General Discussions - 300ZX Related

i am trying to replace my heater matrix i have taken all the dash board out and have removed the three nuts holding it in place ie top one and the one on each side,,but i still cant seem to get the thing to budge, are there any hidden screws or is it just need brute force to get it out ,and what is the bset way to come out with it somebody must be able to help me out please ive been at it for 3 weeks now

Hi. I have had my zed for 8 months now and I have had to change the passenger side head light bulb 3 times. I don’t think I should be changing them as often as this. I have done the normal things like checked the earth, fuses and relays and tried different makes of bulbs... still no joy. My birds dad works for Mitsubishi I took the car to him this morning he had a quick look at it but he just looked at the same things as I did. He asked me if I have a wiring diagram so he can look more in depth I have not got one I was hoping one of you guys might be able to help me out with a diagram. cheers lee uk300zxtt@msn.com

Hello all, I have just cleaned the throttle bodies :hyper: bloody dirty they were I have had the car a year and this is the first time i've done it :o and once finished the car didnt chuck out any black smoke like the guide says is this normal?? I took it for a drive to test all was ok and the car seems alot quicker and the pick up better, is this correct or is it all my head. Thanks all. Ant :D

I have a fuel pressure gauge i want to pumb in, If i was to T off just after the filter will this display the same pressure as at the injectors. if not where do i need to connect it? Cheers Eddie

Just wanna check over the SWB and make sure she's OK, i know its running slightly rich and the tickover is particually high at about 1400rpm. So if anyone fancies a look for me, tea, coffee, beer, missus will be at your disposal! :D:D Cheers all :dance:

Got home tonight, after a short drive just to run the engine for a bit (first time I've drove her this week!) and noticed when I got home that the spoiler is lifting/peeling just above the lights - it looks like someone has tried to rip it off!! Is this a 'natural' occurrence due to the cold weather (we had it all last night - snow, ice, minus temps) - or should I be worried that someone really is trying to nick it!!! Either way, it looks like I might be getting my new spoiler sooner than planned - so it's not all bad ;).

Spotted a grey z on the a34 Nr oxford this morning, think the plate was g*** ejh? had a fog light bolted to the rear bumper, and an aftermarket front end.

hi guys, First I came accross a guy on 300zx.com forum who says this site is under contruction. I think this is becausse he does not see any discussion going on here. Anyway to get thing moving, I have a little problem you guy can help me with. I noticed recently that my car dont startup as used to. I know it's not spark plugs or injectors. I'm yet to rule out PTU and timing or MAF. All the same I want some input on this. Many thanks

i have fitted 2 aftermarket gauges and they have been working fine up until yesterday! boost gauge has no iluminated display as the gauge is black? could a bulb be blown not sure how to get at it,and where would i get one :( it was working intermitadly would work sometimes.Then no display all together checked wireing and all is fine. any ideas :bow:

I need to respray my front panel and I need to match the paint as close as I can obviously. I have a 1993 model but I am unsure which paint code is correct. Is it Aztec red AG2 or Ultra red AJ4? How do I find out for sure as I think after september 93 it was Ultra red and before that Aztec red. And where can I get the paint? Had a quick look in a smaller halfords store but to no joy. If anyone can help that would be rather grand as I want to get it done tomorrow. Thanks as always. Chris P

Clifford G300 Alarm, keeps bl**dy going off when the temperature drops...and typically always at night when i park it opposite the neighbours... something must be contracting somewhere..anyone got any ideas? Ive already adjusted the sensitivity thing so it aint that..is it? And does ANYONE know anyone who can get turbo timers hooked up with an alarm? cheers, rob

You were parked outside P&A audio shop in Crosby about 12:15 this afternoon, black inport with what looked to be a 99spec spoiler and aftermarket wheels. Nice looking motor, got a few piccys on me fone, hope ya dont mind :dance: Anyone on here? Cheers Dan.

Hows this done? I know with the manual you put it in fith gear with the hand brake on Thanks

Baggins ive lost your phone number "i know im stupid" i just wonderd if you had a date yet to fit my gearbox?? can you ring me on 0789 9694014 or 01702 611826 cheers mate ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ron

Just ordered above from Chris and wondered if anyone on here has any advice/tips,before I try to decipher the instructions!! ;)

Somebody please help me. :confused: I cant work out why my car is running 5psi. I have checked the ecu and it said that the detonation sensor was playing up so i've cleaned it and i got a code 55 (all clear). Took my car out and still had 5psi. Checked the ecu and still code 55. I had the car in a garage recently and the mechanic said the turbos were fine so I'm stumped. Please help me!!!! :(

i dont seem to be able to find a full ecu pinout diagram ,after changing my ecu today i am only running on 5 cylinders :cry: so can anybody post a link as i know ive seen it before thanks

Hey everyone After taking my Zed for a quick blast up and down the air strip at work, I felt a hell of a lot of heat coming up from under tha car. First time I've felt it cos I was wearing shorts. Frekking cold outside tho! There was a slight burning smell too... Felt the alloys and there were really hot, especially as I'd only been driving for about 10 mins with no hard breaking. Didnt think there'd be that much heat soak through to the wheels. Any ideas guys and gals????! Cheers Andrew

Hi I currently have a jap spec 300zx TT and the headlight has gone, the original bulb had 2 spades, i have read on the forum that i need to create an earth but having bought my replacement bulb from halford it only has one spade is this correct?? Thanks no worries sorted it now :-)

My zed recently decided to present me with a new prob i can drive along in traffic at the usual lack of urgency, but when i try to accelerate slowy the engine completely stalls.if i keep my foot on the gas it kangeroo's until i take my foot off letting it settle, then i can accelerate again. there is also a lack of power when this is happening, it doesn't happen all the time and seems throttle related could it be my throttle sensor? have taken it off and it seemed ok. can anyone help :bow:

anyone know any good places for rear spoilers for the zx, apart from Z Centre?? in the uk ?

I've seen this on other Zeds when looking to buy, so Im guessings its a common problem. At the very top of the Dash, where it meets the Window Air vents the dash has lifted up/come away from where it should sit. I have tried to fix it, but its in a very awkward position and I coud'nt see how to remove the Window air vents. Its not really noticable from inside, but from the outside its ugly, as you can see the brown insulation and undertrim. Has anybody else fixed theirs, and have any tips ?

Anyone know if its easy / hard to put braided hoses all round on the car???

To Mr Duff and Mr Dixon for phone advice on my clutch probs. I know have a gash across my forehead, where I wedged the brake pedal back with my forehead, whilst bending backwards over an electric seat that kept coming forward, crushing me even more, nearly choking on the small torch held in my mouth, so I could see up the footwell to adjust the poxy clutch!!! I had to rip out all the vents to the drivers side and the lower fascia to even see the clutch adjustment. After all that turns out the hose under the gearbox has split. Cheers though - much appreciated help :)

Can anbody who has these fitted to there car give me some help on the wheel nuts. i ordered some "slim" wheelnuts from envy performance who sell Volks wheels but when the arrived they were the same as the ones already fitted to my car for my std wheels. I think they are m12 bolts or something. Can anybody who has aftermarket wheels with tiny holes like volks tell me what is stamped onto the side of the wheelnuts they are using. Cheers Marcus