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BeatJunky · 07-19-2003, 04:04 PM

1996 240SX SE
Black Int./Black Ext. (Cloth)
5-Speed
109,9xx on the Odometer
No rust... No dents... Well, Only one dent on hood by latch (apparently from trying to shut the hood too roughly)

Im one happy camper. Total price is $4,000.00.

I test drove her twice and she is by far peppier than any other stock 240SX I have ever driven.

However, the "check engine" does appear. I cannot figure what could be wrong as the car runs great, has no funky smells or smoke coming out. No apparent problem that I could diagnose. Im thinking maybe a sensor is off or something. This sound familiar to anyone? Is it a common PITA problem on S14's?

Anyway... Is $4,000 a good price for this car?

Thanks!

-Omar

Dousan_PG · 07-19-2003, 04:25 PM

well HOPEFULLY its not serious
it could be BAD news w/ that light one
pull the ecu and read the code when yo uget it

good luck..hopefully it is not a serious issue, but it very well COULD BE VERY SEVERE

good luck! glad you held out for something better!!

KiDyNomiTe · 07-19-2003, 04:27 PM

Congrats, these will prolly be the longest 2 weeks of your life, especially if you have no means of transportation right now.

About the engine light, try and get the person to take the car to a dealership (at thier expense) and get it checked out, or just check it yourself. Search and you'll see something on checking engine codes, seems like a simple process, just have to know how to unscrew things and count

EDIT: BTW you coming to the meet tomorrow, come with no car, its all good, theres free food

BeatJunky · 07-19-2003, 04:47 PM

2 long weeks indeed.

I do have a means of transportation, but I might as well have none as I'm driving an '87 Caddy. I hate this car.

Im hoping that it will be nothing major (the check engine) but I really wont be able to know until after purchase. In either case, this is a car worth the troubles and worse case scenario I can always squeeze some more $$$ out of my dad for the swap. I'll have to kiss some serious bootay though.

Wish me luck. Let ya'll know what happens.

-Omar

BTW: I will need some parts (exterior)

- Stock Front Bumper Lip
- Stock Mudskirts
- Carbon Fiber Hood

Can anyone point me towards the right direction?

KiDyNomiTe · 07-19-2003, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BeatJunky
2 long weeks indeed.

I do have a means of transportation, but I might as well have none as I'm driving an '87 Caddy. I hate this car.

Im hoping that it will be nothing major (the check engine) but I really wont be able to know until after purchase. In either case, this is a car worth the troubles and worse case scenario I can always squeeze some more $$$ out of my dad for the swap. I'll have to kiss some serious bootay though.

Wish me luck. Let ya'll know what happens.

-Omar

BTW: I will need some parts (exterior)

- Stock Front Bumper Lip
- Stock Mudskirts
- Carbon Fiber Hood

Can anyone point me towards the right direction?

Well you could either be super duper patient and search every junkyard for an s14, but from the junkyards I have been to in chicago I have yet to see one s14. So look around for sale sections, or go to a dealer and pay big bucks.

For the CF hood, search and I am sure there are a few sources out there.

DuffMan · 07-19-2003, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dousan36
well HOPEFULLY its not serious
it could be BAD news w/ that light one
pull the ecu and read the code when yo uget it

good luck..hopefully it is not a serious issue, but it very well COULD BE VERY SEVERE

good luck! glad you held out for something better!!

I was under the impression than you can't pull codes from and OBD2 240sx without a scan tool.

A generic OBDII code puller that any shop and many auto parts stores have will be able to give a code, though they supposedly arent as descriptive as the codes from a Nissan Consult. Given the fact that the eninge seems peppy, I would say that it is most likely a sensor, and its very doubtful that its an internal engine problem.

Red · 07-19-2003, 05:17 PM

Befor you get it take it to a shop and have EVERYTHING checked out. Dont put any cash on it tell you know whats up. You dont wana buy a car and then need to fix everything.

Fibercus · 07-19-2003, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DuffMan
[B]I was under the impression than you can't pull codes from and OBD2 240sx without a scan tool.

I have OBDII, pulled code just fine. Turned out to be my Intake air temp sensor (sensor in the stock airbox) reset ECU never came up again..

mine happen exactly around 111,000 miles while I was troubleshooting it for smog. Open the box and look at the sensor, you will be able to tell if its broken or not, it looks a tiny fuse. Check if its broke, replacement is like $16-18 @ Nissan.

Howto pull codes & reference:
http://www.cautioncreativity.com/briand/ECU%20codes.htm

DuffMan · 07-19-2003, 07:02 PM

Hmm, I guess your right. Most car companies did away with the pull-your-own-code thing when they went obd. Kudos to Nissan

.

Fibercus · 07-19-2003, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DuffMan
Hmm, I guess your right. Most car companies did away with the pull-your-own-code thing when they went obd. Kudos to Nissan .

You can even pull codes from a consult port based on voltmeter.... .0v -> 12.50v - lots of combinations .. on any car

BeatJunky · 07-27-2003, 07:37 PM

still waiting

...but I will have it come next weekend...

mistaanime · 07-28-2003, 01:03 AM

hopefully ya do get the 240 heh...

-E- · 07-28-2003, 02:48 AM

congrats, makes me wish I would have waited for a 5speed

-E- · 07-28-2003, 02:48 AM

congrats, makes me wish I would have waited for a 5speed

*revat619* · 07-28-2003, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by EONE914
congrats, makes me wish I would have waited for a 5speed

I second that.

mistaanime · 07-28-2003, 11:12 PM

geez..no 5 speed...well that sux...harder to find 5spds then autos these dayz.

07-19-2003, 04:04 PM	#1
BeatJunky Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicag-Ho Posts: 529 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	14 Days until I get my 240SX (Finally!!!) 1996 240SX SE Black Int./Black Ext. (Cloth) 5-Speed 109,9xx on the Odometer No rust... No dents... Well, Only one dent on hood by latch (apparently from trying to shut the hood too roughly) Im one happy camper. Total price is $4,000.00. I test drove her twice and she is by far peppier than any other stock 240SX I have ever driven. However, the "check engine" does appear. I cannot figure what could be wrong as the car runs great, has no funky smells or smoke coming out. No apparent problem that I could diagnose. Im thinking maybe a sensor is off or something. This sound familiar to anyone? Is it a common PITA problem on S14's? Anyway... Is $4,000 a good price for this car? Thanks! -Omar

07-19-2003, 04:25 PM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	well HOPEFULLY its not serious it could be BAD news w/ that light one pull the ecu and read the code when yo uget it good luck..hopefully it is not a serious issue, but it very well COULD BE VERY SEVERE good luck! glad you held out for something better!! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

07-19-2003, 04:27 PM	#3
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 35 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats, these will prolly be the longest 2 weeks of your life, especially if you have no means of transportation right now. About the engine light, try and get the person to take the car to a dealership (at thier expense) and get it checked out, or just check it yourself. Search and you'll see something on checking engine codes, seems like a simple process, just have to know how to unscrew things and count EDIT: BTW you coming to the meet tomorrow, come with no car, its all good, theres free food __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

07-19-2003, 05:17 PM	#7
Red Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA - Portland, OR Age: 40 Posts: 734 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Befor you get it take it to a shop and have EVERYTHING checked out. Dont put any cash on it tell you know whats up. You dont wana buy a car and then need to fix everything. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/509537 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287415487 http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=21036

07-28-2003, 01:03 AM	#12
mistaanime Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nine -1- Six Posts: 1,934 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hopefully ya do get the 240 heh... __________________ -Cherry Red 91 Silfourty-

07-19-2003, 04:47 PM	#4
BeatJunky Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicag-Ho Posts: 529 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2 long weeks indeed. I do have a means of transportation, but I might as well have none as I'm driving an '87 Caddy. I hate this car. Im hoping that it will be nothing major (the check engine) but I really wont be able to know until after purchase. In either case, this is a car worth the troubles and worse case scenario I can always squeeze some more $$$ out of my dad for the swap. I'll have to kiss some serious bootay though. Wish me luck. Let ya'll know what happens. -Omar BTW: I will need some parts (exterior) - Stock Front Bumper Lip - Stock Mudskirts - Carbon Fiber Hood Can anyone point me towards the right direction?

07-19-2003, 07:02 PM	#9
DuffMan Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: in a cardboard box Posts: 2,517 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmm, I guess your right. Most car companies did away with the pull-your-own-code thing when they went obd. Kudos to Nissan .

07-27-2003, 07:37 PM	#11
BeatJunky Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicag-Ho Posts: 529 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	still waiting ...but I will have it come next weekend...

07-28-2003, 02:48 AM	#13
-E- Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Florida, Americas Wang! Age: 39 Posts: 2,912 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	congrats, makes me wish I would have waited for a 5speed

07-28-2003, 11:12 PM	#16
mistaanime Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nine -1- Six Posts: 1,934 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	geez..no 5 speed...well that sux...harder to find 5spds then autos these dayz. __________________ -Cherry Red 91 Silfourty-

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