Stuck on the freeway

Cbtech · 09-08-2013, 09:34 PM

well yet another story of the Z and the infamous fuel starvation...*sigh* I am right now sitting on the side of the freeway on ramp and stuck because of this godforsaken fuel starvation buIIshit. you think "I got 5-6 dots I'm good it shouldn't be an issue here" and then she slowly starts to choke out and fade away. so now I'm here, thinking that I was going to be early, and waiting to get some fuel delivered instead.

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GaleForce · 09-08-2013, 09:39 PM

That sucks! Hope you don't have to wait too long.

Z370Z011 · 09-08-2013, 09:41 PM

Dam, id be pissed if i was on my way to work. Where were you heading if you don't mind me asking?

Cbtech · 09-09-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

Dam, id be pissed if i was on my way to work. Where were you heading if you don't mind me asking?

I was on my way to soccer and i was leaving early so i had enough time to stretch being old and all.

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Originally Posted by 2xtreme1

Once it Chokes out or whatever you, do you have enough time and speed to pull over to the side ? O,o

I was able to keep up speed while it started to choke so i could roll off to the side of the road. if this is to ever happen again im going to put it in neutral and do sharp left zigzag turns to slosh the gas to the right side of the tank.

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.

And I'd like to edit a bit, if this is the first time it's happened to CBtech, no prob, I read it as it happened to him several times.

This actually happened to me once before and the car was on 3 dots at the time. That time the car started after about 5 mins. This time it would not start at all after showing 5-6 dots.

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Originally Posted by 1st

Cbtech you should have text bro. If I’m not mistaken that’s right buy Centerfolds 20 min away from me. I would have helped out a fellow stranded Z. So what ended up happening what’s the outcome.

Hey man I was right there by Centerfolds heading up to Folsom but i didn't get your text (appreciate it though). Luckily my ex and I play on the same soccer team so she was able to stop and get me gas.

1st · 09-09-2013, 12:59 PM

This is my first time seeing this thread this morning. If I would have known/seen it yesterday I would have text you first. I’m just saying I’m local you should have just hit me up. Anyways good to hear the X came to the rescue.

Cbtech · 09-09-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

This is my first time seeing this thread this morning. If I would have known/seen it yesterday I would have text you first. I’m just saying I’m local you should have just hit me up. Anyways good to hear the X came to the rescue.

my bad i read it as you sent me one. Still appreciate it man

DEpointfive0 · 09-08-2013, 09:43 PM

If you're going to be taking a right turn, that hard, and you've had this happen before... Why don't you just avoid it by going 10 MPH slower?

I realize it's a REALLY DUMB problem due I a design flaw, but the flaw is there and you know about it, just don't do it. I can't sympathize with it anymore... Sorry brother, but I hope you can get going sooner than later

Jbwrecked · 09-08-2013, 09:47 PM

Had it happen to me a couple times already and I was able to get it to turn over after waiting about 5 minutes. Then get out of the car, lock it, unlock it, then open and close the door about 5-6 times or so. I was told it resets the fuel pump when you do that and allows for more fuel to be circulated. Then just hit the start button and it might work.

First time it happened to me I had about 3 dots and it didn't turn over until someone brought me more gas. Second time I had about 5 maybe 6 dots and then it worked. Good luck to whoever else encounters this damn problem

122554 · 09-09-2013, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

If you're going to be taking a right turn, that hard, and you've had this happen before... Why don't you just avoid it by going 10 MPH slower?

I realize it's a REALLY DUMB problem due I a design flaw, but the flaw is there and you know about it, just don't do it. I can't sympathize with it anymore... Sorry brother, but I hope you can get going sooner than later

Have to agree! You know there's a problem, and then you bitch when it happens!

So who's the idiot?

axmea? · 09-08-2013, 09:44 PM

Good luck with the repairs. Keep us posted on your dealership experience. I love hard right turns and would hate it if it ever happens.

Felix 808 · 09-08-2013, 09:50 PM

Sorry to hear.

Has anyone tried to get a recall petitioned for this issue? Here is a link to the NHTSA https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

synolimit · 09-08-2013, 10:57 PM

I wanna install a fuel cell, plumb it into the top of the tank. When fuel cut happens, flip a switch.

Mt Tam I am · 09-08-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbtech

well yet another story of the Z and the infamous fuel starvation...*sigh* I am right now sitting on the side of the freeway on ramp and stuck because of this godforsaken fuel starvation buIIshit. you think "I got 5-6 dots I'm good it shouldn't be an issue here" and then she slowly starts to choke out and fade away. so now I'm here, thinking that I was going to be early, and waiting to get some fuel delivered instead.

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you think "I got 5-6 dots I'm good it shouldn't be an issue here"

No Way! I start thinking about this at 8 dots.

2xtreme1 · 09-08-2013, 11:03 PM

Once it Chokes out or whatever you, do you have enough time and speed to pull over to the side ? O,o

///PureSwank · 09-09-2013, 12:55 AM

This is ******* retarded. Why does nissan sell them like that? Was there a recall? Can you get it fixed by the dealer for free for having this problem? Can you sue them for this? It's like buying a new item and paying for it when its got a trick up its sleave and something is defective.

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09-08-2013, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cbtech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,372 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 16	Stuck on the freeway well yet another story of the Z and the infamous fuel starvation...sigh I am right now sitting on the side of the freeway on ramp and stuck because of this godforsaken fuel starvation buIIshit. you think "I got 5-6 dots I'm good it shouldn't be an issue here" and then she slowly starts to choke out and fade away. so now I'm here, thinking that I was going to be early, and waiting to get some fuel delivered instead. sent via my hand puter-ma-jig __________________ Are U in Sacramento or Central Valley California? Click here! Foglight Hardwire in less than 10 minutes! DIY: Automatic VDC off

09-08-2013, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	That sucks! Hope you don't have to wait too long. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	If you're going to be taking a right turn, that hard, and you've had this happen before... Why don't you just avoid it by going 10 MPH slower? I realize it's a REALLY DUMB problem due I a design flaw, but the flaw is there and you know about it, just don't do it. I can't sympathize with it anymore... Sorry brother, but I hope you can get going sooner than later Footloose301, Apoc370z, Haboob and 2 others like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

09-08-2013, 09:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jbwrecked Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SA Posts: 240 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Had it happen to me a couple times already and I was able to get it to turn over after waiting about 5 minutes. Then get out of the car, lock it, unlock it, then open and close the door about 5-6 times or so. I was told it resets the fuel pump when you do that and allows for more fuel to be circulated. Then just hit the start button and it might work. First time it happened to me I had about 3 dots and it didn't turn over until someone brought me more gas. Second time I had about 5 maybe 6 dots and then it worked. Good luck to whoever else encounters this damn problem __________________ N/A Solid Red 2009 370z DD - Work Emotion CR-Kai 19x10.5 +22 19x11 +18 - Clutch Helper Spring - NEED MOAR MODZ! 1/4 Mile 13.56 @108.38

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Good luck with the repairs. Keep us posted on your dealership experience. I love hard right turns and would hate it if it ever happens. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Dam, id be pissed if i was on my way to work. Where were you heading if you don't mind me asking?

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	This is my first time seeing this thread this morning. If I would have known/seen it yesterday I would have text you first. I’m just saying I’m local you should have just hit me up. Anyways good to hear the X came to the rescue.

09-08-2013, 09:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Sorry to hear. Has anyone tried to get a recall petitioned for this issue? Here is a link to the NHTSA https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

09-08-2013, 10:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	I wanna install a fuel cell, plumb it into the top of the tank. When fuel cut happens, flip a switch. __________________ 13 370z-

09-08-2013, 11:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 32 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 14	Once it Chokes out or whatever you, do you have enough time and speed to pull over to the side ? O,o

09-09-2013, 12:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
///PureSwank Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 954 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 14	This is ******* retarded. Why does nissan sell them like that? Was there a recall? Can you get it fixed by the dealer for free for having this problem? Can you sue them for this? It's like buying a new item and paying for it when its got a trick up its sleave and something is defective. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 __________________

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