The car won't start!!..

lkh5650 · 03-23-2014, 09:27 AM

Hey guys
I just bought 2010 370z yesterday that is nissan cpo
I just got in my car trying to get to home depot so I can buy a rubber insulating tape to cut the brown wire for steering lock fix.
But I think it's either my car just had steering lock failure or my car battery is dead.
I am not sure which one.
Last night the battery was at 12V.

When I got in my car I pressed down on my brake and it felt stiff... and I pressed down clutch and the car started rolling down as it was on slight downhill parking lot which I thought was weird why isn't brake working. Anyway I pressed start button and it made a couple of attempts but it wouldnt. Now if I get in a car the lock button would just come up in red. No other things..and when I step on clutch and press start nothing happen just lock button lights up again. The car door won't lock either.
Will simple jump get my car going?

jlbrenne · 03-23-2014, 09:57 AM

Does sound like battery issue. Jump car.. Get to autozone .. Purchase new battery....then have fun!

SouthArk370Z · 03-23-2014, 10:13 AM

Try these:
1) Check the battery in the fob. I'd go ahead and replace it "just because" - they're cheap and easy to replace. Edit: Put the fob in the "fobgina". If the car starts, then it's the fob battery.
2) Check the clutch pedal switch. Judging by what I've read on this site, switch failure is not that common but it's not really rare either.
3) Beat on the ESCL with your fist or a rubber mallet. If it frees up, then cut the wire (or pull the fuse; see below).

A fully charged car battery should read about 13V (13.2V if everything is perfect). If you made several attempts to start, 12V isn't that bad but I'd put a charger on it before making more start attempts just to make sure.

Not sure what the deal with the brakes is. I'm guessing that you aren't used to the car yet and just need to push the pedal a little harder.

Cutting the wire is, for all intents and purposes, permanent. Pulling the fuse is not very difficult and you can always put the fuse back in if needed. Personal choice, I guess; nothing wrong with cutting the wire. Just make sure to insulate the bare ends of the wires (due to the lack of room in that area, I'd suggest using heat-shrink tubing/caps).

lkh5650 · 03-23-2014, 10:57 AM

Hey guys. Thanks a lot for the replies. Turns out it was just a dead battery. Now I am wondering if I can cut the wire while the engine is on? Also how long should I drive to charge the battery and at what rpm? I am so new to manual and I still stall my car at times. .......idk if i should just rev my engine at neutral for like 10 min?

b15 · 03-23-2014, 10:59 AM

Don't cut the wire. Pull the fuse. It's cleaner and easily reversible

lkh5650 · 03-23-2014, 11:00 AM

Can I do it while the engine is running??

b15 · 03-23-2014, 11:03 AM

You can if you really wanted to, but I wouldn't. The car just needs to be in the 'ACC' or 'ON' position.

lkh5650 · 03-23-2014, 11:12 AM

Which fuse is it?? Or is it already pulled???

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nrkucp20447x2qm/20140323_110939.jpg

SouthArk370Z · 03-23-2014, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkh5650

Which fuse is it?? Or is it already pulled???

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nrkucp20447x2qm/20140323_110939.jpg

That's not the IPDM. See the link in my sig for links to DIYs.

b15 · 03-23-2014, 01:45 PM

When you're looking at the battery (facing the car), it's in the fuse box to the left (towards the passenger fender). You have to remove the plastic cover around the battery to get to it. It's clearly labeled as the steering lock as well.

The BlueMax · 03-23-2014, 03:06 PM

It usually takes about 20 mile drive at highway speeds to recharge a battery up enough for restarting

Ghostvette · 03-24-2014, 02:34 PM

I'm a fan of using a battery charger to bring a battery back up to full charge. Set the charger for 2A and let it go overnight.

kenchan · 03-24-2014, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I'm a fan of using a battery charger to bring a battery back up to full charge. Set the charger for 2A and let it go overnight.

me too. first thing i did when i bought my Z was to put it on a battery tender... took 18hrs at 0.75A

03-23-2014, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
lkh5650 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: atl, GA Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370z spt 6mt Rep Power: 11	The car won't start!!.. Hey guys I just bought 2010 370z yesterday that is nissan cpo I just got in my car trying to get to home depot so I can buy a rubber insulating tape to cut the brown wire for steering lock fix. But I think it's either my car just had steering lock failure or my car battery is dead. I am not sure which one. Last night the battery was at 12V. When I got in my car I pressed down on my brake and it felt stiff... and I pressed down clutch and the car started rolling down as it was on slight downhill parking lot which I thought was weird why isn't brake working. Anyway I pressed start button and it made a couple of attempts but it wouldnt. Now if I get in a car the lock button would just come up in red. No other things..and when I step on clutch and press start nothing happen just lock button lights up again. The car door won't lock either. Will simple jump get my car going?

03-23-2014, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
jlbrenne Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 586 Drives: Roadster BLACK Rep Power: 14	Does sound like battery issue. Jump car.. Get to autozone .. Purchase new battery....then have fun! __________________ Black Rdstr:GTHAUS Meisterschaft FCB.Tint(20%+50% windshield).3"Carb Stub Ant.Z Lisc Plt & LED.Rr fog.VF Fend.Cust Handles.EVO Cust Rdstr Wing.Varrstoen 19" Whls.Stillen HFC&CAI.Swift Spring.VQ37 Cust Mani.Z1 UPREV.Amuse.310whp/254torq

03-23-2014, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Try these: 1) Check the battery in the fob. I'd go ahead and replace it "just because" - they're cheap and easy to replace. Edit: Put the fob in the "fobgina". If the car starts, then it's the fob battery. 2) Check the clutch pedal switch. Judging by what I've read on this site, switch failure is not that common but it's not really rare either. 3) Beat on the ESCL with your fist or a rubber mallet. If it frees up, then cut the wire (or pull the fuse; see below). A fully charged car battery should read about 13V (13.2V if everything is perfect). If you made several attempts to start, 12V isn't that bad but I'd put a charger on it before making more start attempts just to make sure. Not sure what the deal with the brakes is. I'm guessing that you aren't used to the car yet and just need to push the pedal a little harder. Cutting the wire is, for all intents and purposes, permanent. Pulling the fuse is not very difficult and you can always put the fuse back in if needed. Personal choice, I guess; nothing wrong with cutting the wire. Just make sure to insulate the bare ends of the wires (due to the lack of room in that area, I'd suggest using heat-shrink tubing/caps). PapoZalsa and 4r3s like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 03-23-2014 at 10:20 AM.

03-23-2014, 10:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	Don't cut the wire. Pull the fuse. It's cleaner and easily reversible 4r3s likes this.

03-23-2014, 11:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
lkh5650 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: atl, GA Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370z spt 6mt Rep Power: 11	Which fuse is it?? Or is it already pulled??? https://www.dropbox.com/s/nrkucp20447x2qm/20140323_110939.jpg Last edited by lkh5650; 03-23-2014 at 11:26 AM.

03-23-2014, 10:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
lkh5650 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: atl, GA Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370z spt 6mt Rep Power: 11	Hey guys. Thanks a lot for the replies. Turns out it was just a dead battery. Now I am wondering if I can cut the wire while the engine is on? Also how long should I drive to charge the battery and at what rpm? I am so new to manual and I still stall my car at times. .......idk if i should just rev my engine at neutral for like 10 min?

03-23-2014, 11:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
lkh5650 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: atl, GA Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370z spt 6mt Rep Power: 11	Can I do it while the engine is running??

03-23-2014, 11:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	You can if you really wanted to, but I wouldn't. The car just needs to be in the 'ACC' or 'ON' position.

03-23-2014, 01:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	When you're looking at the battery (facing the car), it's in the fuse box to the left (towards the passenger fender). You have to remove the plastic cover around the battery to get to it. It's clearly labeled as the steering lock as well.

03-23-2014, 03:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	It usually takes about 20 mile drive at highway speeds to recharge a battery up enough for restarting __________________ The Blue Max

03-24-2014, 02:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	I'm a fan of using a battery charger to bring a battery back up to full charge. Set the charger for 2A and let it go overnight. kenchan likes this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

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