D1vereux

Hi Rory, The Z is coming along nicely, I'm really enjoying the car. She seems reliable, but as you can imagine having 2 separate fault lights appear shortly after purchasing the car wasn't that fun! On further inspection I have found there to be no serious underlying faults. The airbag light annoys me a lot, I've tried to diagnose it using the diagnostic procedure but it didn't give me any clues as to what exactly it could be. I'm going to play around with it more but it's just finding the time to do it. I've got a few idea's about what I'd like to do, I've done nothing as of yet as the Zed does look great stock anyway and turns lots of heads just the way she is. I'd like to get that rear quarter sprayed though!! That's defiantly high on my list, perhaps you got a contact for a decent guy around this way that could do it? Haha, I thought you'd get another Z to be honest!! What did you get? Jamez87 - The engine management hasn't been back on, I did actually buy a obd2 Bluetooth reader exactly as you suggested, I got this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Android-Torque-Car-Mini-ELM327-EXCEL-OBD2-OBDII-Bluetooth-Scanner-Code-Reader-UK-/121731877575?hash=item1c57c90ac7:g:fd4AAOSwxH1UGtYp It was suggested somewhere on this forum. I plugged it in and used "Torque", but unfortunately it never gave me any codes back, it actually said there was nothing stored on the ECU but the management light was on. I'm guessing it was a code that "Torque" or the reader itself wasn't familiar with. I know I shouldn't of but I decided to just wipe all stored faults on the ECU to see if it'd take my management light off and it did. Rory as you mentioned I might just need a part to rectify it. Defiantly lots of fun to have with the Z!

Cheers mate, Managed to give it clean and wax, came out with these results. imageupload

Zeppojeff, aye sure I'll keep a eye out for some meets, where do you usually advertise or arrange this? I mean on the forums or on a social media site? Mark, grin factor is great. It's defiantly most aesthetically pleasing car I've owned. I keep getting a row from the gf for having a heavy right foot and "showing off".

Hi guys, I appreciate the help. Well I'm glad that the pattern doesn't indicate a fault. But something must be triggering the fault but perhaps intermittently? I will check the connections under the seat. I've also read a lot about the clock spring if it's faulty it can throw up a fault but isn't storestored or something along those lines. Lots of trial and error. The airbag light is off for now. If it reappears, I'll take it down to my local garage and try find the fault on their scanners. Regards J

Hi guys, I'm trying to fix a fault I may have. The airbag light flashes while I'm driving, it's been reset a couple times and reappears so I want to try diagnose the problem abd fix it. I read on a forum on a method of getting it into diagnostic mode, which I've achieved. Problem now is I'm trying to understand the sequence and interpret the code. It seems like it's 3 seconds on, 2 seconds off. I've included a short clip of it in link below Any help greatly appreciated.

Hi chaps, I purchased this car over a week ago and it's my first Z, I just wanted to start a build thread as I'm intending on doing some modifications and would like to show my journey through it. At the moment the car is fairly stock equipped in the GT trim. The only modification I know of is a uprated/after market Y pipe. It's quite loud when the rev's are above 3k, but when daily/cruising driving it's tamed and quiet, I'm not sure if the aftermarket Y pipe is contributing to the sound or this is quite standard. However I do enjoy the sound! Before I tackle any modifications I have a few issues I must correct first. It was a private sale and on my drive home the airbag indication light came on. few days later after a longer drive the engine management light came on. Bit of a nightmare scenario and bit peeved off as I bought the car in the understanding there were no evident problems, but instead of crying over spilt milk I'm going to try rectify the problems. I was going to ask if you guys know of any diagnostic kits I can buy that are fairly reasonable in cost, however would help me determine the faults I could be having. From there I can look at getting parts and depending on DIY level I will replace myself or get it professionally done. The steering is quite heavy and it pulls at times on uneven sections of road, but by the looks of the tyres on the alloy, they are very beefy, so I'd probably guess this is quite normal. Just coming from a no thrills hatchback with 15" alloys and lighter body weight the steering is very different. I'm keen on doing some modifications, the list below is just dream and thoughts I'm not entirely sure if the parts are available or its possibilities with the Z. Modifications I'd like to do are; Induction Kit, possible cone (I'd like increase in power along with enhanced sound from the engine if possible) I noticed a couple Z's with a cut out on the front bumper, to allow more air in I presume. Retractable show front reg plate Colour matched Eye lids (Not to everyone's taste, but I quite like the aggressive look) Wing mirror conversion with sequential LED indicator lights. Rear diffuser Nismo v2 spoiler or similar depending on size though I'd like to keep it subtle. Bodykit - seems there's lots of variety, again perhaps subtle. Sports De-cat Some other performance mods not sure what yet. Remap Included are a couple pictures below. Cheers J

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Zeppojeff, I'm based in and around Edinburgh and Fife areas. Yourself?

Hi guys, I purchased a 05 plate Z GT over a week ago. Really enjoying the car and looking forward to doing some work on it. I'm hoping to get involved in the scene with some meets etc as I'd like the social aspect also. Having never owned anything more spectacular than a ~1.6 3 door hatchback the upgrade to a 2 seater sports Z is defiantly fun. I had been shopping around for a 2 seater, it was between a Z4 & S2000 but then the Z came up and I knew it was a car I'd very much enjoy. Regards J