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Hello everyone! Just got my first skyline (r32 gtst) and I am so happy about it. Got to admit I don't really know much about cars :Oops: and its internal workings though so a few questions regarding the car

1. Sometimes the HICAS light just come on/flickers on and off the seller said his mechanic say there's nothing wrong with the car but I just wanted to make sure whether I had turned on some button in the car or something. By the way, what is HICAS?

2. How many immobilisers are there in my car? Is there a procedure to check whether they exist in the car?

3. What do you use to keep the windscreen from misting up during cold nights or driving through fog?

4. Is there supposed to be an official skyline australia club that i can sign up for or something? Read of some people even having a membership card but I just couldn't find any information on this website.

Got a couple more questions in my head but just couldn't remember them. This will have to do for now. Thanks for any inputs!

Hey I see your from Sydney, so you can have a read here http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=44115

as for the HICAS problem.. I think if you have an aftermarket steeringwheel fitted this can cause it ;)

ps.. wheres the pics :P

edit

HIcas is - High Capacity Actively-Controled Steering ( i think lol)

1: do diagnostics (you will find in the diy/faq area

2: what alarm do you have ?

3: a combitation of windscreen wipers and dimister should solve it :P

4: Become a Registered NSW Mamber for club events (the link slim posted)

....By the way, what is HICAS?

HICAS is a 4 wheel steer controller, & the unit can be found in your boot. It normally comes into to play when you reach 80km/h.

How many immobilisers are there in my car? Is there a procedure to check whether they exist in the car?

It depends on your brand, good ones normally have at least 3point or more (eg. Viper, Cheetah). Search the net if you know which model/ brand, otherwise go to a car alarm specialist & ask.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...713#post1253713

This link is for membership to Skylines Australia (NSW).

And I would always use the aircon for demisting the windscreen. It's good to run your aircon once a week anyway. Keeps it running well.

If the powersteering fluid level is low it will cause the HICAS light to come on occasionally, as the rear steering feeds of the same reservoir as the front in R32's.

It also could just be a electrical connection problem...

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Yeah it came with an aftermkt steering wheel, guess i'll have to trust the seller about what he syas then.

The alarm is a Rhino GTS. The website states that there's a 2 point engine immobiliser. Read somewhere else that insurance companies need at least a 3 point one if not a theft claim will not be valid? If thats the case I might need to change it pity though it was only installed in feb this yr.

Combo of wipers and demisters and the air con towards the windscreen way? Was thinking of any products that might prevent the window of misting up in the first place. Didn't really want to spit on my beloved skyline's windscreens the way divers spit on their face goggles before they go into the water. :spew:

Sending in the application form tomorrow! :wavey:

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