Engine not cranking...

CrownR426 · 01-24-2011, 02:02 PM

Woke up today cause I had to move my car, I decided to take her on a nice drive and get some gas!

Started her up and let her warm up as usual.
Got to my sunoco gas station filled up gas and tried to start her up...

Wouldn't work...
All I got was the Intelligent Key system warning light.
Can't be the battery cause my lights work and it can't be the keyfob battery because my car locks and unlocks...
I don't know why the service manager said it may not be under warranty!
That's really strange...

Has anyone else experienced this?
Let me know guys!

ClemsonWill · 01-24-2011, 02:13 PM

There are definitely a few things to ask first.

Did you plug your key in to the fobgenie?

When you hit the start button are you getting any noises?

How many miles does the car have on it?

I would not rule out a battery first. I have had a battery that wouldn't turn the engine over but everything else worked.

CrownR426 · 01-24-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

There are definitely a few things to ask first.

1.)Did you plug your key in to the fobgenie?

2.)When you hit the start button are you getting any noises?

3.)How many miles does the car have on it?

I would not rule out a battery first. I have had a battery that wouldn't turn the engine over but everything else worked.

1.) Yes
2.) Doesn't even start
3.) 27,000

Can't be the battery car is barely 2 years old.
Batteries last for 4-5 years.

I know I saw a thread months back and someone had the same issue...
This better be under warranty...
Missed classes and I missed my quiz.

m4a1mustang · 01-24-2011, 02:24 PM

I believe this is a somewhat common problem with the intelligent key. The car doesn't recognize the key and refuses to start. I think the dealership just resets software or something.

ClemsonWill · 01-24-2011, 02:24 PM

Batteries last 4-5 years on average. Some don't last that long. My brother-in-law replaces batteries on brand new cars all the time. They are covered under warrantee. I'm not saying it definitely is the battery but it's a good place to start. It really could be a variety of reasons, battery, alternator, starter, key, etc. I recommend having someone jump you to see if that makes a difference.

zrider · 01-24-2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

Woke up today cause I had to move my car, I decided to take her on a nice drive and get some gas!

Started her up and let her warm up as usual.
Got to my sunoco gas station filled up gas and tried to start her up...

Wouldn't work...
All I got was the Intelligent Key system warning light.
Can't be the battery cause my lights work and it can't be the keyfob battery because my car locks and unlocks...
I don't know why the service manager said it may not be under warranty!
That's really strange...

Has anyone else experienced this?
Let me know guys!

I made a thread because I had the same EXACT problem... The steering wheel lock is not working. Its not the battery. I had mine replaced at the dealership. I had to get it towed and everything.. The thread is called horible experience

CarbonSignal · 01-24-2011, 03:02 PM

any mods on the car to void the warranty ?!!

CrownR426 · 01-24-2011, 03:05 PM

NOOOOOOOO!
I have stillen cbe + hfc +cai + Uprev Tune
I am so sad....

CrownR426 · 01-24-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrider

I made a thread because I had the same EXACT problem... The steering wheel lock is not working. Its not the battery. I had mine replaced at the dealership. I had to get it towed and everything.. The thread is called horible experience

Was this under warranty?

daisuke149 · 01-24-2011, 03:11 PM

it should be under warranty

none of those parts would have anything to do with the steering lock

CrownR426 · 01-24-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisuke149

it should be under warranty

none of those parts would have anything to do with the steering lock

Yeah, I have to go back to the dealer cause I took my booklet that includes my registration card and insurance card.
I'm going to read the other threads and tell the Shop Manager the problems that it may be. He probably won't listen to me cause he thinks he's a genuis.

Zeto · 01-24-2011, 04:51 PM

See this is what you get when you consider a crappy Evo! You're Z came to the forum and saw what you wrote and said "FUK THIS I'M NOT WORKING"

TongMan · 01-24-2011, 04:52 PM

Maybe the tune is the culprit.

Zeto · 01-24-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

Maybe the tune is the culprit.

Nah, I have the same tune and no problems whatsoever.

CrownR426 · 01-24-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeto

See this is what you get when you consider a crappy Evo! You're Z came to the forum and saw what you wrote and said "FUK THIS I'M NOT WORKING"

lol, I don't think Zoe(Z) will forgive me. I tried talking to her while starting her up...

She gave me the cold shoulder.

Dealer did not give me a loaner because im not 25?!

I was hoping to get the new Juke as my rental but I guess that backfired

01-24-2011, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Engine not cranking... Woke up today cause I had to move my car, I decided to take her on a nice drive and get some gas! Started her up and let her warm up as usual. Got to my sunoco gas station filled up gas and tried to start her up... Wouldn't work... All I got was the Intelligent Key system warning light. Can't be the battery cause my lights work and it can't be the keyfob battery because my car locks and unlocks... I don't know why the service manager said it may not be under warranty! That's really strange... Has anyone else experienced this? Let me know guys! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

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ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	There are definitely a few things to ask first. Did you plug your key in to the fobgenie? When you hit the start button are you getting any noises? How many miles does the car have on it? I would not rule out a battery first. I have had a battery that wouldn't turn the engine over but everything else worked. __________________ Slightly modded

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I believe this is a somewhat common problem with the intelligent key. The car doesn't recognize the key and refuses to start. I think the dealership just resets software or something. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-24-2011, 02:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Batteries last 4-5 years on average. Some don't last that long. My brother-in-law replaces batteries on brand new cars all the time. They are covered under warrantee. I'm not saying it definitely is the battery but it's a good place to start. It really could be a variety of reasons, battery, alternator, starter, key, etc. I recommend having someone jump you to see if that makes a difference. __________________ Slightly modded

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CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	NOOOOOOOO! I have stillen cbe + hfc +cai + Uprev Tune I am so sad.... __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-24-2011, 03:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	it should be under warranty none of those parts would have anything to do with the steering lock

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Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	See this is what you get when you consider a crappy Evo! You're Z came to the forum and saw what you wrote and said "FUK THIS I'M NOT WORKING" kidkotic2001 likes this.

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TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Maybe the tune is the culprit.

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