The Z is going crazy

djamalt · 08-17-2010, 01:03 AM

Or so it seems. I got in my car and hear a funny sound as I pressed in on the clutch. Didn't even think it was from my car at the time (this is hindsight mind you). I start to drive home - just a few blocks - and hear a very odd, almost rubbing/grinding sound. I thought my tire was rubbing against something at first as this happened during a lane change. then I notice my VDC light flickering. Then I notice my alighment is gone. The wheel has to be turned to the left (about the 10:30 position) in order for the car to go straight.

This all just happened like 15 min ago. I apologize if this has been covered before, but I tried a search for VDC on here, but I kept getting 0 results. Which has to be wrong because I know I've seen VDC in the tittle of posts on here. My Z is my daily driver so I'm off to the shop first thing in the AM, but if anyone is awake and can offer up any opinions, that might make sleep come a little easier.

fullmonty · 08-17-2010, 01:52 AM

I got no idea. Take it to Nissan ASAP

Trips · 08-17-2010, 02:54 AM

Try the advance Goggle Search

http://www.the370z.com/search.php

TreeSemdyZee · 08-17-2010, 05:26 AM

Bizarre. Did you make sure that your wheel wasn't coming off?

djamalt · 08-18-2010, 01:14 AM

Well, even the mechanics at the dealership were at a loss as to what happened. They confirmed that I did not hit anything, but that somehow my wheels and steering wheel were no longer syncing up. They readjust the suspension (got rid of the sound I occasionally heard) adjusted the steering and checked the alignment - which turned out to be fine. This was extra bizarre.

fullmonty · 08-18-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by djamalt

Well, even the mechanics at the dealership were at a loss as to what happened. They confirmed that I did not hit anything, but that somehow my wheels and steering wheel were no longer syncing up. They readjust the suspension (got rid of the sound I occasionally heard) adjusted the steering and checked the alignment - which turned out to be fine. This was extra bizarre.

Damn at least it wasn't anything major

ChrisSlicks · 08-18-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by djamalt

Well, even the mechanics at the dealership were at a loss as to what happened. They confirmed that I did not hit anything, but that somehow my wheels and steering wheel were no longer syncing up. They readjust the suspension (got rid of the sound I occasionally heard) adjusted the steering and checked the alignment - which turned out to be fine. This was extra bizarre.

There is always a reason, something changed they just didn't figure out what happened. If the alignment was fine then the steering shaft skipped inside the steering box - not good.

djamalt · 08-19-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

If the alignment was fine then the steering shaft skipped inside the steering box - not good.

Indeed. I just can't figure out what happened to allow for that??? It's driving me crazy. I wonder if it was a cumulative effect kind of thing. There's a speed bump right on two turns in the parking garage at work, maybe I'm not slowing down enough and the car got tired of it? Maybe it was a gremlin? I could guess for days...

red6spd · 08-20-2010, 08:53 AM

Do you kiss your Z goodnight every time you put her away for the night??? I have done that with my past two Nissans (Spec V) (08 Altima) and now my Z. They have never given me any problems. LOL

TreeSemdyZee · 08-20-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Do you kiss your Z goodnight every time you put her away for the night??? I have done that with my past two Nissans (Spec V) (08 Altima) and now my Z. They have never given me any problems. LOL

djamalt · 08-21-2010, 10:43 PM

I'll have to give that a try. But I definitely did a quick one and pep talk when I handed her over to a valet last night. Yamashiro is a cool spot, but they really should offer a park it yourself option.

red6spd · 08-22-2010, 02:32 AM

Ahhhhhhhhh Valet!!!!!!!! I have had many fights with the Girl over this.

G Fo12ce · 08-22-2010, 02:40 AM

Twisted and posessed!

corner3garage · 10-08-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by djamalt

I'll have to give that a try. But I definitely did a quick one and pep talk when I handed her over to a valet last night. Yamashiro is a cool spot, but they really should offer a park it yourself option.

Been to the one in hollywood, Its actually a really nice place to eat.

08-17-2010, 01:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
djamalt Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 114 Drives: 09 - 370Z S - Black Rep Power: 16	The Z is going crazy Or so it seems. I got in my car and hear a funny sound as I pressed in on the clutch. Didn't even think it was from my car at the time (this is hindsight mind you). I start to drive home - just a few blocks - and hear a very odd, almost rubbing/grinding sound. I thought my tire was rubbing against something at first as this happened during a lane change. then I notice my VDC light flickering. Then I notice my alighment is gone. The wheel has to be turned to the left (about the 10:30 position) in order for the car to go straight. This all just happened like 15 min ago. I apologize if this has been covered before, but I tried a search for VDC on here, but I kept getting 0 results. Which has to be wrong because I know I've seen VDC in the tittle of posts on here. My Z is my daily driver so I'm off to the shop first thing in the AM, but if anyone is awake and can offer up any opinions, that might make sleep come a little easier. __________________ "...the sun don't rise and set on the corner grocery."

08-17-2010, 01:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	I got no idea. Take it to Nissan ASAP __________________

08-17-2010, 02:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Try the advance Goggle Search http://www.the370z.com/search.php __________________

08-18-2010, 01:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
djamalt Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 114 Drives: 09 - 370Z S - Black Rep Power: 16	Well, even the mechanics at the dealership were at a loss as to what happened. They confirmed that I did not hit anything, but that somehow my wheels and steering wheel were no longer syncing up. They readjust the suspension (got rid of the sound I occasionally heard) adjusted the steering and checked the alignment - which turned out to be fine. This was extra bizarre. __________________ "...the sun don't rise and set on the corner grocery."

08-20-2010, 08:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Do you kiss your Z goodnight every time you put her away for the night??? I have done that with my past two Nissans (Spec V) (08 Altima) and now my Z. They have never given me any problems. LOL __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

08-17-2010, 05:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,886 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Bizarre. Did you make sure that your wheel wasn't coming off?

08-21-2010, 10:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
djamalt Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 114 Drives: 09 - 370Z S - Black Rep Power: 16	I'll have to give that a try. But I definitely did a quick one and pep talk when I handed her over to a valet last night. Yamashiro is a cool spot, but they really should offer a park it yourself option. __________________ "...the sun don't rise and set on the corner grocery."

08-22-2010, 02:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Ahhhhhhhhh Valet!!!!!!!! I have had many fights with the Girl over this. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

08-22-2010, 02:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	Twisted and posessed! __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

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