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Deviousjet · 11-22-2009, 06:55 PM

hey guys I just purchase an 89 and it is almost perfect just a couple of problems. The headlights don't move up or down. I have to manually move the headlights up or down. Unless the fuse is blown? Not sure I'll look more into it. Also It is an 89 that has a KA24DE conversion everything works except the tach. What should I do to get the tach working. Need to know where the rev's are at for drifting also the timing chain is getting really loud is it time for replacement. Finally the power steering works but when I'm at a stop the pump shuts off I guess I have to rev the engine to get the steering wheel turnable. Besides this awesome car. Thanks for all the help guys .

sil80 monster · 11-22-2009, 07:11 PM

you need a DOHC tach, remove the chain guides for the noise, get a new PS pump, learn to search

stinky_180 · 11-22-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Deviousjet

Finally the power steering works but when I'm at a stop the pump shuts off I guess I have to rev the engine to get the steering wheel turnable.

WHAT?

you need a SOHC tach. chain guides noisy or the timing chain? replace the timing chain either way.

Deviousjet · 11-23-2009, 12:24 PM

I have a sohc tach. the chain guide is noisy I'll have to waity for the timing chain. I hate doing that job done it once before. Also any help on the headlights?

*usajdm* · 11-23-2009, 01:05 PM

Things to check for the headlight are the fuse, relay and dash switch.
If you have a friend with a 240, use his car to swap out parts to see which is bad.

g6civcx · 11-23-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by usajdm

Things to check for the headlight are the fuse, relay and dash switch.
If you have a friend with a 240, use his car to swap out parts to see which is bad.

Before you do that, pull out the FSM and check every single wire, fuse, relay. And check grounds!

If you're sure it's 100% good then you can start swapping out parts.

*usajdm* · 11-23-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

Before you do that, pull out the FSM and check every single wire, fuse, relay. And check grounds!

If you're sure it's 100% good then you can start swapping out parts.

True the FSM is helpfull, but before checking "every single wire", wouldnt it be easier to pop out its designated fuse, a single relay and dash switch(which pops right out).
One of those three are more likely to be the culprit(although it could end-up being a wire) and should take no more then 5 minutes to check.

g6civcx · 11-23-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by usajdm

before checking "every single wire", wouldnt it be easier to pop out its designated fuse, a single relay and dash switch(which pops right out)

I didn't know we were spoonfeeding that much today.

I would pull each fuse and check them first. Then I would pull each relay and test the relays. Then I would check for continuity between all the connectors the way they're outlined in the FSM. Then I would check for shorts to ground and other wires.

Deviousjet · 11-24-2009, 09:57 AM

Thanks guys I just bought the FSM from autozone. Have a few friend with the headlights. I'll check it out. Thanks.

Deviousjet · 11-24-2009, 09:58 AM

Any ideas on the Powersteering pump?

ForcedNduction · 11-25-2009, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Deviousjet

Thanks guys I just bought the FSM from autozone. Have a few friend with the headlights. I'll check it out. Thanks.

Thats probably not a FSM you have there expecially from autozone. Probably a Chilton or Haynes manual. You can find FSM's all over the internet if you searched.

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Deviousjet · 11-25-2009, 12:23 PM

I'm getting a theme here. Search. Thanks guys for all your help.

11-22-2009, 06:55 PM	#1
Deviousjet Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Anthony,NM Age: 22 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0)	89 240sx with a couple of problems hey guys I just purchase an 89 and it is almost perfect just a couple of problems. The headlights don't move up or down. I have to manually move the headlights up or down. Unless the fuse is blown? Not sure I'll look more into it. Also It is an 89 that has a KA24DE conversion everything works except the tach. What should I do to get the tach working. Need to know where the rev's are at for drifting also the timing chain is getting really loud is it time for replacement. Finally the power steering works but when I'm at a stop the pump shuts off I guess I have to rev the engine to get the steering wheel turnable. Besides this awesome car. Thanks for all the help guys .

11-23-2009, 01:05 PM	#5
usajdm Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: east bay ca. Posts: 411 Trader Rating: (0)	Things to check for the headlight are the fuse, relay and dash switch. If you have a friend with a 240, use his car to swap out parts to see which is bad. __________________ Need airline tickets?..... hit me up.

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11-22-2009, 07:11 PM	#2
sil80 monster Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: chino hills, ca Age: 21 Posts: 159 Trader Rating: (5)	you need a DOHC tach, remove the chain guides for the noise, get a new PS pump, learn to search

11-23-2009, 12:24 PM	#4
Deviousjet Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Anthony,NM Age: 22 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0)	I have a sohc tach. the chain guide is noisy I'll have to waity for the timing chain. I hate doing that job done it once before. Also any help on the headlights?

11-24-2009, 09:57 AM	#9
Deviousjet Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Anthony,NM Age: 22 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks guys I just bought the FSM from autozone. Have a few friend with the headlights. I'll check it out. Thanks.

11-24-2009, 09:58 AM	#10
Deviousjet Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Anthony,NM Age: 22 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0)	Any ideas on the Powersteering pump?

11-25-2009, 12:23 PM	#12
Deviousjet Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Anthony,NM Age: 22 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm getting a theme here. Search. Thanks guys for all your help.