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Nissan 200SX Repair and Maintenance
Nissan 200SX Model Years
Nissan 200SX Questions and Answers
Sound came from the cylinder head at one side only in the right side
put a new clutch in and now the car wont turn over at all. we cked the clutch saftey switch and the grounds. this car just wont crank. we have power but we are completly stumped. any ideas
I have a 1987 Nissan 200sx (V6) and cannot locate the oxygen sensor.. Please help...
We got a 1995 nissan 200sx and it ran fine. Then one day we were at a Wal-Mart and we came out and it wouldnt even try to start. But we pushed started it and it ran fine. We thought it was the star...
My horn is starting to randomly blow and I would like to pull the fuse on it until I can get it fixed. Where is this located?
I was driving my 200sx and while doing this my transmission would not allow me to shift into any other gear but 1st, im looking for the tranny fluid dipstick and the fill area, is there one? or am ...
Had a diagnostic test done one on my car. readings were as follows P0100 and P1320. Replaced mass air flow sensor. My check engine light is still on. What other possible issues could be causing the...
What should the cost be (approximately) for the replacement of my muffler?
ac compressor froze up have a smaller belt to bypass but not sure what to lossen to get new belt on the tension pully is solid not spring loaded on my car
where to put transmission fluid
The car will not start when cranking. I checked the fuel pump and when it receives power it runs, changed the distributor, checked relays and fuses and they are OK. Why wont the fuel pump activate ...
where are the spark plugs located?
HOW TO REPLACE STARTER DO I NEED TO JACK UP THE CAR
My 98 200sx died out on me after I was sitting at a stop light. The light turned green and I started accelerating around the corner going right when I let off the gas a little then when I started t...
where is the crank shaft angle sensor located on a 1998 200sx?
Would a faulty mass air flow sensor cause the car not to be able to start?
My car turns over but doesn't start. I know it's not the fuel pump and i have checked the fuses under the bonnet. But is there more fuses to check or is a diferent problem like the distributor?
replacede the crankshaft location sensor but car will not start, add gas to plugs and it just sputters. is the mass airflow sensor the problem?
replaced sensor cleared code, camshaft position a bank 1 circut malfuntion. car will not start still, fuses are good, fuel preasure good. no other codes. starts for a sec. with sterting fluid.
head gasket replacement
Nissan 200SX Car Reviews
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I've owned this vehicle since 1998 and she's been real good to me. Just had the timing chains replace (231,000 miles) and the mechanic says she's running real strong. Maybe the Synthectic oil I've used since 39,000 miles. Isn't the most comfortable car but it'll get you where you need to go for a lot less ($) then most cars will. I plan on keeping her around for a while, she's a great dependable vehicle. |
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I have owned mine since new in May, 1997 and still driving her today at 576K. Did replace the engine block at 437K - probably didn't "have to be done," but at $2K including installation I couldn't resist. If you're looking for a Cadillac ride, this is not the car for you - the suspension is not designed for that. But if you want a car that will go the distance (and my girl has seen every state E of the Miss. Rvr except WI, but has visited TX, AR & MO), this is the car for you with mostly basic maintenance. Oil changes every 4,500 (not 3K as most folks think-read the manual) and I have done man. transmission fluid replacement every 50K or so. At this point in her life, I probably spend $1,500 on actual repairs a year - still less than you would pay on a vehicle that can be depended on and still to this day gets around 35 mpg highway and 30 in town. Makes me laugh every time I watch the new car commercials on cars 13 years later touting that they reach the same economy new. :) |
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this car has been great, except for troubleshooting which sensors might not be good, too many posibilities. otherwise sound little car that seems to last forever. |
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Been very reliable, fun to drive. Could be more comfortable, but still very good for a compact car. Very good gas mileage. Smarter than your average 'smart' car. |
Nissan 200SX Problems
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The crankshaft sensor inside the distributor can fail causing the engine to crank but not start or run very poorly. The engine may also stall or "cut out" if the sensor fails. 1.6L 4 cylinder
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Nissan 200SX Recalls and TSBs
Nissan 200SX Recalls (Recent)
Body, Interior & Misc.: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WATER CAN ENTER AND DISPLACE THE GREASE IN THE WIPER ARM LINKAGE BALL JOINT WHERE THE WIPER LINKAGE ATTACHES TO THE WIPER MOTOR LINKAGE.
Consequence Summary: THIS CAN RESULT IN GRADUAL WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME INSIDE THE JOINT THAT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE WIPER LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FROM THE WIPER MOTOR LINKAGE AT THE BALL JOINT. A LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION CAN RESULT IN THIS SEPARATION OCCURS.
Corrective Summary: TO PREVENT GREASE FROM BEING WASHED OUT OF THE JOINT, THE DEALERS WILL MODIFY BY ADDING A WATER DIVERSION SEAL THAT WILL PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE BALL JOINT AREA.
Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 14, 1998. DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES INVOLVED, THE OWNER MAILING WILL BE PHASED AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Defect Summary: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY PURGED OF ALL AIR DURING THE FILL AND EVACUATION PROCESS CAUSING AIR BUBBLES TO GET INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence Summary: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND STOPPING DISTANCES.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL BLEED THE ABS HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR TO REMOVE ANY AIR BUBBLES IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Recall Notes: SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; ANTI-SKID.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence Summary: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Summary: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED ¿LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.¿CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Nissan 200SX Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)
Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Bulletin Summary: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYSTEMS. *
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS
Bulletin Summary: CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING.
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Bulletin Summary: FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING.
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Bulletin Summary: FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING.
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Bulletin Summary: SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING.
Body, Interior & Misc.: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TEST CONNECTOR. C
Body, Interior & Misc.: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bulletin Summary: VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 STORED.
Body, Interior & Misc.: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION ON NISSAN REVISED TPS ADJUSTMENT PROCDURE. C
Body, Interior & Misc.: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Bulletin Summary: VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR POTENTIAL OF WATER ENTERING WIPER ARM LINKAGE BALL JOINT, RESULTING GRADUAL WEAR INSIDE THE JOINT AND CAUSING THE WIPERS TO STOP WORKING WHILE THEY ARE BEING USED WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *T
Drive Train: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE.
Electrical & Lights: COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Summary: VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A HORN THAT ACTIVATES RANDOMLY.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Bulletin Summary: VEHICLE WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT MISFIRE OR RUNNING ROUGHLY DUE TO SPARK PLUG WIRE(S).
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD TO START ENGINE DURING HIGH ALTITUDE AND LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES CONDITION.
Exhaust & Emissions: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURE CHANGE FOR REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DTC(S) P0137, P0138, P0139, P0140, P0141 AND THREE-WAY CATALYST DTC P0420.
Heating & Air Conditioning: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION REGARDING THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) HIGH PRESSURE HOSE SERVICE CAMPAIGN.