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I've had similar problems on other cars -- but always related to something boneheaded that I did.
(I once found 4 inches of water in the footwell of my Datsun 210. I had run a wire for my "new" foglights through the doorjamb and the rain trickled down the wire into the car....)
If you haven't done so, I would try seeing if you can tell where it starts. Spray the car a little bit and check the carpet, spray a little more, check the carpet, etc, etc. Until you can find exactly where the leak starts under the carpet. Maybe it'll give you a clue as to where to look.
I had a trailer hitch installed (Eaz-Lift) on my 2001 Pathfinder and now the muffler hits the hitch whenever I hit a bump, especially when turning.
I recall seeing this problem brought up in these forums before. I did a search but was unable to find any solutions.
So, does anyone have a solution to this? It's starting to get really annoying to hear it banging away while I drive.
Thanks.
There's this thing hanging underneath the truck. It's a metal fitting of some sort, with 2 curved "tubes" that are open on one end, and attached to 2 rubber hoses, each perhaps 1/4" in diameter. This is attached to the top of the transmission, I can't see it but can feel it. I'm guessing this is a vent of some sort for the manual trans, and it does appear to be leaking a light-colored oil. I don't think it's supposed to be just hanging loosely under the trans. Anyone know for sure what this thing is and where it's supposed to go?
I was looking through various search results from the forums here and found one that mentioned a support "hanger" on the inlet side of the muffler. I didn't know that was even there. So I pushed that one as far as it would go and that seems to have alleviated the problem. If they slide back, I may go buy a couple of extra rubber exhaust holders and do as you suggested.
Are they hard to remove and put on? (They're sort of difficult to slide around.) Or do you just install the 2nd one on w/o removing the first one?
Thanks!
Contrary to first thoughts, belt lube does not make belts slip. What it does is make it easier for the belt to seat into the grooves on the pulleys. This allows the belt to operate at a lower temp. (less friction entering and leaving the grooves) and usually makes them quieter.
Belts get their "grip" on the "V" groove sides, not on the "bottom" of the grooves, so the better they seat into the grooves, the better the grip.
Fortunately I have the brownish looking paint with black bumpers which hides it pretty well.
In Feb of this year, it started doing it again. I brought it back to the dealer and was told I need a new speed sensor which I had them replace. Now two weeks later, it is doing it again. I brought it back to the dealer and was told I need a new circuit board. The dealer's comments and Nissan's 800 number's comments were that even though I had it replaced 18 months ago, these things happen and I don't have any choice.
My question is - does this seem normal or right? Within a period of 18 months and 27,000 miles, the same problem has occurred - supposedly fixed the first time. Do I have any recourse or do I just have to belly up and pay the $520 for a new circuit board (on top of the $425 paid for the speed sensor)?
Anyone fight Nissan on this and win?
By the way, you can order a replacement manual from Nissan. If you have the automatic temperature controls, you have AC installed.
Also, is the fuel economy really bad? I currently drive a mini-van.
Thanks for your input!
One thing you should be sure to ask is whether the timing belt, water pump, and seals have been replaced. The timing belt was due for replacement at 105.000.
Other items to fail -
O2 sensors - I had two fail and replaced under warrenty (2001 LE).
We may be lucky with the coilpacks on the Pathfinder. The Maxima coilpacks are failing with regularity (same basic engine) but I haven't heard anyone complaining of this on the Pathfinder.
On another somewhat related note, what are the symptoms (if any) of O2 sensor failure? Just curious as it seems to be somewhat common.
BTW, if you look on MSN auto section under vehicle reliability ratings. The PF does get hit for the IVTC sensor. So it must be a fairly common problem.
Did your old shocks still fail to dampen even when fully adjusted to the firmest setting?
I reconnected the negative cable and a few days later I tried to open the sunroof without any luck. Has anyone experienced this problem? Can it be a fuse? If so does anyone know which fuse box to open? Under the hood or in the vehicle?
Any response would be greatly appreciated...