Tc Failure

[Galois]

Hey guys,

A couple of months ago I bought an r34 gtt. But lately it has developed a new trick.

Within 10 mins of the first drive of the day the tcs off and slip signs come on, as well as the malfunction indicator light. It usually just takes a few stationary restarts to get it back working, but i was just wondering what the cause could be?

I had a look round for similar topics but most people seem to have permanent tc problems, whereas mine is only in the first 10mins of driving and temporary.

Any clues?

Thanks heaps

[Galois]

its getting worse. yesterday the error light came on, tc turned off and the car ran like shite for a while. 2 restarts later and it went back to normal. i guess this is some ecu problem?

[BASHO]

its getting worse. yesterday the error light came on, tc turned off and the car ran like shite for a while. 2 restarts later and it went back to normal. i guess this is some ecu problem?

It may pay to check if a previous owner has put in a TCS modifier this reverses the switch function (so you have to turn it on not off after you've started the engine) and is hard wired in near the tcs control unit in the boot.

I was going to put one in but decided against it for no particular reason after I'd bought it.

It may have been poorly installed or removed and have damaged the wireing.

Just a thought.

Edited March 24, 2010 by BASHO

[nato_wp]

Mine does the exact same thing mate.

It' will slowly get worse, to the point where the lights will only stay off from startup until you put it in gear, then straight on, and stay on.

I've found that occasionally nailing it (wheelspin) can turn 'ON' TRC again (ie, lights 'off'). Rare. I think it's simply a broken wire, possibly transmission tunnel area, as I pulled the carpet up to dry it out*, and the lights went out for a day and a bit, but came back.

I'm certain it's not a broken wheel speed sensor, as ABS still works fine.

The ENG light occasionally (rare) comes on, and gives code 28, I have no idea what that refers to, I simply clear the codes, and it's fine. The first time I got this code was when I tried remote starting it in 'Drive', and the sensors denied start procedure. Other times haven't had a pattern.

If I park facing downhill (only) and it rains heavily, the cabin air intake/front rain gutter area overflows near the driver's A-pillar and leaks into the driver's footwell (*hence \drying the carpet above ) Is this a common fault?

Edited March 24, 2010 by nato_wp

[Galois]

how do you look into the error codes? what is the a piece of equipment or software needed?

[Scottydoo]

Sounds alot like a coil pack problem, have a search for those topics and compare what going on for you. Might help.

My car did a similar thing to yours and that was what fixed it for me. Splitfires.

[Galois]

The ENG light occasionally (rare) comes on, and gives code 28, I have no idea what that refers to, I simply clear the codes, and it's fine. The first time I got this code was when I tried remote starting it in 'Drive', and the sensors denied start procedure. Other times haven't had a pattern.

thanks for the info mate. how do i see the error codes? and does anyone know where a key to the codes is?

[Galois]

it now fails every trip about 10 mins in, then is fine after 2 restarts. it pops instead of running smoothly, sounds a bit like a rex. how do i see the error codes? sorry to repeat the question

[realor]

I'll also vote for coilpacks, common problem on GTT's. I put some splitfires in mine and never looked back

[Galois]

lol ill answer my own question for anyone who may have been awaiting an answer:

error codes can be checked using this method

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Re...de-t266512.html

lol, being a newb is a little tiring sometimes. i'm yet to do a search for coilpack problems, but it sounds like that's going to be the problem

cheers

[lukebaldan]

You might want to invest in a console cable, i got mine for $60 off ebay. Invaluble tool for getting stats/error codes and running diagnostics on all older pre OBD-II nissans.

[Galois]

You might want to invest in a console cable, i got mine for $60 off ebay. Invaluble tool for getting stats/error codes and running diagnostics on all older pre OBD-II nissans.

i will do that sometime in the near-ish future, but atm slightly conservative on the mulahs.

just wondering tho, why would coilpacks bailing cause the tc to fail?

[Galois]

weirdly, if it starts to sound like a wrx, lifting the rpm to over about 2500 fixes the problem, the tc doesn't work tho...

[Galois]

Problem fixed. Put yellow jackets in a few weeks ago and haven't had a single mis since! So much better