New to the Q please help

[tofudeliveryguy]

Hi i am the legendary tofudeliveryguy however i am new to the Q45 realm. I just recently purchased a 1990 Q45 from an old man. Its got a hundred and twenty one thousand miles on it and a few bugs in it. My main problem is the pass front tire has a bubble and cash is tights right now so the only tires i can afford is some used michelins i found some 235/55/r17 which will fit my rims (currently 225/55/17's ) but im just curious if they will clear the inner fenders. Backs look like theyll fit.
second question is all brake lights excluding the back dash third eye wont work. I did do a quick wire job and got them to work but im not one for ghetto rigging so if anyone knows an idea of where to start on that it would be great, i did check fuses and all the obvious so far
Third and hopefully final question is the spedometer doesnt work not sure what the previous owners had done and ive only had the car for about a week. so any ideas on that would be great
Again i am very grateful for any help any one can offer for me and the new love of my life

[PEZi]

Welcome! First off, leave the wiring you did... ditching stock wiring is never a bad idea. Just make it hidden so that its not ghetto!

Can't be sure on the tires... but I'm sure someone has the info, maybe in the Q subforum. Speedo.... can't be 100% sure because i'm not sure of the exact setup, but check the wiring and such for the speed sensor in the transmission if it has one ( I can only expect it does).

Enjoy your stay and hope you find all you need!

[Ace2cool]

Moved this to Q45 forum, so the right people can see it.

[yodawill2000]

Chain guides updated ??

[maxnix]

I just recently purchased a 1990 Q45 from an old man. Its got a hundred and twenty one thousand miles on it and a few bugs in it. .... and cash is tights right now

This is not an auspicious start for an imported luxury V8 sedan owner who does not realize the requirements of restoring and maintaining such a car.

Either you need to start reading a lot of the previous posts here, sell it ASAP, or drive it into the ground.

I am afraid for your car and recommend taking to a dealer for last rites.

[aaronl2]

Uh... what is your definition of an "old" man? In car/dog years your car is dead.

[tofudeliveryguy]

I just recently purchased a 1990 Q45 from an old man. Its got a hundred and twenty one thousand miles on it and a few bugs in it. .... and cash is tights right now

This is not an auspicious start for an imported luxury V8 sedan owner who does not realize the requirements of restoring and maintaining such a car.

Either you need to start reading a lot of the previous posts here, sell it ASAP, or drive it into the ground.

I am afraid for your car and recommend taking to a dealer for last rites.

Wow i asked for help not stuffy a** comment but thanks ive restored and maintained many cars so dont worry about me buddy ill fix it

[tofudeliveryguy]

Welcome! First off, leave the wiring you did... ditching stock wiring is never a bad idea. Just make it hidden so that its not ghetto!

Can't be sure on the tires... but I'm sure someone has the info, maybe in the Q subforum. Speedo.... can't be 100% sure because i'm not sure of the exact setup, but check the wiring and such for the speed sensor in the transmission if it has one ( I can only expect it does).

Enjoy your stay and hope you find all you need!

thanks for the help im very grateful

[maxnix]

Wow i asked for help not stuffy a** comment but thanks ive restored and maintained many cars so dont worry about me buddy ill fix it

We've had many guys through here that said exactly that, and their cars lasted a few months before the components got too expensive to replace. To them, it was only a $xxxx car. They didn't understand there was no further discount on parts or labor because of its age. Good luck!

[Q451990]

Alright, so let's get down to getting some things fixed. Your brake light problem is probably a bad sensor. It's mounted under the trim inside the trunk near the latch. It's usually a purple color... this sensor tells the dash to put the "Brake Lamp Out" or "Tail Light Out" warning in the odometer cluster if you have a bad bulb. When it goes you typically have what you described... a working CHMSL, and no voltage to the main lamps.

Check your sockets for corrosion and clean and replace them as necessary... install all new Sylvania LL or factory bulbs. I know this sounds weird but we have found that cheap bulbs draw more current than OEM, and apparently Nissan didn't design the brake lamp system for any additional current draw.

If you have a Pull-a-Part style yard (like www.pullapart.com) nearby that is by far your best source for cheap parts...

Heath

[tofudeliveryguy]

Wow i asked for help not stuffy a** comment but thanks ive restored and maintained many cars so dont worry about me buddy ill fix it

We've had many guys through here that said exactly that, and their cars lasted a few months before the components got too expensive to replace. To them, it was only a $xxxx car. They didn't understand there was no further discount on parts or labor because of its age. Good luck!

well the car made a funny noise and since im a broke retard as you pointed out i just shot the car full of holes with my ak then my kid came down with the flu and since im not capable of being on your level of tuning i figured i wasnt fit to raise children either so i locked him in the truck and just burned the car to the ground. Thanks for your advice two birds one stone

[tofudeliveryguy]

Alright, so let's get down to getting some things fixed. Your brake light problem is probably a bad sensor. It's mounted under the trim inside the trunk near the latch. It's usually a purple color... this sensor tells the dash to put the "Brake Lamp Out" or "Tail Light Out" warning in the odometer cluster if you have a bad bulb. When it goes you typically have what you described... a working CHMSL, and no voltage to the main lamps.

Check your sockets for corrosion and clean and replace them as necessary... install all new Sylvania LL or factory bulbs. I know this sounds weird but we have found that cheap bulbs draw more current than OEM, and apparently Nissan didn't design the brake lamp system for any additional current draw.

If you have a Pull-a-Part style yard (like http://www.pullapart.com) nearby that is by far your best source for cheap parts...

Heath

hey thanks for the help ill take a look at that sensor when the weather cools down

[Lokim]

I Have a 94 with 235/50R17's on all 4 and have no clearance issues...