Tommy Kaira Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hi all, Sorry to start with a request for help but ... I need help! I've been offered a 350Z on a 54-plate with under 40,000 miles on the clock. Good news so far. But...the the dash is lit up like a christmas tree. Engine warning, traction control and airbag light are all on. The car has had a new battery recently and it has also been retrimmed so who knows what has been unplugged/disturbed. I've been told the fault code for the engine light in 1031 which I understand is an air/fuel sensor (possibly due to the induction kit/exhaust that has been fitted?). It drives perfectly though. Revs smoothly, goes like a train with no noises, etc, etc. Should I go for it? Anything that could be causing the problems (I'm guessing a couple of sensors). Many thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Should I go for it? NO unless the car is otherwise OK and is priced correctly and the vendor fixes the dash light issues permanently prior to you buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 to the club. Sounds like a sensor or maybe something on the MAF sensor. Sure someone with more techy knowledge will be along soon though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 drive it, test it and see if the codes come back; if they do get a code reader and check them, if its got a modded exhaust an o2 simulator will fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 YES Providing the car is otherwise OK and is priced correctly and the vendor fixes the dash light issues permanently prior to you buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor austin Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 If it was easy to fix surely the vendor would fix it before selling it... So I would leave well alone . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Kaira Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks for the welcome guys! The car is priced very well. It does have an aftermarket exhaust so I had wondered about the O2 sensor. It drives perfectly but I'll try the accelerator trick and then see what happens. I'll let you know how I get on. ps. the seller just wants to get the money out of it asap for (genuine) personal reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Here you go. viewtopic.php?f=157&t=23979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 YES Providing the car is otherwise OK and is priced correctly and the vendor fixes the dash light issues permanently prior to you buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 YES Providing the car is otherwise OK and is priced correctly and the vendor fixes the dash light issues permanently prior to you buying it. I was first AttakZ edited, oh the wonder of copy and paste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 how very confusing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 YES Providing the car is otherwise OK and is priced correctly and the vendor fixes the dash light issues permanently prior to you buying it. I was first AttakZ edited, oh the wonder of copy and paste SOZ Zman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinggreen Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 welcome. How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Kaira Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Here you go. viewtopic.php?f=157&t=23979 @Racinggreen. £5k including carbon bodywork and a half decent stereo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Let us know if you do end up with that Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Kaira Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Will do, but at the mo I'm not sure. Happy the engine light is just due to the o2 sensor but I've been told that t/c problems could cost a fortune to put right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Kaira Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Could incorrect profile tyres on the car cause the traction light issues? The t/c seems to work as it should (but I don't have any experience of other 350s for comparison). It kicked in once on the two test drives I've had and that was booting it up a hill on a damp road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Yep, if the wrong profile tyres are on, then the TC light will flashing away like a Christmas tree. What profile are they?... and rim size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 But having just re-read your question... I blame the I have found the roads fairly slippery the last few weeks, and the TC light has come on once or twice when I give it some......... but not loads of beans. So either your heavy footed, just not go used to the Zed yet, or have the wrong profile tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Kaira Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Thanks for the reply Rev. The t/c light is on all the time. From start up to switching the car off and everything in between. The t/c itself seems to be cutting in when it should but the light is always on. I'll find out what the tyre sizes are tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu350z Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Welcome to the Forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Hi & to the forum. Have I read the price right, 5k. Get it HPI checked and quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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