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if i use auto setting it does basically the same, all hot except for the two left/blue/cold settings. i already tried replacing the power module but that wasn't it. any ideas?
thanks in advance.
My questions are, do these sound like good prices? What are known problems to look for when trying one out? What major services have to be done to them? I have a '99 Explorer that I can't wait to get rid of, and it needed a transmission fluid change at 30k, ect. I have heard about the timing belt having to be changed, a water pump having to be put on, stuff like that.
I have a friend who has an '88 Pathfinder with, as he calls it, "over a quarter million miles," or in laymens terms about 260k. He also has a '96 Pathfinder with about 105k on it. He swears by Nissan and will not own anything other than a Nissan or Toyota, and possibly a Honda.
I'm also looking at 4Runners as well. They're a little more expensive, and most of the ones I've seen have higher mileage than the Pathfinders. I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions. Thanks!
idntnvu
Does anyone have experience with synthetic ATF's? Is there a preferred brand?
Thanks,
winxsd
Good luck!
Thanks
Unable to resist the looks and price of the Pathfinder, I pull off the lot with my loaded LE and the VSC and SLIP buttons come on on the dash. I think nothing of it and figure I need to read the owner's manual. Get home, check it out, and there is a reset feature. Try the reset about 5 times and it doesn't work. Try getting this taken care of since 10 am and they finally say I can come in at 4:30. An hour and a half later they can't fix it and need to hold it till tomorrow. So now my brand new, less than 24 hour old truck is in the shop and I'm driving a Sentra.
I brought it on myself for getting another Nissan, should have known better.
Maybe next year.
Good luck!
winxsd
Great to use as leverage if within warranty period at Nissan Service or for the DIY-er who is out of warranty like me.
It validated my suspicion that the ECM O2 sensor parameter was too narrow and causes the SES light to come on when really there isn't a problem with the O2 sensor.
01 LE 54K miles
Try looking into TSBs for that year in the site Smokey mentioned. WWW.nissanhelp.com
I have an 01 LE with Fortera HLs(255/70/16)with factory rims. I do not have that problem.
Good luck!
Anyways to make a long story short, I've been hearing a rattling noise from my truck as it shifts from 1st to 2nd while accelerating. This occurs between 2000 & 3000 RPM. I've noticed this since day one (driving home from dealership), but didn't make much of it, thinking the noise will dissapear at some point. It hasn't, and I took it to service last week. I was told the problem was caused by the center differential plate. So the tech resecured it, but it still makes the same noise.
I brought it back a day later, left the truck at
service, and got a loaner for the day. The manager calls me at work, and tells me that they can't find anything wrong, and that his boss' 05 SE Pathfinder is making the same noise. Every imaginable test had been done to diagnose this problem, but they made it seem to me that this is normal.
My question to anyone who's listening out there is, can this be true? Is anyone else with a Pathfinder, regardless of year, having this issue?
I think it's BS that the problem can't be fixed.
Certainly, there has to be a solution to this. Can anyone help a brotha out?
Thank you guys in advance
D.R.
Figures, the 3yr/36000 warranty is now expired (have 38K).
Rich
Dealers screw up just like anybody else, but I wonder if yor advise is good for everyone. If the car is not dealer serviced, I think it would be a much bigger deal to get warranty work done if something broke. They could always say, "well you didn't have it serviced like your warranty states so that was a contributing factor to the failure"
Anybody every have this happen to them?
I understand in the US they can't deny you warrenty unless they can prove the fault was lack of maintenance. Sometimes they try, but if you're insistant they will "come around" to the correct solution.
It started with rhythmical clanging from the engine after moderate-hard accelaration. I stayed for a couple of days and even the Nissan dealer noted it. They told me to come back after 2 months later when the regional tech would be in. The sound came back a few times before that. The regional tech noted poor acceleration, but the sound was gone and the engine checked out 'fine'. They just said 'drive it it 2WD mode' instead of AUTO (manual and original dealer said driving in AUTO in dry pavement is fine)
Now I'm left with poor acceleration at freeway speeds espcially (2WD OR AUTO), it feels like the engine is cutting back briefly. And my gas mileage has dropped about 10-20%. I always use premium gas and had proper maintenence (now at 52K miles).
Anyone have any advice? Land2206: Did you get your problem fixed?
Ibinh, did you go to the dealer to get the ECM reprogrammed? Also, could you send me info on where you found those TSB's you got from Smokey75? Thanks!
I think I'm having the same ECM problem. I just bought a 2001 PF SE. I flew from Texas up to Virginia to drive it home, and about half way home (20 hour drive), the SES light came on. I took it to my shop (the PF has 70K and is out of warranty) and they hooked it up and told me it was an 02 sensor. I'm not sure which one, and I'm not sure of the malfunction code, but they replaced the 02 sensor, and for a couple of weeks, it was fine.
Then last week, the SES light came on again. I haven't been back to the shop yet. I have a suspicion that my ECM is out of whack too.
Also, my gas cap doesn't feel like it screws on very tightly. I know forgetting to put on the gas cap can set the SES light, but would the trouble code indicate an 02 sensor in that case?
Go to Autozone to get the code for free and maybe they will even reset it for you. Then look up the code on the website above to see if TSB exists. Go to www.iequus.com to interpret the OBD-II codes.
Do you notice any performance issues? Less gas milage, rough/poor acceleration/idle? I did not have issues but the SES light and it went away after a week or about 3/4 a gas tank used. If safety is not an issue than give it a couple weeks to be certain.
Click the gas cap at least three times and no it would not trigger the O2 sensor code. Maybe evap cannister or vacuum code.
I haven't checked the gas mileage yet. I've only had the PF for a couple of weeks. I reset the trip-odometer and will calculate mileage at my next fill-up. It runs and idles great.
The gas cap just doesn't feel like it's getting tight before it starts clicking.
During start-up there is a squeaking sound lasting for only a couple of seconds (20-40)coming from under hood. Suggestions!!!!
I took my truck to the dealer 2 days ago and the service manager figured it out pretty quickly. The "noise" is coming from the power valve on the intake manifold.
If you want to see for yourself, you can stand in front of the vehicle with the hood open (or just to the side if you don't trust the person behind the wheel) while someone puts it in gear and revs the engine to 2-3k RPMs while power-braking. You will see exactly what is causing the noise.
The dealer said he has had a couple of pathfinders with the problem, but Nissan hasn't put out a fix for it yet. Hopefully it won't take them too long as its a pretty annoying sound.
I am an owner of a '98 pathfinder SE with about 104k miles on it. The car has been great, expect for a few minor annoyances. Maybe you guys can help me remedy these problems.
They are as follows;
1. Power Problem - Going up hills in this car just plain sucks. At the most I can probably go around 60-65 mph. Going at this speed is around 4000 rpms. Not only is this a drain on my fuel economy, but also probably a strain on my engine. Switching to Overdrive helps a little bit, but still lacking power. I replaced the water pump and timing belt at about 92k miles, and saw a slight increase in power, but nothing substantial. The problem still persists.
2. Unstability - Ever since I got my new Pirelli tires, I have noticed that it sways right and left more often. This is something that you can tell when you amke short turns left and right. I have read on other forums that I should replace my 'upper and lower control arm bushings'.
Thanks for your help!
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