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How do you change the spark plugs on a 1996 Nissan 300 ZX?
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How do you replace the alternator on a 1986 Nissan 300ZX Turbo?
undo ground wire cable then jack the car up. Much easier from the bottom. Remove the belt by loosening the adjuster until belt...
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How do you replace the spark plugs in a 1985 Nissan 300ZX non turbo?
In the back of your car, under the floor mat, on the driver's side is a "tool kit". It includes your jack,wheel stops,etc. In...
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Where is the fuel filter located on a 1990 Nissan 300zx non-turbo?
ITS TO THE RIGHT OF THE ENGINE WHEN YOU OPEN THE HOOD, ON TOP BY THE THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE STRUT MOUNT
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How do you install fuel injectors in Nissan 300 ZX?
Check out this site: www.twinturbo.net There you will find all the info you need and then some. From that site, there is a link...
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What is the firing order for a 1985 Nissan 300ZX?
Hey NancyThe firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6 and the dist turns clockwise and 1-3-5 are on the pass side. Can't find any timing...
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Why would an electric motor on a 1986 300ZX keep going after the car is turned off?
the Fan motor will keep running fort a short time after the car is shut off. the motor actually gets hotter after it is shut off...
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How do you repair a 1986 Nissan 300ZX that blows hot air even on the AC setting?
The problem may be a stuck valve which switches between A/C, heater, and defrost vents. My car is stuck in defrost, and is...
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You have a 1993 Nissan 300 ZX what should the high and low sides be for air conditioner?
On any automotive A/C system there is one basic rule. The line that leads from the compressor to the interior of the vehicle is...
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Why do most of your warning lights fade in and out while the engine is running on your 86 300zx non- turbo?
It is an over charging votlage regulator in the alt. Rare problem.
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How do you repair dashboard lights on a 1990 Nissan 300ZX?
It depends what lights you are talking about, most dash lights are just bulbs. However in the cluster for digital lights and the...
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Are the auto and manual engines the same?
They are the same engine just have different spec's. such as different compression ratios and things of that sort to make up for...
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Do they make kits for putting a small block chevy in a 85 nissan 300 zx or anything other engine swap?
No, unfortuently there are not any engine kits that I have seen avalible for the z31 300zx. Answer Not that I know of. Why...
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Where is a vacuum hose diagram for 1988 300 ZX?
You can also go to carfiche.com and look for the FSM for the 88 Z and download it for free. Well, it is now Tna. But I could...
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How do you replace the water pump on a 1992 Nissan 300ZX?
first remove the fan and shrould. then the radiater and hoses. next remove the thermostat housing. remove the harmonic...
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Where can you get a ecu wiring diagram for a 1990 300zx?
300zx Tech Data ECU There is a large online manual at http://300zx-twinturbo.com/cgi-bin/manual.cgi Full of tech data I use...
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Can your 300 zx handle nos for racing?
I would also like to add a twin turbo or NA 300zx will require hoses for each intake manifold and can usually use a 50 - 100 shot...
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Is there somewhere other than the kick-panel you can find out which fuse is which didn't get one with the car?
This is for an 85 turbo. If you are looking at the fuse box the first row of fuses are (top from left) Head lamp (R.Hand) 10A...
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How do you get the rear view mirror off of the 90 300zx?
I got mine off - just hit a deer going way to fast Take a flat head screw driver and pop off the outside cover at the top...
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Does anyone have torque specs for your 1986 nissan 300zx thermostat cover bolts?
Thermostat bolt torque The bolts have a number on it, what is the number? There is a general torque spec in the shop manual...
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Where is the engine number located on a 1991 300zx twin turbo?
location of engine # on 90 nissan 300zx the engine number is located under the hood on the passenger side on a label if you...
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Why would a 85 300ZX start up and run yet nothing electrical works except the radio?
check the fuses and if they are good there are inline fuses under the hood located in the black box on the passengers side wheel...
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Does a 94 Nissan 300zx have a timing belt or chain?
belt Answer dont no 80's but the 90's 300ZX are belt driven
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Would a Chevy 350 smallblock fit in a 1990 Nissan 300ZX?
Not very easily. You can put almost any engine in any vehicle with enough work and modifications. My question is WHY? Answer...
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Where is the fuel filter located on the 1986 ZX 300 Turbo?
Passenger side front strut tower. It is a inline . Follow the fuel line from the top of the engine running that direction and...
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What are the suction cup devices that were found in the compartment behind the driver's seat in a 1990 Nissan 300 ZX?
its a headlight adjustment kit! Not sure how it works, but thats what they are! Jason P.S has anyone managed to use the...
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Where is the fuse for a 300ZX taillights?
It is the fuse that says stop light under the hood in the fuse box on the driver's side of the car.
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How do you set the engine timing on 300zx v6 twin cam?
you have to drain the rad pull it right out take off the intake pipes then black covers maby the thermastat comes off first cant...
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How do you replace a heater core in a 1990 300zx?
if it's the same as the 80's, that will require removing the entire dash board. this will take a good deal of time... have fun...
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How do you remove the ac clutch from the compressor on a 93 nissan 300zx?
The AC Compressor Clutch, more commonly known as a "Magneto Clutch", requires a special tool Usually the clutch itself is almost...
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Your 1984 Nissan 300zx turbo has been sitting for about a month and now it wont start why?
Possible reasons. I had this problem. From what I can tell, the problem stems from two problems. One is moisture gets into the...
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How do you prevent a faulty ABS actuator from draining the battery on a 1995 Nissan 300 ZX?
The most common way is to remove the fuse itself for the ABS, your breaks will still work but the ABS feature will not run...
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What is the sparkplug gap for a 1990 nissan 300zx Twin Turbo?
look in the owners manual if you don't have it look under hood on one of the lablels there should be the plug gap, of go to...
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How do you change the spark plugs in a 1993 300ZX non-turbo?
there is actually a detailed description of how to do this in the owners manual if you have one. Answer Wow i just...
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You have digital instrument cluster failure on a 1986 300ZX Is there a way to reset the failure?
Had the same problem with one several years ago. First, check out the fuses. If those are ok, turning everything off for about...
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How do you install jspec tail lights?
http://home.earthlink.net/~slvander/TailLights/Z32TailLights.html
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What is the best way to replace the oilpan gasket on a 1984 300ZX?
There is not really any easy to do it. You just have to sit the new gasket around the rim of the oilpan and bolt it back on. Just...
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Is the fuel pump for a 1990 300zx na located in the gas tank and how much does it cost to replace it and the price of labor?
The fuel pump is located in the gas tank. You can get to it by lifting up the carpet on the hump between your trunk and your...
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How do you adjust the headlights on a 90 300zx?
you can adjust you headlights by backing out a small screw or screwing it in, directly next to the headlight assembly..under the...
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What engines swaps are there for a 1985 nissan 300zx?
I believe the only engines available are the 3.0 Liter N/A and the 3.0 Liter Turbo Actually, with the right tools, patience,...
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How to repair an air conditioner on a 1989 Nissan 300ZX that blows cold when idling and warm air when driving?
it is a vacuum leak-replace the vacuum line from the right side along the right front-tiny vacuum line probably split
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Is it possible to fit a small block chevy or ford into a 1995 300zx?
Yes, it is possible. I have seen a few on hybridz.com. Requires custom driveshaft, ECU changeout, harness, and of course engine...
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How do you replace the head gasket located on a Nissan 300ZX?
BIGBIG JOB I suggest takeing it to the garage as it will take a backyard mechanic weeks to do. Answer Replacing the head...
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Where do you fit dump valves on 1990 TT 300 ZX?
Are you talking about where to put blow off valves? If so i created a how to install page when i installed mine with pitcures...
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Why would a 300zx start and keep going until you press on the gas and then it stops?
Sounds like it could be a faulty fuel pressure regulator. Take care. jesse Answer also make sure your intake is passing...
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How do you change a 1991 Nissan 300zx air filter?
Standard air filters are relatively easy to change and can make a dramatic effect on the vehicles engine performance and fuel...
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Where do you add transmission fluid to a 1992 300ZX?
Pour the transmission fluid down the hole the transmission dip stick goes in. You will need a funnel to do it right. WRONG! Do...
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How do you fix the knock sensor problem on a 1992 Nissan 300ZX or should you bypass it and how?
The Nissan gurus put the knock sensor on the car for a reason. Unfortunately it uses the engine block for the ground and only one...
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Where is the direction sensor located on the 1985 model Nissan 300ZX?
It is right behind the brace that the spare tire is bolted to. It is a brass looking box that has two knobs that enable you to...
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Where is the oil filter located on a 1986 Nissan 300zx turbo?
I have an 86 turbo. The oil filter sticks out from the side of the engine on the passenger side and is located right above the...
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How can you get your headlights to close on 1986 nissan 300zx?
i had the same problem....it was the headlight relay....bought some off ebay for a dollar apiece.....20 bucks at the store...also...
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Where is the audio fuse located on a 1994 300zx nt?
I'm not absolutely sure, but try this: A fusebox is located inside the car just above the driver's left footrest. Look on the...
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Where is the thermostat located on a 1994 Nissan 300zx non-turbo?
its right infront of the motor one of the silver pipes... take out the rad and then take the fan off for good acsess... then pull...
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Why would a 1985 Nissan 300zx parking lights and tail lights stay on when you turn off the ignition?
There are three possibilities. 1 The cheapest to fix and the most likely scenario is the same problem that I had on my 1984...
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Your 1991 300zx has no power to the entire car and the key is stuck in the ignition?
If your 300zx has no power to the entire car and the key is stuck in the ignition you have to press the emergency button located...
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Where is the sensor for the oil gauge on a 1986 Nissan 300ZX?
It is on the passenger side of the block, below the exhaust manifold and next to the oil filter. It is a covered by a bell shaped...
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Where is the pcv valve on a 1990 Nissan 300ZX non-turbo?
Pcv valve is on the bottom sides of the intake plenum. Look under it by both strut tower locations and you should see two lower...
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What are the symptoms of a bad knock sensor and can it damage the engine?
you will have a knock sensor code and the car will run slugish. when a knock sesor code is set its retards the timeing so the...
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Where is the location of the Heater Core on a 1984 300zx 2 2 non turbo?
The Heater Core is behind the dashboard and is very difficult to replace. The entire dashboard must be removed to facillitate...
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What is wrong if one headlight comes on a few seconds after the other on an 86 300 ZX?
1 check grounds,rubbing wires,plugs are all tight. 2 relays alternate headlight relays be sure they are good. thats all i can...
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How do you remove a dimmer switch from a 1986 300 zx after you have removed the covers from around the steering shaft?
if i understand correctly you should remove the lower panel and pinch and push it out from inside or u could use a small pick
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Why does your 1986 300zx turbo without turning on the ignition make noise like some electrical is running?
fuel injector fan Could be the fan running after your drive the car. It will run until the car cools down. Also some turbo cars...
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How do you fix a radiator on a 1991 nissan 300zx 6 cylinder automatic?
to replace the radiator you will have to remove the front clip of the car and the air intake box i replaced mine it took me...
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How do you change an air filter to a 1990 300ZX na?
You need to remove the panel that is inbetween the headlights. This can be done by opening the hood and removing the 4...
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How to install a power steering belt a 1990 Nissan 300zx NA?
MOVE THE POWER STEERING PUMP there is a long bolt that you unscrew to get the powersteering pump moving. if that dosnt move...
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If an 86 300ZX had water damage 2 years ago and hasn't been started and won't turn over even with a jump start what could be wrong?
Anything and everything electronic. Does it have the Engine Control Module under any of the seats. If so, it will prob. need...
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Why is the button not working on automatic gearshift Nissan 300ZX to allow car to go into overdrive?
I just read on another site, that the switch is controlled by the engine temp. It will not allow the Z to go into overdrive if...
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How do you remove the power steering pump from a 94 Nissan Sentra?
Hey RayFirst take off the belt then the lines then the mounting bolts. Not much of a job but some bolts are hard to get to....
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Where do you find the vacuum diagram for a 1989 Nissan 300ZX?
300ZX Vacuum hose guide Go to this link: http://www.thumper300zx.com/z32/boostleaks/vacuum_hose_guide.htm This should...
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Where is the voltage regulator located in your 87 300ZX or is it internal?
Hello, I am afraid that the voltage regulator is INTERNAL. Which means that you will have to replace the alternator to fix...
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Will a power window motor from a 94 Nissan Altima fit in an 86 300ZX?
1985 - 1988 Nissan Maxima is the only other Nissan model with power window motors that will fit a 1986 300ZX.
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Your car wont turn on it the fuel pump starts up but the starter motor wont turn but you tested the startor motor it works?
the same thing happened to me with my car you might wanna replace the ECU because the onyl thing your getting is the fuel pump u...
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How to go about installing a transmission in a 1987 Nissan 300zx?
I have done this three times, and it is pretty easy. First you need to drop the exhaust from the exhaust manifold, then drop it...
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Where is the starter relay for 94 Nissan 300ZX?
Driver's side fender. Remove the front left wheel, remove the plastic fenderwell that is closest to the door (3 phillips head...
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Where is the flasher control unit located on 1994 Nissan 300ZX coupe?
Flasher Control Unit Location Under the dash and just above the steering column - small cannister shaped flasher units are...
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What is wrong with a 1984 Nissan 300ZX non-turbo that will only start on a jump and continues to run with the positive battery wire disconnected?
You have a bad battery. Keep that up often enough, and you are going to end up with a bad alternator. Alternator's don't like...
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What is the spark plug gap for a 1994 Nissan 300ZX twin cam?
.039 -.043
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Where can you find for free a fuse box diagram on line for a 1994 300zx you dont have fuse box cover or owners manual?
Go back about three pages and look for the question "Is there somewhere other than the kick-panel you can find which fuses etc....
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Why would a 1987 Nissan 300ZX climate control only blow hot air on all settings?
You definitely have a vacuum leak. The default setting for all of the climate controls without any vacuum results in hot air...
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Were can you find body kits for a 85 300zx non-turbo?
Hi, Try one of these WWW.racerwheel.com or WWW.KGSengineering.com both can help you out.
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Why would a 1993 Nissan 300ZX not go into gear?
The most probable cause is that the clutch is either not releasing; master/slave cylinder not working, or the clutch itself is...
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Why would an '87 300zx engine start up and then die right away?
my 87 just had this problem...it was the mass air flow sensor. if its not that try the computer my 86 had the same problem,...
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How do you bypass the security alarm in a 1985 Nissan 300ZX?
As far as I know, as long as you don't mind no radio or interior lights, look in your fuse panel, there's a 10 amp fuse located...
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Where is the fuel pump relay on a 1991 Nissan 300ZX non turbo?
The relay is in the drivers side kick panel. You have to remove the inside kick panel covering the wiring around the fuse box. ...
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1987 Nissan 300ZX Rear passenger wheel appears to have some camber on it where it looks like it's slanted in somewhat to the inner fender well Is their any adjustment for this Suggestions?
Here is the answer to the rear wheel camber question. Your rear springs are shot. Unfortunately, There is no adjustment except...
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How do you diagnose a problem in the ECM of a Nissan 300ZX?
EMC Problems What year is the car?
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In a 1986 nissan 300zx is it possible to switch out the electric instrument panel cluster with an analog one?
yes but you must replace the complete wiring harness inside the vechice.. Here is a good write-up on how to do...
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Where is the fuel pump relay on a 1986 Nissan 300zx non turbo?
relay switch for 86 non turbo 300zx There is not one, if the fuel pump kicks on and then goes off that means your relay switch...
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Where is the fuse for the cigarette lighter in the 1990 300ZX?
The fusebox is located inside the car just above the driver's left footrest. Look on the leftside footwell surface for a small...
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Will window motors from 84-95 fit a 96 300ZX?
motors are the same but there on differant sides the left to a 84-88 will fit the right to a 90-96 and the right to a 84-88 will...
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Why accelerator pedal sticking on 1988 300ZX?
try checking the gasket around the intake that should fix it
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Where can you find the center steering wheel logo for a 90 300zx?
You can find just about anything you need on E Bay.
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How do you disable an anti theft alarm an a 1990 nissan 300zx?
I found to just take out the 10 amp fuse located driverside fuse compartment located by rubber foot rest. The fuse on the bottom...
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When you try to start your 1987 300ZX it won't start you've tried filling it with gas and oil but it won't even make a noise or sputter Can someone help you you would greatly appreaciate it?
Battery or starter. check your battery cables -especially your ground- if they're bad, no juice. Answer I have a...
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What is wrong if a 1985 Nissan 300zx 30 non turbo manual reverse lights don't come on when you shift to Reverse position and there is no power at the bulb?
first things first.. go the easy way. check your fuses.if that isnt it follow your wiring from the light fixture.. take off the...
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You have a 1987 300zx non turbo you want to convert the car to turbo but can you buy a twin turbo motor and will it mount up the same or would it be easier to convert a regular 30 L v6 to turbo?
You would have a clearance issue as stated before. Either way your going to have to do electrical and cutting work. You'll have...
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If your speedometer is a little inaccurate is it likely that the odometer is inaccurate too?
Very likely. How far off the odo is depends entirely on how far off the spedo is. Over the years you could easily rack up a...
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Cruise control doesnt work on 85zx na 2 2 what do you do to cruise?
I had this problem with my 1990 300ZX 2+2 twice. The first time it was the brake switch under the break pedal. The second time...
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How do you fix a clutch from slipping on a 90 nissan 300zx twin turbo fairlady auto?
Tighten up the screws on he blade...
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What motor swaps for 1987 300zx?
Motor Swaps First look at the manufacturing date on the rear of the driver's door; example 7/87 you need that to follow...
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