Starting issues. Car starts and then dies

rezak1 · 12-01-2020, 05:46 PM

Today, after returning from the store, I started my car and it immediately died. I tried again and got the same result. The third time, I pressed on the gas while starting and it stayed running. I did a quick google search and I read that some common reasons this may happen includes Mass Airflow Sensor, Fuel Pump Relay or Ignition Coil problems.

Anyone have this issue with the 2013 370z? I'm wondering if this is a common problem for this vehicle that others have dealt with.

Thanks

SouthArk370Z · 12-01-2020, 06:45 PM

See if any DTCs have been thrown. If you don't have a reader, most auto parts stores will loan you one.

Digitlman · 01-07-2021, 10:11 PM

Did you resolve this? I had same issue last summer. replaced MAF sensors but that didn't do it. I needed to clean my throttle bodies. It was very easy there's a good video on YouTube that explains how to do it in detail and tells you how to calibrate it again afterwards. very easy DIY project.

1st · 01-09-2021, 06:57 PM

yes clean the throttle bodies

rezak1 · 01-09-2021, 07:04 PM

Thank you for the response. I haven't resolved this but it also hasn't happened again. However, I will look into cleaning the throttle bodies.

markesc · 02-17-2021, 09:54 AM

Yeap Same issue here.

It started last august, dealership put in new battery in April, car was fine til August then one day just wouldn't start. Took to dealer, they tested everything and charged battery, and that was that.

Car ran fine, started every single day up until yesterday after a short drive to a lunch meetup. Simply wanted to repark the car and it did turn over but it's like it's not getting fuel and gives up after so many seconds.

Jump starting wouldn't work either, so ended up paying a ton for a tow to the dealership. Dummy Volt meter on the dash is back to it's usual games of all of a sudden being in the low 12's, which is the same bs it pulled on me last august when the issue presented itself before.

Car has given me 7 years without issues up until this started.... 76,000 miles, stock plugs/packs/FP, just have intakes and FI cat back, and aftermarket pioneer stereo.

Also tried putting the key fob in the thing, so it's not that...

Spooler · 02-17-2021, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markesc

Yeap Same issue here.

It started last august, dealership put in new battery in April, car was fine til August then one day just wouldn't start. Took to dealer, they tested everything and charged battery, and that was that.

Car ran fine, started every single day up until yesterday after a short drive to a lunch meetup. Simply wanted to repark the car and it did turn over but it's like it's not getting fuel and gives up after so many seconds.

Jump starting wouldn't work either, so ended up paying a ton for a tow to the dealership. Dummy Volt meter on the dash is back to it's usual games of all of a sudden being in the low 12's, which is the same bs it pulled on me last august when the issue presented itself before.

Car has given me 7 years without issues up until this started.... 76,000 miles, stock plugs/packs/FP, just have intakes and FI cat back, and aftermarket pioneer stereo.

Also tried putting the key fob in the thing, so it's not that...

Sounds like your alternator is taking a dump.

markesc · 02-18-2021, 10:45 PM

Well... ended up being the fuel pump.

I'm fairly surprised those go out at 76k miles, but it was making a loud buzzing sound for a while.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Sounds like your alternator is taking a dump.

rezak1 · 02-25-2021, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markesc

Well... ended up being the fuel pump.

I'm fairly surprised those go out at 76k miles, but it was making a loud buzzing sound for a while.

Good to know. Also, I don't like getting work done at the dealership because they overcharge.

At any rate, I plan to take my car for an oil change on Monday and will ask them to do a code check. I will post here any update. I'm curious to see if it is the same issue.

12-01-2020, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
rezak1 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30 Drives: 2013-370Z-Black-MT Rep Power: 12	Starting issues. Car starts and then dies Today, after returning from the store, I started my car and it immediately died. I tried again and got the same result. The third time, I pressed on the gas while starting and it stayed running. I did a quick google search and I read that some common reasons this may happen includes Mass Airflow Sensor, Fuel Pump Relay or Ignition Coil problems. Anyone have this issue with the 2013 370z? I'm wondering if this is a common problem for this vehicle that others have dealt with. Thanks

12-01-2020, 06:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	See if any DTCs have been thrown. If you don't have a reader, most auto parts stores will loan you one. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-07-2021, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Digitlman Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: FL Posts: 13 Drives: 2014 370z WH AU Rep Power: 7	Did you resolve this? I had same issue last summer. replaced MAF sensors but that didn't do it. I needed to clean my throttle bodies. It was very easy there's a good video on YouTube that explains how to do it in detail and tells you how to calibrate it again afterwards. very easy DIY project. cv129 likes this.

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markesc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Utah Posts: 380 Drives: 2014 370z M.B. 7AT Rep Power: 3366	Yeap Same issue here. It started last august, dealership put in new battery in April, car was fine til August then one day just wouldn't start. Took to dealer, they tested everything and charged battery, and that was that. Car ran fine, started every single day up until yesterday after a short drive to a lunch meetup. Simply wanted to repark the car and it did turn over but it's like it's not getting fuel and gives up after so many seconds. Jump starting wouldn't work either, so ended up paying a ton for a tow to the dealership. Dummy Volt meter on the dash is back to it's usual games of all of a sudden being in the low 12's, which is the same bs it pulled on me last august when the issue presented itself before. Car has given me 7 years without issues up until this started.... 76,000 miles, stock plugs/packs/FP, just have intakes and FI cat back, and aftermarket pioneer stereo. Also tried putting the key fob in the thing, so it's not that...