Car spontaneously starts???
Sep 14, 2015 | 05:16 PM
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Car spontaneously starts???
Hey guys! I need some help here cause I'm stumped. My room mate just parked, turned off the engine and lights and locked his car. As he was walking away it started by itself and the lights turned on...... He asked me for help so I went out, put the key in the ignition turned it to on, and off again but it did nothing. I didn't want to ruin the starter or engine by turning it to start, and wouldn't dare unhook the battery while it's running so I told him to drive it a bit and try to turn it off then. So he got in, touched the brake, and it just turned off, lights and all. I know it's gotta be an electrical issue, but I don't understand this. Has anyone experienced this before or have any idea what happened?
BTW, it is a '07 350z
Sep 14, 2015 | 05:19 PM
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LOL... He probably has an auto start installed and held the button down too long.
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Sep 14, 2015 | 05:23 PM
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LOL... He probably has an auto start installed and help the button down too long.
I think he just has a regular looking key fob, I'm not sure though :/ do they have auto starts on '07s?
Sep 14, 2015 | 05:25 PM
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Try holding the lock or unlock button on the remote for a few seconds and see if it starts.
Report back right away please.
Sep 14, 2015 | 05:26 PM
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I think he just has a regular looking key fob, I'm not sure though :/ do they have auto starts on '07s?
They don't come with one from the factory but it could've been installed aftermarket.
Sep 14, 2015 | 05:31 PM
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Try holding the lock or unlock button on the remote for a few seconds and see if it starts.
Report back right away please.
So it just got weirder.... It didn't start, but I unrolled both windows by holding unlock! Btw it's an 03 not 07, sorry
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Sep 14, 2015 | 05:33 PM
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So it just got weirder.... It didn't start, but I unrolled both windows by holding unlock!
That's normal. In fact advise him of that new feature you just found for him.
Did you also try the lock for a few seconds? Also try holding them both.
What you described sounds like an auto start. Especially when it shuts down after brakes are depressed.
Sep 14, 2015 | 05:36 PM
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So it just got weirder.... It didn't start, but I unrolled both windows by holding unlock! Btw it's an 03 not 07, sorry
So, he tried pressing the lock button 4-5 times fast and it started again lol. Thanks for your help
Sep 14, 2015 | 05:37 PM
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there ya go! No extra charge.
Sep 14, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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That's normal. In fact advise him of that new feature you just found for him.
Did you also try the lock for a few seconds? Also try holding them both.
What you described sounds like an auto start. Especially when it shuts down after brakes are depressed.
I didn't know you could add those, but that's pretty cool! I've gotta check my Z now!
Sep 14, 2015 | 05:54 PM
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I didn't know you could add those, but that's pretty cool! I've gotta check my Z now!
Yeah that could be installed in any car. It is not a factory options.
So uh Katie... Lets see some pics.
Of your Z of course.
Sep 14, 2015 | 09:51 PM
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From: ur face
Sep 14, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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I'm calling BS on the OP and this thread - never happened.
Sep 15, 2015 | 05:27 AM
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From: New York
His car is a transformer.
Sep 15, 2015 | 05:44 AM
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From: Orlando
Sep 15, 2015 | 06:05 AM
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A car that starts itself...
Are you sure it's not a '58 Plymouth Fury, or an '84 Trans Am?
Sep 15, 2015 | 07:23 AM
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Car might be named Christine..... just saying...if it is might want to stop making fun of original poster before the car finds you and runs you over
Sep 15, 2015 | 08:02 AM
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From: Florida Orlando
The ghost within the machine..
Sep 15, 2015 | 10:21 AM
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The ghost within the machine..
Is this your sister broh? Would wifey. JS
Sep 15, 2015 | 11:48 AM
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Is this your sister broh? Would wifey. JS
Hmm, Nope.