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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 12:58 AM
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Unhappy rough idle

have a le mans sunset 2003 track with 425 miles has a rough idle was wondering if others are experiencing same problem warm or cold just rough idle
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 01:34 AM
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can you explain by what you mean by rough idle?? like the needle jumping around during idle??
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 03:31 AM
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Install a grounding kit it helps.
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 06:17 AM
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Originally posted by volk z
have a le mans sunset 2003 track with 425 miles has a rough idle was wondering if others are experiencing same problem warm or cold just rough idle
Never had idle problem (6000+ miles). Recommend you take to your dealer and have it checked soon.

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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 06:34 AM
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Originally posted by westpak
Install a grounding kit it helps.
it does help, or maybe Im crazy . but even so, before installing it, Im not sure Id describe it as "rough". just not as smooth as it is now(in my head right?)

Id agree, bring it in, make sure it all checks out.
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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you feel the roughness in the stick and yeah some needle fluctuation ill try the ground ing kit first what brand do you guys recomend
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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The Insaneamine Grounding Kit for the 350Z is THE BEST kit you can buy. It's $75 plus shipping. It comes in many colors and he ships fast.

See Here for Details:

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ight=grounding

To Order, Send a private message to insaneamine or email him at: insaneamine@***.net

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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 05:36 PM
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the car is rwd, and nissan weighed their options, either offer bushings to reduce vibration in the stick, or not and get a tighter feel. they chose the latter, and Im glad. however just be aware that the grounding kit wont fix this, the stick will always vibrate a little bit, its directly bolted to your transmission, no rubber to absorb the vibrations.
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Old Mar 2, 2003 | 03:12 AM
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yeah i just got the kit from insaneamine... very nice workmanship. Its all pre-cut, crimmped, heat-shrunk for you. Just gotta bolt it on and thats it. Haven't really noticed much difference. this might be off the wall but does the ECU need to get used to it???? Haven't taken it past 4K yet though
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Old Mar 2, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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i noticed my car would misfire during idle. the dealer hooked up consult and found out that my 2nd cylinder injector was bad. i'm waiting for all the parts to come in for them to replace it. you may want to have them check it out.
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Old Mar 2, 2003 | 10:10 PM
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2nd cylinder injector humm seems like everybody finds a new problem everyday oh well still love my Z =)
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