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  1. Airbag (SRS)

    Introduction
    Since its launch, the NSX was equipped with a driver's airbag. As of 1993 a passenger airbag and seat belt tensioners were added. The system is of rather simple design with the ECU containing an acceleration sensor that works together with two dash sensors and fires the airbag and seat tensioners upon front impact.

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    Updated 22-12-2021 at 08:53 PM by Heineken

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    Technical Information
  2. EPS Controller Service 02

    by , 10-01-2021 at 12:11 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)










    The relay contacts were severely burnt and I had a feeling that this won't be the only issue.

    The commutator on the EPS rack could be covered in black fretting and causing extra resistance or quite often, the rack boot got split allowing moisture to enter resulting in severe rust.





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  3. EPS Controller Service 01

    by , 10-01-2021 at 12:09 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)









    This is from last month but been super busy since before Christmas so updating the blog just now…..

    No Christmas party or New Year celebration so just kept working throughout the holiday season….

    Another owner contacted me for the EPS Controller service and received the unit from one of the Honda dealer.






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  4. Mot

    by , 08-01-2021 at 01:37 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)







    Just done the MOT.
    I used to take it in summer but the expiry date was extended for 6 months so for the first time, taking it in winter.

    Just before visiting the MOT station, I normally just cruise on the dual carriageway for about 20min
    mainly using the 4th gear (mine is 5MT) and on arrival, keep running the engine at idle rpm and immediately take the emission test.

    Never failed even with the
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    My NSX , Personal View/Self Talk
  5. Plastic Repair

    Introduction
    Broken-of plastics, especially mounting tabs on things like door cards (interior door cover), speaker mounting points and the defroster panel at the front window are to be expected considering the age of the NSX, especially after being overtightened. There are multiple ways to fix issues like these.

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    Updated 02-01-2021 at 10:03 AM by Heineken

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    Technical Information