370Z Automatic wont start when pushing the ignition button

red z

ive been having this exact same problem with my car. i was even at a stop sign completely stopped an the cars traction AND vdc light was on.

Trips

Sounds like a dealer visit.

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Justin1686

i've had this problem, twice. One time is was a computer chip that was the cause, and the second time it was a steering column lock that needed to be replaced. I called my dealer, and out right told them, the next time i'm able to start the car i'm bringing it in, cant make an appointment if it wont start as needed. and they were instantly able to replicate the problem, and took about a day to get the parts in to fix.

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ChrisSlicks

Yeah, sounds like the steering lock issue in this case. If the computer can't activate the steering lock solenoid to retract it then it won't let you start the car. It seems to be a somewhat common problem across the entire Nissan line.

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Ghost

This happened to me at a very unfortunate time. It sucks.
I wonder if they are going to have a recall on 370s, because other Nissan models have already been recalled.

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Junior370z

He shouldn't get charged for that. That would be a warranty fix.

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seahorse12

I have it at the dealer...Baker Nissan South. I will post back once they figure out what the hell is wrong...I am hoping not to get charged

seahorse12

Ok, so I gave it to them on Monday and everyday they keep extending a day. Now they say that they have replaced the BCM unit (the BCM unit was not responding for some reason so they had to order it from long beach CA) and now they have to replace the steering wheel lock (they say that the lock is also damaged because of some short circuit). The steering wheel lock is on order so now because of Christmas, they will not be able to give it back to me till coming Tue....

Should I be worried about anything? The car is at Nissan authorized dealer but I was really not expecting this long delay in getting it over with. Should I be going and checking the car physically to see any damages? I am just surprised their diagnostic is so sequential...

ChrisSlicks

Modern cars are very complicated electrically and are somewhat difficult to diagnose as a result. The service manual has a script that they follow for diagnostics and they typically just follow that, some better than others. Who knows if the BCM was already damaged or they damaged it themselves when probing, you never know. As long as they fix everything and don't damage anything else in the process you are good. The annoying thing is that replacement parts aren't stocked locally so every time they want to replace something it is an overnight delivery and another day delay.

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Xan

Yeah, electronics can be difficult if all they have is a test script.
Hope they gave you a loaner though!

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Educ8r

EXACT same thing happened to me! I was beyond PISSED. It had to be towed and they kept my car 2 days. When they called and said I could come pick it up, I did just that and stopped at a Ford dealership and picked up a 5.0. I had enough with Nissan and said NO MORE!

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seahorse12

Well, they called and seems like its gonna take them one week. What a shame. They gave me a lame Hyundai for a loaner.

BennytheBlade

Nissan gave you a Hyudai for a loaner.

Beyond lame.

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murphman

your car is in good hands over at Baker, FYI the first TT 370 and i believe the first SC 370 in Texas were installed and worked on at Baker. They are our lucky tuner friendly dealer in Houston. You sould come out to the local Z meets sometime, Brad Baker comes out with his Z from time to time, very nice guy with a very sick car.

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seahorse12

Oh I'm a big fan of Baker North..I got all the work on my car done there, buy Baker South seems a bit of a disappointment..I'd be coming to the next meet..

Bennytheblade, I'm not even driving the Hyundai they gave me..my civic has a lot more options than their car...

Will post with an update when I get mine back.

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