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I just fiddled with the connector, and presto the headlights worked. The connection failed six more times, but with a bit of fiddling, the headlights have worked for the past three months without failure.
The module is very expensive, but the connection pins do not seem reliable and so far, I have not been able to activate my clock light. I don't know if this is a related problem.
Brought it to the dealership to discover that it's the check engine light bulb that's bad.
The friggin bulb is $37 but it's another $200 in labor(1.5 hrs) to remove the dashboard/instrument cluster to get to the bulb.
I know I'm getting ripped off but I'm thinking trying to reassemble everything isn't going to be an easy project. Am I wrong?
Thank you.
I'm very pleased with my '08 Pathfinder over 50k miles. Has a few weird things it does...but nothing really to care much about. Goes hard, tows good, decent mpg, nice features. If Honda made something decent in this class I'd give it a look...but 4Runner was only other option for me and the PF won. I might keep it to 185k...who knows. If I like something I won't mind putting money into it either. So buy what you like...and hope for the best!
Thanks!
The Pathfinder is due for a total makeover. I hope they redesign the Pathfinder for the 2012 model year. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks!
Nissan Pathfinder sales are declining every year......meanwhile Nissan will lose more market share in this segment.
What exactly do you not like about the Pathfinder? Outside of the truck suspension (which is a plus if you're driving off-road and towing) I find it to be a very good vehicle as-is. I have made a few suspension mods to improve things (airbags, Bilsteins). I have several luxury brands in my garage and drive a lot of rentals...I think the PF does a terrific job for what it was designed and is the best all-around daily-driver I've owned in a long time. Great passing power for the 60 miles of rural two-laners, blasts through mining roads with little effort, decent features, comfy seats, good mpg, tows like a champ. Higher quality interior than the $45k Toyota Sienna we just bought! Last thing the PF needs is turned into just another useless crossover.
Clearly Nissan had to make a decision: stay truck based or convert to a car chassis. Based on your earlier post, it appears that Nissan has chosen to compete with the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer and Dodge Durango.
IMHO, Nissan has made the right decision. If you need a SUV with serious offroading capability, please consider the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee:
http://www.edmunds.com/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012/
I do a lot of long highway driving and have been religious in my fluid changes and have used all premium synthetics (running Mobil 1 for the first 80,000, Castrol Edge last 20,000).
I haven't had it in to a dealer for ANYTHING in those 100,000 miles. I'm still on original plugs etc. I plan on my first "major" service in the next 5-10,000 miles to do the water pump, plugs etc. The pump is a subjective it seems - some say do it at 105,000 others at 120,000. I consider the water pump to be preventative maintenance...
This is a great truck. Drives strong, pulls well. Good MPG, very comfortable (240lbs, 6'2"). I'll probably replace it with another when I get to around 200,000 miles. You wont be disappointed. Just make sure you get a well serviced vehicle if its used.
Owners of model year 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 1997-2003 Infiniti QX4 SUVs should be expecting a letter from their dealerships or Nissan/Infiniti next month.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has determined that road salt and melted snow can build in the strut housing causing it to corrode and possibly crack. This can result in grinding noises, increased steering effort, and even the loss of steering.
About 225,650 Pathfinders from model years 1996-2004 and about 45,330 Infiniti QX4 SUVs from model years 1997 to 2003 are affected in the U.S. and Canada.
A notification letter will be sent to customers affected by the recall on or before May 16, 2011, or owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Nissan will inspect the strut housing and repair the problem free of charge.
Read more: http://blogs.automotive.com/strut-housing-corrosion-leads-to-nissan-pathfinder-i- nfinite-qx4-recalls-12344.html#ixzz1p2B7OpGA
THIS WAS DRAINED AND THE REPAIR WAS MADE TO AVOID THE LEAKAGE OF WATER.
WHAT I NOTICED WAS THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS ALREADY BAD .
I AM IN NIGERIA AND MY LOCAL MACHANIC ADVICED FOR A COMPLETE CHANGE OF THE TRANSMISSION.
HOW DO WE MANAGE THIS PROBLEM.
IT WAS ALSO DISCOVERED THAT MAJORITY OF THESE MODEL HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM.
THE INVESTMENT IS ALREADY MADE .
HOW DO WILL RECTIFY THIS.
KINDLY ADVICE.
PIUS
THIS IS REQUIRED TO RETAIN CUSTOMERS LOYALTY.
THANKS
PIUS
Looks like next year I'll be looking to replace the original tires. Just wondering what fellow PFers have chosen. Likes or even dislikes after a purchase. The factory tires are Dunlop Grandtrek TG35. I'm interested in same size, all season replacements (P245/70R16). Started checking some online reviews of major brands, but too many mixed messages; one says they're great, the next says they're no good. Thanks !
2003 PF in Toronto.
We don't have the 2014 on the new vehicle pages yet either but there's this
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Starts at $29,545 story that says it's out there.
Anyone?