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The ignition coil may be failing/weak as well, but that' harder to diagnose.
If the ECU is getting incorrect readings from one of the sensors (such as MAF, crank angle, O2, etc.) then you'd probably get a check-engine light.
Unfortunately, I'm out of town and can't even look at the car. But from what my wife saw, the control arms are completely fractured. She first noticed her car "swerving" and then a few miles later she heard a huge crash and a grinding noise (I'm guessing the control arm hitting the ground?). She doesn't remember hitting anything, although the dealer states that there are impact marks on the control arms. Any ideas?
Basically, drove in morning, stopped in afternoon, 2 hours later, started car, put in reverse, drove 3 feet, engine sputtered as I pressed gas pedal, engined died. Went to restart, unable to do. Full tank of gas, one hundred tries 3 hours later, finally starts and let it run for a good long while (to recharge battery from all those start tries). As soon as I press gas, engine dies. Dead again, won't start.
My neighbor (the mechanic took a look) said that when it was reruning, all sounded very good (i.e. timing belt, etc.),he tested fuses, all good, spark plugs, all good, fuel pump seems to be working (can hear it as I turn key). However, as soon as I press gas, throttle cable moves, engine dies.
Also, checked air filter, clean, new and dry.
Is it a sensor, fuel filter or fuel line problem?
Please advise?
Aloha, AnthonyPG
Thanks :-)
and your rear brake (handbrake) adjustment ?
My 01 pf le has the same problem. the brake does not have enough bite. I thought its normal for an SUV. until I read your and others forums.! thank you . mark
I -think- they are being taken out by too much sulphur in the fuel. I switched to premium fuel with up to 10% ethenol in it - it burns much cleaner. So far (4 years) I haven't lost another O2 sensor (two went early in the life of the vehicle).
description of flaring problem.
http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/Used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2506/act/usedc- arreviewshowall/
Cheers
The right hand side head lamp on my pathfinder does not work, I have checked the bulb and the fuse, both of them are OK; so I suspect that some relay can be faulty, but I have no idea where they are located, I'm sure your instructions about the fog lamps will be useful to clear my problem, can you please send me that by e-mail (ivanz_bo@yahoo.com). Any other info about the wiring on pathfinder head lamps will be welcome as well.
Thank you in advance
Ihave the same problem on my pf now, can you let me know how did you solve it?
Thanks in advance
beatle
Nissan Pathfinders 1991-2002 swaying is caused by the bushings in the rear control arm. There are two arms in the rear of your car the upper and the lower arm. Typically what causes this problem is the lower trailing arm. What I recommend is that you replace the Lower arm first to see if that fixes the problem. If swaying continues replace the upper part of the arm. That should fix the swaying. Another option you have is to replace just the bushings that are located on each tip of the lower arms. Each arm has 2 bushings on each end so you will have to purchase 2 sets to replace just the 2 lower arms. I would recommend you purchase Polyurethane bushings. Those are stiffer then the original Nissan bushings and will last longer then rubber. You may buy them >>HEREhttp://trusty625.blogspot.com/2006/04/nissan-pathfinders-swaying-problem.html
Do note, however, that the lower link shown on the link has been modified. A piece of angle-iron has been welded to the link for off-road durability. OEM links are just round tubes. The bushings, though are the stock ones, which were later replaced with polyurethane bushings.
After replacing only the lower links, I have not had the swaying problem return. (One of these days I'll get around to replacing the upper links as well.)
At 5600 miles (February 2005) I noticed the front tires were wearing unevenly. Took to my deal and was told everything was OK and the tires showed no uneven wear. At 7900 (May 2005) miles the both front tires were quite worn on the inside edge. My dealer now tells me I need an alignment that is why the tires are worn. After much discussion as to why they did not notice this just 2300 miles before they performed an alignment for free. I still had the problem with the worn tires to deal with but the service manager would do nothing saying it was due to the alignment (hard to believe the tires were so badly worn after only 2300 miles since the last inspection when they were said to be Ok by the dealer. I spoke with the owner of the dealership and he said Nissan USA would do nothing but he would split the difference with me as follows:
Take my full size (new) spare and use that for one front tire, he would take a tire off a new vehicle in his lot as the other front tire and the less worn of the original front tires would become my spare...I agreed to the "compromise". (The dealer did not do the alignment again when he switched the tires saying it was fine).
Now at 12500 (march 2006) miles my front tires are once again quite worn it the same way (that is only 5,000 miles since they were replaced). I took it to the dealer and they say they see nothing wrong but I should get an alignment. After much discussion again they agreed to perform the alignment for free. This time, though they would do nothing about the tires.
I spoke with Nissan USA who reviewed the dealers records and they say there is nothing I can do unless I take the car to another dealer and that dealer finds something wrong. Since the car was just aligned, again, I highly doubt there is anything to find.
I need your opinions on how to proceed. Is this not unusual? How can the a vehicle the manufacturer advertises as an "Off-road vehicle have its alignment go out so easily? This car has only been driven on smooth pavement.
My biggest problem may be I can not use the lemon law here in NY State since the car is older than 2 years (although as you can see we do not use the car much since it only has 12,500 mile on it).
Your opinions and help are much appreciated.
Barry
Where did you get the polyurethane bushings? I really need to order all 8 because I'm begining to get sea sick driving to work.
Thanks
You might consider shopping around, asking around and seeing if some aftermarket products might be better for your truck.
SINCERELY IN NEED OF HELP AND SUGGESTIONS
Rick