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The Service manager said that the ECM reprogram would "Expand the parameters of the O2 sensor" Make of it what you will...
I am still hesitant to have it done if my SES light will keep coming on and going off based on my gas grade...
Just wondering if I should just live with it and record the codes now that I have a Carchip to help diagnose it??
Also, do most auto shops do a regular oil/synthetic swapover?? I have been thinking of doing this for a year now...or is it a waste of time with 42K already on my Pathy??
thx
Mark
I do like the warranty/emission catch though...thx
Thank You
Paste:
The moonroof on my 2000 SE is not working right (car is 9 months old and has 9,000 miles). The 'tilt' function is fine, but it will no longer retract normally: it goes back a few inches and stops. If you push the switch again it will open a few more inches. Press again, a few more inches. This is true whether you press and hold or click the button for auto-retracting. After doing this twice I closed it and haven't tried opening it again (tilt still works OK). Sometimes when closing the tilt function, it 'overshoots' and starts to retract the glass. I think it's a switch problem or position sensor problem or something like that. Is there a computer involved with the roof?
I'm hoping someone has experience with this and can give me some advice before I take it to the dealer, because I don't trust them much. I'd especially like to avoid having them rip down the headliner while troubleshooting.
Any help would be most appreciated,
Todd
Thanks!
If the turn signals are in the bumper, remove the screws holding the orange lens in place, and you can access the bulb after removing the lens.
If the turn signals are on the corners next to the headlamp, open the hood and remove the screw holding the top of the turn signal to the body. With a little pressure the rest of the lamp should pull away from the truck. Access the bulb from behind the lens.
I just got back from a trip to B.C. (from Alberta). I burn 13 to 14 L/100 km when I cruise around 100 to 120 km/hr (60 to 75 MPH). I noticed if I cruise much faster than this my 2001 LE starts burning 15 L/100 km and up! There seems to be a "sweet spot" above which you shouldn't go if you want reasonable economy.
Around town, it's much more depressing, typically 15 in summer and 17 L/100 km in winter!
All these figures are not bad however. I owned a Landcruiser with less power and similar weight, and it used 20 L/100 km. Of course gas was only 50 cents a litre back then, not a buck as it is now.
Oh, and high octane rating fuel will not give you more power either, unless your engine is designed to use it. It will actually lower power/decrease mileage if your engine is designed for "regular" 87 octane fuel.
The voltage regulator costs $31.70 and as I remember there was a little circuit board that was bolted on and was easy to replace. You must take the instrument cluster apart which is the hardest part. If I remember correctly there are a few hidden screws covered by the ash tray and 2 screws on each side of the dashboard that you reach from underneath and a couple that you can see along the top of the instrument cluster. Since you will be taking apart the instrument cluster you may want to replace some or all of the indicator bulbs while everything is apart. You will also have to remove some of the wiring harness plugs to maneuver the circuit board to access the back of it so take good notes where everything is plugged in. Be careful when you reassemble the dash because it is hard to line up the speedometer cable (hex shaft) so it engages properly.
I hope this helps. You may want to ask the dealer parts department if the temp gauge is also controlled/fixed by the new voltage regulator. Jim
makes a quick pang/diesel noise when starting out. Dealers have said "normal engine sound, I first heard the noise @ 1k miles. After alot of trips to dealers/lawyer I gave up, hoping that it is really normal.
Also windshield makes snapping
noise in cold temps. dealers removed windshield and replaced
weather stripping twice, didn't
work, gotta live with that also. A few times drivers side power window has stopped working. Occasionally radio
volume goes up or down on its
own and sometimes chiming noise
continues even after I remove my key from the ignition. I'll
probably trade soon, so watch
the car lots, it literally looks and drives like new!!
I think you need to try a different dealer while it is still under warranty. These are not normal things for a Pathfinder.
since 2002. All pretty much
say, no check engine light, no
problem. I drove a new 03 pathy and I heard the exact noise that convinced me to give
up, it may be the ABS doing a
self check, I really don't know. As for everything else,
I just haven't got the time to
keep taking it in. I've had gas cap problems, found paint
overspray on the vehicle the
1st time I washed it and the
pathfinder decals on the roof
rack, 1 side kept peeling off.
Finally had to remove both.
Tried to enact Wisconsin lemon
law, Nissan refused to comply,
Lawyer said he would take the
case "several years of litigation" only after I invest
$$ in finding out exact problem. So it runs and drives
and Nissan wins, I lose and so
will any future owners.
thanks again,
Todd
1) You really don't know how the vehicle was maintained prior to you buying it. Though unlikely, it's possible that the oil had never been changed!
2) Driving the truck with the oil pressure light on most likely finished off the engine, if it had previously been salvageable. Even though you added oil, if the oil pump had failed (which is one cause for the oil pressure warning lamp to glow) no oil was reaching the top of the engine. The knocking sound you were hearing was probably the engine self-destructing due to insufficient lubrication.
The recommended course of action to be taken in such a situation is to immediately pull safely off the road and shut off the engine and promptly call for a tow truck. Since you noticed an oil trail, it would have been prudent to check for the source of the oil leak. It could have been as simple as a blown seal or as catastrophic as a connecting rod punching a hole in the oil pan. Adding oil to an engine with a huge oil leak won't do anything except leave a longer trail of oil on the ground.
Good luck with your repair!
But on the bright side, I have another 60,000 miles until I have to change the timing belt.
Does your mechanic (or dealer) know the cause of the engine failure? Was it a failed oil pump?
Also, recheck the timing belt change interval. It may be longer than 60K miles (possibly as many as 90K).
(1) Recently i had the "4WD" light on for about a day or two. took it to dealer, could not find anything, i believe they reset the computer and the problem went away. Does anyone had this problem with their LE?
(2). Also my mileage seems low, gives about 10-12 miles. I drive in 2WD mode,except during snow or heavy thunderstorms. Its 3.5Liter 240hp. my SE 4x4 gave 16-18 miles/gallon all the time
Thanks
I am very annoyed at Nissan since they have weasled their way out of this. Obviously there is a serious manufacturing defect with this part. The rest of the body is in perfect condition. In fact my exhaust system is in better shape than this step rail . This would literally be my only warranty claim on this vehicle. I have put 146,000 km on it without a single problem.
Any have any experiences like this ?
Are any other new Pathfinder owners having this problem? I know three people who own new ones and are having the same problem. The dealership says that everyone has been bringing them back with the noises but they can't do anything about it. They even took me for a drive with another 05 Pathfinder and after 2 minutes I heard the same noise that I hear in mine.
Someone get back to my I am getting angry and frustrated..
My sister's 2001 rodeo had that. ECM was reprogrammed by the Isuzu dealer. Got rid of the spark knock but low and behold, an engine stall problem occured soon after. Engine would shut down and instruments lights lit up like a Xmas tree. Isuzu had to reporgram again and spark knock returned but engine stalling problem cured. I will take the lesser of two evils.
I have faith Nissan will have a permanent fix. :shades:
So much for Isuzu. :confuse:
Good luck with you.
Has anyone else have/had the same problem? And another thing, does anyone hear squeaking sounds or rubbing sounds in the interior when driving at normal speeds (+-25mph).
I really like my new Pathy but these problems are really making me lose confidence on Nissan's quality.