had ham Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I'll start by offering an apology, as I don't get the time to post much due to work and family pressures, and I hope you won't hold that against me as I'm hoping for some help. I have a 370 GT Roadster, 11 plate, 7k miles, bought from new to replace my Lexus '08 IS-F. Recently (this week), after exiting the car, and on closing the door, the driver's side window has started to descend to the half-way position, then stops there. I then have to get in the car, start it up with the clutch-down/button -n thing, close the window, switch off and try to close the door. Repeat many times, and after a while sometimes it closes, but sometimes I have to climb over to the passenger side to get out and leave the car secure. Could this be something that has arisen via the locking/alarm system which could be cured by doing something clever with key, etc. or is this, as I suspect, a warranty issue? The 'service' 'manager' at my local dealer in Bishops Stortford is an utter waste of space, offering to 'take a look' in the middle of next week ('but don't ask me for a courtesy car 'cos that would make my life difficult'!). Any counsel/advice you can offer would be very much appreciated. If it is a warranty issue, I shall take it to an alternative dealer and get it fixed. But combined with the clutch biting point falling to the floor progressively, and the ridiculous tyre scrub when maneuvering at a crawl in car parks, I'm fed up with the car tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThriftyFifty Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) From another forum: Start the car up and hold & press window button down for 15 seconds and then up for 15 seconds.... window reset done. Edited January 11, 2013 by ThriftyFifty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
had ham Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 From another forum: Start the car up and hold & press window button down for 15 seconds and then up for 15 seconds.... window reset done. If this works I may just want to have your babies! I really appreciate the advice, and I'll try it tomorrow. Will advise outcome.... (I don't really want your babies, but I'm very appreciative) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Now that would be annoying, hope you get it fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
had ham Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 So, being the inquisitive chap that I am, went out (in the very cold and dark), opened/closed as usual and it did the half way thing. Did as you told me, repeated as above, window stayed closed . Now, why, in the power of Greyskull, did my local 'service' 'manager' not know that? Anyway, I'm indebted. Any advice on the tyre scrub and clutch, or is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThriftyFifty Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Sorry, you made the statement so stick to it. The doctors are preparing the gender switch operation, and we will hopefully be a happy couple. By the way, I'm a giver not a taker. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Sorry, you made the statement so stick to it. The doctors are preparing the gender switch operation, and we will hopefully be a happy couple. By the way, I'm a giver not a taker. Welcome to 350Z-gay.com Had Ham. Things have changed alot since you were last on here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I was speaking to colin the other day about the tyre scrubbing. Its the tyres they provide on the car, they all do it when its cold im afraid. It certainly does feel weird sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
had ham Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Sorry, you made the statement so stick to it. The doctors are preparing the gender switch operation, and we will hopefully be a happy couple. By the way, I'm a giver not a taker. Hmmnnn. Not entirely sure about that. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
had ham Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Sorry, you made the statement so stick to it. The doctors are preparing the gender switch operation, and we will hopefully be a happy couple. By the way, I'm a giver not a taker. Welcome to 350Z-gay.com Had Ham. Things have changed alot since you were last on here! Not kidding! Looks like fun though, I can get advice and a same-sex life partner all in one go. I'll be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I was speaking to colin the other day about the tyre scrubbing. Its the tyres they provide on the car, they all do it when its cold im afraid. It certainly does feel weird sometimes Not sure I've noticed anything - can you elaborate on what tyre scrubbing means Will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I was speaking to colin the other day about the tyre scrubbing. Its the tyres they provide on the car, they all do it when its cold im afraid. It certainly does feel weird sometimes Not sure I've noticed anything - can you elaborate on what tyre scrubbing means Will? In cold weather turning on full lock at low speed the tyres feel like they running over pebbles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Kev t summed it up pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Ahh I'll watch out for that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Glad the window fix worked - well done ThriftyFifty Tyre scrub - as others are saying this is normal on the 370 - a combination of the car's suspension geometry and 'summer tyres' supplied (Bridgestones, no doubt?) where the sidewalls remain stiffer in cold weather. The scrubbing is normally only on full (or near ) lock. Clutch issue - now that does not sound normal and you need to get that checked by a NISSAN HPC centre - but I guess you have been using Glyn Hopkins? Sorry, I do not know another near to you. I use one in Kent (Motorline - Tunbridge Wells) who have been very good. But there are other good ones around - best to post up another thread with the specific question unless another 370 owner sees this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Great to see such good help on here as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 The clutch sounds to me like either master cylinder or CSC imminent failure, have you checked the clutch fluid level ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 The clutch sounds to me like either master cylinder or CSC imminent failure, have you checked the clutch fluid level ? On a 370 thats done 7k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Many failures of CSC reported in USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
had ham Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks for all the replies chaps. I have been using Glyn Hopkin in Bishops Stortford as it's closest to me - but as I said above, the chap on the service desk is an utter waste of space with no concept of customer service. I'll do some digging to find the nearest HPC - probably GH over in Chelmsford I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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