HELP
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Infinitiguy19
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1994 Infiniti Q45a 240000 Miles
Re: HELP (bigreg209)
You can do one of 4 things:
Take it to an Infiniti dealer and let them diagnose it.
Buy a Laptop consult from one of our sponsors and use Scan Tech Nissan to diagnose the problem with HICAS. (Not tested and confirmed that the HICAS part of the program works).
Or you can read the service manual and diagnose it you self: http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/J30/1994_J30/st.pdf
Or you can do nothing and have just the front wheels to steer the car instead of the front and back.
And of coures read the rest of thw service manual no matter what option you choose: http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/J30/1994_J30
Welcome to NICO.
Take it to an Infiniti dealer and let them diagnose it.
Buy a Laptop consult from one of our sponsors and use Scan Tech Nissan to diagnose the problem with HICAS. (Not tested and confirmed that the HICAS part of the program works).
Or you can read the service manual and diagnose it you self: http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/J30/1994_J30/st.pdf
Or you can do nothing and have just the front wheels to steer the car instead of the front and back.
And of coures read the rest of thw service manual no matter what option you choose: http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/J30/1994_J30
Welcome to NICO.
Re: HELP (Paul Wall)
A low power steering fluid level will cause the HICAS light to come on. Check it and if it needs more use automatic transmission fluid. Also see if you can spot any leaks or fluid on your driveway.
Also, as a courtesy to readers you are supposed to put the subject of your post in the subject line so people don't have to click on it to find a post of no interest to them.
Also, as a courtesy to readers you are supposed to put the subject of your post in the subject line so people don't have to click on it to find a post of no interest to them.
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driverdriver
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The top reasons your HICAS light will go on:
(1.) Power steering fluid old(too much water due to condensation) or low, replace or replenish fluid. Check for leaks.(2.)If you car has had its battery boosted recently, the HICAS light will stay on for a bit. A good 30 to 40 minute drive will get rid of it.(3.)Sometimes a low battery will set off the light. I've had that happen. Get yourself a multimeter and check the quality of your battery (9.6volts and above is a good battery anything below should be changed out).(4.)Non Nissan alternators have been known to set off the HICAS light (amongst other things). Replace the aftermarket alternator with a genuine Nissan unit.
Information for HICAS diagnostics is in this thread:
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(1.) Power steering fluid old(too much water due to condensation) or low, replace or replenish fluid. Check for leaks.(2.)If you car has had its battery boosted recently, the HICAS light will stay on for a bit. A good 30 to 40 minute drive will get rid of it.(3.)Sometimes a low battery will set off the light. I've had that happen. Get yourself a multimeter and check the quality of your battery (9.6volts and above is a good battery anything below should be changed out).(4.)Non Nissan alternators have been known to set off the HICAS light (amongst other things). Replace the aftermarket alternator with a genuine Nissan unit.
Information for HICAS diagnostics is in this thread:
zer...age=2