1997 Nissan 200SX - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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Can you help me change my headlight assembley? i

1.) Pop the hood to your Nissan. The headlight assemblies are only accessible from the engine compartment.

2.) Clear the area behind the bulb you are replacing. If you are replacing the passenger side bulb, you will need to remove the radiator overflow bottle. The bottle will unhook from its connective tube by pulling it toward the front of the car and up from the ground. If you are replacing the driver's side bulb, you may need to remove the battery. You will do this by unscrewing the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals that connect the battery to the engine, and then lifting the battery straight out of its housing.
3.) Remove the electrical connection on the back of each headlight assembly. This will be a bundle of wires with a wide plug sticking into the back of the assembly.
4.) Unlatch the plastic clip holding the headlight assembly case in place.
5.) Pry the small metal clip holding the bulb using your fingers or a screwdriver. Be careful not to bend, break or damage the clip or the bulb.
6.) Insert the replacement bulb into the headlight socket and reattach the metal clip that holds the bulb in place.
7.) Relatch the plastic clip holding the headlight assembly case in place.
8.) Reconnect the electrical connection to the back of the headlight assembly.
9.) Replace the radiator overflow bottle or the battery, depending on which bulb you replaced.
2/26/2023 11:02:57 PM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Feb 26, 2023 • 291 views
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I have an 1997 nissan

Turbo is not boosting
10/12/2022 9:16:35 AM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Oct 12, 2022 • 106 views
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Brakes not working right

you need to bleed your master cylinder also. you are going to need help pumping on the brakes. and you can bleed your brakes on the master cylinder lines just you bleed your brakes.
1/22/2018 6:10:10 PM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Jan 22, 2018 • 137 views
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What is the cause of continual thumping (appears to be coming from back of car) and violently shaking?

Many times, rear tires that are out of round or severely cupped or feathered, or that are out of balance can create this type of issue. My first recommendation would be to have them and the wheels on the rear of the car inspected. There may not seem like there is much wrong visibly if you look at just the tread of the tires, but a good tire tech can spin them up and give you some solutions, and the inspection itself is inexpensive. Hope this helps.
5/8/2016 4:56:53 AM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on May 08, 2016 • 962 views
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How do i fix my ignition timing, it's 41 btdc & should be 8 btdc

you will need a timing light to be able to adjust the distributor to make the timing 8 btdc otherwise you have no other way of checking it .
1/19/2016 8:27:00 AM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Jan 19, 2016 • 232 views
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97 Nissan 200sx cranks, won't turn over

If you indeed are getting no spark on any plugs, check your plug wire that runs from the rotor to your ignition coil- the one that doesn't go to the engine. Make sure the internal connections didn't pull out and get crushed back in or fall out. Try one of your other plug wires on it and see if it fires- won't run good but you will see difference and be done troubleshooting. Other than that, you bought the rotor button and and rotor as a set right? Make sure the button metal tip is contacting the cap. If you got the wrong one, it may sit too low for the contacts even if it is long enuff. If you were getting spark, I would just say you got the firing order wrong.
7/28/2015 10:20:51 PM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Jul 28, 2015 • 692 views
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How to turn off antitheft so I can start my 97 Nissan 200sx.

You need the door keys to shut the alarm off ,drivers side door put keys in and turn.
6/16/2015 1:38:16 AM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Jun 16, 2015 • 108 views
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1997 Nissan 200 SX SE. Why does it buck and seem to want to die?

Check engine light on? Report codes. Are oil and coolant full? Top them off. Need tune up?
5/8/2015 1:26:00 AM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on May 08, 2015 • 94 views
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Can I replace the head on my 200SX while still in the car?

Yes!
4/25/2015 10:42:00 PM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Apr 25, 2015 • 36 views
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My brake light is stuck want go off on my 1997 nissan 200sx how do I get it to go off

Have u already fixed the problem? disconnect the battery terminals
3/19/2015 10:18:55 PM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Mar 19, 2015 • 138 views
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97 nissan 200sx 2.0, starts but stalls when I

There should be no oil in the distributor. Replace it. Oil will cause the spark to go anywhere. Most likely to a ground. The distributor base.
11/2/2014 6:13:52 PM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Nov 02, 2014 • 185 views
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97 Nissan 200sx 2.0l....car wont stay running when

You'll need to change the distributor, as the distributor shaft oil seal has gone bad. Without sufficient spark, you'll have no power. Don't forget a new cap/rotor.
10/30/2014 7:26:56 PM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Oct 30, 2014 • 392 views
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What is the original size tire for a 1997 Nissan

The base model is 175/70R13
9/12/2014 10:45:37 PM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Sep 12, 2014 • 66 views
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What is the original size tire and rim that came

The tire size depends on which of the three models you have. The base model came with P175/70R13, the SE model came with P175/65R14, and the SE-R came with P195/55R15. Check the sticker on the drivers side door jamb and/or owners manual.
9/11/2014 8:58:25 PM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Sep 11, 2014 • 140 views
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Whats the gap for a 97 nissan with ngk bkr6egp plugs

1 mm
8/31/2014 6:17:21 AM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Aug 31, 2014 • 245 views
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My trunk won't pop open when I lift the trunk release lever

you can adjust the tension by moving one or both bars. on one end it should sit in one of three notches. I have moved mine by hand but you may need a screwdriver or pry bar on some cars. also depending on the car, you may want to put something to protect your rear window. As some have alot of tension and may spring out, and hit the window. Just try different positions till you get your desired effect. And a last note sometimes the bars become bent or really weak from use. And may require to be replaced. If so then they can be ordered from the dealer.
3/23/2014 11:33:31 PM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Mar 23, 2014 • 203 views
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I installed an after market radio on my Nissan 200sx 1997 and it worked fine but after 2 weeks it started to cut out and would not work and whenever you moved it it would start to work! So after being

go to where you purchased the aftermarket unit as most shops have professional fitters on the premises to fit it after purchase.
3/20/2014 7:56:23 AM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Mar 20, 2014 • 80 views
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I have 97 nissan 200sx 1.6 L It shows P1447 code would like to know how to fix this and also have a problem with distributor cap and rotor, they get a carbon build up on them and the car won't har

if they are getting carcon build up then you have a weak ignition control module and the wrong spark plugs . with the wrong spark plugs it is running and working hard
2/4/2013 10:26:13 PM • 1997 Nissan... • Answered on Feb 04, 2013 • 467 views
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