Help!: New 2013 Nismo - Gauges Malfunctioning? - (Oil Temp/Battery Voltage/ Clock)

jooonnn · 12-19-2012, 09:26 PM

New update: took the car in at 730am for my appointment since new gauges came in. I call them at 4pm and they said car won't be ready until next day because they have to take out the dashboard to install. Thoughts?

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sparky · 12-19-2012, 09:36 PM

I believe they do have to take it out. If you haven't yet I would definitely not install the stereo until the gauge issue is resolved.

jooonnn · 12-20-2012, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparky

I believe they do have to take it out. If you haven't yet I would definitely not install the stereo until the gauge issue is resolved.

New update: they said they are putting the dash back in a second time, estimated to be finished late this afternoon. Unfortunatley i already put the stereo in but i took pics/videos of my fault gauges and then the package of my headunit in the same video stating this problem occured before i even ordered the head unit to hopefully cover my bases for any sly dealership problems. I just love how my dealership always says theyll call me and update me but it ends up being me having to call and remind them to gve me an update. When they answer they are always like "i was just about to call you!"

Cmike2780 · 12-20-2012, 01:14 PM

[QUOTE=jooonnn;2069295]New update: they said they are putting the dash back in a second time, estimated to be finished late this afternoon. Unfortunatley i already put the stereo in but i took pics/videos of my fault gauges and then the package of my headunit in the same video stating this problem occured before i even ordered the head unit to hopefully cover my bases for any sly dealership problems. I just love how my dealership always says theyll call me and update me but it ends up being me having to call and remind them to gve me an update. When they answer they are always like "i was just about to call you!"[/QUOTE]

That's pretty much how it goes....either that or they finally remember at the end of the day when they still see your car in the parking lot.

Is it definitely the guages?

jooonnn · 12-21-2012, 10:17 AM

[QUOTE=Cmike2780;2069578]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jooonnn

New update: they said they are putting the dash back in a second time, estimated to be finished late this afternoon. Unfortunatley i already put the stereo in but i took pics/videos of my fault gauges and then the package of my headunit in the same video stating this problem occured before i even ordered the head unit to hopefully cover my bases for any sly dealership problems. I just love how my dealership always says theyll call me and update me but it ends up being me having to call and remind them to gve me an update. When they answer they are always like "i was just about to call you!"[/QUOTE]

That's pretty much how it goes....either that or they finally remember at the end of the day when they still see your car in the parking lot.

Is it definitely the guages?

Just got the car back last night - guages work fine now. They had trouble and had to do it a couple times they said putting dash back on and off.

In doing so, they ****** the **** outta the shift knob. Literally looks like the leather knob was mauled by a rottweiler. Literally leather hanging off in pieces. They said they had to order a new knob because they had trouble getting the knob off when they took the dash off. Now the shifter sounds like theirs a tiny plastic piece moving/flying around inside when i shift. Pretty pissed. Also, they ghetto rigged my entire head unit back on, didnt plug the mic back in and all the RCA's are all wrong. They even let the wires hang out of the center panel pieces onto the floor.....and the panels weren't even pushed in all the way or set correctly. Also there were a few scratches near my Nismo Serial # on the interior plastic panel......there's no way i scratched that area before myself as i would have noticed those. I recorded videos of me at the dealership before i left showing all these in case they argue with my claims.

Side note is i think i'm gonna order a tommy kaira knob now! haha thoughts?

NissanGuy23 · 12-21-2012, 03:36 PM

God thats just typical dealer crap...uugghhh.

They are idiots with the shift knob, there is this thing called a STRAP WRENCH for these types of things. And, the thing rattling around inside the knob is a metal ring, happens to some Z owners. If you take the knob off, with a strap wrench and not a faking pipe wrench, you'll see the ring

*they are replacing the knob right?

djtodd · 01-05-2013, 12:56 AM

Just curious. What dealership have you been dealing with?

jooonnn · 01-05-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by djtodd

Just curious. What dealership have you been dealing with?

Morris Nissan. I mean they are definitely making a conscious effort to amend things so I am thankful for that

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12-19-2012, 09:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
jooonnn Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 270 Drives: 2013 Nismo Rep Power: 13	New update: took the car in at 730am for my appointment since new gauges came in. I call them at 4pm and they said car won't be ready until next day because they have to take out the dashboard to install. Thoughts? Sent from my Nexus 7 __________________ Try things once to see how it feels. Try things a second time to make sure you didn't like it

12-19-2012, 09:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 15	I believe they do have to take it out. If you haven't yet I would definitely not install the stereo until the gauge issue is resolved. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

12-20-2012, 01:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	[QUOTE=jooonnn;2069295]New update: they said they are putting the dash back in a second time, estimated to be finished late this afternoon. Unfortunatley i already put the stereo in but i took pics/videos of my fault gauges and then the package of my headunit in the same video stating this problem occured before i even ordered the head unit to hopefully cover my bases for any sly dealership problems. I just love how my dealership always says theyll call me and update me but it ends up being me having to call and remind them to gve me an update. When they answer they are always like "i was just about to call you!"[/QUOTE] That's pretty much how it goes....either that or they finally remember at the end of the day when they still see your car in the parking lot. Is it definitely the guages? __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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12-21-2012, 03:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 36 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 15	God thats just typical dealer crap...uugghhh. They are idiots with the shift knob, there is this thing called a STRAP WRENCH for these types of things. And, the thing rattling around inside the knob is a metal ring, happens to some Z owners. If you take the knob off, with a strap wrench and not a faking pipe wrench, you'll see the ring *they are replacing the knob right?

01-05-2013, 12:56 AM	#22 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3398	Just curious. What dealership have you been dealing with?