Timing Control Unit Location

[CIRE5109]

can somebody tell me the location of the Timing Control Unit? I think it might be why my dash lights dont work so i want to get to it so i can check it out. Thanks.

[240racer]

what car and engine do you have?
ka's are distributer timing

[CIRE5109]

I have a 1990 240sx with the KA.

[240racer]

I don't think it has anything to do with the dash lights on the our cars.  Do you have HUD?  if you do, then that's the problem, especially at colder temps, they just don't work when it's cold for some reason  There are some fixes for it, you can look around.

[AKADriver]

He's talking about the Time Control Unit, which has nothing to do with the engine and everything to do with the dash.  It controls everything that's on a timer... wipers, the door chime..

The dash cluster dimmer switch connects directly to the TCU.

The TCU should be located behind the kick panel on the driver's side.

[240racer]

oh sorry, I didn't know that it was called that, I'll stay away from the interior thanks :-)

[CIRE5109]

Is the TCU right next to the fuses? Its a small white box right? Can it be removed and is it difficult to do so?