Hi all,

 

How can I check my Z HICAS is working or doing what it's suppose to do!!

 

Or do I have to take to a specialist?

 

Art

Simplest way is to use a ConZult. Otherwise you can follow the complicated self-diagnosis procedures in the FSM:

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/tech/manual/manual/st/073.gif (and following pages)

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/tech/manual/manual/st (HICAS pages start at st-43)

Cheers Andrew!

That seems a challenge in itself!

Will see how it turns out!

Art

The relatively cheap full version DataScan also has the ability to test the rear steering...that's how I realised my steering angle sensor was out.

What is Data Scan?

Can I get it?

Cost?

Where from ?

How much?

Try this link.

 

http://www.nissandatascan.com

Nissan DataScan 1 is what you want, it cost $51 to activate it.

You will also need a cable to plug in with.

This is what I used...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-Consult-Diagnostic-14-Pins-Scanner-Code-Reader-OBD-USB-Interface-For-Nissan-/251578652406?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a934196f6

I can only vouch for this one though, I did order a different type of interface which didn't work.

Hi all,

 

How can I check my Z HICAS is working or doing what it's suppose to do!!

 

Or do I have to take to a specialist?

 

Art

 

 

Very rare to have a non operational system, and given the hicas system self checks the different sensors constantly for it to operate correctly and reports a failure and hicas shut down by a permanent hicas dash light its a fair bet that provided the light sequence is correct (ie. on with ignition goes off when the engine is started) and there is no wear in the arms/ bushes that its working ok.

 

 

Jeff TT

Thanks for all the info on this.

I did have one of the HICAS track rod changed on MOT.

Light goes out as it should Jeff:thumbup1: