Pop-up Lcd Sticks When Opening

[Cruzen]

Hi All,

About to purchase a V35 but the Pop-up LCD sticks when you try to raise the screen.

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and was it a major job to finish.

I know its not a biggy especially as I won't have the LCD operational for a little while but everything else on this car I like and if I can fix this issue easily, I would like to make the purchase

[Chris Rogers]

depends where it sticks. there are two giudes at the base of it and a decent spring. if the spring is stuffed then you get part of the problem. guides are greased and if there is crap on them you also get that probelm. getting the thing out to check is a bitch.

[Cruzen]

depends where it sticks. there are two giudes at the base of it and a decent spring. if the spring is stuffed then you get part of the problem. guides are greased and if there is crap on them you also get that probelm. getting the thing out to check is a bitch.

Hi Chris,

As per our phone conversation here are the 2 links of 2 cars I am interested in :-

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...35&trecs=36

The link above is the 2001 model which the LCD sticks and you need to tap the side of the unit to get the LCD up.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...35&trecs=36

The link above is the 2004 which I am unsure if it has the LCD screen at all, also I am unsure if it is the 4 or 5 speed.

Let me know what you think ?

Thanks

[xscape237]

That 04 model has no screen.

[Cruzen]

Hi Chris,

As per our phone conversation here are the 2 links of 2 cars I am interested in :-

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...35&trecs=36

The link above is the 2001 model which the LCD sticks and you need to tap the side of the unit to get the LCD up.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...35&trecs=36

The link above is the 2004 which I am unsure if it has the LCD screen at all, also I am unsure if it is the 4 or 5 speed.

Let me know what you think ?

Thanks

Also there is this one , I am really excited about this one as its from a dealer 'Kamakaze Motors'

http://firesport.com.au/2001-v35-skyline-c...s--ad142733.htm

[V35_Paul]

Get that black one looks like it would clean up realy nice

[Chris Rogers]

1st car - I have a navi box for that one IN ENGLISH!

std interior - good idea. did that exact car about 3 weeks back now- car was from MLB as well.

electrical issues are as I mentioned. radio being the key item.

2nd car:

better from a modifiers standpoint. no dicking around with audio - rip that out and go again - radio only. to be honest toss a all in one barand name piece in there and you are done.

externally - better car.

3rd car:

NO!

if I cannot see a decent shot of that thing then that tells me something is hiding.

if you DO inspect that one - check the seatbelt dates. if they all match great. if not - walk away.

I haev see those with full frontal hits and you would not have picked it.

[Cruzen]

Damn, I didn't read your post Chris and put a $250 deposit on the 3rd Subject to a RACV and Finance. So I didn't check the seatbelts I bought it from a dude called Shui @ the former Kamakazi Motors. I will post some pics soon as I get damn bluetooth working. It seemed what I was looking for at the more right price...

[Cruzen]

Heres the pics

[Cruzen]

I think I will get the last 1 and it has the same dash as the 2001 without the LCD sticking.

But thats not the reason like this one better.

Cheaper, Color, 10k less Kms, Rims.

[Chris Rogers]

last time I did this it was with a scan tool and a customer with a $38k cheque in his hand. even with photos at hand I still tore a certain black coupe to shreds with paint,belts and undercarrage damage. I think you get the gist. get hte thing UP on a hoist, inspect EVERY inch of it and look at teh seams. also take your favorite fridge magnet with you as you will need it. get a totally UNBIASED report on it. as a marker I know of a car here in brissy (blue coupe) that has the entire passenger side done and externally you wouldnt pick it. I didnt until I did the audio in it and found the cut/pick marks onthe inner shell.

key point - inspect the hell out of it. granted its not a $100k car but its still a deecent whack of $$ to lose.

[Cruzen]

Would the RACV check do the job? I think they have a more expensive option to put it up on a hoist.

[Chris Rogers]

that side of things is up to you. I'm offering an opinion based on previous cars I have seen/worked on. there are others on this forum that know a lot more than me on them only they tend to post a lot less than I do.

[ChrisCross]

Heres the pics

Looks nice.

Something I've just noticed...Does that have two different coloured front indicators?

[V35_Paul]

Looks nice.

Something I've just noticed...Does that have two different coloured front indicators?

WOW! it does. I'm guessing it's taken a hit.

Better get that checked

[Cruzen]

Dammit

Edited January 6, 2010 by Cruzen

[Chris Rogers]

hence my comment. I dare say when you look at the paint (and being black it will be VERY obvious) that you will see different shades as well. if you are lucky you will see the overspray as well. also look under the seats for the airbag harnesses that are bypassed (assuming it did the bags or the pretensioners.) as well. there are a LOT of little things on these that get stuffed up when you crack them into something so be wary on that.

[Cruzen]

I'm going with a mate tomorrow , who's a mechanic and has seen a few cars so hopefully he will be able to tell.

So should I totally stay away from this if its been in small hit ? I've fallin in love.

[V35_Paul]

If you can find out it's history and it's only a small bump. Why not.

But if it has taken a big hit then there could be all storts of nasty surprises.

If you heart is set on this car then spend the money and get a pro to look at it. If your unsure, keep looking for that prefect V35 it maybe the very next car you look at