Hi all (with problems already!) - Page 2

KielandFaye · 20-11-2010, 16:45

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Originally Posted by kbekl

pritty sur their is one solenoid per window

MAF Mass Air Flow meter is normally attached to the airbox

what year is the car ? is the central locking a factory fit ??

yes you need to replace the flasher unit under the dash or just splice into the rear light conectors or buy the plug in unit for it

It's a 2000. Yes, central locking is factory fit.

I got the adapter with the towbar to plug straight in. I just need to find the flasher unit then find some way to route the cables to rear.

KielandFaye · 20-11-2010, 16:48

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Originally Posted by cncfabs

window solenoid is behind drivers door card.The maf is in the side of the throttle body held on with couple of screws.relay is on bottom of a pillar passengers side.never seen towbar wired like that and have seen a few

So there is just one solenoid? Of the 4 windows, one works. If it was the driver side one working that'd make more sense, but it's the passenger front one that's ok.

I think now we're talking throttle bodies etc it's time to get the car into the garage! Just debating if it's worth the cost to get everything fixed.

cncfabs · 20-11-2010, 16:51

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Originally Posted by KielandFaye

So there is just one solenoid? Of the 4 windows, one works. If it was the driver side one working that'd make more sense, but it's the passenger front one that's ok.

I think now we're talking throttle bodies etc it's time to get the car into the garage! Just debating if it's worth the cost to get everything fixed.

The maf is very easy to clean 5 minutes max no need for garage just need philips screwdriver.If you decide not to fix i would be interested in buying it.

kbekl · 20-11-2010, 16:52

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Originally Posted by KielandFaye

It's a 2000. Yes, central locking is factory fit.

I got the adapter with the towbar to plug straight in. I just need to find the flasher unit then find some way to route the cables to rear.

not sure if you will be able to see it

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/d...kshop/wk22.pdf

if not according to the link relay not required

kbekl · 20-11-2010, 17:00

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Originally Posted by KielandFaye

So there is just one solenoid? Of the 4 windows, one works. If it was the driver side one working that'd make more sense, but it's the passenger front one that's ok.

I think now we're talking throttle bodies etc it's time to get the car into the garage! Just debating if it's worth the cost to get everything fixed.

the lock sounds like its jammed so should be an easy fix

the windows easiest way woudl be to supply the motor with 12v and see if that operates the window

or swap the passenger side switch with the others as it could just be the switches

did you buy this recently or has all this just come about ?

maf just need some electrical contact cleaner and a screw driver but be careful as the element is very easy to damage

easiest test unplug the maf and see how if any thing changes

when was the last service ?

KielandFaye · 20-11-2010, 18:43

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Originally Posted by kbekl

not sure if you will be able to see it

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/d...kshop/wk22.pdf

if not according to the link relay not required

That's interesting - that link is for a document provided by Towequip, who are the people I bought the towbar from (and I;ve never seen that document, it would be helpful if they sent it out!!)

They are also the ones who sold me the relay and wiring kit specifically for that car!

KielandFaye · 20-11-2010, 18:45

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Originally Posted by kbekl

the lock sounds like its jammed so should be an easy fix

the windows easiest way woudl be to supply the motor with 12v and see if that operates the window

or swap the passenger side switch with the others as it could just be the switches

did you buy this recently or has all this just come about ?

maf just need some electrical contact cleaner and a screw driver but be careful as the element is very easy to damage

easiest test unplug the maf and see how if any thing changes

when was the last service ?

I couldnt see anything jamming the lock when I removed the door cover, but then again I couldnt see much!

I'll try to apply 12v to the motors tomorrow, if I can find them.

We bought the car about 5 weeks ago, and all this (except the locks) was already happening (although we didnt realise some of it until we got it home). The locks happened when my wife was at work. She tried the fob and it didnt work, so locked it with the key. An hour later she tried to unlock it and couldnt, so we had to call out the AA. Havent locked it since!

KielandFaye · 20-11-2010, 18:47

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Originally Posted by cncfabs

The maf is very easy to clean 5 minutes max no need for garage just need philips screwdriver.If you decide not to fix i would be interested in buying it.

I'll take a look tomorrow, although as I say, I'm not very mechanically minded (I work in air traffic, we have people to fix our kit for us!).

I will bear your offer in mind - although we do need a 4x4 and I think most of the problems are fixable.

rustic · 20-11-2010, 18:50

Hi, re relay for flashers.
I didn't fit one to my Mav, 2.7TD and they work fine, with a buzzer etc, no need to run cables, just splice into the rear loom.
Timing doesn't change under the extra load.
Regards, Rustic

KielandFaye · 20-11-2010, 18:56

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Originally Posted by rustic

Hi, re relay for flashers.
I didn't fit one to my Mav, 2.7TD and they work fine, with a buzzer etc, no need to run cables, just splice into the rear loom.
Timing doesn't change under the extra load.
Regards, Rustic

Thanks for that. I will send the vehicle specific kit back then!

cncfabs · 20-11-2010, 19:06

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Originally Posted by KielandFaye

I'll take a look tomorrow, although as I say, I'm not very mechanically minded (I work in air traffic, we have people to fix our kit for us!).

I will bear your offer in mind - although we do need a 4x4 and I think most of the problems are fixable.

Also check that the exhaust isnt leaking that can cause problems they do suffer from cracked exhaust manifolds you should be able to hear it blowing.

zippy656 · 20-11-2010, 19:44

welcome...

where in wiltshire are you.. cant say i KNOW every thing but might be able to help a little....

KielandFaye · 20-11-2010, 20:30

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Originally Posted by cncfabs

Also check that the exhaust isnt leaking that can cause problems they do suffer from cracked exhaust manifolds you should be able to hear it blowing.

Would it pass an mot with this? It was MOT'd the day before we collected it, and passed with no trouble.

It does sound to me like it is blowing, I asked the guy at the garage, he said it's fine.

KielandFaye · 20-11-2010, 20:30

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Originally Posted by zippy656

welcome...

where in wiltshire are you.. cant say i KNOW every thing but might be able to help a little....

Thanks - we're in Wilton, nr Salisbury

Deleted account DD · 20-11-2010, 20:31

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Originally Posted by KielandFaye

2) The doors refuse to lock using the fob, or key. We got them locked once with the key, but had to call out the AA to help us break back in, as we couldnt get it unlocked! You can lock the whole car by sitting in it and using the interior passenger side lock, but the driver side one is resisting movement. I've had the door panel off, but couldnt see much.

3) I have just fit a towbar and have a wiring loom to route to the flasher unit which my searches online say is just behind the glovebox. I cant see it!

4) Related to 3, where the heck am I supposed to route the cables from the front of the car to the back for the towbar wiring?

5) Speedo is intermittent. It never shows the right speed, merely shoots up to whatever it fancies at the time, and often stays there until you remove the key. Starting the engine again sees it return to wherever it wants.

Hi, classic t2questions , dont know about them all but the ones where I have a clue

2/ the key fobs a "luxury" if the key doesnt unlock at least the drivers door do something now! if the keys ok (try the spare see if that works) change the lock barrel. Not just on T2s lock barrels conk out. you may be able to get one to set up to your exisiting key. Replaced several on older vauxhalls over the years all you had to do was push the key into the unconfigured barrel then pull out the "safety strip".

3&4/ no need. Relay is fine and no need to run any wires front to rear.

5/ check all connections and plugs to the speedo head. If theyre all ok and its a magnetti marreli ( or some name like that ) it sounds like its knackered. Random readings are symptoms of them screwing up. Mine did the same.

hope that helps

20-11-2010, 18:50	#24
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Hi, re relay for flashers. I didn't fit one to my Mav, 2.7TD and they work fine, with a buzzer etc, no need to run cables, just splice into the rear loom. Timing doesn't change under the extra load. Regards, Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

20-11-2010, 19:44	#27
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,136	welcome... where in wiltshire are you.. cant say i KNOW every thing but might be able to help a little....