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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-22-2025, 08:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,912
Posted By SonicVQ
If you have a 2010 and up, with navigation, you...

If you have a 2010 and up, with navigation, you can enable live tire pressures with a $5 USB cable:
https://youtu.be/hVikE-EOncg?si=It4qkQf1X8Jp0JOy
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-22-2025, 07:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,912
Posted By SonicVQ
The -39F is transmission fluid temp, as indicated...

The -39F is transmission fluid temp, as indicated by the gear icon around the thermometer.

Since your 370 is a 6MT, the automatic transmission fluid temp is not on the CAN bus, and the gauge...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 12-19-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,170
Posted By SonicVQ
370 Mod? Sway Bar Air Deflector for Brakes on New Z Nismo

Well... I think this is VERY interesting!!
In this picture you can see the air deflector bolted to the front sway bar on the new Z Nismo.
...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 12-18-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,063
Posted By SonicVQ
The castor range for the 370 is ~3.8° to ~6.5°...

The castor range for the 370 is ~3.8° to ~6.5° (from 2018 FSM)
The 8°+ item is the KPI (king pin inclination)
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-14-2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,584
Posted By SonicVQ
That is pin 26 on the VVEL control module and...

That is pin 26 on the VVEL control module and that is how they are.
You have nothing to worry about!
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2022, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,506
Posted By SonicVQ
Seems like you are enjoying your new scan tool :)...

Seems like you are enjoying your new scan tool :)
You might want to watch this video by OBD4Everyone. It explains all of the standard OBD PIDs on a G37... which should be exactly the same as the Z,...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,388
Posted By SonicVQ
That is how much gas is in your tank... You have...

That is how much gas is in your tank... You have about 1/3 of a tank :)
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-30-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,506
Posted By SonicVQ
The pre-car "O2" sensors are actually Air/Fuel...

The pre-car "O2" sensors are actually Air/Fuel Ratio sensors (aka wide band) and have a different output voltage that ranges from 0 to just over 4 volts.

The post-cat O2 sensors are the...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-25-2022, 06:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,444
Posted By SonicVQ
Yes it seems to be normal... My G37 shows the...

Yes it seems to be normal... My G37 shows the same and I suspect this is a bug in the ECU and it just returns -128.
Forum: Canada 09-17-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,614
Posted By SonicVQ
Clearly, the aftermarket brick & mortar store is...

Clearly, the aftermarket brick & mortar store is no longer profitable enough.

I suspect the "aging enthusiast" (me) would rather go for a nice drive, than wrench on it to modify it... I know my...
Forum: Canada 09-17-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,614
Posted By SonicVQ
Performance Improvements is also closing in Sept:...

Performance Improvements is also closing in Sept: https://performanceimprovements.com
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 08-26-2022, 06:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,967
Posted By SonicVQ
Interesting problem... From the FSM under...

Interesting problem...

From the FSM under P0500:
The vehicle speed signal is sent to the combination meter from the “ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)” via the CAN communication line....
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-26-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,293
Posted By SonicVQ
What is the oil pressure at 2,000 RPM @ 80C/176F?...

What is the oil pressure at 2,000 RPM @ 80C/176F?
It should be > 42 PSI.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-16-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,946
Posted By SonicVQ
All your codes indicate the rear O2 sensor output...

All your codes indicate the rear O2 sensor output voltage is too high/low and too slow to respond. There is no indication/codes the rear o2 sensor heater is not functioning.
With the bank 1 02...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-06-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,748
Posted By SonicVQ
Excellent video! Short and to the point.

Excellent video! Short and to the point.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-04-2022, 07:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,386
Posted By SonicVQ
With an oil pressure sensor/gauge, there is no...

With an oil pressure sensor/gauge, there is no need for the factory oil pressure switch.

Here is why:
• The oil pressure switch turns on the idiot light when oil pressure is < 5 psi.
(tested &...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 04-25-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,008
Posted By SonicVQ
Over the last 10+ years, engine coolants have...

Over the last 10+ years, engine coolants have become very specialized. AND in some cases if you add the wrong type/technology it can turn to a gel.

Even when you drain all the coolant out, there...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-15-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,386
Posted By SonicVQ
The centre hole in the oil filter is the exit of...

The centre hole in the oil filter is the exit of the filtered oil and that goes directly into the engine.

For anyone with a sandwich plate and oil cooler the oil flow is this:
• Oil pump
•...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-14-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,386
Posted By SonicVQ
You may want to move your pressure gauge to the...

You may want to move your pressure gauge to the 1/8 BSP port on the engine block.

The engine oil pressure inside the engine = 35psi - (oil cooler & lines pressure drop) - (oil filter pressure...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-03-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,924
Posted By SonicVQ
Most of your codes point to the VVEL system. The...

Most of your codes point to the VVEL system. The U1024 has the highest priority and should be looked into first.

The VVEL communicates to the ECU on a dedicated CAN bus. The easiest CAN bus check...
Forum: Wanted 03-28-2022, 07:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,311
Posted By SonicVQ
Right here:...

Right here: https://www.nicoclub.com/nissan-service-manuals
Forum: Tuning 03-04-2022, 08:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,389
Posted By SonicVQ
The bluetooth module on the EcuTek device is...

The bluetooth module on the EcuTek device is different than the bluetooth modules used on most OBD modules, the TI CC2540 "system on chip" (SOC).

EcuTek module supports bluetooth 4.1 and...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 02-15-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,489
Posted By SonicVQ
Nicoclub crashed a few days ago...The FSMs are no...

Nicoclub crashed a few days ago...The FSMs are no longer on the site and there is no ETA for them to return. :(
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 02-03-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,941
Posted By SonicVQ
What is the benefit of EcuTek knowing the fuel...

What is the benefit of EcuTek knowing the fuel and engine oil pressure?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 01-06-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,085
Posted By SonicVQ
This is a good book that I read in the mid 80s......

This is a good book that I read in the mid 80s... AND everything in it is true today:
https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Your-Car-Handle/dp/0912656468

It might be a good idea to get a correct...
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