Engine not cranking...

kenchan · 01-25-2011, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Interesting, as there is a current recall on Nissan Titan trucks regrading the IPDM:

lol... i was just about to post this too!

IPDM appears very easy to replace. just unclip it (or bolt) undo the harness, plug new one in, clip unit it back on. done.

SoCal 370Z · 01-25-2011, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

lol... i was just about to post this too!

IPDM appears very easy to replace. just unclip it (or bolt) undo the harness, plug new one in, clip unit it back on. done.

Hell, I had to beat you to something, for once!

kenchan · 01-25-2011, 05:28 PM

so from the reading the titan issues, it appears (dont quote me as i dont know the details of the titan recall or the issues with our cars) some kind of vapor exists and causes the contacts in the relays inside to corrode.

so i suppose if you do get stuck and no help around, try unplugging this unit from the car, shake the hell out of it (maybe even kick it around gently on the pavemet to induce vibration to loosen the corrosion), and plug it back in.

jokes aside it might get you going for that one time you need the engine to start. atleast worth a try.

kinda like a defibrillator tactic.

kenchan · 01-25-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Hell, I had to beat you to something, for once!

wilsonp · 01-25-2011, 06:04 PM

From the Titan recall it appears they are replacing the ECU relay in the IPDM and not the whole unit which is funny since Nissan released a TSB stating never remove any relays and that none are interchangeable. Also seems like it is only for 2006 and earlier, so may not be related?

Some also recommend swapping the ECU relay with the fog light relay (which I guess we don't have?) to start the car in an emergency.

CrownR426 · 01-25-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

There have been some other reported failures of the IPDM but they were fairly rare. I'm always suspicious when the dealer says it is a power module, very easy to accidentally short things when you're in there probing.

This is suppose to be the best dearler in our area.

Hopefully they have good techs. unlike my other failed experience at a certain dealer.

CrownR426 · 01-26-2011, 03:16 PM

Got a voice message saying that it's on backorder and they don't know when they'll receive it.
I'm getting annoyed now this is day 2 without a car.

kenchan · 01-26-2011, 03:52 PM

yah, i would DEFINITELY unplug that IPDM, shake it real good, and plug it back in. lol

let's hope they do a recall.

sucasa · 01-26-2011, 04:14 PM

Anyone hoping for a recall on the IPDM should first document their case with
Vehicle Owners | Safercar -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Next contact Nissan USA and tell them this problem is not a rare one off issue, rather, more and more drivers are experiencing it, and point them to the threads on this forum and documented complaints on the ODI-NHTSA website.

Then, Nissan may issue a service bulletin to upgrade the failing component or issue recall for known defect upon further investigation.

Hopefully Nissan steps up and acts proactively

CrownR426 · 01-26-2011, 06:38 PM

Told them I wanted a rental so I had to drive in this crazy weather to get my rental...
They gave me a Altima 2.5 Special Edition... o_O;;

kenchan · 01-26-2011, 07:02 PM

Hey that's waaaay better than the pos cobalt Honda put me in when my pos brand new dd civic at the time needed a full week for warranty repair.

CrownR426 · 01-31-2011, 03:33 PM

So dealer called me and asked me when I got my tune.
And I got it early summer/late spring time.
I don't know what that has to do with my ipdm.
Also, called me second time couple minutes ago asking me if I have remote starter...?
o________________________O;;
Uh... lol.
Hopefully I get my car back today!
I miss my Z!!!!!!

spitfire9200 · 01-31-2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

So dealer called me and asked me when I got my tune.
And I got it early summer/late spring time.
I don't know what that has to do with my ipdm.
Also, called me second time couple minutes ago asking me if I have remote starter...?
o________________________O;;
Uh... lol.
Hopefully I get my car back today!
I miss my Z!!!!!!

ruh roh.

Well I don't think they can legally deny you any coverage based on your mods. They have no affiliation with the problem AT ALL. That's like breaking your leg and having your insurance deny you and blaming it on your smoking habit

kenchan · 01-31-2011, 03:44 PM

wow.... keep us posted. did you mention about the IPDM issue?

CrownR426 · 01-31-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitfire9200

ruh roh.

Well I don't think they can legally deny you any coverage based on your mods. They have no affiliation with the problem AT ALL. That's like breaking your leg and having your insurance deny you and blaming it on your smoking habit

lol thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wow.... keep us posted. did you mention about the IPDM issue?

Yes, they were the one's who told me that was the problem in the first place.
Even though I researched on the forums and told them it was the steering wheel lock, which in my opinion is the problem not the ipdm.

It's been a week without my Z...

01-25-2011, 06:04 PM	#35 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	From the Titan recall it appears they are replacing the ECU relay in the IPDM and not the whole unit which is funny since Nissan released a TSB stating never remove any relays and that none are interchangeable. Also seems like it is only for 2006 and earlier, so may not be related? Some also recommend swapping the ECU relay with the fog light relay (which I guess we don't have?) to start the car in an emergency. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black Last edited by wilsonp; 01-25-2011 at 06:06 PM.

01-26-2011, 03:16 PM	#37 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Got a voice message saying that it's on backorder and they don't know when they'll receive it. I'm getting annoyed now this is day 2 without a car. __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-26-2011, 04:14 PM	#39 (permalink)
sucasa Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Posts: 156 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	Anyone hoping for a recall on the IPDM should first document their case with Vehicle Owners \| Safercar -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Next contact Nissan USA and tell them this problem is not a rare one off issue, rather, more and more drivers are experiencing it, and point them to the threads on this forum and documented complaints on the ODI-NHTSA website. Then, Nissan may issue a service bulletin to upgrade the failing component or issue recall for known defect upon further investigation. Hopefully Nissan steps up and acts proactively Last edited by sucasa; 01-26-2011 at 04:21 PM.

01-26-2011, 06:38 PM	#40 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Told them I wanted a rental so I had to drive in this crazy weather to get my rental... They gave me a Altima 2.5 Special Edition... o_O;; __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-31-2011, 03:33 PM	#42 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	So dealer called me and asked me when I got my tune. And I got it early summer/late spring time. I don't know what that has to do with my ipdm. Also, called me second time couple minutes ago asking me if I have remote starter...? o________________________O;; Uh... lol. Hopefully I get my car back today! I miss my Z!!!!!! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-25-2011, 05:28 PM	#33 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	so from the reading the titan issues, it appears (dont quote me as i dont know the details of the titan recall or the issues with our cars) some kind of vapor exists and causes the contacts in the relays inside to corrode. so i suppose if you do get stuck and no help around, try unplugging this unit from the car, shake the hell out of it (maybe even kick it around gently on the pavemet to induce vibration to loosen the corrosion), and plug it back in. jokes aside it might get you going for that one time you need the engine to start. atleast worth a try. kinda like a defibrillator tactic.

01-26-2011, 03:52 PM	#38 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i would DEFINITELY unplug that IPDM, shake it real good, and plug it back in. lol let's hope they do a recall.

01-26-2011, 07:02 PM	#41 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Hey that's waaaay better than the pos cobalt Honda put me in when my pos brand new dd civic at the time needed a full week for warranty repair.

01-31-2011, 03:44 PM	#44 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wow.... keep us posted. did you mention about the IPDM issue?

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