kward12

hi guys, i picked up a 2003 350Z 90k miles, ran great for two days then all of a sudden as i was driving it and it sputtered and died. felt like i ran out of gas, but i have 1/4 tank. So i replaced the fuel pump yesterday but to no avail. its throwing two codes p0138 and misfire cyl 1. anyone have any suggestions? thanks in advance.

travlee

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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=p0138+code+site%3Amy350z.com

Sleepiedaze

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you picked up a used 13 year old car... and didn't any type of tune up...

kward12

Bought it Thursday night, planned a full tuneup on saturday, it died friday morning.

kward12

That's for that link I do know how to Google and have been for a few days now. Problem I keep finding is everyone who got this code, it seems their car still starts. So I feel like I'm chasing a ghost

zakmartin

Check the fuses and relays that control the fuel delivery system. I'm betting the problem is there since your car simply died on the road like you said. After you get it running, make sure you don't have any shorts to ground on those circuits, or else you just keep blowing fuses.

Also, there's a maintenance forum for issues like yours. Post there first next time and you'll get more useful answers.

travlee

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i am mostly giving ya hell.... it might also be the camshaft position sensor

kward12

Thanks very much! I'm new to nissan and to "forums" still trying to figure out how it works. Thanks again!

Arrtus

Is your alternator and battery good? I'd get those two checked out first if I were you.

dboyzalter

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So its turning over but not starting now? Needs spark air and fuel its odd for a fuel pump to fail while your driving, it happens but its more common that it fails to work when you go to start the car...

Anyways if its turning over but not starting...

Checking all the fuses and relays is a good place to start... Are there any major modifications that would cause the problem? Alarm system? Crazy stereo set-up? Etc?

You could disconnect the intake hose from the throttle body and spray a little carb and choke cleaner in their, reconnect and see if it starts for a second. If it starts you know its not getting fuel.

Is your gauge working? 350z gas gauge isn't all that great could be out of gas.. (start with the low hanging fruit)

zakmartin

Word that. My tanks were reading past empty the other day (I was running a can of Lucas treatment through the system) and when I went to fill it, I realized I still had 6 gallons of fuel left. I'm considering going through the hassle of installing new senders (I'm cheap though, I'll probably check the resistance readings first, which means I'm going to have to drive around with all my amps taken out of the subwoofer cubby before I make the purchase). It's no-win with those bloody things.

kward12

It was the fuse, thanks again man

Stoney Lawson

Enjoy your new ride brother!