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Does anyone experience the same problem?
According to my service rep, NIssan hdqtrs reported that there was a change in mfrs of select parts used within the fuel/vacuum system and there have been repeat faults occurring within those systems. As a result, whenever repeat failures are discovered within the fuel/vacuum system, NNA recommends replacing the fuel tank, vacuum cut valve/bypass valve, fuel cap, and fuel pump assy. The service rep indicated this was common to all Frontiers (not just CC) mfd within a particular timeframe but didn't specify the timeframe. If the P1491 fault code appears on more than one of your service statements, ask your service rep to contact NNA regarding this error.
No problems, no sounds,everything is doing fine.
Runs fine on the interstate- keeps up with the best of them(manual gearbox).
I said before I would be honest and tell about any problems I have with my frontier, I have a 98 king cab 5speed 4cylinder 4x2 with 31,000 miles on it, I finally had a warranty claim, last sunday, I noticed that my AC would only blow decent in the fan speed was on position 4, and if it was on recirculate, no air would come out at all on position 1-3! It still blew cold on position 4, I took it into the shop and it was the blower motor resistor, took about 30 minutes for them to change it out. Works great now, just poting this so if anyone else experiences it they can know what it is. Other than that, no complaints or problems.
My problem now is a very strong mildew smell coming from both doors only when the windows are down. Have any of you experienced a similar problem?
Probably when you have the windows down, the wind is going to the back and then coming up front where you can smell it, when the windows are up, the smell stays in the back, take a close sniff of the carpet in the cab area, that is probably where the smell is coming from, if so, have it shampooed or I use febreeze, it works well if you can stand the febreeze smell.
Any comments on replacement tires? Those 265-55R17 Firestones, I'm sure, are gonna be pretty lousy for my kinda needs so will be looking to replace 'em after a few miles. One trick I seem to be finding out is that the 265/55 seems to be a unique size to turkey Firestones. Not even the Firestone website has info on critical tire specs of diameter/footprint/revolutions per mile. Really would like to avoid messing up much the speedometer accuracy (greater diameter) or causing wheelwell clearance when replacing the Firestones.
Any comments on tire sizes that work okay or don't?
Thanks...
Hootowl
I installed car alarm with keyless entry by my
self and many accessories on it. And now it's
got 2,800 miles on it and I still don't have
any problem with my truck it's still running
good and everything is still in working Condition
I just wonder why many people here seem to have
some problem with thier trucks...Maybe I've got
the best one if so I hope it keeps it that way
and good luck to all of you ! BM
I have only heard of this happening on the V6 4WD Crew Cabs.
Please share any information you may have, my warranty is up in 1 MONTH.
How much does it cost to replace it?
I asked the dealer about it and they said they have not seen one carrier bearing failure on the 1998 to 2001 Frontiers.
I asked another dealer in next town and they gave same answer.
More information please Woodscrew.
The carrier bearing is easy to see on the CC and the AR because thay sit higher off the ground. Go to your local dealer, on Sunday when the attack dogs are at home eating chicken dinner, look under the truck from either side near the back of the front door. The drive shaft runs from the back of the transmission to the rear differential. There is a brace between the frame beams just about a foot aft of the transmission. If it has a carrier bearing it will be attached to this brace and the drive shaft goes through it. I Understand the problem is with the rubber that holds it in place.
I have a 01CC 4x4 with the one piece shaft. but I have looked under A 4x2 just to see what all the fuss is about. The two piece shaft on the 4x2 is much longer than mine. Actually I don't think this design in unique to nissan. Other truck manufactures use a two piece shaft. the carrier bearing is just there to keep it from flopping all around.
Check out this homepage..
http://nissanoffroad.homestead.com/carrier_bearing.html
Only one month left in my warranty and I will be taking the truck in this week. Unfortunately, both of the dealers in my area deny any problems with carrier bearings and both have been asked to check my bearing this year and both stated it was fine.
Armed with the knowledge gained from your posts I will get my bearing replaced.
Thank you everyone who takes the time to share their knowledge and experiences on this and other forums.
Somewhere someone knows how to fix that...
Does anyone have an idea if this is something that I need to have checked out?
Good luck.
Thanks for any help
Has a section on Nissan Hardbodies too.
http://www.nissanfrontier.net/
It's an all Nissan site. Tons of very informative people, and the site is hosted by a Automotive Customizers, an aftermarket warehouse for Nissan fans. If you ask it, they'll have an answer for it.
I have linked this discussion into that folder, but it will always reside here in Pickups.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
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