Maintenance Information Nissan 200SX S12

VIN LOCATION

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN chart explains the code characters.

VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label. See VIN example below.

VIN Code ID Explanation. Scheme 3

SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS

Note. Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions

Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary operating conditions

Normal Service

1. Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily
2. No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule

Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions)

1. Repeated Short Distance Driving
2. Extensive Idling
3. Driving In Dusty Conditions
4. Driving On Rough, Muddy, Or Salt Spread Roads
5. Towing A Trailer

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT

The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some manufacturers do not recommend belt replacement at a specified mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling".

Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty schedules in the mid-1980's to reflect timing belt inspection and/or replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules in this manual reflect these changes.

Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any of the following conditions exist

1. Cracks Or Tears In Belt Surface
2. Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth
3. Oil Contamination
4. Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners
5. Incorrect Tension Adjustment

Replace camshaft timing belt on 3.0L engine at 60,000 mile intervals.

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TIRE INFLATION

Cold tire inflation pressures can be found on the decal located on the glove box lid.

WHEEL TIGHTENING

Tighten wheel lug nuts to 87-108 ft. lbs. (118-147 N.m).

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

If battery is replaced, it should be of the same group number as shown on the original battery's label. All years and models use BCI group 24 batteries.

EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH

VEHICLE LOADING

WARRANTY INFORMATION

NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY (BASIC COVERAGE)

Covers all parts and components for any repairs or adjustments needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first, from date of delivery to the first retail buyer.

CORROSION WARRANTY

Covers any body sheet metal panel found to have developed perforation (rust-through) due to corrosion in normal use for 36 months from date of delivery, regardless of mileage.

POWERTRAIN WARRANTY

Upon expiration of Basic Coverage, this warranty covers the following powertrain components for repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship up to a maximum of 24 months or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first

1. Engine Cylinder heads, block, all internal parts, rocker covers, oil pan, valve train and front cover, oil pump, water pump and fuel pump, intake and exhaust manifolds and turbocharger, flywheel, seals and gaskets.
2. Transmission Case and all internal parts, clutch cover and housing, torque converter and converter housing, transfer case and all internal parts, seals and gaskets.
3. Drivetrain Drive shafts, final drive housing and all internal parts, drive shafts and bearings, seals and gaskets.
4. Suspension Transverse links, lower and upper links, tension and compression rods, parallel rods, suspension arms, suspension members, struts (exclude shock absorbers), knuckle spindles, hubs and bearings, ball joints, wheel bearings and seals.
5. Steering Steering gear housing and all internal parts, rack and pinion housing and all internal parts, steering column assembly, steering linkage, power steering oil pump and hoses, seals and gaskets.

RADIO, TAPE DECK, & AMPLIFIER WARRANTY

Covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship for 12 months from date of delivery, regardless of mileage. Replacement units repaired or replaced are covered for 3 months or the remainder of the 12 month period, whichever is longer.

AIR CONDITIONING

Covers the sealed refrigerant portion of the air conditioning system for 12 months, regardless of mileage.

EMISSION DEFECTS WARRANTY

Warrants that the vehicle was designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of sale with all applicable U.S. emission standards. Covers any repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship which would cause the vehicle not to meet these standards for 5 years or 50,000 miles from date of first use, whichever comes first.

EMISSION PERFORMANCE WARRANTY

Covers all repairs, adjustments, or replacements if vehicle fails to conform to applicable emission standards and such failure results or will result in the vehicle owner having to bear any penalty or other sanctions under local, state or federal law for 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Also covers remedy of non-conformity which causes vehicle to fail EPA approved emissions test during the first 24 months or 24,000 miles of this warranty. During the remainder of the warranty period, covers remedy of non-conformity resulting from failure of any of the following components

1. EFI Engine Control System
2. Air/Fuel Ratio Feedback And/Or Control System
3. Cold Start Enrichment System
4. Deceleration Controls
5. Altitude Compensation System
6. Catalytic Converter
7. Exhaust Portliner And Tube From Manifold To Catalyst
8. Spark Advance/Retard System
9. Vapor Storage Canister And Liquid Separator
10. Fuel Filler Neck Restrictor And Check Valve
11. Fuel Tank And Filler Cap
12. PCV System
13. EGR Control Valve
14. Exhaust Air Induction System
15. Hoses, Clamps, Fittings And Tubing Used In Above Systems
16. Vacuum, Temperature And Time Sensitive Valves And Switches Used In Above Systems
17. Electronic Controls Used In Above Systems

FUSE PANEL LOCATION

The fuse box is located beneath the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. The fuse specifications are on a decal on the inside of the fuse box lid.

Scheme 5

Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

1. 1 - 15 Amp Right Headlight
2. 2 - 15 Amp Left Headlight
3. 3 - 20 Amp Stoplight, Horn
4. 4 - 10 Amp Hazard Light
5. 5 - 10 Amp Dome Light, Luggage Compartment Light, Step Light, Footlights, Spotlight, Clock, Power Antenna
6. 6 - 15 Amp Taillights, License Lights, Clearance Lights, Side Marker Lights, Illumination Lights
7. 7 - 10 Amp Remote Control Mirror, Cigarette Lighter
8. 8 - 15 Amp Heater, Air Conditioner
9. 9 - 15 Amp Heater, Air Conditioner
10. 10 - 15 Amp Wiper & Washer, Air Conditioner Control, EFI Relay
11. 11 - 10 Amp Radio, Stereo, Clock, Power Antenna
12. 12 - 20 Amp Rear Window Defogger
13. 13 - 10 Amp Ignition Coil, Vacuum Cut Starting System
14. 14 - 10 Amp Turn Signal Lights, Back-Up Lights, ASCD Warning Lights, Monitor Lights, Gauges, Kickdown Solenoid, Voice Warning
15. 15 - 15 Amp Ignition Coil, EFI Relay

Scheme 6

1. 1 - 20 Amp Door Lock Timer, Keyless Entry Relay
2. 2 - 10 Amp Hazard Warning Light
3. 3 - 10 Amp Extended Storage Switch, Interior Lights, Clock, Power Antenna, Time Control Unit, Steering Lock Switch
4. 4 - 10 Amp Exterior Lights, Illumination
5. 5 - 15 Amp Rear Wiper & Washer Motors
6. 6 - 15 Amp Wiper & Washer Motors, Wiper Relay, Time Control Unit, Rain Sensor
7. 7 - 10 Amp Clock, Radio, Deck, Panel Speaker Amplifier, Power Antenna Timer
8. 8 - 20 Amp Condenser Fan Motor
9. 9 - 10 Amp Fuel Pump, Air Regulator, EFI Relay
10. 10 - 10 Amp ASCD Inhibitor Relay, Bulb Check Relay, Idle-Up Solenoid, Power Steering Pump Switch
11. 11 - 10 Amp Stoplight, Headlight Warning Light, Horn
12. 12 - 15 Amp Left Headlight
13. 13 - 15 Amp Right Headlight
14. 14 - 20 Amp Rear Defogger
15. 15 - 20 Amp Rear Defogger
16. 16 - 15 Amp Blower Motor
17. 17 - 15 Amp Blower Motor
18. 18 - 15 Amp Door Mirror, Cigarette Lighter, A/C Compressor Magnetic Clutch
19. 19 - 10 Amp Gauge, Warning Light, Chime, Time Control Unit, Voice Warning Unit, Back-Up Light, Rear Defogger Relay, Interrupt Relay, Power Antenna Timer
20. 20 - 10 Amp ASCD, Turn Signal, Exhaust Gas Sensor Warning Amp, Lock-Up Solenoid, Kickdown Solenoid, OD Cancel Solenoid

1. 1 - 20 Amp (1984-85) Condenser Fan Motor 10 Amp (1986) Horn (Non-Turbo), Theft Warning System (Non-Turbo), Fuel Pump (Turbo), Air Regulator (Turbo), EFI Relay (Turbo), Exhaust Gas Sensor (Turbo), Idle-Up Solenoid (Turbo)
2. 2 - 10 Amp Hazard Warning Light
3. 3 - 10 Amp Exhaust Gas Sensor Module, Extended Storage Switch, Interior Lights, Clock, Power Antenna, Time Control Unit, Steering Lock Switch
4. 4 - 10 Amp Exterior Lights, Illumination
5. 5 - 10 Amp Clock (Non-Turbo), Radio (Non-Turbo), Deck (Non-Turbo), Panel Speaker Amplifier (Non-Turbo), Power Antenna Timer (Non-Turbo), Horn (Turbo), Theft Warning System (Turbo)
6. 6 - 15 Amp Wiper & Washer Motors, Wiper Relay, Time Control Unit, Rain Sensor
7. 7 - 15 Amp Rear Wiper & Washer Motors
8. 8 - 10/20 Amp Drive Computer (1984-85), Clock, Radio, Deck, Panel Speaker Amplifier, Power Antenna Timer, Condenser Fan Motor (20 Amp)
9. 9 - 10/20 Amp Fuel Pump, Air Regulator, EFI Relay, Exhaust Gas Sensor (1985 Turbo), Idle-Up Solenoid (1985 Turbo), Condenser Fan Motor (Turbo - 20 Amp)
10. 10 - 10 Amp ASCD Inhibitor Relay, Bulb Check Relay, Idle-Up Solenoid (Non-Turbo), Power Steering Pump Switch
11. 11 - 10 Amp Stoplight, Headlight Warning Light
12. 12 - 15 Amp Left Headlight
13. 13 - 15 Amp Right Headlight
14. 14 - 20 Amp Rear Defogger
15. 15 - 20 Amp Rear Defogger
16. 16 - 15 Amp Blower Motor
17. 17 - 15 Amp Blower Motor
18. 18 - 15 Amp Door Mirror, Cigarette Lighter, A/C Compressor Magnetic Clutch
19. 19 - 10 Amp Gauge, Warning Light, Chime, Drive Computer, Time Control Unit, Voice Warning Unit, Back-Up Light, Rear Defogger Relay, Hold Relay (Canada), Vacuum Pump (Turbo), Boost Sensor (Turbo), Interrupt Relay, Power Antenna Timer
20. 20 - 10 Amp ASCD, Turn Signal, Exhaust Gas Sensor Warning Amp, Lock-Up Solenoid, Kickdown Solenoid, OD Cancel Solenoid

1. 1 - 20 Amp Door Lock Timer
2. 2 - 10 Amp Hazard Warning Light, Horn (2.0L & 1.8L Turbo)
3. 3 - 10 Amp Extended Storage Switch, Interior Lights, Clock, Power Antenna, Time Control Unit, Steering Lock Switch, Warning Chime (1988), Radio (1988)
4. 4 - 10 Amp Exterior Lights, Illumination, Time Control Unit (1.8L Turbo & 2.0L Engines)
5. 5 - 10 Amp Fuel Pump, Horn (3.0L Engine), Theft Warning Sub-Control Amp. (3.0L Engine), Time Control Unit (3.0L Engine), Audio Amplifier (3.0L Engine)
6. 6 - 15 Amp Wiper & Washer Motors, Wiper Amplifier
7. 7 - 15 Amp Rear Wiper & Washer Motors, Time Control Unit (1988)
8. 8 - 10 Amp Radio, Deck, Audio Amplifier, Power Antenna Timer, Clock (1988), Theft Warning Control Unit (1988 3.0L)
9. 9 - 20 Amp Condenser Fan Motor (1.8L & 2.0L Engine), Fan Motor Timer (1988 1.8L & 2.0L)
10. 10 - 10 Amp ASCD Inhibitor Relay, Bulb Check Relay, Pressure Pump (1987 2.0L Engine), Air Regulator, Fan Switch (1988 1.8L & 2.0L Engines), ECCS Unit (3.0L Engine), EFI Main Relay (1988 1.8L Turbo Engine), EGR, PR & AAC Solenoids (1988), Exhaust Gas Sensor (1988 3.0L Engine), Idle-Up Solenoid (1988 3.0L Engine), Power Steering Pressure Switch (1988 3.0L Engine)
11. 11 - 10 Amp Stoplight, Headlight Warning Light
12. 12 - 15 Amp Left Headlight
13. 13 - 15 Amp Right Headlight
14. 14 - 20 Amp Rear Defogger
15. 15 - 20 Amp Rear Defogger, Fan Motor Timer (1988 1.8L & 2.0L Engines), Fan Motor Relay (1988 1.8L & 2.0L Engines)
16. 16 - 15 Amp Blower Motor
17. 17 - 15 Amp Blower Motor
18. 18 - 15 Amp Door Mirror, Cigarette Lighter, A/C Compressor Magnetic Clutch
19. 19 - 10 Amp Gauges, Warning Light, Time Control Unit, Voice Warning Unit (If Equipped), Back-Up Light, Rear Defogger Relay, Vacuum Pump (Turbo), Boost Sensor (Turbo), Interrupt Relay, Power Antenna Timer, Lock-Up Control Unit (1988), A/T Control Unit (1988 3.0L Engine)
20. 20 - 10 Amp ASCD, Turn Signal, Lock-Up Solenoid, Kickdown Solenoid, OD Cancel Solenoid, Hold Relay