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Buy a GMC or Ford, an American truck because that's who knows 4WD and off-road.
Does anyone know how to modify the Titan so the A/C can be turned off after you left the defrost on for more than 1 minute.
According to manufacture the a/c is always on whenever you use the defrost, and if you use the defrost for more than 1 minute, the a/c cannot be turned off unless you turn the engine off or turn the vent/fan off.
The weather is start getting cold and I think it's ridiculous to have the a/c on all the time; especially with the current high gas price.
Thanks.
More questions about the locker... Can it only be engaged while in 4lo? Is the diff open or limited-slip while not locked? Thanks.
You can unlock the locker at any speed, it doesn't matter.
Again, high speeds do not affect a locking differential. Your locker did not fail becuase it was locked at high speeds that is just plain wrong. High torque difference between the wheels would affect a locking differential and could cause failure. You will get these high delta torques at low speed turns on dry pavement, but your wheels will be hopping, so you would know something is wrong.
Your request and desire to turn off the A/C is a common concern among the average owners now-a-days. You can turn the A/C off anytime you chose to, simply by pushing in the knob switch, labeled "A/C", until the light goes out. The only time it will not go off is if the dial is in the "max" a/c position. so be sure it is not and you should be able to turn it off anytime you chose to.
Yes it is true that the A/C seems to always go on when you place the controls in the "defrost" position. It is just what Nissan wanted to happen. Its not a defect or malfunctioning part. The reason is really quite simple. Normally when you put your defrost on you are normally doing it to clear the windshield. Typically what your trying to clear is moisture of some sort. By running the A/C it removes moisture from the inside of the vehicle clearing the window much more quickly and effectively than without a/c. You can run the A/C in the heat position, hence giving you heated / dry air. It does seem a pain... but further examination shows it to be a very nice feature. Besides without a/c you may have to get it so hot on the inside of the vehicle before it clears the windows you cant drive very comfortable.
The a/c can remove the moisture without having to add allot of heat to the interior. It's one of the best things about any A/C unit. As far as it hurting gas mileage..... It may effect it slightly but really..(Keeping control of the urge to press your foot on the accelartor, light to light, saves allot more gas) Seriously though ... if gas mileage was a problem, a Titan may have been a poor choice of vehicles. Good luck..
Good luck...
Danny
Does anyone else have the same problem with their A/C that I do? Whenever I switch the A/C on and turn the dial, it goes from cold air to hot air pretty quick. Its still in the blue part, but it certainly doesnt blow chilled air. The Dealer says that there is nothing wrong with it...
AND, IN RESPONSE TO THE SQUEAKY DASHBOARD, our dealership was NOT helpful or responsive!
High
The aluminum block has been around for many years, I remember rebuilding a Honda 1300 engine, completely aluminum block and head, around 1983. Porsche and VW blocks have been magnesium for about 50 years. The engine in the Titan is a variation on the V8 used in the Infinity Q45 if I am not mistaking, it has been around for about 10 years. The Buick special had an all aluminum block in the 50's and the design was sold to British Leyland for the Rover and look at how long that has been around.
I think that overheating the engine could be very hard on the aluminum block, but the benefits outweigh the perils. I wonder about the plastic valve covers and intake manifold?
For those who watch this forum, I just traded in my '04 52K mi LE Titan (never a engine or transmission problem), for a New '06 LE Titan. I already see many improvements but time will tell if the dash rattles and warping brake rotors are a thing of the past.
This is my first message to this board and I am hoping I can get a little advice. I have been less than impressed with the performance of my 2004 Titan crew cab AC. Living in Houston, I know I'm asking a lot of the AC in the heat of the summer. It seems to work okay as long as I'm moving highway speeds, but at stop lights, it's having a hard time keeping up. The truck has about 15K miles now and I've noticed the AC compressor has started cycling on and off. The compressor runs appx 4 seconds and then turns off for 12-15 seconds . . at all speeds. Is this normal? It may have been doing it since it was new and I just never noticed it. I've had it to the dealer twice and they say everything is normal even though it doesn't seem to cool sufficiently, or should I keep complaining?
http://www.nissanhelp.com/Ownership/Bulletins/Nissan/2005/NTB05-065.htm
Thanks
Has anyone else had this problem and how did it get handled? Is it possible that all four tires were defective? Or is it more likely that the truck is defective and, if so, what needs to be fixed? Of course the dealer says it is impossible that the truck is defective. (The dealer has been an all around [non-permissible content removed] every step of the way but I'll save that for another time.)
I had the brake judder fixed 3x. The brakes have been OK now since the last fix in June. Could the tire problem be related? I need to get to the bottom of this right away as I just put $1000 worth of studded snow tires on and I can't have them wearing out early, too!
thanks,
I have an 05 4x4 XE with the 6" Pro Comp lift.
I have an '05 that has been knocking when first started in the morning. It last about 10 to 15 seconds. The truck has 4500 miles on it. The dealer changed the oil and wants me to try it for 500 miles. It seems to be quiet now, but I don't know what they could have added to the oil. It knocked with the break in oil and also when it was changed at 3000 miles. Doesn't have me too happy with what could happen when the warranty is out. It is a bottom end knock that you can hear from 50 feet away.
If it comes back, and I suspect it will, I'll have to sell this truck.
Anyone have a similar problem? I'm concerned about keeping this truck with this problem.
Recently worked on Rally USA as timing control and had to drive in and out from Grand Canyon West, over 50 miles of baaad road. Hanging dust from vehicles so thick that another vehicle 5 minutes later still had limited visibilty.
When I opened the lift gate later I found everything covered in a layer of dust. :mad: (Grand Canyon must be at least 2" deeper now!) Most seems to have entered from the sides and bottom of the tailgate.
:confuse: Anybody got a good solution for sealing the tailgate and bed drains for dusty road driving?
I have changed the oil to Castrol GTX 5w30, API, Energy conservation on label and the knock seems to have stopped..I'll let you know what happens after more miles are on it. Something doesn,t seem right?
harry853
I have changed to Castrol 5w30 energy conservation oil (on label) and the noise is gone...I'll let you know if it comes back..
Bill
I haven't noticed any knocking from my 05 Titan (16,500 miles), but i'll listen more closely next time. Probably similar to Chevy's valves knocking before the oil gets to them. (that's why synthetic decreases it) I've put on a dual remote filter on it with synthetic oil about 6500 miles ago, and totally love that truck.
Nissan solution - wait until 02/02/06 for company rep to inspect vehicle. We hoped Nissan would recognize the severity of this incident and address the issue more expediently!
:P
Be careful while driving your Nissan!
Anyone else have this problem on a late 05 or 06 model?
Thanks
I also have a cold air intake and did not noticably increase my gas mileage. I still average 12 city and 16 Hwy.
My Titan is an 04 and I have not had any problems with the brake system at all. No shakes when the brakes are applied.