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  1. S

    Misfire and unknown electrical issue

    Hi all, My Silvia has recently developed a strange problem. It misfires and runs on 2/3 cylinders all the time its running, except when the key is turned to the off position or removed, it will then run normally for about 3 or 4 seconds before dying. I have checked that im getting spark on...
  2. A

    Cant start car, ECM Relay not Engaging on its own, :/

    Finally went about tackling my no start issue with my S15 Spec-R, after fiddleing about for a while i Noticed the ECM relay (the brown relay located behind the ECU) was not Engaging on its own thus the coilpacks where not getting 12V. I took the cover off clicked the Relay switch together with...
  3. Hairy Fish Nipples

    ABS Light has come on. HELP!

    Hi Ladies and Gents, Could do with some help. Got a black 2002 Spec R. It has had a lot of messing around done to it in Japan, but all in all has resulted in a fairly solid car that has been set up very nicely. E.G. After market manifold, earthing kit, 2 boost gauges that run from different...
  4. bigk20

    New turbo idle problems

    Hi Can any one help me out ? I've just installed a garret gt2871r on a tubular manifold with new turbo elbow I haven't changed anything else This is just to get me Horsham devlopments to get it mapped Basilcy it's not idling right It drops nearly cuts out and goes back up but stutters...
  5. Chriscooke

    What fmic and where to buy

    I'm looking for a new fmic and fed up with looking at poor fitting crap. I'm tempted to go down the Greddy/hks route as I've heard the quality and fit is good. I I know you guys tend to buy quality parts but where do you get them from? So far I've checked rhd Japan and frsport as I've used...
  6. Mycool

    Fuses

    Hi all - basically iv came across something really odd today with my s15... My rear plate bulb had blown so i ordered some new led bulbs for it, fitted them & they still wouldnt work - so i automatically thought maybe there not working because there led, so i went out & got some normal bulbs...
  7. S15_SAM

    S15 wouldn't start after filling up with fuel! Because it was water!

    So I filled up my empty tank with super unleaded yesterday! 53 litres! Started the car it died within 5 seconds. Then it just cranks but not fire. So I sit there for alittle just cranking and pumping throttle, then I give up. Double checked I didn't fill with diesel, all ok. So so I pushed...
  8. Alex De Large

    Horn not working

    Well, my MOT is due for renewal and I noticed that my horn doesn't work. I've checked the fuse, it has a new relay, tried a different spring clock, different horn button, tested the horns themselves and checked the wiring in the wheel arch incase my tyre has been rubbing on the loom and it looks...
  9. S15_SAM

    Loss of email notifications.

    Since the recent software change on the forums I have lost the email notification's to reply's on threads I've commented on. has anyone else had this too? Just trying to see if its just me, I've checked my profile choices and they are the same and its turned on!
  10. Fruitbooter

    ABS Problem

    Hi Guys Yesterday I fitted new coilovers all round but when I was done the ABS light stays on. I thought I may have knocked a sensor or something so checked them but nothing, checked the fuses but they are all fine. With the bonnet open, when you turn ignition on the abs light comes on like...
  11. A

    Where is the Wiper Amp located?? help with wipers :(

    well im having a ball of misfortune with the car the last few months. last time i knew the wipers where working was 2 months ago the car has been parked est then. now i noticed the wipers will only work at the hightest speed setting and they will not return to the bottom of the window when you...
  12. S15AK

    idle over fueling problem

    I've had a problem for a while with my S15, it won't idle when reved. If I give it some gas when idle it will cut out, and it dose smell of petrol so guess its flooding. Driving about is fine, just struggle a little when coming to a stand still as it can cut out. what we have done so far is...
  13. J

    more problems :( starting to lose the will to live.

    my s15 slowly seems to be getting more more unrealiable. sometimes it will boost fine and pull through all the gears but most of the time it splutters alot and feels like it has now power? feels like someone keeps pressing the brakes hard then letting off. also it backfires alot very loud...
  14. S

    Wiper problem thats got us stumped!

    went to use my car the other day and the wipers didnt work at all...was a bit hard to drive home in it :( Checked all fuses and they are fine, however...there isnt a 20amp fuse where it should be in the footwell and there doesn't appear to be any relays in the fuse box under the bonnet...
  15. Fruitbooter

    Possible new belts needed? Video included

    Just wanted to check as im pretty certain I need new belts but just wanted to make sure. The 'airy' noise you can here, would you say that is the belts? I would of thought if the belts were slipping even a tiny amount then it would be more of a squeeky noise? When I am parked up it sounds...
  16. Mike

    Interior light

    Just test the water with this one before i investigate a bit more tomorrow. Just gone to put fuel in my car this is the first time i've driven it in the dark for as long as i can remember and the interior light doesnt come on when i open the doors, works when you push the button. Like i said...
  17. W

    Immense Steering Judder

    Already have this posted up on the SXOC but I got very mixed responses so thought I'd post up here to see if anyone can shed any light. This has really started to do my head in now. My steering vibrates very badly between 70 - 85. It's almost unbearable and when I turn slightly at those...
  18. adz87kc

    Running problems

    Hey guys, i have a problem with my car and to be honest i don't know what to do. Driving the car normally, sat at idle, and starting the car is all fine. Driving on the low boost setting on my EBC (0.8bar) the car drives fine also maybe a little rich? -between 10.5:1 and 11.5 on my AFR gauge...
  19. E

    Does anyone have an ECU I can borrow for fault finding?

    My SpecR intermittently looses a cylinder, usually in the first 10 mins of a journey. It's usually #2, but has also been #1 and #3. I initially changed #2 coil pack but that didn't solve the problem and then it started happening to other cylinders. I've had a mechanic who knows Silvias have a...
  20. S

    Small problem with temp gauge...

    So Im driving into town today and see my temp gauge gone way up! it was dropping every few seconds to half but as soon as I hit the clutch it goes flying up?? I had a problem like it before one of the battery connections is slightly broken and it caused my cd player to cut in and out and temp...
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