Z's Engine died on freeway onramp

T_Tran · 01-30-2012, 12:09 AM

Something very strange happened last night in the Z. I was waiting for the light to turn green to turn onto a freeway on ramp, once it did turn green I proceeded as usual but then the strange thing happened, out of now where the the revs dropped past 1000rpm and VDC, Slip warning light, and Service Engine light lit up and the engine just stopped gave it gas but nothing no power whatsoever.

I did manage to pull over to the side of the road where I turned off the car and started it back up again and slowly drove it home, but now the service engine light is permanently lit. Anyone have anything like this happen to them before?

Nearly got hit by a Audi ripping it into my lane lol.

Thanks

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-30-2012, 01:11 AM

Wild shyt. Do u have a manual?

quagmire87 · 01-30-2012, 01:46 AM

Go to a Nissan dealer.

Cyberium · 01-30-2012, 02:41 AM

Damn man... that is some scary stuff. Glad you are ok and didn't get into an accident. Yeah, have that thing towed to the dealer, I wouldn't chance taking it anywhere and maybe this time not being so lucky.

MightyBobo · 01-30-2012, 03:15 AM

T_Tran - was it a long/tight right-hand onramp, and were you taking it hard, with 1/3rd or less of a tank of gas? If so, welcome to the ever-enjoyable fuel cut issue we run into at the track regularly.

T_Tran · 01-30-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

T_Tran - was it a long/tight right-hand onramp, and were you taking it hard, with 1/3rd or less of a tank of gas? If so, welcome to the ever-enjoyable fuel cut issue we run into at the track regularly.

It was a left turn. Its winter in Canada so the roads are slippery as hell so no did not take it hard. Gas tank was full as I filled the tank in the morning.

Will be for sure taking it to the dealer

T_Tran · 01-30-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Wild shyt. Do u have a manual?

7AT which was in normal drive mode when it happened.

bigsix · 01-30-2012, 09:49 AM

I know a loose Gas cap / fuel vapor pressure can trigger the check engine light, but it wouldn't cause the engine to stop...

Red__Zed · 01-30-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by T_Tran

It was a left turn. Its winter in Canada so the roads are slippery as hell so no did not take it hard. Gas tank was full as I filled the tank in the morning.

Will be for sure taking it to the dealer

I'd bet a lot it is your crankshaft position sensor.

ImportConvert · 01-31-2012, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'd bet a lot it is your crankshaft position sensor.

Maybe a loose connection to it.

Cafiax · 01-31-2012, 05:14 AM

let us know what was the cause of it just in case it happens to one of us in the future when you find out

edconline · 01-31-2012, 05:24 AM

Hopefully it is something simple for them to diagnose/fix. Out of curiosity which dealer do you use? Definitely let us know what it was when you find out.

ImportConvert · 01-31-2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by edconline

Hopefully it is something simple for them to diagnose/fix. Out of curiosity which dealer do you use? Definitely let us know what it was when you find out.

CEL should provide a great starting point.

pyrrhus17 · 01-31-2012, 09:05 AM

I had the same thing Happen ,first week of ownership turns out my ecu needed replacement. Never happened again.

T_Tran · 01-31-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by edconline

Hopefully it is something simple for them to diagnose/fix. Out of curiosity which dealer do you use? Definitely let us know what it was when you find out.

Car is going in on Friday so we will have to see then. Service department said a engine failing can be due to a variety of reasons haha I found that very comforting.....

I usually go to Sherwood Nissan good service there.

01-30-2012, 12:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
T_Tran Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Z's Engine died on freeway onramp Something very strange happened last night in the Z. I was waiting for the light to turn green to turn onto a freeway on ramp, once it did turn green I proceeded as usual but then the strange thing happened, out of now where the the revs dropped past 1000rpm and VDC, Slip warning light, and Service Engine light lit up and the engine just stopped gave it gas but nothing no power whatsoever. I did manage to pull over to the side of the road where I turned off the car and started it back up again and slowly drove it home, but now the service engine light is permanently lit. Anyone have anything like this happen to them before? Nearly got hit by a Audi ripping it into my lane lol. Thanks

01-30-2012, 02:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	Damn man... that is some scary stuff. Glad you are ok and didn't get into an accident. Yeah, have that thing towed to the dealer, I wouldn't chance taking it anywhere and maybe this time not being so lucky. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

01-30-2012, 03:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	T_Tran - was it a long/tight right-hand onramp, and were you taking it hard, with 1/3rd or less of a tank of gas? If so, welcome to the ever-enjoyable fuel cut issue we run into at the track regularly. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

01-31-2012, 05:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 15	let us know what was the cause of it just in case it happens to one of us in the future when you find out __________________ 2010-PW-370z Fast Intentions CBE 18" res + HFC, K&N Typhoons Intakes(Gen 3 Stillen soon), 20mm H&R Front - 25mm H&R Back, Shine Auto(Sunline)

01-31-2012, 05:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Hopefully it is something simple for them to diagnose/fix. Out of curiosity which dealer do you use? Definitely let us know what it was when you find out. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

01-30-2012, 01:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Wild shyt. Do u have a manual?

01-30-2012, 01:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
quagmire87 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chicago illinois Posts: 428 Drives: 09 370z Bs Mt Rep Power: 16	Go to a Nissan dealer.

01-30-2012, 09:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	I know a loose Gas cap / fuel vapor pressure can trigger the check engine light, but it wouldn't cause the engine to stop...

01-31-2012, 09:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
pyrrhus17 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 90 Drives: xterra Rep Power: 14	I had the same thing Happen ,first week of ownership turns out my ecu needed replacement. Never happened again.

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