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Nissan Frontier 2005+

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  • 265hp265hp Member Posts: 3
    Ok, Just got a Frontier 2005 Crew Cab SE - V6- 6 speed manual trans, power package, sunroof, side airbags, and active brake limited slip. Absolutely love-it...kicks [non-permissible content removed]...but. My questions is...is this already set up for keyless entry, it does not mention it on the sticker...it has power windows, door locks, sunroof, and cruise. Plus all the spec sheets for SE crew cab do not show it as an option? I would really like to be able to get in to the passenger door. Cheers....
  • willsimwillsim Member Posts: 33
    Yes it is, go to EBay and buy the number of key fobs you need they should be around $25 each. If they don't provide you with the programing instructions come back to this form there are several of us who can help you.
  • asaasa Member Posts: 359
    I noticed the premium fuel recommendation LEGAL DISCLAIMER tab on Toyota's website too -- not the sort of thing that says welcome. More than a few auto publications have thrown a tarp over Tacoma's specification in this matter, as it's a dark spot they wish not to recognize. Toyota salespeople tell me the premium fuel specification is baloney, but what I read is no recourse if my engine pings on 87 or 89 Octane. No thanks Toyota. I'll take an '06 Frontier thank you.
  • reggieflreggiefl Member Posts: 1
    I was under the assumption that the "SE Power Pkg" included the "Remote Keyless Entry Locks", this is what NissanUSA.com says.
  • blues779blues779 Member Posts: 1
    I just replaced my radio also at Circuit City. NEVER EVER go there!!! They screwed it up. The dash kit they used is crap and when I first got in my car and touched the dash, the whole center fell!

    I also noticed all the rusting. Is this really normal???
  • willsimwillsim Member Posts: 33
    I'm not sure what you mean by "Remote keyless entry locks" however, if you have a Frontier that was produced prior to June of this year the keyless entry receiver is in the truck Nissan didn't include the remotes so the system could be used. About June or so they started encluding the remotes with the power package but are charging a couple hundred dollars more for the package.
  • 81trekker81trekker Member Posts: 51
    Unlike most peopIe with 4x4s, I take mine off road. Today, I took my 05 Nismo 4x4 on a steep trail today and it did ok. Lots of lose rocks, some were 12" or more in size. At one point, it was spinning and I had to backup a few feet and try again with more acceleration. I forgot about using the locking differential. On the way back down the trail, I tried the hill decent but it would not slow the truck down enough. Also, it made a clunking noise that I was uneasy about. So, I rode the brakes down the hill and geared down into the low range of the automatic transmission. (This transmission does not slow down the truck as much as the one in the Armada which we also have.) Will be checking the manual to make sure I did things properly and if no answer there, will be talking with the dealer's service dept.

    At another location, I was parked and eating lunch in the truck when a Dodge 4x4 pickup came by. It went down the hill to the creek and tried to cross it and go up the next hill. It kept trying 3 or 4 times before it finally made it up the hill. I've always had to go into 4 wheel drive to go up this hill due to a slick rock which makes it difficult to get traction. Today, I tried to cross the creek and go up the hill without going to 4 wheel setting. I pulled to the left and avoided the slick rock, and made it up the hill in 2 wheel drive. None of my 4Runners had managed to do that. Maybe I just got lucky today. On the same road, I did bottom out a couple times while going over humps in the road. Good thing truck has skid plates.

    Had the Fold a Top installed last week. It seems to be reasonably waterproof except around the tailgate which leaks some at the car wash. Also, dust covered everything I had in the rear of the cargo box. I think that's more the fault of the tailgate's fit with the cargo box than the fold a top.

    Still looking for larger mud flaps as the Nissan ones do not keep gravel from flying up and hitting the side of the truck. If anyone had found some, please let me know.- 81 Trekker
  • danielacostadanielacosta Member Posts: 132
    The noise you hear from the front left is normal for hill descent control. Try it in 4-lo, first gear and you will be amazed at how slow it crawls. Sounds like you tried it in 4-hi, which will allow it to crawl at a higher speed. Most of the time when I use HDC I'm in 4-lo. Try that next time and I think you will be pleased.
  • gregd64gregd64 Member Posts: 9
    My 2005 Frontier v6 4.0 4x4 crew cab with "auto tranny" SE gets 22-24 mpg on the highway. It got better when I put on a fold-a-cover (hard bed cover) but even before it was around 19/20 mpg highway.
  • canadianguy1canadianguy1 Member Posts: 22
    If it has the power package, it should be pre-wired. When I bought mine, the brochure, said "Keyless remote entry (late availabilty)". I bought two remotes, they work just fine. When you first program the remotes, the lights are supposed to flash, mine didn't, just kept following the instructions. Once all the steps were followed it worked perfectly, panic alarm and all.
    Good luck.

    The remotes I bought from ebay were listed as being for a pathfinder.
    Steve
  • scnismoscnismo Member Posts: 3
    checked with 2 different dealerships, one kept my truck all day and didn't even open the dash. Both stated that this was normal, however the first dealership refused to indicate this on the work invoice. I took plenty of pictures, then sanded and clearcoated what I could. hope I'm not being lied to by the dealer :confuse:
  • nismo4menismo4me Member Posts: 15
    HMM? I have a Nismo 4x4 kingcab 4.0 auto trans,with a soft cover(flaps very little)and I have yet to get 18mpg according to the dash display.I have figured around the 20-22mpg range once.I might have an inaccurate guage or something .I will have to start figuring it myself and see...I hpe it is the guage ,not the real mileage,LOL.....I have 4000 miles so far,so it is broken in,I think.
  • lumbarlumbar Member Posts: 421
    AFAIK, break-in will continue up to about 10,000 miles. Have you taken it on a road trip with mostly or all highway miles? IMO, you should be able to get 20+ in that situation fairly easily keeping it around 2000 rpm or so. I've had problems getting 16 around town because the traffic in my area is so bad, but highway mileage has been slightly better than advertised (soft cover over bed).
    My gauge seems more accurate than others I've used although not exact.
  • centralcalcentralcal Member Posts: 215
    That 2000 rpm mark seems to be the key. I usually get about 18 mpg on long trips, during one trip I kept it right at 2000 rpm (I think it ended up being about 70 mph) and my mileage was drastically better, about 22 mpg. In town, it really a matter of how fast you accelerate off the line. I have a LE CC 4x4
  • 265hp265hp Member Posts: 3
    Thanks guys, I just bought 2 remotes on ebay for 48.00 total. I will keep you posted on the setup. On the gas milage, I just got 17.8 mpg with my 6 speed manual. At 3.00 a gallon that is 16.7 cents per mile. Damn that seems expensive, but it's worth it. for 265hp. Cheers
  • marine116marine116 Member Posts: 1
    I just bought a 2005 Frontier 4X4 with manual transmission and love it. I just have a couple of questions I am hoping someone will be able to answer. the cargo lights go on every time the doors are opened. They go off automatically in about 20 seconds, but I really do not care for this feature. The switch inside is in the off position but they still operate this way. Anyone know if this is typical or if it can be changed ? The other question is about the drivetrain. I did not get an offroad package because I use my motorcycles to play in the dirt. I did get the 4 wheel drive because of snow, and sometimes precarious situations. Does anyone know if it is possible to install a locking rear differential after the fact ? Any comments are appreciated....
  • 2005lekc2005lekc Member Posts: 145
    Marine116,

    I find this feature of not being able to turn off the cargo light very annoying. I want to
    do a little touch up paint work around the door panel which means the cargo light will be
    on for as long as the door is open.

    By the time the paint dries I can foresee the battery being dead. I could disconnect
    the battery, but I think then I would have to reset everything. Whoever came up with
    this feature must be brain dead as near as I can tell.

    OkieScot
  • nismo4menismo4me Member Posts: 15
    The cargo light will go out after 20 mins...it does that to save the battery,I think.It also does this after turning off the key,but not opening a door(accessories work for 20 mins or until a door is opened.

    How bout taking out a bulb or fuse for the light....That'll fix it! I might just do that myself,I'll check it out.
    Jay

    OkieScot are you following me around the forums? Hahaha ;)
  • badnessbadness Member Posts: 242
    Wow you guys are making my day bigtime ,I'm still driving my Chevey s-10 4*4 and can't wait too dump it
  • 2005lekc2005lekc Member Posts: 145
    Nismo4me,

    I'll follow you anywhere as long as you have the answers to my questions. I don't want
    to disconnect the light permanently, but if I can find the right fuse I can disable it long
    enough to do my touch-up on the door.

    I wonder if there is anything else tied into the fuse for the cargo light? I am thinking
    the interior light may be tied to the same fuse. I have the interior light turned off all
    of the time anyway.

    OkieScot
  • channelcatchannelcat Member Posts: 13
    I've been watching this forum and the ones for the Tacoma while waiting on the 06s to come out. I've read the complaints on both and although i know there are a lot more posts on the Taco site, the Taco seemed to have more problems in 05. I spoke with a Nissan sales person last week and he said one of my wishes would come true on the 06 Frontiers . . . Nissan will offer a long bed with the CC.

    My question to all those who have an 05 Frontier is this . . . would you buy one again? Also, what do like best about it?

    Thanks in advance.
  • gregd64gregd64 Member Posts: 9
    I would buy one again in a heart beat, great power, It feels great to drive like your part of the truck. Of course I haven't taken it off road yet or driven it in the snow. But i would buy it again based on 3 months of driving. The only thing I don't like are the wheel Rims, there painted or appear to be but so far no chips and they clean up great and I do have to admit they look good but Im nervous about them getting chipped.
  • 2005lekc2005lekc Member Posts: 145
    Yes, I would buy one again without a doubt. I think I like the looks of the '05 and the power the most, but there are other things I like as well. I think the thing I like least about it as how easily the paint chips, but my painter said all of the vehicles are like that
    since the government stuck their nose in it.

    I looked at the Tacoma, but I like the looks of the Frontier better and Nissan made me about a $4000 better deal which removed any doubt about my choice.

    OkieScot
  • waterman1waterman1 Member Posts: 21
    this truck is worth every penny. And yes I would buy one again. I have had mine for 51/2 months and have around 6,000 miles on it. It is like having a sports car with a bed on it. I truly do love this truck. It is a solid off road also. Gas milage is also above 20mpg around town. I have a 05 CC SE 6sd manual trans.
  • channelcatchannelcat Member Posts: 13
    Thanks a lot for the feedback guys.

    My son-in-law is in Iraq. When he gets back in November, I'm giving him my 97 F-150. That gives him something to drive and me the perfect excuse to buy a new truck. It's between a Frontier and a Tacoma. I can't even put my finger on why, but I'm leaning toward the Frontier. Your feedback definitely helps my decision.

    Thanks again!
  • mcridermcrider Member Posts: 2
    Anyone found a service manual for less than $300 ?
  • jssweetjssweet Member Posts: 6
    You can turn the Cargo Light off by using the Cargo Light Switch on the Dash. This will not turn it off permanently but will allow you to force it off while you are cleaning or working on the truck and need the doors.

    First open the doors
    Now press the Cargo Light switch on the Dash to the down position.
    Now press it to the up position.
  • 05nisfront05nisfront Member Posts: 1
    :cry: i love my 05 frontier but have had alot of problems i had alot of engine noise that was fixed by the tsb and a new intake manifold but the bigest problem is the fan belt and pullys i have 16K miles on my truck and have gone through 5 belts all caused by pullys failing or being misaligned and am have no luck with nissan fixing the problem they just like to put on new belts every 3K miles any body have any ideas please help :mad: :cry: :sick:
  • 2005lekc2005lekc Member Posts: 145
    Jssweet,

    You are the man! I just went out and tried it on my truck and the cargo light went out.
    Now I can do the touch up on the inside of my door.

    Did I miss something in my owners' manual or are you just one of the gifted people that can figure things out.

    Thank you so much for the tip.

    OkieScot
  • richdemrichdem Member Posts: 1
    YES !
    I have been a long time Nissan truck owner. I had a 97,98,03, and now an 05 LE. The engine is awesome. and the truck is noticeably wider making it much more comfortable. The 4x4 knob is light years ahead of the old balky stalk.
    I was on the fence about the styling originally but there isn't a day that someone does stop me to say what a good looking truck it is. I have 8000 miles and not a single problem. put over 200,000 on my previous trucks combined ( about 40,000 per year) and never have had to pay for a repair. Maintainence only.
  • asaasa Member Posts: 359
    VERY sorry to read about your belt problem. Could the dealer be putting them on too tight? Belts should deflect a bit if you press down with your thumb at the center between pulleys.
  • 81trekker81trekker Member Posts: 51
    I looked at both and researched both. The Tacoma requires premium gas, so given today's prices, it didn't take me long to decide on the Frontier.
    Besides, it was rated highly by Edmunds, MSN, and Consumer Reports. Have about 2200 miles on mine now. Gets 21 mpg on the Interstates at around 70 mph. Does very well off-road (see my previous posts). Only thing I'm not happy about are the mud flaps and fender flares. Neither is sufficient to prevent gravel from hitting the sides of the truck and causing nicks. You would think that when they tested it off road, they would have noticed this. Especially in the NISMO (off road model) that I have, they should have done better. Other than that, it's a tough yet comfortable mid-size truck.

    FYI - for the past 25 years, my other vehicles have been primarily 4 Runners, but
    I had to give it to Nissan this time.

    81 Trekker
  • lumbarlumbar Member Posts: 421
    Anybody have the AVS Bugflector II for the 05? I prefer the wraparound style to the Nissan hood shield, but am wondering if the install is as good.
  • alko2alko2 Member Posts: 9
    I'm a little less happy with my 05 2wd cc 6speed 2wd, but I would still buy another one rather than the compitition. I love the power and highway cruising is sweet. But, the front suspension is way too stiff, almost like it does'nt exist. And after 2 months of driving, I still hate the "electronic throttle control" response, something the Tacoma does'nt have as far as I know. I wish Nissan would either make it adjustable or lose it all together. I'm also not real impressed with the "utili-trac system" because the cast aluminum hooks are just too bulky and poorly designed in my opinion. I would have made them more sleek and useful.
  • jssweetjssweet Member Posts: 6
    I was washing mine and figured that the switch was there for that reason. It was by luck that I figured out the steps.
  • 2005lekc2005lekc Member Posts: 145
    Jssweet,

    You're the man, thanks for a very useful tip.

    OkieScot
  • dander1dander1 Member Posts: 7
    I've been having problems with the rubber molding that meets up with the window on the doors. The rubber is warping, I'm guessing from the sun, and is (noticeably) separating from the door frame. I took the truck and they replaced the rubber, but did not do a good job as the rubber is still bent away from the door frame. The dealership tells me that there is no problem with water leaks, but I've only had the truck for a month and I can imagine what it will look like in a year!

    Anyone else having this problem? According to the dealership, this is a common problem on all their 2005 Frontiers.

    2005 Nismo 4x4 crew cab
  • waterman1waterman1 Member Posts: 21
    I have had mine since april and it looks as good as it did when I bought it. Sounds to me like they are giving you the run around....
  • jssweetjssweet Member Posts: 6
    Has anyone installed the JVC SR1 Sirius Radio Receiver in an 05 KC? This is the optional unit that connects to the Head Unit. If so where is a good place to mount it?
  • channelcatchannelcat Member Posts: 13
    I mentioned in my first post that a Nissan sales person had told me Nissan would offer the CC with a long bed in 06. I spoke with him again this week and he said the Nissan factory rep said Nissan was talking/thinking about it (which means it won't be available in 06) and that it might never be offered on the Frontier.

    BUMMER!
  • 81trekker81trekker Member Posts: 51
    I have a Sirius Radio installed from the factory. Don't know the brand. With the Rockford-Fosgate, the music is fantastic.

    81 Trekker
  • lumbarlumbar Member Posts: 421
    I have not seen an aftermarket installation but am wondering if it's possible to locate the receiver in the "tray" in front of the shifter. While a little low, that seems IMO to be an unobtrusive location that's reachable. What the heck does "pre-wired" mean anyway?
  • badnessbadness Member Posts: 242
    I'm about to make the move for the CC 4WD Le, dose anyone have and in site on what is a must have in it . and they didn't get and should have got?

    also how is the xm>Radio is it worth it?and dose it sound great!!

    I'm trading in my Chevy S-10 z.2 Pkg. worst truck ever! the Nissan gets better gas Mi. I'm getting 20 mpg thats High way by the way and it seem everyone is getting better then that after the break in period on your new Nissans.
    :D ,I'd love some input.
    thanks for all the input so far from everyone on this forums.
  • jssweetjssweet Member Posts: 6
    The JVC Receiver is just a box full of electronics it has to user interface. It is an add-on device that the JVC Head Unit uses to display and play Sirius programs. It can be mounted out of site and I was trying to see if anyone else had installed one or the same type of device for other Head Units.
  • canadianguy1canadianguy1 Member Posts: 22
    Hey guys, noticed a clank noise on my 05 CC 4X4 Frontier. Sounds like I'm running over a sewer grate. Only happens when I first start the truck, back out of the driveway,and drive away (sounds like between first and second gear), never ever happens when I'm driving. Weird.

    Anybody else experience something like that.
  • nismo4menismo4me Member Posts: 15
    I have noticed this noise with my truck also.I have seen the TSB for the exhaust rattle,and wonder if this is the early stages of that problem.
    My truck was an early build and falls in the production range that the TSB covers.I don't think it was fixed before I received my truck.So far I have 5000 miles.
  • woodshop28woodshop28 Member Posts: 74
    I don't recall if it was this forum or another, but it was discovered that this is the ABS setting itself. Mine does it, too. It does not relate to the TSB about the intake manifold noise (if that is the TSB you mention).
  • 265hp265hp Member Posts: 3
    Ok, got the remotes. Easy to program and they work great. Cheers.
  • 81trekker81trekker Member Posts: 51
    I can't give you details on XM as I have Sirius, but they are quite similar. Go to their web page and look at the program listings. With Sirius, you have Oldies from the 50s and early 60s, 70s, and 80s as well as an Elvis channel. Country has four channels, Classical three channels, Jazz four or five, and news from CNN, FOX, BLoomberg, NPR, etc. I'm not into sports but they are well covered too. Also, Sirius has an emergency information channel which has focused on Rita and evacuation information the last few days. There are lots of talk and entertainment channels that I have missed completely. If you get a satellite radio, I think you want to get the Rockford-Fosgate for better sound quality.

    I got the NISMO 4x4 crewcab with the sunroof package so I could get the side impact airbags which was the primary reason I got a new truck (my wife's requirement). I got most of the bells and whistles except leather. As I've stated in previous post, I'm basically happy with it. I do get 20-22 mpg on the Interstate at about 70 mph with 2400 miles on the truck. I installed a Fold A Top lid on the cargo box.
    81 Trekker.
  • badnessbadness Member Posts: 242
    Thanks....
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