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HICAS
#1
Posted 17 February 2011 - 08:11 AM
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Has anyone had this problem before?
Or anyone know the solution or a good replacement for the HICAS system?
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#2
Posted 17 February 2011 - 10:45 AM
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Some work with hicas (expensive), some don't.
Either get a lock bar (not really necessary), put stock wheel back on, or get a boss kit that works with hicas.
Or just pull the globe...
#3
Posted 17 February 2011 - 11:06 AM
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-waits for honaldo to chime in with "hicas is good"
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#4
Posted 17 February 2011 - 11:56 AM
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It'll do it as long as you've got that boss kit.
Some work with hicas (expensive), some don't.
Either get a lock bar (not really necessary), put stock wheel back on, or get a boss kit that works with hicas.
Or just pull the globe...
It did it with the stock wheel and its a hicas boss kit
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I'm thinking of getting a lock bar tbh
#5
Posted 17 February 2011 - 11:57 AM
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loads of info on this on the net, do u have a lock bar or standard?
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standard
HICAS is crap
#6
Posted 17 February 2011 - 12:27 PM
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Im not being a smart ass but have you checked the power steering fluid level? I would imagine you have already.I get a warning light on my dash randomly and its like driving a missionary tank when I do.
Cheers
Hicas is only crap if you intend on sliding the car sideways all the time. It does make it difficult to keep the car straight sideways. Apart from that, i think the hicas is good.
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#7
Posted 17 February 2011 - 12:43 PM
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Im not being a smart ass but have you checked the power steering fluid level? I would imagine you have already.
Hicas is only crap if you intend on sliding the car sideways all the time. It does make it difficult to keep the car straight sideways. Apart from that, i think the hicas is good.
*SLAP* i'm not a complete idiot!! haha, yes it has power steering fluid, and if i didnt it wouldn't be intermittently hard to steer!! haha
na i just hate how it wont freaking work
#8
Posted 17 February 2011 - 04:54 PM
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HICAS light = error code stored in computer.
HICAS computer does have a diagnostics system similar to RB20 ECU's where a certain number of flashes equals a corresponding error code.
HICAS light coming on, doesn't neccesarily mean there is currently/still something wrong.
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Posted 17 February 2011 - 05:54 PM
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Posted 18 February 2011 - 12:06 AM
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Posted 18 February 2011 - 06:27 AM
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Posted 18 February 2011 - 07:52 AM
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Posted 18 February 2011 - 09:59 AM
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Posted 18 February 2011 - 12:25 PM
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#15
Posted 18 February 2011 - 01:59 PM
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my 32 has fluid reservoirs in front and back. I have had Hicas light flick on and off intermittantly before cos of low fluid level in the front one.
GTR = AWD, atessa in the back
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Posted 18 February 2011 - 02:10 PM
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#17
Posted 18 February 2011 - 05:46 PM
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In the R33, later versions and some models used Super HICAS, and it's controlled by an electric actuator on the diff housing, and you just pull the harness connector, reef the bastard off, and throw it in the bin. The earlier versions and other models used the hydraulic HICAS which is why you'll find them in some 33's.
If you remove or disconnect the HICAS computer under the rear parcel shelf, you will lose your speed sensitive steering which is controlled by this unit. As soon as you remove the HICAS, the fault light will illimunate, so you just pull the globe to stop it from pissing you off.
The ATTESSA-ETS (AWD system) is contolled by a pump on the rear of the gearbox and the reservior for this is in the boot. The ATTESSA is controlled by a computer which is also located under the rear parcel shelf, and G-sensors under the center console.
Any more questions?
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Posted 20 February 2011 - 07:53 AM
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Posted 20 February 2011 - 04:26 PM
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Posted 20 February 2011 - 05:50 PM
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The ATTESSA-ETS (AWD system) is contolled by a pump on the rear of the gearbox and the reservior for this is in the boot. The ATTESSA is controlled by a computer which is also located under the rear parcel shelf, and G-sensors under the center console.
Thanks allen, I didnt realise this was the Attessa reservior bottle.
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