http://my350z.com/forum 350Z up keep and diagnosing/fixing problems en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:56:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:my350z.com/get//forum/images/kirsch/misc/rss.jpg http://my350z.com/forum http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465258-help-problem-with-my-z-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:14:24 GMT So today in the morning i was driving to school, accelerated quicker in first gear to overtake a truck from the light to get on the highway. after... So today in the morning i was driving to school, accelerated quicker in first gear to overtake a truck from the light to get on the highway. after this the car didnt want to rev past 2.5k, every time that i would attempt to accelerate past that it wouldnt let me but it was like it would just want to stall itself.

Once i got a chance to pull over i shut the car of, turned it back on and realized that the car was idling rough, when i put it in to neutral and i dont hold down the clutch there is a grinding noise once the clutch is clicked in it goes away.

Please help me ]]> alex23 http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465258-help-problem-with-my-z.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465212-z-starting-up-a-little-slow-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:10:40 GMT hey guys, thanks in advance if anyone can help me..for the last day my 04 Z has been gradually having a hard time starting....now it slowly turns... hey guys, thanks in advance if anyone can help me..for the last day my 04 Z has been gradually having a hard time starting....now it slowly turns over, but hey! it still starts...I wonder if its the starter or the battery....anyone had this problem? it has 48k miles and i had a new battery put in about 2 or 3 yrs ago...once it starts it perfectly fine....very weird.....well thanks again ]]> ZMuscle36 http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465212-z-starting-up-a-little-slow.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465190-replacing-throttle-body-what-must-the-car-reset-relearn-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:08:54 GMT I am running an STS turbo on my car, and during the tune I had the idle bumped up with Cipher to a steady 900rpms. Before the idle bump, the car... I am running an STS turbo on my car, and during the tune I had the idle bumped up with Cipher to a steady 900rpms. Before the idle bump, the car would idle very rough and would stall. So now the TPS has gone bad, so in a few day I will be replacing the throttle body. Do I have to do an idle air relearn after replacing the TB? Will this mess up the idle set with Cipher? Will I have to set the idle again? Thanks ]]> skn5002 http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465190-replacing-throttle-body-what-must-the-car-reset-relearn.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465184-pumping-the-gas-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:19:54 GMT when I pump the gas at the gas station, it kept stopping to pump the gas by itself so I had to hold the trigger until the fuel tanks are full. It... when I pump the gas at the gas station, it kept stopping to pump the gas by itself so I had to hold the trigger until the fuel tanks are full. It happened twice in a row in past few weeks. ]]> swatcsj http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465184-pumping-the-gas.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465176-replaced-window-motor-still-not-working-_searched_-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:32:55 GMT I just replaced my drivers side window motor and will be replacing my pass motor if i can get an answer or suggestion. But after replacing the... I just replaced my drivers side window motor and will be replacing my pass motor if i can get an answer or suggestion.
But after replacing the drivers side i put everything back and it still doesnt work.
I apply the switch and it clicks but no movement i dont even here a hum of the motor like if there was electricity going thru.
Even connected the new pass motor and nothing so i dnt think its the motors.
Oh and i even tried the reset.
Help any is useful!
Thanks! ]]> skunk281 http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465176-replaced-window-motor-still-not-working-_searched_.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465163-help-with-rough-engine-idle-and-code-p0174-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:02:22 GMT So, my service engine soon light came on. Hooked my computer to it, and reads that it's running too lean. Also, rough idle occurs off and on, while in motion and while parked. My warranty has expired. I think maybe a vacuum leak or dirty MAF? Help would be appreciated! thanks!

A P0174 lean code for bank 2

I have recently powdercoated my plenum so it was removed and put back together but i double checked everything all the hoses are securly in place. I'm really lost.

Any help would be apritiated. ]]> maxevo http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465163-help-with-rough-engine-idle-and-code-p0174.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465134-stealership-question-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:49:43 GMT hey guys, I went to the stealership for an oil change and they told me I needed my engine belt replaced. The guy said 130 and I told him ill think... hey guys, I went to the stealership for an oil change and they told me I needed my engine belt replaced. The guy said 130 and I told him ill think about it. is that a good price?

also he said to replace the rotors would be 130 a rotor for oem ones . I made the comment to him that I can get 4 stoptech rotors for about 250 and he said stoptech wasn't good enough like the oem ones. should I go with stoptech?

he also said just to check the brakes and rotos would be 109 what a rip off. please any suggestions and comments welcomed ]]> POWUH http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465134-stealership-question.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465116-engine-swap-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:27:57 GMT just swapped the engine on my 05 350z. engine came out of an 04. kept original harness and original ecu. 1st day everything fine. 2nd day check... just swapped the engine on my 05 350z. engine came out of an 04. kept original harness and original ecu.

1st day everything fine. 2nd day check engine light went on with these codes.

1:P0605 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY (ROM) ERROR
2:SAME AS ABOVE
3:P0113 INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT
4:P0183 FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT

the car drove fine. since the check engine light is on no response the throttle pedal. :(

with these codes could the engine have mods and the ecu needs to be reprogrammed?

please help out. ]]> white05350 http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465116-engine-swap.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465028-help-liquid-wrench-all-over-my-car-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:52:03 GMT i ran over a can of black rattle paint and it exploded all over my ppw z. i immediately took liquid wrench and spray it on the bumper, alot of the... i ran over a can of black rattle paint and it exploded all over my ppw z. i immediately took liquid wrench and spray it on the bumper, alot of the liquid wrench got on the hood, fender, headlights. i was wondering if the liquid wrench would eat thru my clear coat.

and if so, what kind of solvent do i need to get the Liquid wrench off. ]]> kevincat http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465028-help-liquid-wrench-all-over-my-car.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465013-high-milage-maintence-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:40:15 GMT I have over 71k miles on my Z and I plan on keeping it for a few more years. I have been running synthetic oil since day one and I have never had any... I have over 71k miles on my Z and I plan on keeping it for a few more years. I have been running synthetic oil since day one and I have never had any engine trouble. I stopped going to the dealer for service and use a local garage to do the same stuff (i.e. had radiator flushed at 60k)

I was wondering at what point should I worry about the following:

Changing the rear differential fluid
Changing the AT fluid
Replacing the belts
Replacing the spark plugs

All the above things seems to be pretty cheap things I could do that would go a long way to keep my car running without problems I just can't seem to find out what mileage I should do these things at. Thanks. ]]> hypeiv http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/465013-high-milage-maintence.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/464939-check-engine-light-please-help-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:19:39 GMT I was driving today and suddenly my check engine light came on. So i took into a local shop and my buddy said it was throwing theses codes ... I was driving today and suddenly my check engine light came on.
So i took into a local shop and my buddy said it was throwing theses codes

P1148

p1168

anybody know what these mean? :dunno:

i would really appreciate you guys help.

thanks.

04 6sp 74k miles ]]> ZeeYa http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/464939-check-engine-light-please-help.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/464873-ac-line-squeaking-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:54:50 GMT I recently just installed my Nismo intakes on my Z and later on figured out the rattling i was hearing, was the CAI heatshield rubbing up against the... I recently just installed my Nismo intakes on my Z and later on figured out the rattling i was hearing, was the CAI heatshield rubbing up against the AC Line. It almost cut a hole clean through it before I caught it unistalled it and made a few cuts. I am still however getting horrible squeaking noises around corners and on uneven surfaces. I pinpointed the squeaking to the ac line because whenever I get up in there and wiggle the damn thing, its the same squeak thats driving me nuts! I just got back from the dealership and they said it was impossible to be loose because it is dirrectly bolted to the engine.. :dunno: ]]> Ka5088 http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/464873-ac-line-squeaking.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/464841-reverse-light-wont-work-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:50:22 GMT need help my revers lights wont come on at all, all other lights work fine even turn signals work as well, any suggestions? thanks need help my revers lights wont come on at all, all other lights work fine even turn signals work as well, any suggestions?


thanks ]]> ZeeYa http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/464841-reverse-light-wont-work.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/464824-thermostat-engine-coolant-temp-problem-please-help-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:31:55 GMT i have an 04 350z enthusiast 6 speed and i bought the car back in april when it was still warm but when it started to cool down i had a cel come on... i have an 04 350z enthusiast 6 speed and i bought the car back in april when it was still warm but when it started to cool down i had a cel come on saying thermostat failure or ect sensor failure. i bought the thermostat and when i took the old housing off to replace the thermostat i found that my car had no thermostat in it. i put the new thermostat in and reset the ecu. i turned the car on and within about three minutes it was up to operating temperature and acting just fine. i let the car idle about another 10 minutes while i checked on something in the house and when i came back out the car was starting to over heat. i took it for a spin around the block to see if maybe some air flow would cool it down, and by the time i got it back to my garage it the temp needle was all the way up. i tried to turn the heater on to draw some heat off the motor and it blew ice cold ac even with the temperature set at 90 degrees. i have since taken the thermostat out but i am getting very nervous driving the vehicle as it is getting colder and the vehicle will no longer get anywhere near operating temp. my heater works when the car starts to warm up but only when im giving the car some gas, if it sits at idle or the engine speed slows down, then its starts to blow colder and colder air. please if anywone has any insight it would be very appreciated im drawing up a blank and dont know what else to do other than take it to a shop so they can try to fix it by trial and error and waste all of my money that i have little of at the moment. ]]> ppat1989 http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/464824-thermostat-engine-coolant-temp-problem-please-help.html http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/464823-possible-alternative-to-avoid-the-coolant-purge-nightmare-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:30:52 GMT I have a 1997 Acura Cl with 240K miles and I technically have never changed the coolant. What I do is buy the coolant from the dealer so it is the... I have a 1997 Acura Cl with 240K miles and I technically have never changed the coolant. What I do is buy the coolant from the dealer so it is the exact same and just drain the radiator and refill once a year and have had no problems with my water pump, heater core or thermostat. I'm approaching that mileage where I need to change the coolant on my Z. I would rather just avoid the hassel of the process of purging the air bubbles that so many of us seem to have when changing our coolant. My plan is to empty and fill my radiator, drive the car for a day and repeat the process for a total of 2 to 3 times. I would imagine that this would do a pretty good job of changing out the fluid and be much simpler. I'm not worried about the $20-30 of extra cost if I can avoid doing a complete flush. What do you guys think? Good idea or not? ]]> 350Z400rwhp http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/464823-possible-alternative-to-avoid-the-coolant-purge-nightmare.html