z wont start

maizenblue · 02-05-2014, 09:02 PM

so I go out to my car and get in and the car doesnt read that the key is with me I think. Even though the door handle button works to unlock the car. I just now replaced the battery and nothing changed. The fobgina doesnt do anything. The car just acts like the key isnt there meaning it does nothing. Im trapped at work, any ideas?

7speed · 02-05-2014, 09:19 PM

Steering lock probably. There is a recall on it since earlier last year so shouldn't be any charge to get replaced by Nissan.

KaienZ34 · 02-05-2014, 09:25 PM

Did you put the key fob in the slot and try starting it?

snowhite370 · 02-05-2014, 10:14 PM

Steering lock. Recalled by nissan. Had mine towed to the dealer cuz i didnt heed the warning and replace it before it happened

maizenblue · 02-05-2014, 10:15 PM

Damn. Guess im getting the day off tomorrow to have it towed

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snowhite370 · 02-05-2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by maizenblue

Damn. Guess im getting the day off tomorrow to have it towed

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Sorry dude :/ that sucks. Shouldnt cost anything to replace it though!

maizenblue · 02-05-2014, 10:19 PM

So frustrating though. I saw on the sticky that the accessory power still turns on when you push the button though but mine doesnt. just stays on lock

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snowhite370 · 02-05-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by maizenblue

So frustrating though. I saw on the sticky that the accessory power still turns on when you push the button though but mine doesnt. just stays on lock

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thats exactly what mine did. Hit the button and nothing at all happened

maizenblue · 02-05-2014, 10:32 PM

Wow this sucks. Of course it leaves me stranded 40 miles from home

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ZeeingAround · 02-05-2014, 10:35 PM

Where are you ? You are driving in MI in this weather?

maizenblue · 02-05-2014, 10:38 PM

Yup I have no choice but to daily the Z.

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onzedge · 02-05-2014, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7speed

Steering lock probably. There is a recall on it since earlier last year so shouldn't be any charge to get replaced by Nissan.

maizenblue · 02-06-2014, 02:33 PM

So im having it towed to the dealership, the guy here is already saying not all Zs are included under the recall. I have a 2010, so are they already trying to weasel themselves out of covering me. I guess something else could be wrong since it hasnt been checked yet but it definately seems like the steering lock. But is there any reason my Z shouldnt be covered by the recall

maizenblue · 02-06-2014, 03:15 PM

Ok they are saying my vin number doesnt fall into the recall and it wont be covered. What the hell

kenchan · 02-06-2014, 03:20 PM

bang on the steering lock with a small hammer or mallet and push the start button to see if you can free it. then cut the brown wire or pull the fuse while the car is in the ON position.

check my diy to see wat the thing looks like.

02-05-2014, 09:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	z wont start so I go out to my car and get in and the car doesnt read that the key is with me I think. Even though the door handle button works to unlock the car. I just now replaced the battery and nothing changed. The fobgina doesnt do anything. The car just acts like the key isnt there meaning it does nothing. Im trapped at work, any ideas?

02-05-2014, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	Steering lock probably. There is a recall on it since earlier last year so shouldn't be any charge to get replaced by Nissan. onzedge likes this. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

02-05-2014, 09:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Did you put the key fob in the slot and try starting it? __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

02-05-2014, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
snowhite370 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 244 Drives: 09 pw370 like a boss Rep Power: 13	Steering lock. Recalled by nissan. Had mine towed to the dealer cuz i didnt heed the warning and replace it before it happened __________________ Stillen Supercharger kit/441whp/25 row oil cooler/turbosmart BOV/Exedy clutch and lightweight flywheel/deatschwerks fuel pump/AAM short-tails/Art test pipes/custom tune/stillen front bumper/BC br coilovers/stage2 cf mirrors/headlights by Oneighty/15% tints

02-05-2014, 10:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Where are you ? You are driving in MI in this weather? __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

02-05-2014, 10:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	Damn. Guess im getting the day off tomorrow to have it towed Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

02-05-2014, 10:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	So frustrating though. I saw on the sticky that the accessory power still turns on when you push the button though but mine doesnt. just stays on lock Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

02-05-2014, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	Wow this sucks. Of course it leaves me stranded 40 miles from home Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

02-05-2014, 10:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	Yup I have no choice but to daily the Z. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

02-06-2014, 02:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	So im having it towed to the dealership, the guy here is already saying not all Zs are included under the recall. I have a 2010, so are they already trying to weasel themselves out of covering me. I guess something else could be wrong since it hasnt been checked yet but it definately seems like the steering lock. But is there any reason my Z shouldnt be covered by the recall

02-06-2014, 03:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	Ok they are saying my vin number doesnt fall into the recall and it wont be covered. What the hell

02-06-2014, 03:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	bang on the steering lock with a small hammer or mallet and push the start button to see if you can free it. then cut the brown wire or pull the fuse while the car is in the ON position. check my diy to see wat the thing looks like.

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