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I think I have posted in the past about this but cant remember. When I first start my car from cold there's a horrible loud whirring noise which comes from the front of the car. I think it's gear box/clutch related as it disappears when I dip the clutch to change gear. It only lasts for all of 10 - 15 secs but it sounds dreadful. I'm sure I read it was a common thing and nothing to worry about but maybe that's wishful thinking, any ideas?

Phew, thank god for that! I had a sneaky suspicion that there might only be one rear fog but felt a bit dense asking, lol. My car is due an MOT and this was the last thing I thought would make me fail! Clearly I'm a muppet

Ok so this is the last fault I have left to sort on my Zed! Basically my front fogs don't come on. I'm probably being really thick here but I'm not entirely sure which lamp the fog is, the fog light symbol illuminates on my dash when I switch them on but nothing changes on the front lamps. On the back only one light comes on... I can't locate the fuse box to check that and I'm unsure where the fog lamp bulb is to check those either!

WOOO **** HOOOO! Just managed to fix this!! :drive1 :yahoo: Complete fluke but I have also been having an airbag fault flashing up. Just did a search on here and somebody said to switch ignition on, wait for airbag light to flash then switch off & wait 5 secs. Repeat this 3 times to get rid of error. I did this and to my delight this procedure removed both the airbag fault and ESP fault. My traction control is now working again, I am chuffed to bits!!! I'll update my other thread in case somebody ever has the same fault. Seems that maybe the ignition on/off and wait 5 secs removes more than just airbag faults!! Cheers for the help anyways Husky!

WOOO ****IN HOOOO! Just managed to fix this!! Complete fluke but I have also been having an airbag fault flashing up. Just did a search on here and somebody said to switch ignition on, wait for airbag light to flash then switch off & wait 5 secs. Repeat this 3 times to get rid of error. I did this and to my delight this procedure removed both the airbag fault and ESP fault. My traction control is now working again, I am chuffed to bits!!! I'll update my other thread in case somebody ever has the same fault. Seems that maybe the ignition on/off and wait 5 secs removes more than just airbag faults!! Cheers for the help anyways Husky!

Following on from this thread: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38624&start=15 I have been advised that my unusual wheel/tyre setup is the reason my Traction Control is faulty. I can borrow a set of Rays if needs be but it's a bit of a PITA. If my current wheel setup is the reason the TC is faulty will driving aroung on Rays correct the fault? i.e is the ESP sensor continually sending out a fault on the current wheels or have the currenty wheels actually broke the ESP in some way? I'm not sure hoe the system works and was wondering if the sensor will still be able to recognise the original set of Rays...,

I can borrow a set of Rays if needs be but any ideas how I can turn the ESP light off? Or reset the ESP? It's permanently stuck on and the switch has no effect. Also, is it possible to find out the error codes without taking it to Nissan? Also, and at the risk of making my own thread go OT, I see you are into Huskeys Husky? I'm moving out at the end of the year and the first thing on my list is a dog. My GF loves Huskeys and wants me to have one of those. I'm a tad sceptical as I have no experience of them and we have a baby on the way. I've grown up with Staffys and despite the unjust negative press they're superb family dogs but my GF hates them! What's the pros and cons to a Husky (I'm assuming you own one?? ) Decisions decisions!

Okey dokey, Just been out to double check tread. All tyres have plenty tread - approx 7mm. The NS front has slight wear to outer rim but by no means is it balding (2nd pic). I have posted pics below of tyres, just one of the rear as they're the same - both look as new to be honest. I think as you mentioned Col that when I bought the car it had approx 60k on the clock, probably closer to 62k IIRC. It's now covered 65k miles so approx 3-4k miles in 18 months. I'm pretty sure the wheels/tyres were brand new when I bought the car as they were immaculate, not a curb scuff in sight (unlike now!) If my tyres have caused the ESP fault how do I fix it? Will something need fixing/replacing as well as changing the tyres?

Not sure why the sizes are weird as the wheels were on the car when I bought it. But surely the percentage the wheels are out by is so small that it can't really make much difference? The rears are wider than the fronts by 30mm either way... If it was the tyres which was causing the TC failure would it rectify itself by changing tyres or would I need to replace the TC or par of it? Obviously replacing tyres is an expensive option especially as IIRC they're in pretty good nick. I'm just concerned that the tyres aren't the cause of it. Reason being I never had any issues that other members had whereby the ESP was kicking in for no reason at all. Mine always stayed off but the light was coming on intermittently and now permanently..

Just to clarify guys, the TC no longer works and the ESP light is on at all times. Pressing the ESP button has no effect and I'm not losing power... I have just checked and I have got 225/40's on the front and 255/35's on the back, the wheels are 19". Anyone got any ideas? I'd just take it to a mechanic if I had one locally that I knew had experience with the cars. My local garage I normally use is hopeless at stuff like this...

I've owned my Zed now for 18 months or so. When I first bought it I noticed the ESP light used to stick on every now and again even if I hadn't spun the wheels. Now for the last few months it's permantly stuck on and the traction control isn't working (I think). I'm running 19" aftermarket wheels if that makes any difference. Is there a fuse for the TC for me to check or has anyone heard of the TC being faulty? If so how can I check it and what's likely to be at fault? I just want the ESP lights off my dash...

Cheers dude. Yeah they're 19", not sure on correct name for them but they're made by Zito?? Not well known anyway I think... That said I do think they are wider on the back than the front, will check in the morning when it's light/dry and double check... Pic of the wheels in case anyone knows the wheels/the car:

Cheers for the replys guys... The car has aftermarket alloys but these were on the car when I bought the car back in Feb. Can somebody point in the way of a guide on how to pull the error codes off please?

Sorry should this be in technical? Can a mod move it please?

Oh dear, so my beloved Zed becomes sicker by the day! I'm not sure if these are commoin faults or easy fixes but my 350 has the following problems, listed in chronological order in case any are related... 1. When I start the car from cold I get a loud whirring noise from I'm guessing either the gearbox or clutch. I can't hear it a tick over, I think from when I dip the clutch, perhaps at biting point? It lasts for all of 5 or 10 seconds so it's hard to determine exactly where it comes from or what causes it! Vague I know 2. My passenger side window only works sometimes. Mostly it just clicks when I try to open it! 3. My ESP warning light and 'Car sliding'? symbol is now permanently on. At first it just randomly flashed every so often then it appeared more and more, now it's stuck on and the manual switch under the steering wheel has no affect on it. 4. My airbag light is now flashing! 5. I have a warning light on the dash, the little red exclamation mark. Apart from the steaming pile of turd that is the Bose stereo that is pretty much it. Despite what you may be thinking I do look after it I promise. It's just bit by bit I find myself falling out of love with my car. Have I been really unlucky or is the Zed really that unreliable?