Nissan 350Z Won't Start Fix - 4 Things to Try - IPDM Repair

[@mace5380]

5 Year old video and still working wonders for others(including myself)!!! I really appreciate the help buddy and thank you for taking the time to explain everything. You saved me from going straight to the parts store and buying a new starter when it just ended up being clutch pedal stopper. Went from a $200 fix down to a $10 solution!

[@gabecast03]

Thank you so much for this video. I just bought my 350z three weeks ago and when it didn’t start, I had no clue what it could be. I initially checked the battery and fuse box located under the dashboard. Fortunately, I saw your helpful video and did exactly as you instructed. The car started right up! Thank you for helping me save money, time, and headaches! God Bless You!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks much for the feedback, sorry I missed your message earlier, but I'm so glad I was able to help!

[@mememetal666]

First time on all of youtube an most 350z forums that somebody covers the relay topic... Thanks for the video!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Really am I the first? I wouldn't have thought so... this thing was a little trouble to figure out but I got it straight. Now a couple months later it's acting up again but I can hear the relays opening and closing when I turn the key and step on the clutch which it wasn't doing before. This time I think it's the starter or the solenoid. I have to trace the wires again and see what I can find to verify before I start buying parts. 😁👍😁👍😁👍

[@wanaraz]

The bad solder connection probably caused the fuse and relay undue voltage. But let's face it. The average person would never figure that out. $2000.00 at the dealer.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Not to mention everything else that was wrong! LoL! I can't believe that I had that many different problems at the same time! Should be good for another 14 years..... lol... probably not, but YAY! Thanks man!

[@jlepew4153]

Man, thank you so much, saved me a lot of time and money watching this, even though its 2 years later. You are the best brother keep it up

[@DuckmanCycles]

Glad I can help! 😁👍🏻

[@archangele1]

Thanks for this video. I had been having this starting problem and an issue with the brake lights staying on. I replaced that rubber bumper on the brake pedal and it fixed the brake light issue and I replaced the start relay and it fixed the issue with the starter not cranking. I never knew there was a fuse and relay box next to the battery. In my car, I did not have to remove the battery to get at the relay. So far so good. It now cranks fine and starts. The clutch pedal bumper thing was fine in my car but I have one of them in my tool box just in case it too fails.

[@willieobermann5305]

Another learning video. Going through all the possibilities of what could and could not be the culprit of it not starting. What a teacher you are!! KILLER SHIRT!!!!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks Willie! Electrical is really hard to demonstrate on video, I did the best I could with a voiceover on a timelapse! Glad you enjoyed! Thank you!

[@anibalmelendez1578]

Thank you brother i was blessed to fine this video God blessed you 🙏

[@newtontryer8359]

Thank you for sharing your video on issues with 350z! This is an incredible and unselfish video! It is very useful to me and to all guys who own 350z. I own 2005 350z with 80k mileage. It's good to learn from you. You are an excellent teacher far better than those repair guys in the shop. Keep it up the good work!!!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks Newton! I'm not a rich man (yet) so when something of mine breaks I gotta fix it! I like to video my experience and share it, often it is very helpful to others! That's some very low mileage on your Z, mine is the same year, but 160k and still runs like it was new. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@8Steady]

Great repair video. I've got a '09 Titan with similar IPDM issue. You're the first I've seen to actually repair it rather than just replace it.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Hahaha yep, I am that guy! My channel is loaded with stuff that people said couldn't or shouldn't have been done lol! Thanks for the recognition, and thank you for your comment!

[@ericarmstrong5159]

Thank u soo very much. Ur video saved me a lot of money and headache. I was at the end of my search and was about to have my G37 towed. Stumbled on ur video and watched it all the way checking issues like u said. Then I noticed that the rubber piece was missing on my clutch pedal. Now I’m back on the road. Thank God for u and the info. Simple fix.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks much! Glad the most simple solution worked for you! I had some more serious problems.... ALL AT THE SAME TIME! Haha!

[@FloridaRocks]

My 2005 350Z wouldn't start in the grocery parking lot. Luckily, there was an auto shop in the plaza a short distance away where I bought a new battery. The guy was nice enuf to install for me and then -- nothing. It clicked once and all the dash lights were on, but no start. Thank heavens for your video!! I'm going to get to work on locating the relay switch right now! They're not expensive so even if it doesn't work, no big deal.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Wow, glad I could help! I am building a power module like this for my 1956 VW Beetle now, how this thing worked intrigued me a bit... but I figure I can do better!

[@chrissolis4024]

Did it work?

[@shawnavannoy1213]

Thank you soooo much! I'm ready to get my 370z back running! It shut down driving down the hwy!!!!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Excellent! But to be clear, the same code happened with the same solution on your 370Z and not a 350Z like was shown in the video? Thanks in advance!

[@KURAMA.846]

man you just saved the day I thought it was my starter but that rubber piece fell off my clutch pedal thanks man

[@DuckmanCycles]

Hi Travis, so glad I could help. Watch out for the pad on the throttle, also. I had another video about that where the car suddenly became undrivable and threw error codes while I was in traffic.

[@KURAMA.846]

@@DuckmanCycles I missed my z😭😭it's been sitting for two weeks but yeah thanks again I'll subscribe

[@KURAMA.846]

@@DuckmanCycles ok thanks I'll keep an eye out for that appreciate you

[@DuckmanCycles]

I appreciate it, man! Another Z video when the next thing breaks! Haha!

[@KURAMA.846]

@@DuckmanCycles 🤣🤣🤣yes please lol because I know it's coming eventually 😅

[@samuelbermudez2971]

Thanks so much. I'm a mechanic and I haven't work on a Manuel car in years forgot about clutch sensor!!! Jesus

[@DuckmanCycles]

Glad to help! I always find myself getting in an automatic and TRYING to step on a clutch pedal to start it. Haha!

[@jordanantelo4076]

Dude you saved my life. That little clutch button depressor fell off and that was my issue. Thanks for the video.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Glad I could help you! Thank you!

[@fgunter5210]

P1111 what does it mean when I get this code on my 350z automatic

[@DuckmanCycles]

Little weird to ask for an automatic error code on a thread about a clutch rubber pad. Have you searched for the error online? What did it say? Unfortunately this video is not about that error code it's not one that I've encountered before.

[@unreleased3097]

This was my problem exactly just had to swap high beams with starter relay geez man your a legend 😂😂😂

[@DuckmanCycles]

You're very welcome, glad I can help you with the roadside rescue! 😁👍🏻

[@willski81r]

Your video helped save my bros 2005 350z, we changed the alternator, battery was new, and nothing. I pulled the fuses from the ipdm and they were all green with corrosion. Changed all the fuses and Relays. Still didnt work. I found a parts number matching ipdm on eBay for $75 with warranty. Car started right up!!! Once again Thanks for the Vid!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thank you! Glad I could help! Mine is acting up again, turns out this time the starter was getting really weak.

[@willski81r]

@@DuckmanCycles Bad Camshaft or Crank shaft position sensor will also cause a not start/long start.I learned not to use/buy the cheap duralast sensors. I went thru 3 of them in 1 day. I ended up switching both camshaft sensors and the crank shaft sensors to Hitachi Brand and all is well now.

[@DuckmanCycles]

@@willski81r I'm not having those problems... the starter motor was getting weak and cranking very slow. I thought my battery was going but it was just the starter motor, once that was changed out, it cranked over faster than I ever remembered. It had been gradually slowing over the years... lol, never seen one do that. Cam sensors are fine. I put a cheap one in 5 years ago when I had no money, its still there and its still working fine. The original sensor would just crap out when it felt like it, then for a few weeks it would be fine again, then dead for a few weeks. What a nuisance.

[@fhaquuu]

My 2004 350z is struggling to crank over and start at times. Good solid new battery in it. Swapped relay with headlight and both work fine so not looking like a relay. Next I’m going to fully clean the MAF and Throttle body but I doubt that’s causes my start issue. I’m leaning toward needing new spark plugs, a new fuel pressure regulator or fuel pump if it persists to be an issue..

[@DuckmanCycles]

If it's struggling to crank, then it's most likely a starter or battery.... or some electrical connection between them. I replaced my starter recently, it was cranking quite slowly and had been getting slower and slower over the years. All of those other things you described don't affect the "cranking over" of the engine. If its not firing, however, then those things may come into play. Hope that helps, and good luck to you!

[@alexpatrick5203]

So I’m a little less than a year and a half late but this video was really helpful. I have an 04 Infiniti g35 and my IPDM looks almost exactly the same. I don’t know if you’ve already figure it out but the reason it had some moisture in it is because the way that Nissan engineers designed the car is that there’s very little drainage in the Battery seat so it tends to clog. This causes water to fill up and it makes the board and wires get wet

[@alexpatrick5203]

And the way water run off is directed causes it to flow almost right at the block I believe

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thank you, I will have to look in there. The IPDM is also sitting in a place where there's a lot of water flow off the windshield. It's just a lousy design location

[@69Model]

It’s rare, no it never happens, that the first video that I research ever helps me out. This one did. Found that little rotten plastic bastard laying right on the floor mat. Giving a HUGE THANKS to you bro. 👍

[@DuckmanCycles]

Haha! I'm so glad this video has been so helpful to so many people. Thanks for the feedback, and I'm glad it worked for you!

[@DuckmanCycles]

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[@thomaspollock4274]

Gotta say MFDM that sometimes dogged determination rules the day! There are far too many ghosts to chase in the late model vehicles, but with perseverance (bullheadedness) The Z is running again! Well done!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Hahaha! Duckheadedness... but seriously, I can fix about anything. Its just a car, its meant to be repaired... just keep isolating the problems... and in this case it was MANY! Thanks!

[@DJTheMiner]

I was just about to order a new starter and I saw your issue with the clutch rubber piece and that was my problem 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 a lifesaver

[@DuckmanCycles]

Far out! So glad I could help!

[@busman5429]

Great trouble-shooting and save, good lesson and example on not giving up, but at the end of the day many would have done just that --you have a cool skill set.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thank you! I am very happy that I figured it out! Hehe! Not much stops me!

[@jimlester5003]

Any fix you can drive away with is a great one! Good job! Great video!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks gym!

[@retiredandroaming]

Very useful video,. thanks! I had the identical issue with a slightly different cause that may help others. Exact same symptoms as this video... good battery.... lights/washers/horn/windows/dash lights etc all working, but car starter will not engage. I stripped down the iPDM as in this video but did not find anything wrong except for some very light corrosion on some of the relay pins. Cleaned them up, reassembled the module and re-installed. The car started!!! For 2 days... then it would not start again. I ordered a tested used unit on Ebay, swapped it into my 350z and it worked! For 2 more days! Then, no starting again. Eventually got a good scan tool and it showed a U1000 Canbus fault code and a fault with the ABS module. Took it to the dealer and they found the real root cause was a bad connection on the ground wire from the PCM computer under the dash. They fixed it with no new parts needed. Zero issues since this repair. Hope that helps others trying to trace a non starting 350z if it is not the iPDM module!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Hey thank you so much for the feedback! I'm glad it helped, even if only briefly for 2 days! I'll have to keep an eye on my ground wires also. Thanks for sharing your story, it may help me or somebody else in the future!

[@paulelkins1242]

Iam having the same problem however my code is U1001 and P1212

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

My 350z still does this after Stevens Creek Nissan said it was fixed. Said they were done with it cuz race car. Thx Duckman. Will try to do this.

[@cornfarts]

The one in san jose?

[@DuckmanCycles]

Hope you got it fixed! :)

[@paulwoodburn4474]

Well thanks to your video ive found the non start on my 350z , i didnt even know that fusebox was under there ..... found the fuse box to have a lot of corrosion in the relay and connectors...... awaiting 2nd hand part to get it up and running again

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks for the comment! Hope this video helped! :-D

[@paulwoodburn4474]

@@DuckmanCycles it definitely helped mate thankyou 👍🏻 part ordered so i can get it installed and back on the road

[@DuckmanCycles]

Awesome my friend, good luck to you! You have any questions feel free to ask!

[@nastynyj5621]

Looking into buying a 350z & just wanted to know all the solutions ahead of time in case I run into problems 🤞🏽

[@DuckmanCycles]

Awesome! Its been a good car to me!

[@mitchs323]

Cold solder joints can cause a lot of problems, GM had trouble with them on wiper boards a few years ago. I had a problem with one on my house AC control board, a few minutes with asoldering iron cured the problem.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Not so sure if a cold solder joint or vibration just cracked it. It was strange either way. Good job on your repair!

[@ericraherimanjato9688]

The only helpful video I can find about repairing Nissan IPDM mine is a Nissan titan but it looks very similar to yours thanks for the video

[@DuckmanCycles]

They are indeed very similar, I don't think anybody else has ever taken one of these things apart on here except me. Good luck to youl Let me know how it goes!

[@happyone236]

Thank you very much. You nailed my problem. I appreciate that you get right to the point. Thank you again.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks man! There were a lot of things I covered in this video, and they even came up on this car again in recent weeks! All fixed yet again! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@marshmower]

Awesome find. I was wondering if you had issues with water or rodents and their "stuff" causing poor drainage just below that module you operated on. I drilled holes in my battery tray and poked a clothes hanger around to loosen up the blockage. There's two holes. One is oval and has a grommet in it and it is on the "shelf" just below the module. The other is inboard of the left battery tray bolt (maybe) or in my case the threads rusted away and the bolt hole is the drain. This area is a haven for rust under the battery tray. No one has made a video yet. Thanks

[@DuckmanCycles]

No rodents nor birds.... lots of spiders though when the car sits for an extended period of time. Under a battery is typical rust spot for any vehicle, the acid and other chemicals eat the paint, the moisture does the rest! I often toss some baking soda under a battery, that helps slow down the issue! Hope that helps!

[@thatboyjosh73]

Right above the battery and fuse box is also where they have a connection "coupler" for the windshield wiper fluid tube. My wife had someone from Autozone install her battery and they broke this coupler which causes leaking of windshield wiper fluid ALL over the battery and relays so I'm having to swap everything out. Be careful taking out the battery ! Really poorly designed

[@DuckmanCycles]

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[@ranchero302me]

Maybe it’s your blinker fluid

[@DuckmanCycles]

It's always the blinker fluid LOL

[@brand-x7049]

@@DuckmanCycles Muffler Bearings. Gotta be.

[@BobPegram]

Nope, you had broken piston return springs!

[@DuckmanCycles]

@@BobPegram Only the VW has those, to help counteract the force it takes to turn the water pump.

[@BobPegram]

@@DuckmanCycles Tesla's are the only current car that cannot have piston return springs retrofitted. I found out why though. Tesla's use electron return springs!

[@DuckmanCycles]

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[@liquidmccloud6590]

Great video, the starter relay hasn't went out yet but I did had to change out dat rubber gourmet once.

[@DuckmanCycles]

That silly little (overpriced) rubber wad causes all kinds of problematic issues.

[@mikesaade1087]

I love the energy, My nissan 350Z 2004 suddenly stopped turning on,and if it does the lights get on their own,The car doesnt take fuel and i believe its ana electric issue...where do i start

[@DuckmanCycles]

Well, I'm not sure I understand the problem based on the description. But start at the source, make sure the battery is good and well-connected!

[@mikesaade1087]

@@DuckmanCycles thanks allot man can i keep u updated?

[@DuckmanCycles]

Please! You can reach me through any form of social media in my video description, on my website, or email me through my website! I'll see what I can do to help.

[@lathrio]

Thank u Duck man. Guy told me was my clutch at the shop after I lefted and didn't start. Ur trick was right the lil plastic button was right. Thanks

[@DuckmanCycles]

Glad I could help! That stupid little thing came as quite a surprise to me, but I had a bunch of problems at the same time, not just that lol!

[@lathrio]

One more thing my car shakes when I reach 63mph. Could it be ball joints???? Please help

[@DuckmanCycles]

@@lathrio Possibly, could be lots of things. First and most obvious thing to check is the wheels and tires.

[@xjasminx1985]

Dude thank you so much I was getting very stressful I swap the relay and really works thank again man 🙏🤝👍

[@DuckmanCycles]

Good job! Glad I could help you with it! 😁👍🏻

[@zeeosix]

Are those other relays on the right side of the IPDM box also removable and replaceable? If so, where can those relays be purchased? I take it the dealership doesn't sell just the relays?

[@DuckmanCycles]

People say they are not, some people say they are. I've read it both ways on paper.... but links to new relays are in the video description here! Hope that helps!

[@ashleymalone7820]

Dude your penny trick just saved my ass! You're a life saver. And now when I see someone else with this problem, I can say "hey, I can fix your car for a penny 😂"

[@DuckmanCycles]

Haha, the penny will get you home! Its not a good perma-fix though. 😀😀😀

[@HoUsEoFcAtS78]

Charge someone $100 for a penny fix.

[@DuckmanCycles]

LoL yup... and additionally charge you $15 for a $0.02 part!

[@erickportillo5249]

@@ashleymalone7820 i noticed my little plastic piece on the floor had no idea what is was for will check it out!!!!

[@theRareJoski]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! This video is incredibly helpful thank you - wish I had your knowledge to DYI it myself, but sadly going to a shop - thank you for your dedication sir

[@DuckmanCycles]

You are so welcome! I hope that helped you from the shop trip this time around! I need to open shop myself!

[@mattarian79]

i order the relays using your link on amazon, they were too big to fit. but i did test the original relays and they are working. I think the starter is the issue.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Someone else told me they're too big also, but when I ordered them they're fine. I'd like to see a pic of what you received. I think the vendor probably screwing something up. But in your case if the relays are good, and you did check them for continuity then yes it could be in the starter. Also check your clutch switch!

[@mattarian79]

@@DuckmanCycles yes checked the clutch switch by holding it down with my hand. The plastic piece is still intact.

[@mattarian79]

@@DuckmanCycles I’ll send a pic when I’m back home.

[@JoKeStErKiD1]

Can you make a new video showing the steps you made to fix and diagnose the Ipdm

[@DuckmanCycles]

Sadly no, not until I need to take it apart again someday when it quits again... lol! But there is lots more to learn retroactively about electronics in general before one would understand what I was doing in there anyway. That'd be years of videos before we could even get to the IPDM video! Thanks for the question!

[@Thrakall]

Awesome vid, nice to see you posted it. Makes folks like myself stop taking the easy way out buying things we don’t really need to replace. Sweet merch too! Look forward to wearing my Skeeter and Eleanor threads to the local shows to see who else watches! 👍

[@DuckmanCycles]

Yeah man! Thank you so much for watching! I can't wait until I run into somebody wearing one of my shirts for the first time!

[@angelcortez9662]

Thanks for making this video, my Z is starting to do the intermittent starting/ not starting

[@DuckmanCycles]

Is there a solid red light on your dashboard during any of that?

[@anarchydirector]

you can use a body panel ribbed push in rivet thing to fix the clutch safety switch as well

[@DuckmanCycles]

Good call! That would make it easy to just open the hood and gank one! Thanks for sharing! Iill be doing a follow up on this video shortly... I will mention it!

[@pariscato902]

thanks Duckman good video I wish I saw your video before I bought a starter and battery

[@DuckmanCycles]

Hey thanks so much, I hope some of the things I suggested here did help you though!

[@noelcasas4248]

Watched this video, walked over to my car and noticed the same rubber piece on the floor 🤣 thanks so much

[@DuckmanCycles]

Haha awesome! Thanks so much for the comment!

[@terryfleming7084]

Ok. Damn, you’re good!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Good enough anyway! Hehehe! Thanks!

[@jasonhengels2765]

Thanks for the video, looks like I have this problem with my M45. How do you remove the IPDM?

[@DuckmanCycles]

Unplug it and unscrew it! Not too much to it!

[@PhilG999]

That cold solder on the IPDM was a FACTORY DEFECT! Shit like this pisses me off to no end! I've reflowed many of them. SoldaPullit (sp) and fresh solder and good to go. BTW I was given one of those little battery powered solder thingys years ago and it doesn't heat anything else but the spot you put it on... And that "No User Serviceable Parts Inside". Well for 99.999% of users maybe. I have the Service Manuals for all my cars (some are a stack of phone books a foot thick). I don't know if my dealership hates or loves me but if there's something I can't fix myself I take the books marked to the relevant pages and tell the Service Guy I did *this* and *this* so that leaves *this* damn part under the dash I can't get to without taking the WHOLE DAMN DASH apart! A/C on my '05 Grand Prix GT2 failed a few weeks ago and it took them TWO WEEKS to fix it! Everything from the front seats and dash came out to the firewall! Parts hard to get etc. Rented a 2019 Dodge Challenger for a few days (fun car BTW) and because they were taking so long to get MY car fixed they told me to bring the Challenger back and they'd give me a "Courtesy Car" to drive until mine was ready. Freebie? Hell yeah! Buick Encore loaded. Drove it a couple days before I looked under the hood (I do that) and it's a EcoTech FOUR cylinder! Repair on the GT2 was over $2000.00! BTW the GT2 has everything but the Supercharger. My '99 GTP HAS the Supercharger. Good for 40 extra horsepower! Those Buick 3.8L V6s are great engines! Think the old turbo Grand Nationals. Timing chain pushrod bullet proof and parts are cheap and easy to find!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Not sure if its a cold solder joint, or vibration damage. Its been good 14 years. I really can't complain lol!

[@jancygonzalez6704]

Mine is doing the same thing on a infiniti g35 going to try the fuse swap before paying money to get a new ipdm.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Any luck over there?

[@jancygonzalez6704]

@@DuckmanCycles Ipdm was bad on mine tried the fuses but it would only click once and do the same thing yours was doing.

[@mark64tanner]

Nice job buddy! Always get value from your explanations of your thought process, both technical and non ;) cheers

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thank you sir! Very happy this is fixed!

[@troyboy2027]

Where there’s a will there’s a way! Glad you fixed the problem! Btw did you replace those clips the windshield guy lost?

[@DuckmanCycles]

Clips not yet replaced, the hood actually compresses the rubber seal on the plastic panels, so you really don't need 'em! I should just go buy a bag of them though, some of what remains are broken, too.

[@troyboy2027]

DuckmanCycles and VW Garage I bet they’re cheap as hell online lol

[@DuckmanCycles]

Yep, especially in bulk!

[@mememetal666]

Wow how did you figure that out.. a normal person would have thrown the car to a junkyard and never figured it out...

[@DuckmanCycles]

Proper electrical troubleshooting, I suppose it comes with experience. I've done that kind of thing for years since I was a kid, electrical does not intimidate... probably one of my stronger abilities. But yes, some people would have really panicked over this. Thank you very much for the comment!

[@limitlessautomedia9794]

My 350z automatic is doing the same thing yours did. I'm going to replace fuse 89 and see what happens. After this the car will be up for sale it's a 2004 with only 73k miles

[@DuckmanCycles]

I hope you got to figure it out, or I bid you good luck on your sale!

[@freedomfriestv]

Dude you’re super entertaining. I’m basically diagnosing the same (but for an auto) I should check to see if I get power to that pin 25 for the starter because it could be the same issue! (Or a relay). I appreciate you making this video and I’ll link it in my next vlog update!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks! I'm just me, sometimes people get it..... haha! How did your diagnostics on this go?

[@freedomfriestv]

Perfectly. Replaced all the fuses and relays in the IPCM and cleaned the corrosion from the connections and started right up. Thanks again dude!

[@johnhardesty3167]

This dude called the Duckman is the greatest-nonpareil!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thank you! VERY big thank you!

[@garagedweller7159]

I was looking at your merchandise and have a suggestion. I don't drink coffee but would buy a MFDM rum and cola glass. Good job troubleshooting that electrical problem.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Good call on that, needs to be appropriately Duckman-sized, too. I'll see what I can come up with!

[@BobPegram]

We need a pre-memorial Duckman and Skeeter opening mail coffee mug. It could even be an opening wierd mail coffee mug.

[@garagedweller7159]

Duckman sized is perfect,I like to make a big drink too,plastic so it is garage safe when I make one too many and drop it on the floor. LOL ask me how I know.

[@DuckmanCycles]

@@garagedweller7159 I already know... there's been a lot of busted bottles under Eleanore lol!

[@v3n0mgaming71]

Fantastic video thumbs up for sure!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks man! About to yank out the clutch hose, that's gone all caca recently. More videos to come!

[@paulelkins1242]

Thanks for the video, I have a 2003 350 import, all of a sudden no start, i’ve checked all fuses, checked all the relays, I’ve checked the clutch safety switch and the power to it. All good it does bum start with a push. Just will not start with the key or replace the starter motor with a new one and still no start. I’ve just checked Continuity between pin 25 to f37!! And all good there. Any ideas? Thanks paul

[@DuckmanCycles]

Looks like you were pretty thorough, but do you have power at the starter motor? Maybe bad starter wire? Battery terminal could be borked, too. Just a suggestion. Hope that helps!

[@paulelkins1242]

Hi there Thanks for the reply, Iam getting a click from under the dash where the fuses are when turning the key. I Seam not to have power going to the starter relay on the ipdm ?

[@gafrers]

Not a VW? Jokes aside; Poor 350Z but great video and great explanations as usual.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks so much!

[@kapembwachomba3609]

champ!! im so happy right now.my v35 couldnt start but my dashboard was lighting up.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Any luck getting it started?

[@itjustmark7173]

great video man, keep up the good work!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks so much Mark!

[@DragonflyHustler]

Worked like a charm ,Thanx for the great video

[@DuckmanCycles]

Glad it helped! Thanks so much!

[@Xboyxofficial]

Hey how’s it going ?? What is that little rubber call. I just saw it on my floor mat too. I’m gonna but tht right now ??

[@DuckmanCycles]

Probably the clutch button pad is what you are asking about. Time to replace it! :)

[@tonyc7248]

Awesome, now I know something like that happen I know we’re am looking, thx for that information brother.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thank you for the comment Tony, I hope my video helps you!

[@tonyc7248]

DuckmanCycles and VW Garage Of coarse brother.

[@tonyc7248]

If you now something about A/C i got problem on my A/C my compressor never stop working never have brake I don’t know why or is normal everything work perfect very cool but never stop,Appreciate if you know something about it. Thx

[@filipflores702]

Did you have any oil pressure readings when it wouldn’t start? I’m having this issue but I am getting no oil pressure reading

[@DuckmanCycles]

Can't tell, everything on the dash flickers and bounces all around when starting... and that is normal!

[@elwoodkingmaker8343]

And you have to consider, you really have to this time (!), that this Zee, this nice 350 ... is from the good "old" times. Where the stuff was still kinda-sorta fixable by handy DIYer. The current generation of Zee? Forget it. Keep on duckin' #MFDM

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks man!

[@kaizzen.k]

Ripp im currently having this problem but i dont have the tools to take that ipm apart and fix it

[@DuckmanCycles]

Good news, it comes apart without tools! Still needs some to fix though..... If you have same problem I do!

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

Got burnt at Team Nissan in Manchester NH, back in the early 90's. Tech messed with probes till he shorted the ECU, I Got a used one from a junk yard he installed it. Found out it needed a coil which was the problem before he mister good wrenched it. With rentals and work this $30.00 repair cost $ 1500.00. Needless to say I never owned another Nissan. I think most dealer suck which is why they make working on your cars and trucks so hard.

[@DuckmanCycles]

I think this is my last Nissan also, unless I wind up getting one much older someday. Now that they are owned by the French Renault company I don't think I want anything to do with them. The Nissan Juke that I drive for work for example, what a piece of junk!

[@cwm7930]

Never thought a stack of pennies would be my solution, thanks!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Hehehe, sometimes the simplest solution will solve the most high-tech problem! Thanks for the comment!

[@zeethirtythree9826]

When you noticed the clutch issue. Did you notice if the pedal travel was making a long hard scrunching sound? I just noticed that my stopper fell out and am not sure if that is related.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Not really, everything felt quite normal to me... I do have to replace the clutch fluid line though, the pedal doesn't always bounce back as it should, a symptom of a stretched out line. I have a braided one here waiting for me!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Nice repair Duckman!!, Conjunction junction what's your function good song to sing while working I think it was Bill Murray sang it not sure it was the 70's it must have been pay day at the plating facility or hangover Monday anyhue just simple fix with surprises Now it's Purring great thank's for the adventure!!!; )P.S. I would have lost it if a pine cone flew at you the needles did make my day!!!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Wow if a Pinecone could fly that far we would have some serious winds from that Hurricane Barry that's forming off the coast right now.... that's what had it raining all week here. And I believe Conjunction Junction was Jack Sheldon by the way, I don't know if Bill Murray has that kind of pipes on him, now I have to see Bill Murray does any singing at all, heh.

[@hooomanpanda8960]

I can't believe it that stupid rubber button was my only problem😂 thankyou so much I wouldn't have that about something like that

[@DuckmanCycles]

Those little rubber buttons cause all kinds of strange things on this car! I recently uploaded another video where it happened to the gas pedal, too.... which rendered the car undrivable!

[@retiredandroaming]

Subbed! I have EXACTLY the same issue! I tried to remove the IPDM module but that last small connector with the two really thick white wires - can't figure out how to remove the connector!!! Any tips would be GREAT as I really, really want to open up that module to check that Pin 25 trace. On that connector, there's a side clip by the look of it, but I tried squeeing the little inner tab and pulling on the block. No way will it come loose! I tried shifting the littel tab outwards (away from the connector block) and it still won't come out. HELP!!!!!

[@DuckmanCycles]

First, thanks so much for joining us! But it's a little hard for me to see without taking mine apart again. If I remember I removed it with bare hands, but sometimes on some of those clips you can squeeze them with needle-nose pliers to help you along. Don't pull on the harness too hard, sometimes the blades will pull out of the connectors and you have a mess to fix. Send me some pictures through the social media links on my website, I'll see what I can do to help you further!

[@BigDaddycris]

This video came in clutch asf I switched the relays and still nothing but then I saw my clutch rubber piece was missing 👍

[@DuckmanCycles]

Gotcha! Hope its fixed! Thanks for the feedback!

[@Paulisthebestt]

I didn’t know about the box backthere! I have a similar issue on my 07 g35 but the check engine isn’t on, scanner won’t read, and it won’t crank. Think it’s the ecu or something in the IDPU?

[@DuckmanCycles]

Yes, the IPDM is an easy one to miss or not know about!

[@dylancate3221]

So my car started doing this, I also drift my car so I’m not surprised my clutch pedal peice broke. I have not checked it out yet but I bet you that clutch plastic is broke cause I’m always kicking the shit out of my clutch on track

[@DuckmanCycles]

I don't think drifting would matter much to the pedal switch, hehe! But I'll be running a follow up video to this soon! More to come! Thanks for the comment!

[@dylancate3221]

Hey duck man I’m still battling this problem, I’ve put a new battery in, I’ve swapped out the starter relay in the Engine compartment fuse panel, I’ve cleaned up battery terminals good, I put a new clutch safety switch in, rubber grommet piece is still in tack on the clutch pedal, one thing that does worry me is I was driving my car in a heavy rain and I accidentally hit a big puddle on the passengers side and after I got to where I was going it limp moded and water got into the fuse box behind the battery, I pulled some fuses and let it dry for a few hours and it’s been good ever since but I’m starting to question if the motherboard is smoked internally? Really stuck man

[@johnnnnnnnn67]

Which fuse or relay is for the 3 gauge pods in the waterfall and the dash gauges and mirror, mine dont work at all?

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks for the question man, that's a bit off topic from what's going on in this video... I'd have to check the manual. Do you have a manual for your car?

[@johnnnnnnnn67]

@@DuckmanCycles no I don't which one do you recommend. Other than the owners manual.

[@DuckmanCycles]

There's only one that I've ever seen, it comes directly from Nissan themselves. I'm not sure who published it, but you can find a copy of it up on the 350Z forum websites

[@Hawlkeye-e9p]

2004 here. Just replaced battery. Was packed up for weekend excursion. Fueled up at gas station. Real slow crank over. Then it screamed a few times and not just clicks. Wont turn over at all. Thats why i got a new battery lol. Starter gave up ghost.

[@BobPegram]

You're not the only You Tube mechanic having infuriating one after the other, after the other faults, several are. All get super P.O.ed!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Hahaha! Yeah! What a pain it was, but now I get to smile... ITS FIXED!

[@stevencallahan6815]

Does this apply if the lights dont come on? it beeps, batt. light comes on and goes off when i press the brake. but I tried jumping it and while hooked to my truck I got nothing.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Well, I'm not sure, from how you describe it you have several different problems. I'd go through all the fuses and all the relays and see what you find there, first. You likely have more than one in trouble. Also make sure your battery terminals are clean and tight!

[@tonychavez3273]

Appreciated dude I try one of this things and it work 🙏🙏

[@DuckmanCycles]

Good luck my friend!

[@HunterKnightCustoms]

HELL YEAH! F@#$%^&K the dealers! Never tell a do it yourselfer "it can't be done"

[@DuckmanCycles]

That's the theme here on this KZbin channel! Thank you so much for the comment!

[@TheKonni16]

Bro I am not lying: Got this car a few days ago and swapped the battery because it was old and garbage. Swapped it and wondered why the car wouldn't start. I panicked a bit that it was the immobilizer. Saw your video and heard that you talked about the clutch and this button. I thought "no way..". Got in the car, pushed the clutch and the engine started 😂 NO ONE TOLD ME THAT I HAVE TO PUSH THE CLUTCH IN THIS OLD BEAUTY TO START THE CAR🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DuckmanCycles]

Haha glad I helped! 😁👍🏻

[@gaelpalestina6294]

Hey, I’m having a similar problem here with my 04 Z. So it does the same thing where all the lights light up and it just clicks when you try to start it (no crank). However, sometimes it does turn on and sometimes it doesn’t, and when it doesn’t you have to wait for like an hour for it to turn on again. I was wondering if you have any idea of what the problem could be. I’m guessing the starter, i talked to my dad and he thinks it might be something electrical. I replaced the fuses but nothing changed, I didn’t replace the relays tho because I feel if it were to be the relays the car wouldn’t want to start at all, unless I’m wrong. Can the relays work intermittently? Any comment will help thanks

[@DuckmanCycles]

Yes relays can work intermittently, that's actually something I was experiencing just last week. Sometimes just wiggling them in their socket is enough to make it start. But as you saw in this video you can swap out your starter relay with your high beam relay and see if that makes a difference. If your starter starts working and the high beams begin acting up then it was definitely a bad relay! Good luck, let me know what happens!

[@thatboyjosh73]

Hey brother. I really appreciate your video but when I ordered the relays you had a link to they ended up being too big for my 2005 350z . Did Amazon change the size ?

[@DuckmanCycles]

They look different in the photos in the link for some reason, much taller. Might still fit in the socket, not sure if you can get the lid on it with such a tall relay though. I'll do some more research here and update the link if necessary.

[@bigkahuna225]

I don't know how to find the link to buy those relays for my son's 2005 350 please help

[@DuckmanCycles]

Very first link in the video description, did you look there? Hope that helps!

[@trevordoyle1335]

I’m currently pulling my IPDM apart, how do you get the actual board separated

[@DuckmanCycles]

Lift! Not much to it really!

[@zenkikijp9667]

Could this happen if mine cranks but won’t start?

[@DuckmanCycles]

Probably not, but in your case, do you have a red light on the dashboard when that happens?

[@bamsavage8850]

I bought the little rubber part from your link for my 350z since mine broke but when it got to me it didn’t fit my z

[@DuckmanCycles]

Why not? My backup ones from there work just fine. Details! Please elaborate!

[@bamsavage8850]

DuckmanCycles and VW Garage well I have a 2003 z and the rubber part broke so I bought it but I think it’s a different rubber part for mine

[@DuckmanCycles]

@@bamsavage8850 I wouldn't be too surprised if that was the case. Can you make it fit?

[@AlejandroPerezCosio]

You know, this is the second time I'm getting into this video, first time was because I needed to know where the IPDM was and how to access it, this clip solved that at that time. Now I'm back because I'm having issues with the starter. Will start checking the relay :)

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks for coming back, and thanks for the comment! I hope the video helps! Feel free to ask if you have any questions, maybe I can answer!

[@danadenton9144]

@@DuckmanCycles I’m having the same issue with my Z but mine is an automatic with a slap shift. I replaced my battery and the terminals. Sometimes it starts and will for days sometimes is doesn’t and won’t start for a minute or sometimes days. I tried the relay thing but it didn’t work for me. I switched around a few too. I don’t have a clutch so I know it’s not related to that. I hear a click and everything lights up inside but then nothing. What would you suggest with an auto?? I’m in the process of taking out the IPDM now to take a look but if that doesn’t work I’m stumped.

[@DailyDone]

Holy shit this actually kind of scares me I just got a 370z and was told there was something wrong with the IPDM module I really hope it’s not the whole box

[@coolhoop19]

Hey my car has power but won’t turn to the acc/on position I have new battery and checked all fuses etc

[@DuckmanCycles]

Check the ignition relay first, swap it with the one from your high beams. Free test. If that's not it, possibly the ignition switch is bad. Lastly, it not anything else, then wiring!

[@OFFAxisBuilds]

Did you try replacing the muffler bearings. They tend to go out about every 5 years. Great video. Glad to see you got it up and running

[@DuckmanCycles]

Ya know ,if it had a tailgunner exhaust, it would indeed have muffler bearings. LoL!

[@veekist]

Love the vid! Can you assist me with a p1123 code? I've replaced the t-body, pedal sensor and maf and have done the relearn. Checked all connections. Still p1123. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks for the question, but I can't say that I've ever encountered that error before. Have you tried to recalibrate the throttle? I know there is a procedure for it I just can't remember what but I know you can find it up on a 350Z forums.

[@veekist]

I haven't yet. I cleaned the connections with electronic cleaner. It may have solved it. I had to do the relearn procedures 2x. I've test driven it both times and may have been dirty connections from in/out plugging processes along with the need to replace the throttle. Cross fingers. Btw. Keep vids coming!

[@AngelJuarez-ip8bl]

What if there’s a rapid clicking noise coming from the ipdm relays or box after I stop cranking the car. It’s cranking but not starting. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREAT !!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Rapid clicking when you try to start it is usually the battery, but you say this happens after you try to start it and it cranks and doesn't run? So you let go of the key... and lots of clicking?

[@AngelJuarez-ip8bl]

@@DuckmanCycles yessir, battery is new and I’ve check all my sensor with a multimeter. has compression,fuel pump works and it’s still not starting. It might be something electrical or ecu ?