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and follow the temporary relay swap. Hopefully this will do it.
in about 15 minutes and the car is running GREAT.
I have a 2002 Pathfinder LE with 95K on the odometer. I've had it for about 4-5 years now. Ever since I purchased this vehicle, it has had a random starting issue. Every once in a while, I will put the key in to start it and it will try to start but instantly stops as though the fuel was cut off or if the battery is about to die. it won't try to continue to turn over. If I turn the key in the off position and try again immediately, it starts right up each time. It's always starting on the second turn. I've changed out the battery several times.
From all of the reading I've done, here are some possible issues:
1. bad starter
2. bad fuel pump or fuel pump rely
3. malfunction with the key and security chip within the key. Basically an starting problem.
I have found several folks with the same issue, no one has been able to solve it. Every time I take it to the dealer, they always call me back saying "we weren't able to replicate the problem".
Interesting note about the security chip in the key. Maybe I'll swap keys for a few weeks and see if the problem crops up again. Or have you tried that, dul?
May Thanks
David Ferrier (Belize)
Hope this helps.
Also, I would smell gas VERY strongly anytime the engine was cooled completely and I would start it up. I have no idea what that means...
I have the exact same model and have been extensively reading through different forums and came to the same conclusions you did as the possible problems. As well as possible solenoid problems. Did you ever find out what exactly was the issue and how did you solve it? I'm in desperate need to fix my car and if it's something I can do on my own I would much rather do that than take it into my mechanic. I'd greatly appreciate any and everything you can tell me.
Thank you!
What gives? I'm stumped by inconsistency of problem.
My last problem with my Pathfinder, was I had replaced the fuel pump, that some how became a loose connection, so I had to drop the tank and reconnect it , then I traded it in. Unreliable vehicle, and Nissan wants nothing to do with them. Hope this helped.
http://www.titanspot.com/Titan/index.php?showtopic=9442&st=0
Since I bought this car at an auction, it randomly will not turn all you hear is a click and then nothing happens, this issue was never that bad b/c the car would turn after 3-20 tries. After a couple of years, the car is now not turning on anymore.
Issue: Put key in, each stage of turning works fine, there is power, windows, radio, etc. On last station of key turn, you only hear a click and nothing else. If you leave the key pressed all the way, it doesn't keep clicking (just one click), however, you can hear a faint hum until you let the key go back.
For over a year, the following would work: leave the key in, move the shifter to Neutral and then the car would start up perfectly. I am using the word random in the litteral sense. It randomly occurs and then randomly the car would start up perfectly. (Ranging from working on 2nd try through up to 5 minutes of trying.)
Now, nothing works, I have changed the battery and had the alternator checked, they are fine. When the car decides to turn on, the starter turns the car on perfectly sounding great, (doesn't sound weak).
Not sure where the issue is exactly. Is it my ignition switch? What else is there between that and the starter?
Here is a copy of the recall:
Recall ID # 80845 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK Hide Details
Recall Date MAR 03, 2010
Component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Model Affected Pathfinder
Potential Units Affected 80689
Recall Date:
MAR 03, 2010
Model Affected:
2006 Nissan Pathfinder
Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Consequences:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Potential Units Affected:
80689
Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Me and my fiance bought a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder back in September it had a little over 170,000 miles on it. Just recently it wasn't starting at all. All I heard was a clicking noise and then I would turn the key again and it would try to start. Well we had drove it 6,000 miles with no oil change due to lack of funds. I thought it was the starter so I just went and bought a new one and then got the oil change on it and all of sudden no more problems it's been firing up just fine now with no issues. My issue is now though is if I should take the starter back and get my money back for it or not. Kinda worried it's gonna start acting up again. Please help. Any info on these make and model vehicles would be great we've never owned one before and not sure what's going on. Thanks!!
I have a '99 Quest and my oil change interval is 7,500 miles (although I often exceed that).
So I don't think the oil change is related.
Other posters around the forums say that, in general, no start problems with a clicking noise are usually the battery and then the starter. I'm confused about whether you actually installed the new starter or not.
Most auto parts stores will load test a battery for free so you may want to have that done.
I suppose it's possible you had a bad battery connection and changing the oil somehow shifted the cables and made the connection better.
We have replaced the fuel pump, alternator, starter, relay sensor, ignition switch, the main computer thing (sorry, not a car person and don’t know the correct terminology), the battery connection cables, and the battery 3 times. No mechanic can figure it out, the Nissan dealership is clueless. When scanned, it doesn’t throw any codes but will throw a blank screen which has everyone puzzled.
I can’t, in good conscience, sell it to anyone knowing it’s totally unreliable. I have read multiple forums and I know I’m not alone with this issue.
Has ANYONE found the culprit to this annoying issue and had a successful fix to it?