Burned out, car stuck in 3rd, OD light flashes...
06-08-2005, 10:54 PM
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Burned out, car stuck in 3rd, OD light flashes...
The other day, I was messing around and slammed the gas while the e-brake was up. Well, I burned through 1st and second, and felt pretty good leaving behind that amount of smoke.
As I turned onto the side-street, I noticed no matter how hard I pushed down on the gas, it wouldn't shift out of 3rd. I pulled over, started the car again, got a bunch of flashes from my OD light.
Anyway, the car has been fine sense. I checked all the fluids that night, and it was running as normal.
My question is, did I freak out the ECU from the massive burnout, or did I cause permanent damage.
Yes, I'm a retard, but I have $$$ to replace the drivetrain if need be. I didn't but a 1997 car for it's reliability.
As I turned onto the side-street, I noticed no matter how hard I pushed down on the gas, it wouldn't shift out of 3rd. I pulled over, started the car again, got a bunch of flashes from my OD light.
Anyway, the car has been fine sense. I checked all the fluids that night, and it was running as normal.
My question is, did I freak out the ECU from the massive burnout, or did I cause permanent damage.
Yes, I'm a retard, but I have $$$ to replace the drivetrain if need be. I didn't but a 1997 car for it's reliability.
anymore?
06-08-2005, 11:24 PM
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Reading about problems with ECU's (not that your having one) made me wonder if the jwt ecu upgrade is worth the money? I guess that is kinda directed towards NmexMAX. I am looking at getting a 97-99 fourth gen and any info (as much as possible) will help. Thanks.
06-08-2005, 11:32 PM
#4
It depends on what you deem as "worth it". I got mine mainly because of the increased rev limiter. But when i recieved it, I was surprised as it gave me gains nicely in the midrange, very noticeable. But it was pricey, and took a while to get back to me. In the end, it was worth it, but the price tag is heavy, and I'm a sucker for performance ... so it all depends on what you want out of your car also.
06-09-2005, 12:16 AM
#5
I did the same thing. 
but I actually red lien it in Neutral and pop it to drive 
IMO there`s nothing to worry about if u`ve only done it once. :P
I checked the dip stick right after the OD light flashes and it started slipping, the fluid was burned and formed up big time. What i did was let it cool down for about half an hour, limped home.
It got a lot better the day after but still slips a little. Checked for ECU and tranny code but got nothin. so i changed the tranny fluid. I was too lazy to change it all out, so i only undo the plug and let whatever came out.
Been running fine ever since.
Is it a Nissan thing or what, coz i`ve done it in countless Toyota/ford/GMC/chevys (i use to work in a rental)and not singal one of them had this problem
but I actually red lien it in Neutral and pop it to drive IMO there`s nothing to worry about if u`ve only done it once. :P
I checked the dip stick right after the OD light flashes and it started slipping, the fluid was burned and formed up big time. What i did was let it cool down for about half an hour, limped home.
It got a lot better the day after but still slips a little. Checked for ECU and tranny code but got nothin. so i changed the tranny fluid. I was too lazy to change it all out, so i only undo the plug and let whatever came out.
Been running fine ever since.
Is it a Nissan thing or what, coz i`ve done it in countless Toyota/ford/GMC/chevys (i use to work in a rental)and not singal one of them had this problem
06-09-2005, 06:30 AM
#7
Originally Posted by Donald199
I did the same thing. but I actually red lien it in Neutral and pop it to drive
IMO there`s nothing to worry about if u`ve only done it once. :P
I checked the dip stick right after the OD light flashes and it started slipping, the fluid was burned and formed up big time. What i did was let it cool down for about half an hour, limped home.
It got a lot better the day after but still slips a little. Checked for ECU and tranny code but got nothin. so i changed the tranny fluid. I was too lazy to change it all out, so i only undo the plug and let whatever came out.
Been running fine ever since.
Is it a Nissan thing or what, coz i`ve done it in countless Toyota/ford/GMC/chevys (i use to work in a rental)and not singal one of them had this problem
but I actually red lien it in Neutral and pop it to drive IMO there`s nothing to worry about if u`ve only done it once. :P
I checked the dip stick right after the OD light flashes and it started slipping, the fluid was burned and formed up big time. What i did was let it cool down for about half an hour, limped home.
It got a lot better the day after but still slips a little. Checked for ECU and tranny code but got nothin. so i changed the tranny fluid. I was too lazy to change it all out, so i only undo the plug and let whatever came out.
Been running fine ever since.
Is it a Nissan thing or what, coz i`ve done it in countless Toyota/ford/GMC/chevys (i use to work in a rental)and not singal one of them had this problem
06-09-2005, 09:05 AM
#14
Originally Posted by rmurdoch
Obviously you bought the wrong car in the first place. After you trash your 240SX, what are you going to buy then?
06-09-2005, 09:17 AM
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What I was getting at is your insatiable desire to launch your car, hence the complaints about spinning the wheels. You will spin the wheels on a 240SX. What's launching a car got to do with being a road racer? Wear and tear on transmissions and clutches should be left to drag racers, not road racers, IMHO.
06-09-2005, 10:24 AM
#16
with the right rim and tire combo he wont spin the wheels unless hes got a rediculous amount of HP. On my old S13 i was running 275's on the rear with rolled fenders with 350 whp daily and it would break loose but u had to try to break em loose. btw is that a 350z or g35 trans your going to be using?
06-09-2005, 10:57 AM
#19
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
What in God's name are you doing in a Maxima if you had 350Rwhp?
G35/350Z 6M tranny is the same ... or am I being a
G35/350Z 6M tranny is the same ... or am I being a
06-09-2005, 11:02 AM
#20
That's why I said 6M tranny ... X = no 6M trim.
And you just answered your own question as far as the trannys are concerned ...
How do you afford all that ... Sorry, I just took a mean shot of my hatorade a while ago ...
And you just answered your own question as far as the trannys are concerned ...
How do you afford all that ... Sorry, I just took a mean shot of my hatorade a while ago ...
06-09-2005, 11:17 AM
#21
well ive been building the S13 since i was 16 and i recently acquired my I30 from my father. I paid for it im not a spoiled bastard lol...i work about 60 hours a week so thats how i afford all of this if you must know. I just want to have one fast I30...one of the fastest to be exact.
06-09-2005, 11:25 AM
#22
Originally Posted by CreativeDesignz
well ive been building the S13 since i was 16 and i recently acquired my I30 from my father. I paid for it im not a spoiled bastard lol...i work about 60 hours a week so thats how i afford all of this if you must know. I just want to have one fast I30...one of the fastest to be exact.
I'm only picking on you, I'm leaving now ... 
06-09-2005, 11:51 AM
#23
Wear and tear does not equal "trashed". RWD is superior to FWD in all performance situations including road racing. FWD pushes like a b!tch. When I get the blower there is no doubt I'll still spin them but it won't be as much spin.
Its a Z33 6MT.
Its a Z33 6MT.
06-09-2005, 12:09 PM
#24
acquired meant i came across it. the thing was a bomb when i bought it as he was just running the thing into the ground. it had blown shocks, saggy springs, interior was a disgrace. but maintence was done anally. A lil TLC and she looks beautiful
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