check engine light NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Maintenance Workshop Manual

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-today operation
of the vehicle They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves
or they can have their N ISSAN/DATSUN dealers do them for a nominal
charge
Item Reference item in MA section
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Tires Check the pressure with
a gauge periodically when at
a service station, including the spare, and adjust to the
specified pressure
if necessary Check carefully for damage,
cuts
or excessive wear.
Wheel nuts When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are TIRE REPLACEMENT
missing, and check for any loose nuts Tighten if neces-
sary
0 CHECKING TIRE CONDITION
Wheel nut
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 24.000 km 0 TIRE ROTATION
(15,000 miles).
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle should pull to 0 CHECKING TIRE CONDITION
either side while driving on
a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a 0 CHECKING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
need for wheel alignment
If the steering wheel or seat 0 WHEEL INSPECTION
vibrates
at normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
Abnormal tire wear
Windshield glass Check for abrasions or scratches -
Windshield wiper blades Check for cracks or wear if they do
not wipe properly
Doors and engine hood Check that all doors and the engine
hood operate smoothly
as well as the trunk lid and back
hatch.
Also ensure, that all latches lock securely Lubricate
if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch
is released
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0 LUBRICATING LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD
LATCH
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, clean-
ing
the vehicle, etc.
turn signal lights. and other lights are all operating properly
and installed securely.
Also check headlight aim.
Lights Make sure that the headlights,stop lights. tail lights. -
Warning lights and buaerslchimes Make sure that all warn-
ing lights and buzzers/chimes are operating properly
Horn Make sure it operates properly -
Windshield wrper and washer Check that the wipers and
washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Spare Til
(2) To ensure complete emptying of the canister,
hold the canister in position for one minute
after sound stops
If temperature is below -10°C (14OF), the
canister must be warmed on
the windshield
defroster for five to ten minutes to provide
tire
inflation
b. In cold weather, the tire may not look fully
.inflated Therefore, drive slowly for the
first
mile, as the tire temperature rises the pressure
will mcrease.
a
Using Air Compressor
(1) Remove the valve cap from the spare tire and
securely connect the air pump hose in
its place
(2) Connect the power cord plug of the air pump
to the cigarette lighter socket The spare
tire
may be inflated to the recommended pressure
28 psi (200 kPa) in about 6 minutes Adjust
the
tire pressure per the tire placard with tire
pressure gauge
If the air pump operation is slow, run the engine
while the air pump is operating In this case,
remove jack with
the spare tire attached to the
axle.
WARNING:
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Do not run the engine in closed space or with
the car being jacked up
Do not touch the air pump with the bare hands
while
it is operating for it may become quite
hot.
(3) Disconnect the power cord plug from socket
Check the
tire for air leakage, and then
securely install and tighten the valve cap
5 Lower car and fully tighten wheel nuts
Do not
install the wheel cover on the spare tire
DEFLATION
1 Deflate tire by depressing button on tire
inflation valve or by removing valve core
WARN1 NG.
To avoid personal injury, do not inhale the
gas
which is vented while the tire is deflating.
(Cont'd)
2 Flatten tire The spare tire becomes folded
3
REPAIR
Only qualified tire experts are authorized to
dismount the spare tire from
its rim or repair it in
any way Improper service can result
in serious
personal injury
Contact aumorized B.F. Goodrich dealers (for
Space Saver Spare tire)
or authorized Bridgestone
or DATSUN dealers (for Foldable Spare tire)
if
setvice is required.
iqradually while deflating
Store tire in rear compartment
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