Getting Terrano tomorrow.... - Page 2

zephyr · 01-10-2016, 20:43

Actually Jim, there's a part that a half moon shaped place where erosion of rust made. So there's a gap where the rain/dirt goes in. Until I've got a repair properly, I was thinking to use this;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hammerite-5...dp/B004Z4UMUA/

then touch paint it to cover at least.

As for noise, they showed me the steering stops and put some grease on it on both side. Then the garage's owner drove it and told be about shaft so yeah, I'd need to make sure if this is the case. I will go out shortly for night supermarket shopping, so will try the full lock. Wonder if I can record?

zephyr · 01-10-2016, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

Whatever you do, DO NOT unplug that radio and leave it overnight or you will have problems with the immobiliser, it messes up the NATS module so be careful, have a search on the forum, lots of people have had this issue in the past.

Thanks, Banshee, wow, sounds like this is a big deal. Thought I can easily replace this with my Sony, but will research first. Shame I don't usually use cassette tapes/CDs anymore.

johnb5177 · 01-10-2016, 21:09

Hey Zehyr,

Check this link out...I fitted this in a homemade facia plate, that incorporated a hazard switch...also from fleabay. You need the appropriate wiring harness ISO to DIN (or is it otherway around

) anyway, you need to keep the NATS system happy, so everything sitting to hand before you take out the old unit.....

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331770132022

Good luck....great trucks...mine is a workhorse that scrubs up nicely as a family car......

jims-terrano · 01-10-2016, 21:30

Had a thought about your noise, your truck was around the changer over between auto locking front hubs and fixed hubs. Look under the silver coloured covers in the centre of the front wheels. If you have auto locking hubs the actual hub will almost fill the space under the silver plastic cover, the hub is held with approx 5 or 6 alan bolts (hex key). If you have fixed hubs the actual metal hub is a very small hub held with nuts on to short studs.

If you have auto locking hubs then your front drive shafts should not be turning with the wheels so therefore should not be making any noises.

If you have the fixed hubs then yes the drive shafts would be turned by the wheels and could make noise if faulty.

If you are unsure about your hubs take a photo and post on here.

zephyr · 01-10-2016, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnb5177

Hey Zehyr,

Check this link out...I fitted this in a homemade facia plate, that incorporated a hazard switch...also from fleabay. You need the appropriate wiring harness ISO to DIN (or is it otherway around

) anyway, you need to keep the NATS system happy, so everything sitting to hand before you take out the old unit.....

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331770132022

Good luck....great trucks...mine is a workhorse that scrubs up nicely as a family car......

Thanks, John. Is it just connection that I have to take care when it comes to replacing it? Radio on some of makes, like Renault for example, you'd need to enter the code to make it work, wouldn't you? If it's just you can replace not leaving it disconnected overnight, looks like just a daytime homework. How can you find out if the aftermarket radio can incorporate a hazard switch?

Mine's going to be more for family ride to everywhere

zephyr · 01-10-2016, 22:17

Hi Jim, will have a look tomorrow or later as I will be out for a day.

I found it did make a sound only when I turn left in full. It's like loud "GA GA". Might be latter on your suggestion?

Thomas61 · 01-10-2016, 22:41

As for beeps, I found the reason - it's radio showing some kind of error which I can read as the lcd is worn out and letters are not displayed. It says something like "No t**** *** ***".

Hi mate,

Do you have any Radio stations on the Pre Set. Could the LCD screen be reading "No Traffic Pre Set". I can't find my manual but know these radios had the ability to record and play back traffic news and also change radio stations automatically for traffic news. Try pressing the TA button on the Radio to turn it off.
The LCD screen can improve a little in hot weather or when the car interior gets warm

Good luck.

zephyr · 02-10-2016, 10:17

Hi Thomas, you are right. It must be this one. The problem is that it's hardly readable on LCD and not sure how to set. I'm still considering to replace this kit and only problem is a hazard light which needs to be controlled by a new radio I would put in, though don't know how I can find out, for instance, if my Sony MEX-N4000BT would do the job.

Blocky10 · 02-10-2016, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by zehyr

Hi Thomas, you are right. It must be this one. The problem is that it's hardly readable on LCD and not sure how to set. I'm still considering to replace this kit and only problem is a hazard light which needs to be controlled by a new radio I would put in, though don't know how I can find out, for instance, if my Sony MEX-N4000BT would do the job.

You will have to separate the hazard switch from the radio. Several people on here have successfully done this.

jims-terrano · 02-10-2016, 10:50

If you do a search on here there are one or two threads regarding the radio and hazard light switch.

You often see kits on ebay with a replacement switch and a surround panel (facia). These look good and indeed the very late Terranos have exactly the same panel and switch. May be you could get a later model panel and switch, think it's about 54 plate onwards, certainly my 05 plate had this setup.

One or two people on here have made their own panel and I think they used a switch from a Nissan Primera P11 model. I know that I have seen one thread a year or two ago with photos and write up but can't remember who it was.

Thomas61 · 02-10-2016, 10:58

Hi mate,

As said other people have successfully changed there radios. Some people have made there own single DIN facia to fill the space in the dash. You can buy a proper facia plate (costs though) with hole for separate hazard switch. The two links are for the facia plate and the now discontinued (from this site) hazard switch but does quote Nissan part number.Never used the site but good for an example.

https://incartec.co.uk/Pages/Product.aspx?P=3946

https://incartec.co.uk/Pages/Product.aspx?P=2886

Not sure what connecters are needed for radio and switch but as said by others it is possible just needs a little research.

jims-terrano · 02-10-2016, 11:52

Blocky10 · 02-10-2016, 12:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Lol. Well done Jim

I seem to remember someone using a plastic chopping board to make a fascia? Cheap and worked well.

jims-terrano · 02-10-2016, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blocky10

Lol. Well done Jim

I seem to remember someone using a plastic chopping board to make a fascia? Cheap and worked well.

After reading those I think it was Elty or LazyFerret that did that.

Barrbeast · 02-10-2016, 12:39

Bit late, but welcome bud!

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01-10-2016, 20:43	#16
zephyr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London Vehicle: 2001 TerranoII SE+ 2.7Tdi Posts: 154	Actually Jim, there's a part that a half moon shaped place where erosion of rust made. So there's a gap where the rain/dirt goes in. Until I've got a repair properly, I was thinking to use this; https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hammerite-5...dp/B004Z4UMUA/ then touch paint it to cover at least. As for noise, they showed me the steering stops and put some grease on it on both side. Then the garage's owner drove it and told be about shaft so yeah, I'd need to make sure if this is the case. I will go out shortly for night supermarket shopping, so will try the full lock. Wonder if I can record?

01-10-2016, 21:09	#18
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Hey Zehyr, Check this link out...I fitted this in a homemade facia plate, that incorporated a hazard switch...also from fleabay. You need the appropriate wiring harness ISO to DIN (or is it otherway around ) anyway, you need to keep the NATS system happy, so everything sitting to hand before you take out the old unit..... Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331770132022 Good luck....great trucks...mine is a workhorse that scrubs up nicely as a family car......

01-10-2016, 21:30	#19
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Had a thought about your noise, your truck was around the changer over between auto locking front hubs and fixed hubs. Look under the silver coloured covers in the centre of the front wheels. If you have auto locking hubs the actual hub will almost fill the space under the silver plastic cover, the hub is held with approx 5 or 6 alan bolts (hex key). If you have fixed hubs the actual metal hub is a very small hub held with nuts on to short studs. If you have auto locking hubs then your front drive shafts should not be turning with the wheels so therefore should not be making any noises. If you have the fixed hubs then yes the drive shafts would be turned by the wheels and could make noise if faulty. If you are unsure about your hubs take a photo and post on here.

01-10-2016, 22:17	#21
zephyr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London Vehicle: 2001 TerranoII SE+ 2.7Tdi Posts: 154	Hi Jim, will have a look tomorrow or later as I will be out for a day. I found it did make a sound only when I turn left in full. It's like loud "GA GA". Might be latter on your suggestion?

01-10-2016, 22:41	#22
Thomas61 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano but now Honda CRV Posts: 658	As for beeps, I found the reason - it's radio showing some kind of error which I can read as the lcd is worn out and letters are not displayed. It says something like "No t** * ***". Hi mate, Do you have any Radio stations on the Pre Set. Could the LCD screen be reading "No Traffic Pre Set". I can't find my manual but know these radios had the ability to record and play back traffic news and also change radio stations automatically for traffic news. Try pressing the TA button on the Radio to turn it off. The LCD screen can improve a little in hot weather or when the car interior gets warm Good luck.

02-10-2016, 10:17	#23
zephyr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London Vehicle: 2001 TerranoII SE+ 2.7Tdi Posts: 154	Hi Thomas, you are right. It must be this one. The problem is that it's hardly readable on LCD and not sure how to set. I'm still considering to replace this kit and only problem is a hazard light which needs to be controlled by a new radio I would put in, though don't know how I can find out, for instance, if my Sony MEX-N4000BT would do the job.

02-10-2016, 10:50	#25
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	If you do a search on here there are one or two threads regarding the radio and hazard light switch. You often see kits on ebay with a replacement switch and a surround panel (facia). These look good and indeed the very late Terranos have exactly the same panel and switch. May be you could get a later model panel and switch, think it's about 54 plate onwards, certainly my 05 plate had this setup. One or two people on here have made their own panel and I think they used a switch from a Nissan Primera P11 model. I know that I have seen one thread a year or two ago with photos and write up but can't remember who it was.

02-10-2016, 10:58	#26
Thomas61 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano but now Honda CRV Posts: 658	Hi mate, As said other people have successfully changed there radios. Some people have made there own single DIN facia to fill the space in the dash. You can buy a proper facia plate (costs though) with hole for separate hazard switch. The two links are for the facia plate and the now discontinued (from this site) hazard switch but does quote Nissan part number.Never used the site but good for an example. https://incartec.co.uk/Pages/Product.aspx?P=3946 https://incartec.co.uk/Pages/Product.aspx?P=2886 Not sure what connecters are needed for radio and switch but as said by others it is possible just needs a little research.

02-10-2016, 11:52	#27
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Checkout these links to threads on here about the radio, even found a thread about bleeping but not sure if it's the same as yours. http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=27166 http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=25974 http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=23223 http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=21810 http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=21465 http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=21208 http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=19819 http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=17535 http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=15013 http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=18063 And for your bleeping http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=24660 Ok so I have nothing better to do this morning other than look through pages and pages of threads. A lot of reading but some good advice contained in them.

02-10-2016, 12:39	#30
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Bit late, but welcome bud!