Houston......we have a problem!

Mt Tam I am · 06-12-2013, 09:26 AM

I had my MAF replaced after it's failure and I never had OP's symptoms. I had CEL's, not manifested problems. But they do fail and I hope this simple replacement works, but it is approximately $500.

More good luck.

Z-Girl 12 · 06-11-2013, 05:25 PM

Johnsz, my z has had a similar issue well maybe just the service engine light coming on and staying on. in the last month mine would idle so low almost stalling while sitting at a light. the strangest thing...ignored it. but then just sunday the service engine light came on and has been on three days. I took it to Tampa yesterday and just got back today. The light is still om, I really thought it would go away. so i have an appointment with Nissan in the morning. i hope they don't try to screw me because of my intake and exhaust.

JohnsZ · 06-12-2013, 02:20 PM

Okay....I got a quick call from the service dept today from my Nissan Dealer. I didn't have much time to talk but it seems it was a minor issue regarding some part in the exhaust system that was stuck. It was an inexpensive fix. Sorry for being vaque...I'll know more when I pick it up tonight and I'll give an update tomorrow on exactly what it was. Anyway, it wasn't an oil issue. I'm sure if it happened to my Z, it could happened to someone elses so I know someone will appreciate the info. Hey....since it was an inexpensive fix that I wasn't assuming as I was preparing for the worst, now I have money to get that rear spoiler that I always wanted

cheshirecat · 06-12-2013, 04:46 PM

"some part in the exhaust system that was stuck"

well that's a new one

I'd love to see the paperwork from this "fix"

XwChriswX · 06-13-2013, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnsZ

Okay....I got a quick call from the service dept today from my Nissan Dealer. I didn't have much time to talk but it seems it was a minor issue regarding some part in the exhaust system that was stuck. It was an inexpensive fix. Sorry for being vaque...I'll know more when I pick it up tonight and I'll give an update tomorrow on exactly what it was. Anyway, it wasn't an oil issue. I'm sure if it happened to my Z, it could happened to someone elses so I know someone will appreciate the info. Hey....since it was an inexpensive fix that I wasn't assuming as I was preparing for the worst, now I have money to get that rear spoiler that I always wanted

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

"some part in the exhaust system that was stuck"

well that's a new one

I'd love to see the paperwork from this "fix"

Sounds to me like they couldn't actually find anything functionally wrong, and made it up because the problem is a design defect aka fuel starvation.

I'd like to see the invoice write up for it.

JohnsZ · 06-13-2013, 11:24 AM

A stuck full tank vent valve! Sorry....no winners today but please try again! Easy fix and covered under my warranty. Sooooo happy it wasn't anything more serious. Looks like I'll be getting that rear spoiler now.

Thank you my brothers for all your input. I've belonged to a few other car forums in the past but this is truly the best. Now I know that I can never get rid of my Z because that would mean leaving this site. You guys make it great!

RN SHARK · 06-14-2013, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnsZ

A stuck full tank vent valve!

Interesting. Well, hope that solves the issue of straight line fuel starve.

Wonka2581 · 06-12-2013, 11:11 PM

O2 sensor?

kidkotic2001 · 06-13-2013, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

O2 sensor?

What else could be stuck besides an O2 Sensor, I cant think of anything else.

cooltoy · 06-13-2013, 11:27 AM

Sure we have winners. Anybody that said fuel starvation wins. Because basically the car did not get fuel into the system.

JohnsZ · 06-13-2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Sure we have winners. Anybody that said fuel starvation wins. Because basically the car did not get fuel into the system.

The Jeopardy answer must be exact. No Soup for you!

cheshirecat · 06-14-2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Sure we have winners. Anybody that said fuel starvation wins. Because basically the car did not get fuel into the system.

Exactly. What a weird issue- definitely uncommon.

Whatever, glad the OP got it fixed. Hopefully it won't stick again.

JohnsZ · 06-14-2013, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Exactly. What a weird issue- definitely uncommon.

Whatever, glad the OP got it fixed. Hopefully it won't stick again.

Thanks so much!

06-12-2013, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I had my MAF replaced after it's failure and I never had OP's symptoms. I had CEL's, not manifested problems. But they do fail and I hope this simple replacement works, but it is approximately $500. More good luck. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11717	Johnsz, my z has had a similar issue well maybe just the service engine light coming on and staying on. in the last month mine would idle so low almost stalling while sitting at a light. the strangest thing...ignored it. but then just sunday the service engine light came on and has been on three days. I took it to Tampa yesterday and just got back today. The light is still om, I really thought it would go away. so i have an appointment with Nissan in the morning. i hope they don't try to screw me because of my intake and exhaust. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

06-12-2013, 02:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 15	Okay....I got a quick call from the service dept today from my Nissan Dealer. I didn't have much time to talk but it seems it was a minor issue regarding some part in the exhaust system that was stuck. It was an inexpensive fix. Sorry for being vaque...I'll know more when I pick it up tonight and I'll give an update tomorrow on exactly what it was. Anyway, it wasn't an oil issue. I'm sure if it happened to my Z, it could happened to someone elses so I know someone will appreciate the info. Hey....since it was an inexpensive fix that I wasn't assuming as I was preparing for the worst, now I have money to get that rear spoiler that I always wanted RN SHARK likes this.

06-13-2013, 11:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 15	The Correct Answer Alex is, What is a.......... A stuck full tank vent valve! Sorry....no winners today but please try again! Easy fix and covered under my warranty. Sooooo happy it wasn't anything more serious. Looks like I'll be getting that rear spoiler now. Thank you my brothers for all your input. I've belonged to a few other car forums in the past but this is truly the best. Now I know that I can never get rid of my Z because that would mean leaving this site. You guys make it great! DEpointfive0 likes this.

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Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	O2 sensor? kidkotic2001 likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

06-12-2013, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 293	"some part in the exhaust system that was stuck" well that's a new one I'd love to see the paperwork from this "fix"

06-13-2013, 11:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,983 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Sure we have winners. Anybody that said fuel starvation wins. Because basically the car did not get fuel into the system.

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