bazza1702 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hi Guys, hopefully someone can help me out here, as my wife's zed is really starting to stress me out. It seems to be one thing after another with it..... She has a 52 plate JDM, which has had a few problems recently, another one has occured last night. Car has been running fine until she decided to wash it last night, after she finished washing it, the car wouldnt fire up. I was out the house at this time, so by the time I got home she had more or less flattened the battery trying to start it. I couldnt hear the fuel pump priming, so I checked the fuses in the drivers footwell and there seemed to be some water in there, I then pushed the car in the garage, put the battery on charge and tried to dry the fuses as best as I can.... Now, when I have tried to start the car this morning, I can hear the fuel pump priming, but there is absolutely nothing, it wont even try to fire up. Has anyone had any problems like this before, or can anyone give me any advice on something it could be...? Or does anyone know of any nissan specialists around the Dundee area....? Thanks a lot guys....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Know of a Zed expert just outside Perth..... ZMANALEX on the forum. Hate to say it sounds BCM like to me however I'm not an expert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Sure I have heard of a similar problem before and as Stew suggests it was a soaked BCM at fault. Hopefully Alex can sort you out, he has a wealth of knowledge and parts so will be your best bet. Stay away from a dealer as they will take your eyes out. When my BCM died under warrenty, the assessor said it would have been £800+VAT for the new BCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 AB350Z had a goosed BCM and it was circa £800.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza1702 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 I was looking this morning, and I thought it sounded like the BCM myself. £800+VAT.... Oh god...... I only bought the car 2 months ago and have a 6 month warranty on it, so hopefully it will cover this.... Its Guaranteed to not be covered though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Did you purchase from Nissan? I had a Nissan extended warrenty and it was covered. They had to get an assessor out though as it was more than £500. Any hassle off Nissan and I'm more than happy for you to use my car as an example of getting the BCM replaced. Not the same circumstances, but still, it shows its covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza1702 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Unfortunately no Chris, It was purchased through an independant garage, but thanks for the offer Will try to reset the ecu tonight, then if that dont work will have to phone the garage..... I take it the BCM is classed as an electrical component....? Also, Does Alex have his own garage in Perth...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thought that something similar happened to a member a couple of months ago, he took it to his local dealer who did an ecu reset and the car started straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Just out of interest where is the BCM located? Is it anywhere round the brake fluid reservoir? I have noticed there are a few holes round there that if you get the leaf mulch collecting it holds water... always good to check the holes are not blocked when your cleaning the engine bay... Bazza, if you email zmanalex on here he may be able to help or at least point you in the right direction as he may have the parts and facilities to help... It should be waranteed, but am guessing you have the problem of moving it at the moment to any facility... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Bcm is in the passenger footwell. Similar problem here that was sorted with a simple ecu reset. viewtopic.php?f=10&t=19588 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza1702 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Bcm is in the passenger footwell. Similar problem here that was sorted with a simple ecu reset. viewtopic.php?f=10&t=19588 Thanks for that link Beavis, I hope to god it is a case of a simple ecu reset... Cheers Fiddy, I will try resetting the ECU tonight, if I have no joy then an email will be winging its way to Alex.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Lets hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza1702 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Oh well, just got home and tried resetting the ecu, and it still wont start..!! On closer inspection, I have noticed that when im trying to start the car, the lights are automatically coming on, and the window wipers and electric windows are not working. The car is cranking, but wont seem to fire up. I take it these are classic signs of the BCM..? Im so bloomin annoyed right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic-39 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 just a try --A while back i powerwashed the engine bay of my merc and unknown to me the fusebox wasnt sealed right-water got in and displayed the same wierd happenings--lights on etc. Took the fuses and relays out and stood with a hairdryer --Everything was ok after--there could be a grommett looses in your bulkhead letting water track down into your fusebox Was there any sign of moisture in your fuse box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 i havent tried this but might be worth a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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