08:07 AM

Are you sure it was a good battery? While not as common as it was 20 years ago, it's still possible to buy a new battery that is weak.

If the battery is good, then I'd next check the console antenna that kenchan mentioned. FSM will have info on how to get to it.

Louie cat · 08-21-2016, 09:59 AM

What a PITA ,sorry to hear of your troubles with such a cool vehicle

Louie cat · 08-21-2016, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I'm with jcosta79 - did you (or the mechanic) change the fob battery? If not, fire your mechanic immediately.

Battery or not, if he inserted the fob into the slot it should fire up ,right?

axmea? · 08-21-2016, 10:46 AM

Op. So even with a new fob battery and key slot assembly, your doors won't open again.......but does the car start with the key inserted? If the car fires up, your culprit is your antenna for the fob as mentioned above. If your car does not start you have a bigger problem.

Ni9TFiVE · 08-21-2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NISMO IX

Honestly, what kenchan said about a prior owner and a stereo install could be your culprit or something similar to it.

its the OEM stero but i'll check it out

08-20-2016, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ni9TFiVE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ABQ Posts: 87 Drives: '15 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	What do I do?? I bought a 2015 370z in April 2016. It only had 12k miles when I bought it. In late May my my key fob would sometimes not open my car or turn it on, so i would have to open my car with the key and turn it on by inserting it into the fobgina. I took it to Nissan and they said they fixed it by reprogramming both my key fobs. That didn't work so I had to take it back again. I went to Nissan and they gave me a loaner car because they thought that the part that was malfunctioning was part of the computer. It was suppose to take a few days, but ended up taking up almost two weeks. I didn't really mind as long it got fixed. I got my Z back and had to run a few errands. I went to my school to return some books and I went back to my car and the key fob wasn't unlocking my car so I had to open the Z with the key. I got in the car and inserted the fob into the fobgina to turn it on and it wasn't turning on. I called Nissan and they said they were sending a tow truck to pick the car up. Two hours went by and still no tow truck. I kept trying to turn on the car and as I was calling Nissan to see where the tow truck was my car finally turned on. I drove to Nissan and left my car there so they can fix the problem. Two weeks later they told me that they fixed it by replacing the key assembly inside the car. Today I try to open the doors and it don't work. I have not called Nissan yet because service is closed today. What do you guys think I should do? Has anyone have this same problem?

08-20-2016, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Sounds like an electrical gremlin in your Z. Those can be a bear to track down sometimes. Sounds like the car is under warranty, so your best bet is probably to let the dealer deal with it and fix it for you. But if you want out of the car, maybe check the lemon laws in your state. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-20-2016, 09:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	Please tell me you tried changing the battery in the fob already, right? SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

08-20-2016, 09:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	used cars are buying someone else's problem.. i would check the antenna in the center console. perhaps the original owner broke the wiring while doing a stereo install JARblue, DYNAZOR, falicfr and 2 others like this.

08-20-2016, 09:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I'm with jcosta79 - did you (or the mechanic) change the fob battery? If not, fire your mechanic immediately. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

08-20-2016, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	Why do I get the feeling the OP is out buying a new battery right now? SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

08-21-2016, 12:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Akinari Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Markham,ON Posts: 42 Drives: 10 370z Mont Blue M6 Rep Power: 10	I'm pretty sure when the fob battery is low the info window on the left of the dash will let you know.

08-21-2016, 01:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ni9TFiVE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ABQ Posts: 87 Drives: '15 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	lmao I did change the battery before I took it to Nissan the first time

08-21-2016, 01:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
NISMO IX Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern Maine Age: 46 Posts: 742 Drives: 2014 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 584	Honestly, what kenchan said about a prior owner and a stereo install could be your culprit or something similar to it. __________________ 2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER" 2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon)

08-21-2016, 08:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Are you sure it was a good battery? While not as common as it was 20 years ago, it's still possible to buy a new battery that is weak. If the battery is good, then I'd next check the console antenna that kenchan mentioned. FSM will have info on how to get to it. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

08-21-2016, 09:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
Louie cat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: florida Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 142	What a PITA ,sorry to hear of your troubles with such a cool vehicle

08-21-2016, 10:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Op. So even with a new fob battery and key slot assembly, your doors won't open again.......but does the car start with the key inserted? If the car fires up, your culprit is your antenna for the fob as mentioned above. If your car does not start you have a bigger problem. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete