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I'm happy with the purchase, and given what I wanted when I purchased it, if those conditions existed now, I'd buy it again.
A 1/2-mile trip doesn't give the engine enough time to come up to operating temperature. There are very good chances that this type of use will lead to shorter engine life. Cold starts ("cold" = less than 150°F coolant temp) are actually when the most engine wear occurs. At the very least, try to drive the vehicle at least for 1/2-hour continuously, on the highway if possible, each week, and religiously change the oil every 3000 miles.
My parents owned a Ford van with a big-block 460 V8, which was driven about 3/4-mile a day by my mom. This wasn't enough time to even get the engine fully warmed up, even if it was "warmed up" in the driveway. The engine developed burned valves, bad rings, and eventually threw a connecting rod at only 80,000 miles.
Just FYI.
I need to call my dealer and figure out what the deal is, but I'm unsure whether this is going to be covered by the warranty. It seems like it should be, it has to be some kind of defect because its happening to both of them in the same way. Its not just one side where something might have knocked it off. Its almost like whatever they used to bond the black plastic to the running board has worn away or broken.
Its sunny and 90 degrees outside today. So I waited until the carpet was dry then ran the AC for 15 minutes and the carpet got quite wet.
With the AC running I checked under the dash on the passenger and driver sides but found no obvious leak or drip.
I'm assuming it's the A/C but why the drip in the front and the rear? Is it because of the vents in the rear of the vehicle? It's definitely water and never drips too much -- just don't want anything wrong with this SUV! Thanks!
During the last waiting period, I tried to start and found that the only way the engine would even think about firing was if the throttle was WIDE open. Waited the extra 5 mins and it started up.
Some weeks ago, the problem happened once a week, now it happens once every 3-4 weeks. Weird.
I have recently started having a big problem that the Fan speed is always stuck at high, even though it show at #1. Even if I switch OFF the climate control, the fan still blows air at full speed. It is very annoying with the noise all the time.
Any ideas... Thanks
Problem: the gas gauge and/or DTE monitor. 1st time ran out of gas, it was 1/8 tank, I was on my way to the gas station, LOW FUEL LIGHT did not come on. Manually checked the DTE (isn't it supposed to flash?) and it was...ZERO! Yup, stalled in a busy intersection. Got towed. Dealer replaced the fuel pump or something. All was going fine (except the yahoos in the svc. dept. still can't tell me "at what number is the DTE supposed to flash".
Happened again yesterday... on the freeway! Going back to the dealer. anyone else going thru this?
Another question: "how much must one spend on a brand new car for it to be perfect". Apparently this wasn't enough.
Ive been having the same problem with my 1995 Nissan Pathfinder. Did you ever find out what that problem was? If so, I would greatly appreciate if you could pass this info along to me.
Best regards,
Luci
I am new to this forum,
I have a 19901 Nissan Pathfinder SE, I just completed the bodywork under the rear seats. When looking underneath the truck I noticed that my rear UPPER COIL spring mount was broken (passenger side). It looks like it is attached to the frame of the truck with two bolts. Does anyone know where I might get this coil spring mount? Aftermarket, dealer or scrapyard? Any help would be appreciated.
I have a 2001 Pathfinder that I bought used. I have been very happy with it but it does not have a Jack Handle. Since this tools lowers my full sized spare, I am stuck with no ability to lower the spare. Any idea where I can get a replacement jack handle or is the mechanism to drop the spare such that some "standard" tool might work?
Thanks,
Jess
If it's missing, order it from a Nissan dealer. I don't want to know what they will charge!
However, with the next heavy rain, once again the carpet on the driver side is dripping wet.
It appears that there is another source for the leak
It also displays four at a time "gauges" (readings of different parameters on the OBDII port) in either metric or english units. I watch fuel consumption in L/hr and L/100 km, battery voltage, and engine temp. currently. There are about 16 different readings to choose from.
Further, it has a "trip" function. Distance to empty (at current consumption), average speed, average fuel economy, etc.
Very nice for only $139. And yesterday it made a bad situation only an inconvenience. I got a "service engine soon" light. Along with the engine running very rough. Sounded like a cylinder died. I thought a coil had gone (a known problem with the early VQ engine - mines a 2001 LE). It recovered in a minute, but left the light on. I used the Scangauge to get a P1320 code. This code indicates it could be a coil, it could be the "condenser", or it could be the wiring. As it has happened several times before (without a code or light), I must assume it's an intermittant wiring connection issue. My point is, with the Scangauge II in the vehicle, it's easy to deal with this. I noted the code and reset it. The light stayed off. Now I just have to chase down the wiring glitch.
A very useful device.
Oh, and it will work in any vehicle with an OBDII port. Look under your steering wheel. If your car/truck was built after 1996 it will have the port within about two feet of the steering column, not covered by panels.
I find the unit's MPG calculations, correction for inaccurate speedometer reading due to oversize tires, and gauges (coolant temp, voltage, throttle position, engine load, etc.) to be indispensable!
I paid $169 for mine. Where'd you find it for only $139?
I just found this site my 95 pathfinder is doing the exact thing. i have taken the bulbs out and my battery goes dead. did yours drain your battery? did you ever figure out what was wrong with it. could you please help me out. i do not have the money for a new electrical system if you know what i mean.
I have a 2001 Pathfinder with 103,000 miles and these codes showed up I bought a laptop OBDII reader to help with the problem . what do i have to replace if anything at all??? I have reset the light but it comes back just a few trips later.
P0160 Rear O2S, Bank 2
P0420 TW Catalyst System, Bank 1
???
YOU MIGHT CHECK AROUND AT YOUR LOCAL SALVAGE AND WRECKING YARDS TO SEE IF THEY HAVE ANY PATHFINDERS THEY ARE SELLING PARTS OFF OF FOR SALVAGE AND WITH ANY LUCK AT ALL, I BET YOU WILL FIND A JACK THAT WORKS ON YOUR 2001 PATHFINDER.
BYE - JO IN TEXAS
I WOULD HAVE A AUTO GLASS SHOP CHECK MY WINDSHIELD AND IT'S SEALS.
BYE - JO IN TEXAS
Okay, this goes back to a post in January. I have been searching the forums to find my problem described by any other members. Actually I own a 350Z with this same squeak. I tried lubricating the rubber around the windshield as well as the rubber boot at the base of the steering column by the firewall. No luck. My car has an adjustable steering wheel and I don't know if a Pathfinder does as well. I was thinking of trying to spray a dry lubricant in this area but am a little nervous about the chance if it causing some kind of electrical short. Don't how well the contacts are protected since they probably don't expect anyway to be introducing fluids in these cavities. Any thoughts?
I have a 2001 Pathfinder which has about 65000 miles on it. Now, all of a sudden, my interior lights died as well the lights on the dials and dash indicator (where it shows the temp and heat and aircondition fan info in the LED ). I am wondering is this is simple fuse issue/ circuit breaker or is it like a major issue that I need to go to dealer. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Andy
Hopefully it works for you, it did for me. This information came to me stright from a Nissan dealer shop manager.
After the following email was sent to the contacts listed on the Nissan News website and Nissan USA's website, I was contacted within 4 hours by (name omitted) an Executive Specialist from Nissan North America, (address omitted. He/She is handling my file now. I also sent this information to (website of lawyers that investigate fraud omitted).
Dear Nissan and Clarion representatives:
Over two years ago, I purchased a 2001 QX4. The QX4 was a great choice for us. We have enjoyed the features and have always enjoyed the Nissan trucks and cars we have owned over the years. The QX4 has only one flaw that we have found, and dealerships and consumer affairs do not acknowledge this problem. The problem is acknowledge quite freely among owners that post to online forums and has been named the "dreaded ERR2 problem."
At the time of purchase, the factory installed Bose 6 disc changer made by Clarion did not work. Each time the CD player was turned on an ERR2 was displayed on the screen. I spoke to the local dealer, and found out that repair would cost over $500. At that time, I found a factory authorized shop Sound Repair that was able to repair the CD player for $350. After the repair, the CD changer worked for approximately 8 months then the problem returned. Unfortunately, the disc changer was not returned for repair immediately because the repair warranty had expired.
The Bose/Clarion 6 disc changer has since been sent (July 24, 2006) to Sewell Infiniti for factory repair. (Name omitted) has been very helpful in keeping me informed of the actions of Clarion. I have recently contacted Infiniti Consumer Affairs regarding the problems with the factory CD changer. (Name omitted) has opened file number XXXXXXX in my behalf. (Name omitted) and (Name omitted) both have reported to me that a "Module A" is the problem when "Module B" is usually what is needed for the repair. I do not understand why a Technical Service Bulletin or Factory Recall has not been issued when I am told from reliable sources, at dealerships and Consumer Affairs, that parts are "usually" need for repair. "Usually" indicates to me that this incident is not the first. If the disc player was engineered and built properly by the OEM (Clarion), the unit would not need the "usual" repair. Any "usual" repairs should be handled in a Technical Service Bulletin or a Factory Recall if safety is a factor.
I would appreciate you taking a detailed look into this problem, as the solution may be the deciding factor on whether I, as a consumer, take further action, and whether an Infiniti/Nissan will be in our garage in the future. Please take this seriously, as I am looking forward to your reply.
Below are a few hyperlinks to forums of other consumers with the same problem with their 2001 Bose/Clarion CD changers:
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More correspondence from Nissan/Infiniti follows regarding the ERR2 problem:
(Name omitted),
After your call yesterday, I took a few minutes to search through my emails and read through my notes of the correspondence from contacts regarding the repair of my Clarion/Bose 6-disc player. I hope the following information is helpful the investigation:
The attached emails from (Name omitted) at Infiniti-Parts (Sewell Infiniti) state the my 6-disc player is waiting on a Module A. (Name omitted) stated on the on a phone conversation that he/she is in contact with Clarion each day regarding repairs. Please contact (Name and phone number omitted), and he/she will give you his/her contact at Clarion he/she is in contact with each day. A few days after speaking to (Name omitted) with Infiniti Consumer Affairs on the phone regarding the quality issue of the 6-disc player and slow repair, (Name omitted) called back to state my 6-disc changer is waiting on a Module A. Neither (names omitted) stated this part is on back-order or even acknowledged any quality issue with the Clarion 6-disc player. Both (names omitted) did not sound confident that the module A is still being produced.
As I have stated before in the previous email, this is the second time the Clarion 6-disc changer has been sent in for repair. The ERR2 problem that I am experiencing along with numerous other consumers should be addressed as a quality issue with Clarion. The Quality Control department of Nissan needs to know about the other numerous cases of 2001 Clarion/Bose 6-disc players.
Another letter sent:
When a consumer buys a product, they expect the product to work and any engineering defects to be corrected by a recall and corrected for free. Clarion seems to continue to produce a lower than standard refurbished 6-disc player for the Nissan/Infiniti Bose audio systems, and other consumers have just had the 6-disc changer repaired numerous times before going to an aftermarket unit. The jobs this problem has created are jobs that should be eliminated. If an aftermarket stereo system experienced these problems, no consumer would buy their product again. Apparently, Nissan/Infiniti is not concerned about this issue; otherwise, a TSB and recall would have been issue a couple of years ago when the first problems started occurring.
After I bought the service manual for the Clarion unit, I found the problem is caused by plastic gears that continue to break. The plastic will get brittle over time and break or strip out. Knowing this, Clarion continues to use plastic the gears that are known to break during normal usage; this is poor engineering on Clarion's part. If the gears were made of something stronger such as Teflon®, the gears would no longer break or strip out.
I am very disappointed that no one at Nissan/Infiniti or Clarion has admitted to this problem. The problem mentioned here can be found in most all of the Clarion 6-disc changers installed in Nissan/Infiniti vehicles. A small group across the U.S. is now spreading the word not to buy Nissan/Infiniti products because of this single problem. The dissatisfied group is only going to get larger as the number of people find out how Nissan/Infiniti and Clarion are denying this problem.
More info:
Since, this problem is not being taken very seriously; I have now moved to the next step and filed a claim with the Better Business Bureau. With only a small amount of investigation the BBB should find a good solution to the problem. I suggest everyone viewing this post that has the same problem to file a claim with the BBB, email the Nissan representatives (information can be found doing a internet search). You can also file a complaint on the NHTSA website.