Notices
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z

Faulty ac amp cause no start?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-17-2023, 01:59 PM
  #1  
Aj_
New Member
Thread Starter
 
Aj_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: USA
Posts: 4
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Faulty ac amp cause no start?

Hello, my z was driving just fine until I got codes “U1000” and “U1001” now it doesn’t crank at all. I was wondering if a faulty ac amp could be the problem if not what could be some possible fixes? Thanks in advanced.
Old 01-17-2023, 07:34 PM
  #2  
icer5160
New Member
iTrader: (4)
 
icer5160's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Brentwood, CA
Posts: 1,416
Received 441 Likes on 336 Posts
Default

I don't think so. Both of these codes refer to modules not being able to communicate over the CAN bus, typically caused by a wiring fault. First, check your major ground connections in the engine bay. A bad ground could cause odd behavior with the computer modules, this is where I would start. Another possibility is a wire has been cut that shouldn't have been or a wire is shorting to ground or to another wire in a bundle (compromised shielding from rubbing/vibration against a sharp edge, or melted from aftermarket electrical addons improperly installed). If you've done any work involving the tampering/tinkering with the wire harness recently, go back and inspect those areas of the harness.

What makes you bring up the AC Amp, just curious as that component is not related to these codes.
-Icer
The following users liked this post:
Aj_ (01-17-2023)
Old 01-17-2023, 07:48 PM
  #3  
Aj_
New Member
Thread Starter
 
Aj_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: USA
Posts: 4
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thank you I will check all those things out. I was completely lost regarding these codes. The reason I mentioned the amp was because I found the ambient air sensor the one in the front of the car around the hood latch area with the wires cut and I thought that it might of shorted something out and I followed the wires with the diagram which led to the amp I just assumed it might of messed it up or something lol
Old 01-17-2023, 08:39 PM
  #4  
MicVelo
350Z/370Z Tech Moderator
MY350Z.COM
 
MicVelo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Northern California
Posts: 10,096
Received 3,285 Likes on 2,337 Posts
Default

Another consideration: have you had the car tuned (not plugs n' stuff, ECM parameter tune) recently? There have been instances noted where ECM changes or faults in the ECM will create a communications problem over the LAN (CAN bus, which is a local area network). Or have you had any sensors changed at all?
The following users liked this post:
Aj_ (01-17-2023)
Old 01-17-2023, 08:54 PM
  #5  
Aj_
New Member
Thread Starter
 
Aj_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: USA
Posts: 4
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thank you.
I don’t believe the car has been tuned, I haven’t at least I’m not sure about the previous owner but I doubt he did. The only sensor I recall changing was the oil pressure sensor lol but that was a while ago I’ll try to remember if I changed any others. It just sucks because it was driving normally then the next day it won’t turn on. But I’ll check over carefully everything you guys mentioned. The information and help you guys gave is very much appreciated🙏
Old 01-17-2023, 09:03 PM
  #6  
icer5160
New Member
iTrader: (4)
 
icer5160's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Brentwood, CA
Posts: 1,416
Received 441 Likes on 336 Posts
Default

Ok, cut wires in evidence. I would definitely get that resolved for starters. At the very least, make sure the cut ends cannot short across to anything. Cap them and just leave that sensor circuit open. Ideally, the sensor and harness should be replaced/repaired. Based on the diagram that sensor only communicates with the A/C module, but as you also mentioned, the A/C module has CAN bus data lines to the rest of the car's network. If the A/C amp has been damaged/killed it *should* not impact the entire CAN bus, the other modules like the PCM and BCM should still be able to communicate, but it's a possibility. You can try to unplug the A/C control module completely to rule out this component, the engine should still start with this system disconnected (Blower fan may go to full max with it unplugged, normal behavior). I personally suspect the root cause is something else. Start with the most obvious stuff and go from there. If none of the obvious checks/fixes yield results, I highly recommend seeking professional help from a shop that specializes in automotive electronic diagnosis/troubleshooting. You will need live data probes and detailed wiring diagrams to analyze the signals on the CAN bus to trace down the root cause, otherwise it's just guess work.

Good Luck!
-Icer
The following users liked this post:
Aj_ (01-17-2023)
Old 01-17-2023, 09:08 PM
  #7  
Aj_
New Member
Thread Starter
 
Aj_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: USA
Posts: 4
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Dang that doesn’t sound fun or easy😅 but I’ll give it my best shot I’ll look carefully at everything you guys mentioned above hopefully I can figure this out if not I’ll take it to a pro like you said. Thank you very much for the advice🙏
Old 06-15-2023, 07:55 AM
  #8  
Dannyz.34
Registered User
 
Dannyz.34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: missouri
Posts: 1
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

We’re you able to resolve this? Im having a similar no crank, no start issue on my 370Z. I’m getting a can communication code as well. I have looked through all the wiring and changed out several modules including the ecu, bcm, IPDM, and harnesses. I haven’t changed the a/c amplifier but after reading this thread I feel that it may be the issue. Let me know if you were able to resolve the issue. Thanks

Last edited by Dannyz.34; 06-15-2023 at 07:55 AM. Reason: Typo
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pr_350z
Maintenance & Repair
2
04-25-2015 01:23 PM
passanis
Audio & Video
7
07-27-2007 10:41 AM
mgntwo
Audio & Video
9
03-21-2007 01:35 PM
mandm177
Audio & Video
2
05-16-2006 06:48 AM
patan
Audio & Video
4
09-29-2005 08:35 AM



Quick Reply: Faulty ac amp cause no start?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:27 PM.