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2011 370z Right front end sound

thibkevb — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 09:15:31 GMT

Please help. When turning the steering wheel sharply to the right it feels like the front right tire is skidding or something and makes a knocking sound. Normal driving and turning feels fine. I thought maybe from turning really sharp could be problem but I really believe something is wrong. No shakes or anything in steering. Drives straight.

2011 touring model
15,000 miles
Warranty just ended in August 2014

Is there any recalls on this? I can't believe I can have a front end issue??

Please help.

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soft top want close fully

doliv1 — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:34:10 GMT

Hello everyone, I have 2010 370 Roadster haven't even made the first payment on it. The soft top wouldn't close fully. I love this car an i don't like the idea of having it repaired
before the first payment. Does anybody have any advice......

New car already a tiny chip on the hood. . .

KB370Z — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:53:23 GMT

Had my new Z for 8 days an already have a tiny chip in the paint (magnetic black) on the hood. Is there any why to touch it up, like touch-up paint from Nissan? I'm looking into proffesionally installing a 3M clear bra on the front end. To bad I only found out about the 3M stuff today. I read and heard it's a great product if installed correctly. I orderd a vinyl bra, but did'nt like it so I'm sending it back.

Valvetrain knocking noise on oil change

smartbomb — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:19:34 GMT

A knocking noise from the valvetrain has been a complaint with the VQ37VHR engine on the G37. What happens is that the after an oll change, the engine is noisy from the top end. At first Nissan didnt know what was causing the problem but when the oil was replaced with genuine Nissan oil the problem stopped.

Apparently the DLC coating on the cam followers needs a ester synthtic to stick to it. There are rumors of $200 oil changes at the dealer, anyone know this to be true? Do you simply have to run a good qualty synthtic or do you have to run special and expensive Nissan oil?

P0106 code for map sensos which lights up my CEL HELP!?

MEGALAPAGAS — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:06:06 GMT

Ok, first off im new and ive always used this website due to its valuable and great info on 370z's. Anyway i installed a K&N Typhoon CAI on my 370Z, for about 8 months it was fine running smooth and everything. But then after the CEL light popped up and then all of sudden it would go away. Now i took my car to an automotive store to run a diagnostics and that code "P0106" pops up which is the Barometric Pressure Sensor (MAP sensor). what i dont want to think is that the CEL is because of my CAI because a CAI isnt something that can screw with your car (at least i dont think so). So i went to my nearest Nissan Dealership and they told me that The "MAP" sensor is the same TWO SENSORS(MAF) that are on my CAI. First off i think thats not possible but i REALLY NEED HELP in fixing this problem i hate getting on my car and BOOM the CEL is ON . BTW i forgot to add that, yes, ihave used MAF cleaner on my MAF sensors, i did that at the same time i bought 2 new K&N Cone Filters. Now what they told me at the dealership is that maybe the MAF/MAP sensors might have a lose wire or maybe its just deffective and i need to replace both sensors (255 EACH! :crying So if anyone Can help i would appreciate it!!

low idle at start up

slopoke — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:15:49 GMT

my car at start up idles high then drops down so low that it turns off

Synthetic oil

gill — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:59:14 GMT

Just bought a 2011 370. Am thinking of changing to synthetic oil. Any pros or cons on doing this.

Thanks

steering reservoir

shamrock — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:13:22 GMT

Hi guys, new to the forum.

I just bought a 2011 370z and was checking the fluid levels. Two questions: 1) How do you get off the cap for the reservoir? It doesn't have threads. Eventually I popped it off (applying pressure); however, there has to be an alignment trick to opening it. Turning it a certain way or something. 2) What is the optimal level for the fluid when checking cold? Should it be at the max or between the min and max? I say optimal because I need to bring it in for 15000 km maintanence and now the level is halfway between max and min. Should I top it off to max? Thanks

oil consumption

Burt — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:08:11 GMT

2009 370Z..12,500 miles..major oil consumption. Nissan replaced short block on warranty..900 miles now on new engine and oil down about half way on stick. any thoughts.

Illuminated Kick Plates from Nissan

PHIL99 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:15:47 GMT

Anybody buy and install the illuminated kick plates after the car was purchased? If so, how do you like them, even if they came already installed on your car? I'm wondering if the power supply wire for the lighting is right there when you take off the old plates. I was going to order them from the dealer. The stock ones look a little lame compared with the rest of the car.

rear fog light plug

karz — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:38:32 GMT

just bought a 2011 touring with sport package. noticed a female 2 wire plug right next to the rear fog light. is this plug wired for an aftermarket light? Thanks...Ro

Black Marks on Ray wheels

Ghost — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:23:24 GMT

So I brought my vehicle in to the dealership to show them the black marks on my rims. I have the 19 inch Ray's and on all the rims there are small black dots or a long black streak. I have tried everything to get them off but nothing helps. They have never seen anything like this before b/c it is smooth and it can't be a chemical burn. They took pictures and sent it to HQ. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since I saw them so hopefully I hear something soon. They said if it is a defect with my rims they will fix the rims.

Driving lights

jmmy — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:49:02 GMT

Has anyone out there added some driving lights ? I'm thinking they should fit right in the little recesses on either side of the intake. Driving back roads in the dark every morning, I'd like to have a little better coverage to the sides so I could see small animals on the shoulder. I hit a skunk a while back and I'm a little paranoid. Saw him just in time to stop, but I was right on top of him when I did. Really don't want to do that again.
Thanks in advance.

40TH anniversary wheel....

jnocs20 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:44:42 GMT

I recently scraped my 40th anniversary wheel on a curb avoiding an accident and didn't notice right away...Nissan is telling me the wheels are magnesium and cannot be repaired, but other sources say they are not magnesium...can anybody clarify for me?

Problem with 19" Ray wheels

simpleminds — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:12:08 GMT

I just baught the Roadster 370Z, sport Pkg, Auto, brilliant silver. I noticed that when turning the car left or right (turning at least 100 - 160 degree) I'm hearing the noise as if the wheel is making a contact on the car's wheel hood. I suspect because the wheel is big and wide that could be the reason? Pleease anyone who has the same problem please let me know.

Need help installing skid flap under the front of my new 370Z

KB370Z — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:33:51 GMT

I'm a new 370Z owner so bare with me. I need some direction in how to install the skid flap that is under the skid plate/front end. I have all the needed pins to install, just not to sure how to accomplish. thanks

lost keys. HELP!!

victory1 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:21:33 GMT

i lost my keys. dealer is charging about $253 for one smart key.

looked on ebay for smart keys. only murano and versa, maxima.
anyone know the fcc numbers for the z keys?

any help will be appreciated.

sorry for the "no greeting" as a new member.

thanks,

victor