Dicky

Yet another question......should the 370 come with a jack ??

Thanks, so it can't be integrated with the sat nav screen IE needs a separate screen?

Was that a main dealer Rob or a specialist company's?

Hi just bought a 2010, 370 for my daughter and hoped other owners could help with a couple of questions as I can't find a suitable reference in the user manual. 1) is it possible to get a digital display of road speed, like the older 350s have instead of using the analogue speedo 2) when rolling down my sloping drive or pulling into the drive then stopping the car seems to be held on the brakes for a short while before automatically releasing. Can someone explain how this works (not in detail of course) and can something be damaged if you try to drive before it releases itself. Also what's this system called by Nissan. 3) Can the sat nav screen/system be modified to fit a reversing camera 4) Has anyone fitted reversing sensors and if so is it much of a trial? 5) Finally for now!!... is there a workshop manual available on cd or somewhere I can get my hands on Many thanks in anticipation!

No reply from Tarmac ref mounting brackets?

Interested and making enquiries with Tarmac. I assume this will fit the coupe as well? Dicky

Hi, a couple of questions.... when was the car first registered, was the previous owner a garage you bought it from (main dealer/other) or private seller, how many miles on it when you bought it and has it always been main dealer servicing. If you would like privacy you can pm me with answers Thanks

Can't see it being a battery problem because the alternator takes over from the battery when it's started and yours is starting. If it's failing to turn over and start then yes the battery is worth looking at. Once started the ECU comes into play to keep the engine running. Since I don't understand how the ECU software is structured I'd guess, once started, the ECU begins looking at its sensor inputs to determine the best control outputs to maintain the engine.You could suspect the alternator output as well at this point since no voltage or low output means the ECU can't function correctly . I'd also look at the ECU inputs typically, MAF for air input info and and lambda sensors to indicate if the engine is running correctly and thereby adjusting the fuel input at the injectors. I'd also clean the throttle body because my experience tells me that even small deposits affect the engines performance. Mind you I'd expect the engine management light to come on if the MAF or lambda sensors were at fault. But then again I don't know at what point the ECU turns this on if any are faulty. If your in the AA or RAC/other, give them a call they've always been helpful to me.

Thanks Alex, in fact I tied the cover down with Copper wire to stop the rattle for now. Think I'll remove it and see if I can save or extend its life with a bit of creative metal work. Anyway it doesn't seem to be critical as yet.

Ah that makes sense, many thanks Richf

So it's not a water protection guard? I understand these things get pretty hot and had thought the guard was to protect them from sudden cooling

Noticed a rattle under my 2004 GT (UK) and traced it to one of the cats (offside). The thin metal shield around the cat has rotted away from the flange at one end and has a couple of small rusted holes in as well. Q1...Anyone know if this can be repaired to keep it going as it's just passed it's mot so the cat itself is good. Q2...Would a good used one be ok or would I need a new one. If so anyone know where's the best place to try? Q3...Is this metal shield simply a heat shield or is it to prevent water getting onto the cat itself?

Very impressed with this 3 D printing malarkey and your innovative thinking. Respect!!

HEADPHONES, that look promising, thanks Randy_Baton Yep you got it, lazy kids! I terminated my Bose hack into a jack socket mounted in the cubby (pic below) where I had already mounted my Tom Tom. So stretching all the way over to plug in the lead,mconnect it to the phone and hang it on its cradel is toooooooo much effort ! http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/103779-sat-nav-install/

Not up to speed on this subject and looking for guidance. I'm passing my 2004 GT (UK) on to my daughter who would like to play her downloaded music from her phone through the Bose system. I've already modded the Bose to allow a jack plug/socket connection from her phone to the Bose, using the tape deck circuitry, but it's not as convenient. Can a blue tooth connection be made somehow between her phone and the Bose or will I have to replace the Bose??

Your also supposed to wait several minutes, poss 10 mins to let any charged components to discharge

Many thanks guys, I hope it's as straight forward as you suggest, cos I don't fancy having my hair style and underwear ruined by having an air bag go off in my face. Oh no no no!!

What precautions do you need to take to remove the seats and steering wheel. Battery disconnection a given. I was going to see if the drivers seat padding can be improved and I've a problem (since new almost) with the left turn indicator not cancelling exactly when it should. I'm worried about the associated air bags and how sensitive they may be during removal. Thanks.

Many thanks young man!

Can forum members get a discount from Opie Oils, and if so how do I go about it.

PM'ed ref boot struts

Slightly different request from me. I'm thinking of taking my drivers seat out to see if I can pad the base of it a little more. Can anyone tell me if there is anything to watch out for regarding the seat air bags or can I just unplug, unbolt and take it out??

Bugger!!

I'm afraid to admit that almost everyone is younger than me these days, ho hum. You loose so much day to day info when you retire from work, so all this technology and techno speak is beginning to leave me behind. That said if there's some way I can get a copy onto my iPad that would be great. I hadn't realised the original manual I've been using all these years was located on another site, I thought it had been available on this forum. Don't know what the copyright issues might be but it would be very nice if this forum was able to make a copy available, cos I'm sure lots of members were using the last one.

Is it possible this forum could get hold of a copy of the workshop manual for members to refer you??