R34 Noobie

[Atomnaya]

Hi everyone, past couple of weeks i've been reading the forums about R34's, namely GT-T, to learn as much possible before buying one.

On the weekend i finally bought one. Now just a couple of questions hopefully you guys can answer me:

1. Is there any way to brighten the dash lights (namely the centre gauge) as its a bit dim. Or is there anyway to change the lights?

2. When you press the central locking button on the drivers side door, does it also lock the drivers door (as mine only locks the passenger door)?

3. When you pull the lever on the drivers side seat for people to get into the back seat, does the seat move forward? The passenger's side works fine?

4. There's a switch on the drivers side which has a picture of headlights (i think) that has 4 settings. What is this for?

5. There's also another switch near the gears (centre console) which has a picture of a steering wheel. Whats this for?

Sorry for question 4 and 5...they are still trying to find the user manual for me.

The reason for 2 and 3 is because i'm not too sure if its like that/if it was manufactured like that or if its an actual fault.

BTW, the car is stock and auto. Only has the front lip which has 'skyline' written on it.

Cheers

[E_Lu-SHuN]

Congratz on the purchase.

1. there should be a dail near the steering wheel... the dimmer was needed for compliance, so it wouldnt look to flush with the car

2.thats correct..only the passenger should lock. when you manually lock the driver side, that will lock all doors

3.i have a 4dr so im not sure, but that should be right

4. that will be the XENON headlight adjustment. if you select the setting one by one, the low beam light moves up or down and adjusts accordingly. thats why they had to take the xenons out from compliance and put normal bulbs in. cause we have to manually adjust the angle of the low beam. i think european cars like BMW have it auto adjustment . it is just so you wont blind oncoming traffic when your going up/down a hill

5.well when your on tiptronic mode, you push the switch and you should see a display on your cluster of a steering wheel that means you can change gears on the steering wheel...which has a + and - so you can gear up/down.

[n15m0]

mine didn't come with a dimmer switch which I was pretty surprised but never questioned it...and yea

all the other answers are pretty spot on. Post a pic of your new ride!

[Atomnaya]

Thanks for the quick replies!

E_Lu-SHuN: Where is this dial you are talking about? I can't seem to find that.

Just regards to number 2: I've actually got a central locking buton on the drivers door. If i push it will lock all doors except for the drivers door. However if i manually lock the door (as in push the locking mechanism on the door), then both doors will lock.

Can any other R34 coupe owners answer the drivers seat question?

Thanks in advanced

[QWK32]

i dont know about the 34 but the on the 32 the drivers seat doesn't slide forward it only tilts forward. passenger side tilts and slides.

[Fujiwara]

The car is about 10 yrs old. All the lights will be crappy in most cars. Just change them if it's bad at night.

If you use the button to lock, it only locks the passenger side door. This was how they designed it from factory.

Passenger side seat will slide forwards when lifting the lever but not the drivers side. This is the way it was designed, also for other manufacturers.

The adjusters are for your xenons.

I don't know of this wheel dial next to shifter.

[nissanskyrice]

no dimmer switch on mine either. and yes i get a weird hdd type noise too, not only when its cold though. just randomly all the frickin time. stereo drowns it out easily enough but would like to know what the hell it is makin that noise coz im sure it aint supposed to be makin a noise like that.

and to the orignal post with the dash lights being dim. 666DAN sells led replacement kits for like $20 + delivery. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/t158385.html many colours to chose from I'll be getting a set of the bright white ones when he's back in action next week.

also would like to get the xenons back in my car when i have money again (just put my car in for 100,000km service = $1500 goone.)

anyways congrats on the new car

[nuffsaid]

mine didnt come with a dimmer switch either....i spent 2 whole days looking for that f**ker....

do you get a noise like an old hard drive booting up from behind the dash when its cold?...or does anybody?...

Is the noise from behind the main dash, or behind the triple gauge cluster?

[fob2nv]

only passenger seat slides and tilts forward.

drivers seat only tilts forward.

[nissanskyrice]

Is the noise from behind the main dash, or behind the triple gauge cluster?

pretty sure the noise is comin from behind the main dash. dont get my car back till friday so will check then.

[Atomnaya]

Thanks for all the replies guys, really appreciate it. Now i have 'peace of mind' as i thought the seat and central locking thing was a fault with the car.

Just 2 quickies...

1. The hazard light button, is that meant to be illuminated when you turn on the lights?

2. The centre console with the gear stick, are the park, reverse, drive etc meant to light up?

LOL, most of my questions looks like they are regarding lights, whether they light up or not.

Cheers

[QWK32]

the noise from behind your dash could be the climate controll fan direction motors moving into place.

[E_Lu-SHuN]

Thanks for all the replies guys, really appreciate it. Now i have 'peace of mind' as i thought the seat and central locking thing was a fault with the car.

Just 2 quickies...

1. The hazard light button, is that meant to be illuminated when you turn on the lights?

2. The centre console with the gear stick, are the park, reverse, drive etc meant to light up?

LOL, most of my questions looks like they are regarding lights, whether they light up or not.

Cheers

1. im not too sure, but i dont think soo

2. Yes it is supposed to be lit up. might be a blown bulb if its not lighting up.

[nissanskyrice]

the noise from behind your dash could be the climate controll fan direction motors moving into place.

makes the noise even when the climate control is off. i just got a call from the mechanics and i get the car back today instead of friday so ill have a look at it thisarvo.

[rgr34]

alot of skylines have the same issue with climate control making noise mind does it occasionally it does it less when u press the button which circulates air down to your feet.......

[nissanskyrice]

car hasnt made the noise since i got it back from the 100,000k service. if it makes it again ill just turn the stereo up anyways

Hows the car goin anyways atomnaya? sorry for hijackin the thread.

[Atomnaya]

car hasnt made the noise since i got it back from the 100,000k service. if it makes it again ill just turn the stereo up anyways

Hows the car goin anyways atomnaya? sorry for hijackin the thread.

Car has been excellent, although i've been driving it like a granny....wife is usually in the car with me and she would sell the car straight away if I drove it hard

Just got installed the immobiliser and alarm so i do have that peace of mind. The first week all i had was the factory central locking, club lock and plenty of prayers to make sure no-one steals my baby.

I'll post up some pics soon

Edited October 8, 2007 by Atomnaya

[nissanskyrice]

hahaha under the thumb hey I was real worried until i got my alarm n immobilizer installed too.

[1R34SON]

Thanks for all the replies guys, really appreciate it. Now i have 'peace of mind' as i thought the seat and central locking thing was a fault with the car.

Just 2 quickies...

1. The hazard light button, is that meant to be illuminated when you turn on the lights?

2. The centre console with the gear stick, are the park, reverse, drive etc meant to light up?

LOL, most of my questions looks like they are regarding lights, whether they light up or not.

Cheers

Just got my R34 3 weeks ago #2. auto shift lights are not working either. In the mean time u can just see on the main dash what gear ur in (auto's only im sure), but yeh it is a pain in the ass, never got round to seeing if its a fuse or not.. let me kno how u go with it.

Edited March 18, 2008 by MellowYellow

[Adam__Tiger]

I Just Got My R34 and im just wondering WTF is up with that AT/T snow switch just below the steering wheel on the left, is it traction control or someshit