If you put HICAS in check mode, I'll give you a dollar.

[Drift]

I've read the list and checked it twice and tried several times to put my car into HICAS check mode. No go. My HICAS light is coming on and it only comes on it seems like during this extreme cold that we're having. So for you HICAS owners out there or someone who has ACTUALLY put HICAS into diagnostic and not just read the instructions, please tell me what I am doing wrong. I followed blinkor's and the faq in the article exactly and still cannot do it.

[Drift]

http://pages.infinit.net/ureiken/super_hicas.htm

Very good visual link showing what Super HICAS does. I guess I'm going to have to look like an idiot some more and just try it several more times in the parking lot.

[Antjaw]

There is a special mode for Hicas??please explain.

[Drift]

Heh, you seem confused about HICAS in general. My HICAS light is coming on, I'm trying to troubleshoot it so I know what part is malfunctioning, that's all.

[Antjaw]

I've read the list and checked it twice and tried several times to put my car into HICAS check mode.

What do you mean you have put it in check mode???.. My Hicas light is on also.

[Drift]

If you HICAS light is on while you drive, then you currently are not "4 wheel steering" like your signature says. Something's wrong with your system. If you can get your car into diagnostic mode, tell me the secret. Start here:

HICAS Diagnostic Procedure 1. Input starting conditions for self-diagnosis.* Turn ignition switch "OFF".* Set shift lever to "P" or "N" (A/T) or "Neutral" (M/T).* Turn ignition switch "ON".* Immediately start engine.* Turn steering wheel from left to right (at least 20deg from the neutral position) 5- times or more, then depress foot brake pedal at least 5- times all within 10- seconds after ignition switch has been turned "ON".

2. Input self-diagnosis item.* Depress and release foot brake pedal.* Turn steering wheel from left to right (at least 20deg) from the neutral position.

* (M/T model):Depress clutch pedal and move gear shift lever to any position other than Neutral and return to Neutral. Release clutch pedal.

(A/T model):Disengage and engage parking brake lever. Move shift lever to any position other than Neutral or Parking and return to Parking.* Move car at least 3 meters (10ft) forward and proceed at indicated speed of at least 2km/h (1mph) in self-diagnosis mode.

3. The self-diagnosis mode will then appear in the "HICAS" warning lamp.* When all systems are normal HICAS warning lamp flashes at 0.25 second intervals.* When there is a system malfunction (there is a nifty diagram here of HICAS lamp pulses. I tried to translate them to words...)

Mode A)10 short pulses for 5 seconds.No pulses for 5 seconds.Nine 2-second interval indicating the system status (18 seconds total).(short pulse = good, 1 second pulse=bad)1) HICAS Solenoid R.H.2) HICAS Solenoid L.H.3) Fail-Safe Valve4) (Constantly normal mode)5) Vehicle Speed Sensor6) Steering Angle Sensor7) Steering Neutral Position Sensor8) A/T: Parking brake sensor M/T: Clutch Sensor9) A/T: Inhibitor Sensor M/T: Neutral Sensor

** Display repeats until ignition switch is turned "OFF" or 5 min has past.

Mode B)Lamp on for 5 seconds.No pulses for 5 seconds.Nine 2-second interval indicating the system status (18 seconds total).(short (0.1 sec) pulse = good, 1 second pulse=bad)1) HICAS Solenoid R.H.2) HICAS Solenoid L.H.3) Fail-Safe Valve4) (Constantly normal mode)5) Vehicle Speed Sensor6) Steering Angle Sensor7) Steering Neutral Position Sensor8) A/T: Parking brake sensor M/T: Clutch Sensor9) A/T: Inhibitor Sensor M/T: Neutral Sensor

** Display repeats until ignition switch is turned "OFF" or 5 min has past.

Note 1: To change the display mode to "A", turn OFF ignition switch after mode "B" is displayed. When battery is insufficient, mode "B" is displayed.

Note 2: If fail-safe system was operated (fail-safe valve is operating) when ignition switch was turned OFF for the last time, mode A will be displayed. If fail-safe system was not operated when the ignition switch was turned OFF for the last time, mode B will be displayed.

* Canceling the self-diagnosis function

Three methods.1) By turning the ignition switch off.2) After self-diagnosis has been operated for ~5 minutes.3) If the vehicle speed goes over 30 km/h (19 mph).

Takao < [email protected] >

[Antjaw]

I will have to try on the morning...Thanks for the info.. I hope it helps me figure it out... I'll let you know my results.

[Drift]

Your welcome. And please do keep me updated as I will try again tomorrow as well.

[the_invisible]

Good thing there is no ABS and Hics and auto transmission for me. Just a straight braking system and LSD.

Though, the engine light on my KA is one. :oface

[Drift]

Complete Sentence? :pface

Seriously though, I didn't understand what you just typed.

[DAEDALUS]

On my car the HICAS light comes on if the power steering fluid level is low. Check that if you haven't yet.

[signal180sx]

fluids leakin?

[Antjaw]

Well, I'll be Damned..... My power steering fluid was low... I toped it off and the light went off.. You guys rock!!!!!

[DAEDALUS]

fluids leakin?

Good thought. Antjaw check your rack, hoses and reservoir for any leaks. Replacing your fluids every 1-2 years will extend the life of the seals...leaks will happen less often. Better to spend $20 a year on fluids than to replace your rack twice as often.

[Drift]

Same here, topped if off with Valvoline Power Steering Fluid and my HICAS light went off. Appears to be leaking from the two hoses that connect to the bottom of the resevoir. Should I be able to just loosen those screws and pull the hoses further up?

[Dragon240]

I just like that overview pic of the 240.. Fun.