Rachaelclaire Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 We need help!! My boyfriends car has been fine driving all last night, he's started it this morning and got around 3 corners, the 350 then made a noise and came to a rolling stop! It now won't turn over at all it just clicks when tried, the code P1238 is now being brought up on diagnostics! Can someone help please?! Were in the northwest, Chester/North Wales area! Please please please help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Google says fuel pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 P1238 Electric Throttle Control Actuator So yeah fuel pump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 As per other replies But just for future situations, "Forum help" sub forum is for help with the forum itself, so you'll certainly get more traffic seeing your thread if you were too post it in the 350z section itself, perhaps under "technical" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Still tho she was looking for some help from the forum so forum help seems right. I get what your saying tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Might be fuel pump. however a failed fuel pump would not stop the car from turning over. A clicking sound suggests that you have a battery, starter or earth issue. Check your engine oil. Check that the engine turns over by hand. Check the battery terminals. Alex. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rachaelclaire Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thank you! We've tried turning over by hand but it won't start by hand either! We'll try the fuel pump when we can get one, probably Monday now! So frustrating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 What sort of noise did it make when it stopped? Have you tried wipers and headlights to see if the battery IS properly connected? What is the reading on the voltmeter when you turn the ignition on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachaelclaire Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 The battery is fine, ignition all comes on, battery was replaced about 3 weeks ago, all connected fine, goes up to 12 as usual, but has reset everything as if it has earthed itself out, will try and get hold of a fuel pump ASAP! Typical to happen now as we're due a baby in 20 days! Hopefully the fuel pump will sort it when we are able to get hold of one! Really appreciate all the help! Thanks again guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 If you need help getting it fixed please drop me a pm. I'm working alongside a mechanic and we're based in sandycroft. We're looking to start specialising in 350's anyway with a few fixed price packages on other things. He'll have you sorted sharpish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 The battery is fine, ignition all comes on, battery was replaced about 3 weeks ago, all connected fine, goes up to 12 as usual, but has reset everything as if it has earthed itself out, will try and get hold of a fuel pump ASAP! Typical to happen now as we're due a baby in 20 days! Hopefully the fuel pump will sort it when we are able to get hold of one! Really appreciate all the help! Thanks again guys! As Alex said earlier a failed fuel pump probably wouldn't stop the engine turning over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almeida1234 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Starter motor perhaps? Did you try bump start as in push starting gear Also any aftermarket alarm installed? Also alternator could have packed up. Edited June 1, 2014 by Almeida1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Further to my previous post. If the car suddenly stopped with a horrible noise and the engine will not turn over by hand, by that I mean using a socket and breaker bar on the crankshaft bolt or put in 5h gear and with handbrake off rock the car to see it the engine turns. If there is no movement you may have a seized engine. Alex. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachaelclaire Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Further to my previous post. If the car suddenly stopped with a horrible noise and the engine will not turn over by hand, by that I mean using a socket and breaker bar on the crankshaft bolt or put in 5h gear and with handbrake off rock the car to see it the engine turns. If there is no movement you may have a seized engine. Alex. Thanks for all your help, we've managed to get in touch with someone in the area that'll be able to have a look! If it is a possible engine seizure what could of caused this, any ideas as there is plenty of water/oil in the engine etc and was fine driving the night before? Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 could be anything thats broke internally. has there been any knocking noises coming from it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachaelclaire Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Nope, as I've said it drove fine no knocks no bangs nothing, that's why we're so stummed by it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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