hi guys

bit of help please when i turn the ignition on and start the car

the power light flashes 16 times any ideas why?

It's an autobox fault code.

 

http://twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/tech/autodiag/autodiag.html

 

16 flashes isn't 10 though, maybe somebody else can advise further.

I doubt you have 16 flashes, but try this

 

 

A/T Diagnostics:

 

1. Have the engine at normal operating temperature, in P with the overdrive switch on.

2. Start engine. The AT light should go out after 2 sec.

3. Turn the ignition off.

4. Move selector to drive D by using the Push Release button. If not equipped, use the brake pedal

5. Set overdrive switch to OFF.

6. Wait 2 seconds and turn ignition switch ON.

7. Wait 2 seconds and move selector to 2.

8. Set overdrive switch to ON.

9. Move selector to 1.

10. Set overdrive switch to OFF.

11. Depress accelerator pedal fully and release it.

12. The codes will begin to flash. Theres one long flash that signifies the start of the sequence. Following should be 10 short flashes. Then it repeats.

 

Error Codes Key:

 

All 10 flashes the same = No error codes detected.

1st flash longer than others = Revolution sensor is shorted or disconnected.

2nd flash longer than others = Speed sensor circuit is shorted or disconnected.

3rd flash longer than others = Throttle sensor circuit is shorted or disconnected.

4th flash longer than others = Shift solenoid "A" circuit is shorted or disconnected

5th flash longer than others = Shift solenoid "B" circuit is shorted or disconnected

6th flash longer than others = Overrun clutch solenoid circuit is shorted or disconnected

7th flash longer than others = Lock-up solenoid circuit is shorted or disconnected

8th flash longer than others = Fluid temperature sensor is disconnected or A/T control unit power source circuit is damaged.

9th flash longer than others = Engine revolution signal circuit is shorted or disconnected

10th flash longer than others = Line pressure solenoid circuit is shorted or disconnected

All the same with no long start flash = Battery low, been disconnected, or control unit has just been reconnected.

The flashes at start up have is not a fault reference but a warning to inform you that there is a stored code, the above method can be used to access these.

 

Jeff TT

I doubt you have 16 flashes, but try this

 

 

A/T Diagnostics:

 

1. Have the engine at normal operating temperature, in P with the overdrive switch on.

2. Start engine. The AT light should go out after 2 sec.

3. Turn the ignition off.

4. Move selector to drive D by using the Push Release button. If not equipped, use the brake pedal

5. Set overdrive switch to OFF.

6. Wait 2 seconds and turn ignition switch ON.

7. Wait 2 seconds and move selector to 2.

8. Set overdrive switch to ON.

9. Move selector to 1.

10. Set overdrive switch to OFF.

11. Depress accelerator pedal fully and release it.

12. The codes will begin to flash. Theres one long flash that signifies the start of the sequence. Following should be 10 short flashes. Then it repeats.

 

Error Codes Key:

 

All 10 flashes the same = No error codes detected.

1st flash longer than others = Revolution sensor is shorted or disconnected.

2nd flash longer than others = Speed sensor circuit is shorted or disconnected.

3rd flash longer than others = Throttle sensor circuit is shorted or disconnected.

4th flash longer than others = Shift solenoid "A" circuit is shorted or disconnected

5th flash longer than others = Shift solenoid "B" circuit is shorted or disconnected

6th flash longer than others = Overrun clutch solenoid circuit is shorted or disconnected

7th flash longer than others = Lock-up solenoid circuit is shorted or disconnected

8th flash longer than others = Fluid temperature sensor is disconnected or A/T control unit power source circuit is damaged.

9th flash longer than others = Engine revolution signal circuit is shorted or disconnected

10th flash longer than others = Line pressure solenoid circuit is shorted or disconnected

All the same with no long start flash = Battery low, been disconnected, or control unit has just been reconnected.

 

If you have tried this method and it does not work, try this simple solution......

 

1. Turn ignition on with lever in P

2. Move lever from P to D and back to P

3. Turn ignition off and get out of car

4. Shout loud at your 300zx " F**K YOU

5. Run around car 5 times clockwise

6. Run around car 7 times anti-clockwise

7. Pull your pants down and say "F**K IT"

8. Ring Autotrader and place ad for sale

9. Sell car to someone else and provide this information if they get stuck

10. Sit down, have a cuppa, and relax......

 

Hope this helps matey.....

 

Alz.

 

 

Sorry...... couldn't help it.... :cool3:

If you have tried this method and it does not work, try this simple solution......

 

1. Turn ignition on with lever in P

2. Move lever from P to D and back to P

3. Turn ignition off and get out of car

4. Shout loud at your 300zx " F**K YOU

5. Run around car 5 times clockwise

6. Run around car 7 times anti-clockwise

7. Pull your pants down and say "F**K IT"

8. Ring Autotrader and place ad for sale

9. Sell car to someone else and provide this information if they get stuck

10. Sit down, have a cuppa, and relax......

 

Hope this helps matey.....

 

Alz.

 

 

Sorry...... couldn't help it.... :cool3:

 

ROFL! Loved this :D

If you have tried this method and it does not work, try this simple solution......

 

1. Turn ignition on with lever in P

2. Move lever from P to D and back to P

3. Turn ignition off and get out of car

4. Shout loud at your 300zx " F**K YOU

5. Run around car 5 times clockwise

6. Run around car 7 times anti-clockwise

7. Pull your pants down and say "F**K IT"

8. Ring Autotrader and place ad for sale

9. Sell car to someone else and provide this information if they get stuck

10. Sit down, have a cuppa, and relax......

 

Hope this helps matey.....

 

Alz.

 

 

Sorry...... couldn't help it.... :cool3:

 

LMFAO i will try this in the morning hope it works

The flashes at start up have is not a fault reference but a warning to inform you that there is a stored code, the above method can be used to access these.

 

Jeff TT

 

cheers jeff i will give the diag a go in the morning when i get home it will be well warm by then and let you no how i get on cheers

LMFAO i will try this in the morning hope it works

 

It worked for me:lol: