need help

i like370z · 03-05-2014, 02:35 PM

i just bring my car to the nissan dealer and they told me the fuel sensor is bad and i have to change it but my car now is at 40K miles just passed the factory warranty. it will cost me 776 dollars to change it. any suggestion? and the dealer told me if i dont change the fuel sensor soon i may not be able to start the car is that true??

kenchan · 03-05-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by i like370z

i just bring my car to the nissan dealer and they told me the fuel sensor is bad and i have to change it but my car now is at 40K miles just passed the factory warranty. it will cost me 776 dollars to change it. any suggestion? and the dealer told me if i dont change the fuel sensor soon i may not be able to start the car is that true??

yah, how about you pay the 776 and drive home happy?

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 02:47 PM

Fuel sensor? I'm unclear what part that is. What is the car doing?

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 02:51 PM

So the level sensor in the tank? Not sure how that would effect the car's ability to start. If you don't want to pay to have it fixed, just figure a rough ballpark of fuel remaining by your trip meter..

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 02:53 PM

And OP, you might get more responses with a more descriptive title and in the correct subforum.

i like370z · 03-05-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

So the level sensor in the tank? Not sure how that would effect the car's ability to start. If you don't want to pay to have it fixed, just figure a rough ballpark of fuel remaining by your trip meter..

im ok to count the miles i dont really need the sensor but the problem is the dealer told me i may not be able to start the car in the future...

im going to pick up the car now and ask the dealer to print out what actually the problem of my car. on the phone he just said the fuel sensor...

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 02:57 PM

If it's the float that sends the fuel level to the gauge, ask him how that would cause the car not to start. As long as there's fuel in it, of course.

And look in your local subforum for a reputable independant shop.

i like370z · 03-05-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If it's the float that sends the fuel level to the gauge, ask him how that would cause the car not to start. As long as there's fuel in it, of course.

And look in your local subforum for a reputable independant shop.

thanks i will go ask him. im guessing the dealer just trying to make money from me

alcheng · 03-05-2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by i like370z

i just bring my car to the nissan dealer and they told me the fuel sensor is bad and i have to change it but my car now is at 40K miles just passed the factory warranty. it will cost me 776 dollars to change it. any suggestion? and the dealer told me if i dont change the fuel sensor soon i may not be able to start the car is that true??

what was the originally reason you brought the Z to the dealer?

is the fuel sensor problem related to the issue you originally has?

alcheng · 03-05-2014, 04:39 PM

if the OP brought the Z in for oil change and all the sudden the SA tells him "oh.. you need to change the sensor..."

then I'll be

how would you do a diagnosis that should cost $80 but now for free and then tell me I need to pay $800.

was your Z behaving normally before you brought in to the dealer?

I will suggest you bring it to a reputated local mechanic and get a 2nd opinion.

kenchan · 03-05-2014, 04:56 PM

i think he was the one that walked 2 miles to get a gallon of gas the other night.

alcheng · 03-05-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think he was the one that walked 2 miles to get a gallon of gas the other night.

if so, he will start another thread very soon...

i like370z · 03-05-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

if the OP brought the Z in for oil change and all the sudden the SA tells him "oh.. you need to change the sensor..."

then I'll be

how would you do a diagnosis that should cost $80 but now for free and then tell me I need to pay $800.

was your Z behaving normally before you brought in to the dealer?

I will suggest you bring it to a reputated local mechanic and get a 2nd opinion.

i brought my Z in to the nissan dealer yesterday at first the guy told me its free to replace the sensor and i have a recall for the steering problem so this morning i leave my Z at the dealer to fix it and they called me saying the sensor is not cover by the powertrain warranty therefore i have to pay 776 dollars to fix it... i just got my car back without fixing the sensor problem im not gonna give 776 dollars for a sensor...

Luciano13 · 03-05-2014, 05:36 PM

something doesn't make sense.....
if its the fuel sensor which indicates the gauge levels, who cares.
If its a fuel sensor for the fuel injectors, if there is such sensor??? That may need to be looked after

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 05:51 PM

I think you need to get a much clearer description of what they're saying the problem is, and then clearly post what they say.

03-05-2014, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
i like370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: florida Posts: 78 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	need help i just bring my car to the nissan dealer and they told me the fuel sensor is bad and i have to change it but my car now is at 40K miles just passed the factory warranty. it will cost me 776 dollars to change it. any suggestion? and the dealer told me if i dont change the fuel sensor soon i may not be able to start the car is that true??

03-05-2014, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Fuel sensor? I'm unclear what part that is. What is the car doing? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-05-2014, 02:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	So the level sensor in the tank? Not sure how that would effect the car's ability to start. If you don't want to pay to have it fixed, just figure a rough ballpark of fuel remaining by your trip meter.. Luciano13 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-05-2014, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	And OP, you might get more responses with a more descriptive title and in the correct subforum. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-05-2014, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	If it's the float that sends the fuel level to the gauge, ask him how that would cause the car not to start. As long as there's fuel in it, of course. And look in your local subforum for a reputable independant shop. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-05-2014, 04:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	if the OP brought the Z in for oil change and all the sudden the SA tells him "oh.. you need to change the sensor..." then I'll be how would you do a diagnosis that should cost $80 but now for free and then tell me I need to pay $800. was your Z behaving normally before you brought in to the dealer? I will suggest you bring it to a reputated local mechanic and get a 2nd opinion.

03-05-2014, 04:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think he was the one that walked 2 miles to get a gallon of gas the other night.

03-05-2014, 05:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	something doesn't make sense..... if its the fuel sensor which indicates the gauge levels, who cares. If its a fuel sensor for the fuel injectors, if there is such sensor??? That may need to be looked after __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

03-05-2014, 05:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I think you need to get a much clearer description of what they're saying the problem is, and then clearly post what they say. Luciano13 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent