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Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager problems
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I just bought a 2001 villager. The dealer handed me a ford license plate bracket to put the front license plate. However, I'm not really sure how to install it. It came with four plastic push up type screw/fastners. I see two holes under the bumper (there are no holes on the front of the bumper). These holes are not threaded, so probably the plastic screws somehow need to go in there and hold the bracket.
However, I'm not really sure how it would work. Could somebody look under their bumper and let me know how the bracket was installed.
Thank you in advance for your help.
So after spending $78+tax for a new switch, she is now buzzing beautifully again. The parts salesman told me that this problem is very common with all Nissan models. And not unique to the Quest alone. When asked, he blamed it on the suppliers, and not on a bad design. He said window switches are the best selling items in his entire inventory, closely follow by hubcabs. Sheesh, why doesn't Nissan fix this stinker ?
Anyway, the replacement job was easy. Let me know if anyone needs help with this.
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Removing the sensor did not leave a hole in the reservoir for washer fluid to leak from? I didn't remove the sensor as I have no desire to replace it. The reservoir is big enough that I should never run out of fluid if I check it once or twice a month.
By the way, the detection unit operates right through the plastic on the bottom of the tank, to determine the presence of "enough" fluid. The pocket the unit occupies makes a good storage spot for the plug to be stored, when you remove the detection unit from the car.
I don't see anything about replacing it in the Edmunds Maintenance Guide</A either.
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I would suggest replacing at 5 years / 60,000 miles to be safe.
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When does the timing belt need to be replace?
My 2001 Quest SE came with Goodyear Eagle LS 225/60/16. These were not good in terms of durability. They ended up as power plant food after only 40,000 miles. I replaced them with a set of Firestone Supreme Si all weather tires and have not regretted it for one moment. They are superior in almost every way.
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Dave
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THE SAME PROBLEM WHICH COMPELLED ME TO VISIT THIS FORUM
This toy van should have come in a kit
form under the xmas tree. Five years of
intermittent problems with this Ford/Nissan
mistake - 1999 villager. I wouldn't trade my wife
a 1995 escort for this van, which STILL provides
trouble free transportation after 120,000 miles. This mess-on-wheels (van) only has 49,000 after
5 years.
1) wacky factory alarm started going off
the first week, in the middle of the night of course.
2)factory over spray (paint) on vehicle. forgot the name my body shop gave to this problem.
3) LOUSY OEM tires
4) Hard to remove rear seat. The escort hatchback has proven to be a better/faster method of moving large items.
5) Truck like ride will make rear seat
passengers nauseous. Have read something about
this problem before, which might have something to do with mounts on middle (and rear?) seat.
6)Red dash panel brake light came on despite full
resovoir. the dealer had to overfill to get light
off.
7) Minor, intermittent coolant leak.
8) Today's project: investigate problem with
driver side power window. Determined it IS the
tinker toy switch (confirmed in this forum) instead of the 6oz motor. The "motor" was only
slightly larger than a D size battery and reminded
of something you would extract from a radio shack
remote control SUV.
8b) Tire shop told me this Hasbro van now needs
cam bolts up front and shims in the rear to achieve alignment specs - $250.
9) Catalytic converter cover/shield fell off this summer, after clanking around for a few weeks. Looked like something fashioned from factory reject maxwell house coffee can.
The drive train has proven reliable so far, but that is expected with only 50,000.
These are NOT all of the glitches experienced with
this vehicle, which has been about as pathetic as
a 1997 buick century.
NO wonder toyota has so many former Ford and GM
vehicle owners parading through their showrooms.
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The Nissan dealer says I should replace the PS pump along with Steering rack. Total cost: $1600.
I had a gas station mechanic shop inspect the van.
They recommend that I replace all my after-market belts -PS, A/C and water pump along with PS fluid flush. The dealer said that my PS belt is tight.
I am confused. Any feedback or comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
Here's a link:
alcan "Got a Quick, Technical Question?" Nov 25, 2004 5:51am
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Sopman
Disconnect the wiring harness from the back of the bulb. Turn the bulb retaining ring counterclockwise until it is free from the headlamp reflector and then remove it. Don't shake or rotate the bulb when removing it (I don't know why you care with a burnt out bulb, but this is what my '99's factory manual says).
Install in reverse order, don't touch the glass, etc.
Hope this helps!
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Sopman
I really should look in my $120 manual and see if it sheds any light on it!
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When I had the passenger side front wheel off to get access to the bottom of the windshield washer reservoir, I noted that the original pads in that caliper looked worn down to where I should pay attention. We have 24,400 miles on the vehicle. How long do you suppose the average mileage potential might be on Quest/Villager original front pads?
I wouldn't worry about the mileage between changes as so much depends on driving style, terrain, etc. Just check them annually and replace as needed.