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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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My Z wont start, I checked everything I could. Oil is fine, battery is fine. I think my starter is busted though. I'm having it towed 2 my local dealership for inspection. I hope if its a starter, they can get it fixed by 2 day. I have a car meet 2morrow.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by _NIZMO_
My Z wont start, I checked everything I could. Oil is fine, battery is fine. I think my starter is busted though. I'm having it towed 2 my local dealership for inspection. I hope if its a starter, they can get it fixed by 2 day. I have a car meet 2morrow.
I'm guessing this is more of a story than a call for help based on the lack of details.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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I'm guessing this is more of a story than a call for help based on the lack of details.
confused by your response.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by _NIZMO_
My Z wont start, I checked everything I could. Oil is fine, battery is fine. I think my starter is busted though. I'm having it towed 2 my local dealership for inspection. I hope if its a starter, they can get it fixed by 2 day. I have a car meet 2morrow.
if it cranks but wont start then have the crank sensor checked
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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it could be anything. you gotta give us more details than it wont start. right now, i can make a whole list of what can be wrong.

but first things to check is the ground cable from the battery to chassie.
second, make sure you have gas lol. yes i know, some people are dumb
when you put the key to "ON", check for the fuel pump turn on whine.

alright im done. i can go on forever but makes no sense to keep going.
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The air-sensor fuse blew-up on-mine a few months ago and left me stranded. This was caused due to a short-circuit between the cable-plug and the hood.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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it could be anything. you gotta give us more details than it wont start. right now, i can make a whole list of what can be wrong.

but first things to check is the ground cable from the battery to chassie.
second, make sure you have gas lol. yes i know, some people are dumb
when you put the key to "ON", check for the fuel pump turn on whine.

alright im done. i can go on forever but makes no sense to keep going.
cable is fine
gas is 3/4
there is a whine, what does this mean.
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I'm guessing it's the clutch engagement switch... if this car is a manual.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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yes it is a manual, still waiting for my tow truck.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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You're not really give us enough to go on. When you say that it doesn't start are you saying:

1) You turn the key and the starter turns the motor but, it doesn't start?
2) You turn the key and nothing happens? No click, nothing?
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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Sry for the confusion, hope I get a loner.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by teh215
1) You turn the key and the starter turns the motor but, it doesn't start?
that happens to me once in a while and i just let it sit for about 30 seconds and its good to go.

any ideas why?
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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Everyone should bookmark this:

http://www.nissanhelp.com/Ownership/350Z/Diagnose.htm
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by roxtarinc
that happens to me once in a while and i just let it sit for about 30 seconds and its good to go.

any ideas why?
Your problem sounds like your not getting enough fuel pressure on the first try. Could be your fuel pump on its way out.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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You probably never changed the oil in your starter and now its fried.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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check your keys...same thing happened to me... your car lost your Key memory...
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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If there is a click sound when you try to start it then the starter is fine. It could really be a great number of small things
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by gNaRKiLL
You probably never changed the oil in your starter and now its fried.
I am thinking



has never been changed
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by cdoxp800
I am thinking



has never been changed

i think my 710 cap is missing
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