I'm going to keep this short and simple. If you have a 2002 Spec-V and you experience the extended cranking on warm/cold startups, there is a TSB out there for this and the dealerships can fix it.
They replace the starter unit, the fuel assembly, and they reflash the ecu to run leaner on startup. I got it done and my car starts like a champ every time now. Reminds me of my step-dad's NSX when it starts up
I dont have the TSB number on hand, but i'll try to post it up tomorrow.
Also, if anyone knows why these engines burn coolant, let me know. They checked my car and cant figure out why the system would need to refill the coolant so often with no leaks and no head gasket issues.
Thanks,
Terry S
P.S. I would also like to add that Tustin Nissan is the dealership that helped me with this in the past and they were the ones to fix it this time around. They were very cooperative and understanding. So I recant my previous statements about them and give them a
Last edited by Terry S : Dec 15th, 2004 at 12:57 PM.
Well it starts up fine now, and they said they checked it. I might still have a compression check done on it for my own peace of mind, but it appears all is now good.
I'd like that TSB number if you have it. I'm having startup issues (usually on warm starts), and all Corona Nissan says is "we can't recreate the problem."
I'd like that TSB number if you have it. I'm having startup issues (usually on warm starts), and all Corona Nissan says is "we can't recreate the problem."
Yea mine was mostly on warm starts too. The warm start issue is still barely there, but its definitly 99% better. The ECU is still in learning phase though so maybe it'll go away completely over the next few days.
My invoice is in another car still so I cant get to it. Been busy fixing my wives Neon which we found out has two broken motor mounts (bolt snapped on bottom mount plus the rubber bushing is cracked and missing pieces on top mount)when we were replacing the bad alternator Damn Neons...
Well it starts up fine now, and they said they checked it. I might still have a compression check done on it for my own peace of mind, but it appears all is now good.
I would get that check done for sure.
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03 Spec V Custom CAI/2.5 inch downpipe-back exhaust/2.5inch downpipe/Balance shaft removal/Stillen Header/Knock sensor relocated and grounded/JWT clutch/JWT flywheel/Weight Reduction(100+Lbs)/ES Motor mount inserts/Stillen QR-Pro/Casper O2 Sim/Ground Wire Kit/JWT Cams
i need that number too... i have experienced starting problems.. and i have already taken my car to the dealer once, they didn't know what was going on... so, let me know what you find!
as I said before, changing spark plugs helps this problem a lot for many people as well as the 5 second rule
Well, the 5 second rule has never helped my situtation unfortunatly. Also, my car is still exhibiting the problem, but its only like 1 in 3 starts. Rest of the time it fires up right away. I'm going to take it back to them and ask for a compression check for sure.
Damn Neons...
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