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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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LONG STORY but please Help!!!

ok I have an 03 APS TT
The last long trip i had in the car was december (christmas holidays)
After that I didnt really drive it anymore....been doing interior mods (nothing mech.)
Like normal ppl i would crank the car and let it idle every week to keep the fluids moving
Now i want to drive it now but having problems

Since i didnt do anything mech. i wanted to just drive the car

while the car is cold it idles a little high but nothing seems wrong

When the car gets warm thats when the problems start
If i was driving, as soon as i press in the clutch to come to a stop the car dies
or
before i even leave the house when i press the clutch to put it in gear the car dies
or
after cranking the up the car it just dies randomly

Searching on the forum and seeing that it seems some ppl have a similar problem i went down the list recommendations
I cleaned the MAF, Camshaft Position Sensor, check oil levels, cleaned throttle body, reset ecu, re-learn process for throttle body and throw Stabil in the tank
the last time i had "fresh gas" or at least brought newer gas was about 2 weeks ago

Now after doing all this I assumed my problem was gone.......so i went driving last night

Guess what it died again.....and again.....and again
After being tired of all the restarting i had less than half a tank of gas
i figured to get some clean $$$$ gas
So after a trip at exxon and about 100 miles on the highway i decide to turn around again and make another lap before i head home.......sure enough the car died again

Then in the city area with more stopping and going it died again.......and again.....and again

OK anymore ideas ppl......all the others seem to help car in acceleration (thanks)but not fix my Root Problem
The only code that comes up is P0335 (crankshaft Position Sensor) i had that replaced in September and those signs are totally different compared to what im dealing so i assume the sensor isnt failing

Im stumped

PLEASE HELP
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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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Go to the dealership. Pay them one hour labor to bump your idle 250 rpms with the consult. End of problem forever.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Just that simple
Why
Why all of a sudden is that needed?

"I'm thankful u answered my question but I'm really curious, it seemed to have came out of no where....ya know"
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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my dealer couldn't bump the idle so drilled a 2mm hole in the throttle body...problem fixed.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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If you know anyone with cipher they can bump your idle up. Check local forums and local 350z shops.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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I here ya
I don't mind trying but what caused this
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Dirty MAF reading a little differently. The weather, humidity, ect.


Easy fix and very common issue.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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[QUOTE=Jeremy@Altered;7291738]Dirty MAF reading a little differently. The weather, humidity, ect.

I cleaned the MAF
Weather I could see not running a peak potential but not at all and its not even a difference from night or day.....or even light rain
Lol
This bites

Anyone willing to take a small payment as collateral and I pay shipping for an cipher for a day then return

I hate the stealership but no one is close enough to risk a trip
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Old May 5, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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pretty sure that its the software thats keyed and you'll need that persons laptop as well.
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