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surferdon · 10-18-2010, 06:43 PM

Hey, I am new to the forum, and new to the 240. I just bought one and it has two issues.

The first issue is that there is something that is draining the battery and I am not sure what it is. I was thinking it was the alternator, but when I pull the negative off the battery, the car still runs... Any IDeas??

Second, The car is I believe is burning oil because I notice white smoke coming out of the tail pipe, and It smells a little off. I have changed the spark plugs and wires, and I was wondering what else I should do. Im doing an oil change tomorrow, but I don't think that will make a difference on this issue.

Any help would be much appreciated

benarovi · 10-18-2010, 06:46 PM

its a ka there old and shitty they gonna smoke a lil. try seafoaming it see if it helps. and the alternator thing idk maybe ur batterys old or lost a little charge, or you gotta light on somewhere

Rabboni · 10-19-2010, 12:29 AM

White smoke is caused by burning coolant. Watch your coolant levels, and watch for coolant in the oil.
To find your parasitic drain just hook up your ammeter to your battery and start pulling fuses. when you pull a fuse and the amp draw decreases then you found the circuit that is draining your battery.

surferdon · 10-19-2010, 12:06 PM

Thank you Rabboni! That is very helpful information.

Walperstyle · 10-19-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benarovi

its a ka there old and shitty they gonna smoke a lil. try seafoaming it see if it helps. and the alternator thing idk maybe ur batterys old or lost a little charge, or you gotta light on somewhere

Please do not come into the Tech Section to post comments for at least 10 more years.

surferdon · 10-20-2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walperstyle

Please do not come into the Tech Section to post comments for at least 10 more years.

My sentiments exactly

c-los13 · 10-20-2010, 01:45 PM

dannnnngggg

c-los13 · 10-20-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walperstyle

Please do not come into the Tech Section to post comments for at least 10 more years.

i agree
about your white smoke problem....worst come to worst it could just be the head gasket
change that sh#%^t!!!!

Walperstyle · 10-20-2010, 02:18 PM

my car doesn't smoke.

qwerth · 02-22-2011, 08:32 PM

did you get it fixed? my friend has a similar problem

10-18-2010, 06:43 PM	#1
surferdon Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	s13 Ka24de 2 questions! Hey, I am new to the forum, and new to the 240. I just bought one and it has two issues. The first issue is that there is something that is draining the battery and I am not sure what it is. I was thinking it was the alternator, but when I pull the negative off the battery, the car still runs... Any IDeas?? Second, The car is I believe is burning oil because I notice white smoke coming out of the tail pipe, and It smells a little off. I have changed the spark plugs and wires, and I was wondering what else I should do. Im doing an oil change tomorrow, but I don't think that will make a difference on this issue. Any help would be much appreciated

10-19-2010, 12:29 AM	#3
Rabboni Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 230 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	White smoke is caused by burning coolant. Watch your coolant levels, and watch for coolant in the oil. To find your parasitic drain just hook up your ammeter to your battery and start pulling fuses. when you pull a fuse and the amp draw decreases then you found the circuit that is draining your battery. __________________ Baling Wire-The Duct Tape Of Champions

10-20-2010, 02:18 PM	#9
Walperstyle Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alberta, Red Derp Age: 40 Posts: 1,729 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my car doesn't smoke. __________________ KA-T ORG-Function over Flush

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10-18-2010, 06:46 PM	#2
benarovi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FaiL Age: 28 Posts: 913 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	its a ka there old and shitty they gonna smoke a lil. try seafoaming it see if it helps. and the alternator thing idk maybe ur batterys old or lost a little charge, or you gotta light on somewhere

10-19-2010, 12:06 PM	#4
surferdon Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Thank you Rabboni! That is very helpful information.

10-20-2010, 01:45 PM	#7
c-los13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edinburg, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 445 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dannnnngggg

02-22-2011, 08:32 PM	#10
qwerth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: あなたのお母さんの家 Southern Cali Posts: 1,619 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	did you get it fixed? my friend has a similar problem