The Sky Is The Limit The Sky Is The Limit A Book of Skyline Stuff Visit R32Skylines.com for more information and guides Page 1 The Sky Is The Limit The Sky Is The Limit Index Introduction .........................................................................................................................................5 Legal Stuff ......................................................................................................................................5 Skyline history ................................................................................................................................6 Specifications .......................................................................................................................................8 Engine ........................................................................................................................................8 Basic R32 GT-R specifications...................................................................................................8 Basic R32 specifications.............................................................................................................9 Vehicle weights ..........................................................................................................................9 R32 Wheels.................................................................................................................................9 Deciphering model serial numbers............................................................................................10 Colour codes:........................................................................................................................10 Transmissions:......................................................................................................................10 Fuel ...........................................................................................................................................11 Fuel consumption formula....................................................................................................11 Life is Like a Box of Chocolates: The Ultimate Track Test ..............................................................12 1981: DR30 2000RS-Turbo ..........................................................................................................13 1986: R31 GTS-X .........................................................................................................................15 1986: R31 GTS-R .........................................................................................................................16 1989: R32 GTS-T .........................................................................................................................17 1990: R32 GT-R ...........................................................................................................................18 1994: R33 GTS25t ........................................................................................................................20 Verdict: .........................................................................................................................................21 Buying a Skyline.................................................................................................................................22 Points to watch...............................................................................................................................22 Skyline Models and Options - R32................................................................................................23 After Purchase....................................................................................................................................24 Systems and Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................25 HICAS ...........................................................................................................................................25 What is HICAS? And do I have it? ..........................................................................................25 HICAS Diagnostic Mode .........................................................................................................26 HICAS Diagnostic Codes 19891993 ...................................................................................27 HICAS Diagnostic Codes 19931999 ...................................................................................27 ECU ..............................................................................................................................................28 ECU Reset ...........................................................................................................................28 ECU Diagnostics .................................................................................................................29 ECU Diagnostic Codes ...................................................................................................30 O2 sensor test procedure..................................................................................................30 Climate Control Diagnostics R32 and R33....................................................................................31 Sensor check .............................................................................................................................31 Page 2 The Sky Is The Limit Mode door position check.........................................................................................................31 Actuator operation check..........................................................................................................32 Sensor recognition check..........................................................................................................32 Calibration.................................................................................................................................32 R33 Fuse Box translation...............................................................................................................33 Dashboard Fusebox .................................................................................................................33 Auto Transmission Diagnostics ....................................................................................................34 Auto transmission diagnostics codes .......................................................................................34 Interior ...............................................................................................................................................35 Changing the steering wheel .........................................................................................................35 Cleaning a leather steering wheel .................................................................................................35 Remove the rear seat .....................................................................................................................35 Remove the surround from the climate control / stereo - R32.......................................................35 Remove the surround from the climate control / stereo – R33......................................................36 Remove the dashboard – R33........................................................................................................36 Fitting a band expander..................................................................................................................37 Controls and Instruments ...................................................................................................................38 Boost gauge -- how to read ...........................................................................................................38 Power and Hold buttons -- what do they do? ................................................................................38 Disabling the remote boot release .................................................................................................38 Undocumented Climate Control trick – R32.................................................................................39 Simple modifications .........................................................................................................................40 Cold air intake R32 (no bodywork cutting involved) ...................................................................40 Gutting the catalytic converter ......................................................................................................41 Remove the 100 km/hr overspeed warning - R32.........................................................................41 Aftermarket Boost Gauge -- where to plumb ................................................................................41 Building an intercooler water sprayer............................................................................................42 Parts list.....................................................................................................................................42 Assembly...................................................................................................................................43 How does it go?.........................................................................................................................43 Possible additional related modifications..................................................................................43