Few Questions

[travm182]

Hey guys new to skylines but not new to nissans (datsuns) picked up a 2001 V35 300GT sedan today just have a couple of questions.

What is this button? its under the steering wheel?

What does this mean? is it a service reminder?

there is RCA cords coming out of a side trim in the boot.. on the RHS up the top.

it comes out as RCA then is converted from RCA to a 3.5mm jack. Any ideas?

Also where can i get replacements for these gas struts?

And fuel door bumpers? mine are no good.

Also from the drivers seat is the door lock button on the arm rest meant to lock every door except your own?

My key unlocks the car but wont lock it? maybe i just need a new battery for it.

ALSO what spec batteries are people using in their skylines? the one in it is no good.

Sorry for all the questions hope they can be answered cheers.

[sonicii]

button under the steering wheel is to turn on/off the auto 'tilt down' feature of the side mirrors when selecting reverse.

ETC is Electronic Toll Card reader, which is for Japan's toll roads, useless in Aust. No idea what the message is though.

Not sure what the audio cable in the boot is for..

If your lucky, the struts may be a standard size, which means you might be able to get replacements from supercheap/autobarn/etc. Cant' say for sure though, I haven't looked for them before.

Can't help with the fuel door bumpers, they are probably a standard shape item, so maybe see if there is something aftermarket, or for another model Nissan vehicle.

Not sure on the lock button, probably doesn't lock the drivers door. Haven't tested it on my V35, but that is how my old J30 Maxima worked..

You could have a faulty remote if it isn't locking the doors.

I think the Century NS60LS is the correct battery - or an equivalent in other brand.

Edited August 14, 2013 by sonicii

[travm182]

thanks for the info mate

[PN-Mad]

Message will be hat the ETC card isn't inserted into the reader, for obvious reasons.

Jack will just be for audio equipment into the aux system. That ay you should be able to plug a iPhone in and play musics.

There are strut regas services or buy new.

The fuel flap rubbers actually have a part number. Search the stages thread, it's in there somewhere. Or use epc data.

Yes, I've replaced remote batteries, you should do the same

Biggest batty you can fit in the right configuration is the answer!

[The Max]

I would recommend any decent AGM (Absorption Glass Mat) battery as the last thing you need is a bad leaking battery given where the battery is located in these vehicles. It's not the friendliest arrangement.

For that reason, I have an Optima yellow top 35 in mine. If you go for that one, make sure you get the cap/cover that it should be supplied with as that clips on the base of the battery to give it the extra height you'll need to ensure the clamp actually does hold the battery down tight.

Edited August 14, 2013 by The Max

[travm182]

Couple more questions..

This is a bit intermittent, sometime everything works fine but sometimes the radio will reset and it will happen every few seconds, radio resets, air con light flash. if i turn the car to acc the air con lights will flash and i cant use the radio.

When this is happening if the radio is on and i try and use the controls on the steering wheel the radio turns off and turns back on..

Im thinking an earthing problem.. just wondering where the earthing points are and if theres a special earth for the radio that i should check.

Any info will be appreciated!

heres some pics of the car, very happy with it (apart from the small dramas)

Edited August 17, 2013 by travm182