Jump to content
SAU Community

Help Please

hdnsct

By hdnsct,
in General Maintenance

 Share

Recommended Posts

hdnsct Rookie

hdnsct

Posted
Posted

Hi, new to the site and new to the import world.

I've had my r33 gtst for about 4 good months now, have had no problems with it at all until now.

So the story goes i was casually driving along and I noticed the hicas light flickering on and off and losing power steering also, i continued driving as I wasn't far from getting where I needed to go. As I started accelerating again it wouldn't respond sounded as if it was over fueled/ flooded. I basically pulled over turned it off left it for about halve an hour, went back battery was dead.

Soo. The next day I replaced the battery as I noticed the battery I had in was pretty old. Drove fine for the past two day until this afternoon where it seems to be doing the same thing again? I don't know much about these cars and am wondering if anyone else has experience the same problem and can point me in the right direction of diagnosing the problem?

Thanks heaps

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/439262-help-please/
Share on other sites
89CAL Grand Master

89CAL

Posted
Posted

HICAS problems shouldnt affect the engine/engine ECU so perhaps you have a bigger problem?

Have you done anything at all to the car recently? did tthe battery cable look O.K? If its a standard ECU can you get any fault codes out of it?

Sounds like more than one issue here, and I would look at whatever is causing the engine issue first as if its something electrical it may be shared with the HICAS ECU and fixing it will fix both problems

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/439262-help-please/#findComment-7202247
Share on other sites
hdnsct Rookie

hdnsct

Posted
  • Author
Posted

It's currently completely stock. Other than the battery I haven't touched a thing on it.

The battery cables looked fine no visual signs of a bad connection.

I just went to put it back in the driveway and it took longer to crank as if the battery is dead again. Would you think if the battery is low on power again it could affect the ecu's functions

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/439262-help-please/#findComment-7202260
Share on other sites
89CAL Grand Master

89CAL

Posted
Posted

Altenator? Yeah that'll do it, R terminal wire dodgy means the altenator would not have been charging properly or at all

figured it must have been a general electrical issue for 2 systems to be playing up like that

Easy fix, good to hear :)

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/439262-help-please/#findComment-7202568
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Waders360
      M35 Brake caliper replacement

      By Waders360 · Posted

      Hi from Canada, Both of my calipers are starting to fail. My car is a 2005 M35 Stagea ARX and I can't seem to find any parts or any cross reference caliper that would fit my car. Is there a company or a similar caliper that would fit and I could replace the OEM one. Or if anyone knows where I can find a new OEM. Any help is very appreciated. Let me know!
    • 25zenki
      S1 rb25/s14 starting problem

      By 25zenki · Posted

      Maf is a question mark but TPS  I have set at 0.47, the fact that I’m getting proper voltage range out of it with the key on leads me to believe it’s functioning properly. I’m getting proper voltages on basically everything. I still need to look up voltage ranges for z32 maf and test that 
    • 25zenki
      S1 rb25/s14 starting problem

      By 25zenki · Posted

      Honestly no not at all, but it’s a very basic tune, it’s stock injectors q45 tps and z32 maf. Other than that it’s a completely stock base map. The file is from nistune and from my understanding if it was tune related I would be able to unplug maf and tps and it would still start even if it was a really shitty start. I have tried starting it with coolant temp, maf, and tps unplugged none of those 3 togethor or individually changes anything 
    • Matt Z
      SAU NSW - Bathurst Run 2025

      By Matt Z · Posted

      🏆 Skyline Supremacy Meets Mount Panorama Magic 🏆 Join SAU NSW as we take the long way to Bathurst, the home of GTR greatness. Saturday 30th August 2025 7:00AM Meeting Hanna Park North Richmond 7:30AM Departure Cruise Via Bells of Line Road 9:00AM Arrival to Stop 1: Golden Poplars Meadow Flat 9:45AM Arrival to Final Destination: Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit Meet Location: Hanna Park North Richmond Stop 1: Golden Poplars Meadow Flat Final Destination: Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit   *Disclaimer* There will be a lead and follow car so no one should get lost. If you would like to attend or bring others along please put your name down and a +1 as numbers will be needed prior! This is NOT a race and we will all be adhering to all road rules. If this is what you want please come to one of our many track days. This is an official SAU:NSW event and will be run under a CAMS permit. One of the things that really sets our club apart is our commitment to being true enthusiasts. When on normal roads we strive to maintain good relations with the authorities as well as the public in general. When attending one of Skylines Australia NSW events please try to: • Be aware of surrounding environment and act accordingly. • Drive courteously on the state’s roads as a true enthusiast should. • Understand how important it is to maintain the good name of SAU NSW and thus, treat others accordingly. • Any misbehavior will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave.
    • soviet_merlin
      My BMW E39 528i touring

      By soviet_merlin · Posted

      What does it look like with highway driving? And yes, I had a similar thought as Duncan. It looks quite similar in my Stagea and I have made myself accept it as normal. Might have to look into it some day   Highway gets as low as 10l/100km on my end so I'm not as worried about it being a mechanical issue. More likely just the tune on the haltech.
×
×
  • Create New...