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

JohnsZ · 06-11-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Dude... My Seinfeld brother...
That's EXACTLY the same thing that happened to me, about 4 times now

GET OUUUUUUUUT!!!!!! Hey bro! I hope you had a good outcome!

tommyguns · 06-11-2013, 04:14 PM

Do you happen to know what your oil level was at the time, this can happen when the engine gets low on oil.

JohnsZ · 06-11-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyguns

Do you happen to know what your oil level was at the time, this can happen when the engine gets low on oil.

You know what.....Now that you said that, and I forgot to mention this, I noticed that the number on the oil pressure gauge was very low, between 140 and 180. I probably only went about 3 or 4 miles when this happened and I just assumed that the low reading was just because the car was not fully warmed up. Could there be a connection? But why wouldn't the oil light come on?

Sorry...I meant the oil temp gauge.

Montez · 06-11-2013, 05:39 PM

Also could be a bad MAF....when they are dirty or bad they cause no power issues like that.

JohnsZ · 06-11-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Montez

Also could be a bad MAF....when they are dirty or bad they cause no power issues like that.

What is MAF?

binary0x01 · 06-11-2013, 06:14 PM

You have an aftermarket oil pressure gauge?

I though we only had an oil temp gauge.

DEpointfive0 · 06-11-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

What is MAF?

Mass airflow sensor

Montez · 06-11-2013, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnsZ

What is MAF?

Mass Air Flow Sensor http://www.samarins.com/glossary/airflow_sensor.html

JungleZ · 06-11-2013, 06:19 PM

Nissan scares me, I know Toyota has had a ton of recalls but fuel starvation out of nowhere with actual gas in your tank is a huge problem.

Z-Girl 12 · 06-11-2013, 06:25 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.

Z-Girl 12 · 06-11-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RN SHRRK

I was just at the dealer to get an A/C line fixed and the steering lock (they didn't have the right part..) and it took them over 4 hours to figure out how to get my car on a lift. It's only on Swift springs. Gosh, I get such anxiety at the dealer. Best of luck to you!
Here's a pic I took as I watched them stare at the car for hours...

funny me too...sometimes i cant even watch as three guys lay down wood planks and inch it up the ramp. makes me nervous but i knodw they hate doing it as much as I hate watching.

JohnsZ · 06-11-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by binary0x01

You have an aftermarket oil pressure gauge?

I though we only had an oil temp gauge.

My bad.....I edited that thread. I meant temp.

JohnsZ · 06-11-2013, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Mass airflow sensor

Thanks bro!

cooltoy · 06-11-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Nissan scares me, I know Toyota has had a ton of recalls but fuel starvation out of nowhere with actual gas in your tank is a huge problem.

It can be fixed, but it aint that cheap.

Mt Tam I am · 06-12-2013, 10:26 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.

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