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Reason for that is when I stop at the traffic light or at parking while engine is running, warm air doesn't come out. When I'm in driving, everything's OK.
Could anyone let me know where the thermostat is and how to replace it briefly?
Very appreciated.
http://web2.airmail.net/scutchen/vq_faq/index.htm
Many thanks to Steve for his site.
Dave
My villager was in an accident and I need to turn the switch back on. Thanks!
The thermostat locate on the lower left ( if you stand in front of the van) of the engine, or you can follow the hose from radiator, thermostat housing is at the end, attached to engine block by 4 screws.
Cheers!
Paul
I can't speak to the power/economy switch, but I've heard at least one person has had sucess "operating" on the wiper/washer switch. If you have the inclinitation you might want to check out:
http://web2.iadfw.net/scutchen/vq_faq/index.htm
There is a section on fixing the wiper switch, complete with photographs. Good luck.
Dave
The fuel pump reset switch is a good deduction. After is was reset, did you hear the fuel pump spin up? If you just turn the ignition switch on, but don't crank it over, you can hear it if you listen for it.
Does the car crank or turn over? If so, you need three things for it to run. Fuel, compression, and spark. Has your mechanic pulled a spark plug to see if there is spark? If so, he should check the timing and fuel pressure. If that's good, is there compression?
My guess, it's an electrical problem, a wire that got broken or disconnected. A mechanic should be able to find the problem by process of elimination. Don't allow him to just start replacing parts in hop of solving the problem.
Good luck and let us know what happens.
Dave
.Rear windshield wiper won't work
.Windshield wash doesn't work on passenger side
.Door locks are Satanically possessed
.Drivers seat is broken on exterior side making controls difficult to access and making driver list slightly to port
.Exterior door lock on passenger side is non functional
.Bench seat recline control bar plastic handle has broken off
Other than that, it's fantastic!
Here's a link.
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It doesn't open the passenger door or the slider? Is this normal? Don't remember reading this in the owners manual; but I could have missed it.
I have the remote entry and two presses of the unlock button do open all the doors.
Ok, glad you got it working on your own!
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Went out an tried the locks after posting.They don't open (at least the passenger door doesn't) right away.You have to play with them.
I know it sounded like a dumb question, and it is kind of baffling why the key doesn't work smoothly.
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And they supposedly fixed it at one point, but I brought it back recently because I continued to smell coolant and was also noticing that the coolant level was getting lower. After doing a compression test an not detecting anything... they put dye in the coolant and had me drive the vehicle for a few days so they could see where the coolant was actually leaking to.
They found coolant leaking underneath the manifold into the valley of the engine. And they're speculating it may be related to the factory installation of one of the cylinder heads.... where a hole was drilled too deep and broke into the cooling system causing this slow leak. At least that was they explanation I got. They actually won't know for sure until they get in there and replace the part.
The van is the shop now while they've ordered parts. In the meantime, they've put me in a rental car, so at least I have transportation. Wish me luck. I'll report back.
Revka
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Got to say I'm totally satified with this van!
Steve
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Our 99 Quest has had a couple of coolant leaks. When I first got it it had a leak at a fitting on the engine which the delaer fixed. A few month after that, I smelled coolant again and it started to go down. I had to add a little every few weks. I ended up tracing it to a screw-in plug at the passenger side top of the radiator. It was really loose.
I still have a small leak somewhere, because I can smell coolant when the engine is hot. I can't find this one. The problem is, there are just a boatload of coolant hoses, fittings and connections on a Quest. There are manyf places it could be leaking, and you just can't see a lot of them.
It's good your mechanic is willing to search it out. I'd be surprised if it's a bad head, but it could happen. It's more likely one of the hidden fittings under the intake manifold.
Good luck and let us know what happens.
Dave
Dhoff- Good to hear from you. They're speculating it's coming from the cylinder head because they've eliminated a lot of other factors. They put florescent dye into the coolant, so they've been able to track pretty closely where the leak is coming from.
According to their information, a few cylinder heads were manufactured wrong "with holes drilled too deep" in one area causing a small leak from the head's cooling chamber.
On the other hand, I should also mention that I'm also hearing this all second hand through my service advisor; and have also been told that they won't know for sure until they get in there to replace the head.
I'll get back to everyone here about this. Especially since it sounds like there might be a few other 99 Quests out there with the same exact problem. The van's is still the shop while they're waiting on parts. Parts were suppose to have been over-nighted, but apparently there is a back order on one of the parts... so it's taken them a couple extra days.
This whole thing has been a hassle, but I have to say I was impressed with Nissan 800 customer service response once I got them involved. They put me in a rental car and are now talking about giving me an extended warranty on the van. Of course I won't be completely satisfied until they've fixed the problem and I'm back in my van.
Revka
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Of course, it is my wifes car, and it annoys her, but at that price for a head unit, she can stay annoyed.
I may have to bug a bit, since I haven't broken 30K on it, and they had to replace the radio once because the CD player was acting up.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
1. Anybody there had the same problem and what was the fix?
2. Is there a way to verify if a vehicle was returned as a "lemon" by previous owner and re-sold by a dealer? Something that Carfax may not catch and the dealer surely won't disclose ? I just wanted to put my mind at ease due to the incredibly low mileage for a 2000 model.
3. Car was manufactured in June 2000 and is still under warranty so no worries, YET.
Don't get me wrong, van rides smooth and has that new look and smell, but honeymoon may be short ?
Chances are though that you got a cream puff - enjoy the ride!
Steve
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Villager was originally titled in Michigan as fleet vehicle. It was bought by the dealership in Texas April 2002. They bought 2 more Villagers
from that place, and the other 3 VINs I checked (Villager) in other dealerships in Texas came from the same state/place. I was using the Yahoo classifieds to do my shopping. I'm assuming they bought it from an auction, but Carfax did not show it. Anyway, I'll try your suggestion and see if they can check if any maintenance was done in Michigan. Well, Carfax has a $ 5K guarantee on it so it better be good. Will not bring donuts but will try tacos/taquitos. Thanks!
Sopapillas would work for me too, btw :-)
Steve
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When we went on a 2200 mile roundtrip last Oct, I used the non-locking oem cap for easier refills through the journey. Once after filling from some 5 gals the CEL turned on. Replaced it with the locking cap and the CEL went off after some 10 miles.
The CEL has never come on ever since (even with the wife using the oem non-locking cap). I attribute that due to the fact the she always keeps it full (she hauls the 2 kids and never has it below half tank).
From what I gather from this board and my experience, I deem it to be the fuel/vapor algorithm that sets off the CEL. It's essentially a bug that reads too sensitive. Comparatively, I can set off the CEL purposely by idling my Honda with cap off (but never yet even when I let it go down to 3 gals).
I told the wife several times in the past to let it go down to some 3 gals so I can verify my hypothesis. She hasn't done that yet (although she only drives short and in-town) - must be that motherly instinct. I'll see if I can back on that project.
I don't really want to go to an aftermarket unit. Partly for the look (since it will be obvious that it didn't come that way), plus with the stereo upgrade (rear controls, etc.) I doubt too many aftermarket units will work correctly.
Besides, I'm too cheap to pay for what I would want, so it's better to get the old one fixed.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Question: to all of you that have had radio problems, I'm curious to know if you have the standard 80 watt radio or the premium 130 watt radio? Mine is the standard radio. Other than a blown fuse, no other problems.... so far that is. ;-)
Revka
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Web searches for "nissan audio supplier" indicate that Clarion supplies most of the radios to Nissan (or did until this March, when Nissan dumped a bunch of Clarion stock it held).
Crutchfield sells Clarion stuff - maybe one of their techs could help.
Steve
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I have owned my 95 Villager since 40K (1998). It has been almost perfect since. I now have 81K and the tranny is slamming into 2nd gear. It runs silky smooth except for the 1st to 2nd tranny shift which is very hard. I changed the fluid (full 10 Quart change) with no relief. My wife (the normal driver} says that it has always shifted that hard, but I know that when I last drove it at 75K it was still smooth.
This van has beet great! I have less tha $250 in repair since I bought it. ( I do my own maint and brakes. A CV joint last month $145, and a CVR valve/hose 2 years ago at $75). I just put a new set of Michelin MX1s on it and is is quieter than ever!
Also, The van takes about 3-4 seconds to start in the morning. I live in Florida and it is always in the garage. It has been completely tuned up (plugs, wires, distributor) to no avail. Any insight on the tranny or the hard start?
P.S. My 96 Grand Caravan has been through 2 trannys and numerous other problems with 80K. I am thinking about another used Quest/Villager since this 95 has been such a cream puff. What are your thoughts?
Scott