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Are the parts for a Nissan Pathfinder the same as an Infiniti 2001?

REYRUBEN — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:31:14 GMT

Is the parts for a pathfinder Nissan the same as an infinity Nissan 2001?

2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 is stuck in 4wd low

sjhermer — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:27:35 GMT

2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 is stuck in 4wd low. I used it in Auto mode, then switched to 4wd Hi for a trip skiing yesterday for 70 miles one way, no problems. On the way home, I started in 4wd low for about a half hour (slow moving traffic) and when I tried to switch back to 4wd hi and 2wd, it wouldn't switch out of low mode, even after letting it sit overnight.

I have 1996 Pathfinder. I need help changing the headlights. I can't get the old ones out. What do I need to do?

katierose — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:06:13 GMT

I am able to unplug the old lamps but I can't get the old ones to come out. Do I push, pull, what? I'm afraid I'll break something. I don't want to replace the whole thing.

95 Nissan Pathfinder no 4 high just low

goheels — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:03:55 GMT

So when you put the truck into four wheel drive the shifter will not go up into four high. Four low works without a problem. could something be stuck in the way of the shifter ....i dont know any help would be appreciated

2005 Nissan Pathfinder vibration between 60 to 85 km

rholmberg — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:13:40 GMT

I purchased new tires /alighment/and everything I could think of...I still have warranty..the vehicle has 840000 km....I have been in and out of 4 high all winter but just started ..is this vibrathion a drive train problem when under excellaration.does not happen when coasting....

My 1996 Nissan Pathfinder makes strange movements sideways on the highway above 40 MPH. What can cause this ?

curacaodiveboy — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:09:59 GMT

Just bought this Nissan 96 SE V6 Pathfinder. only 60000 Miles. Car starts making stranges movements/ sudden shakes to left or right above 40 MPh.
Especially on highway used by heavy traffic. Is sometimes frightning.
Bought new shocks for front, but this does not solve the problem. Suspect suspension problem . Worn bushings ? Broken Stabilizer rods ? Please tell me how to tackle this strange problem.

Armada/Titan Wheels on my 06 Nissan Pathfinder?

pathyfier — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:16:44 GMT

I want to put the OEM 18" Armada/Titan Wheels on my 06 Pathfinder. I know the bolt pattern does not match and will need to use wheel adapters. I have found several that would work but have not purchased yet. Has anyone tried this?

Anyone tell me how I can determine if my front struts are bad on my Nissan Pathfinder?

caracal — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:47:20 GMT

recently had my vehicle in for an oil change, and was told I have bad front struts. Can someone tell me how to confirm this for myself before I plunk down the dollars to replace them?

2002 Nissan Pathfinder key fob that came with the car stopped working, and no functions work at all.

butterflykg — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:58:30 GMT

This is the key fob that came with the car. I purchased it used about 3 years ago. It just stopped working about 2 weeks ago, and no functions work at all. Put new battery in, still doesn't work. I've dropped it before, but not right before it stopped working. It's not banged up and it didn't get wet. I only got one with the car and one key. One answer told me to reprogram it by inserting the key into the ignition and pulling it out six times in 10 seconds, but that didn't work either. If you know of anything else, please let me know. Thanks for answering.

Have a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder. Has a shimmy at 55 or above. Scary! Any advice? What's the problem?

daddyluv4u2000 — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:52:43 GMT

Have a 98 Pathfinder....shimmy at 55 or above. Tire pressure at recommended pressure...no loose or missing parts. Need help or information about this problem!! Anybody else have ANY advice or repair info??? It seems to be in the REAR.....the rear of vehicle SWAYS back and forth UNTIL you slow down!!! The front does NOT shake...its SEEMS to be in rear, FEELS like the rear is going to sway OFF...HELP!!

Who makes aftermarket 16" wheels that would properly fit on a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?

df368 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:05:10 GMT

contacted different wheel companies that have correct bolt patterns for a 16x8 rim, but was advised that the Pathfinder has rubbing problems with the brakes so their wheel will not work.

Nissan Pathfinder steering wheel is hard to turn. What could be the problem?

nika2 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:13:44 GMT

steering wheel feels stiff, hard to turn

1996 Nissan Pathfinder. Changed steering rack. Horn and cruise control don't work. Rack leaks through the boot, How do I fix it?

too4 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:02:54 GMT

i have 1996 pathfinder i changed steering rack it keeps leaking out of the boot now the horn and cruise control doesnt work either i have changed the boot and still leaking all clamps were tightened

I have a 97 Nissan Pathfinder. How do I get the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle?

trismom — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:30:14 GMT

I need the spare tire. I boght it used but it didn't have a jack, tire iron, or a manual...

One of my tires is flat because the stem is split... I cant get the spare tire out to switch.

I have a 1993 Nissan Pathfinder. I noticed that floor board on drivers side is hot, No holes can be seen?

piper9 — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:20:53 GMT

Pathfinder is 1993 in good shape but i had exhaust pipe fixed and after that the floor board directly by gas pedal start to heat up. It has caused the carpet to actually smoke. I have cut carpet back and see no holes. Should there be some type of heat resitant cover between the exhaust pipe and under carriage of truck?

What size lines would I need to repair the emergency brake for a '96 Nissan Pathfinder SE?

too4 — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:21:49 GMT

i dont have a manual for my 96 pathfinder i need to know what size the e-brake lines are and all brake lines and if the brake cylinders would have anything to do with why my e- brake is not working

Blegh. 1993 Nissan Pathfinder Blown head gasket

magicshep — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:46:48 GMT

I was wondering about how much it would cost to have a shop replace my head gaskets on my 93 pathfinder in MI. Also, anyone know where to get auto repair loans?

How do I unlock my Nissan Pathfinder 4WD?

robynhyatt — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:42:14 GMT

i drive a 1995 nissan pathfinder, standard and i was in 4wd and all of a sudden my car just stopped. it had power and the engine was still running but when i put it in 1st nothing and the same goes for reverse. my front wheels just for some reason dont want to move, even in neutral on a hill it wont move. what can i do ?

'97 Nissan Pathfinder blown head gasket and/or a cracked head.

cjnacht — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:21:55 GMT

I have a 97 pathfinder with the 3.3 v6...on a recent trip I encountered an oil smell and found that oil had come out from the dipstick tube...after cleanning up as much as I could and making sure the dipstick was fully pressed in I continued allong my way. I noticed it was down by a liter and I was using Royal Purple synth (100%) and was unabble to find in that town and under advice I used a liter of Castral syntec 100% synth...all seemed to be ok...a few day's later on my return trip there was an oil/antifreeze smell occasionally and when I got into town the entire cabbin filled with a visible smoke and when I stoped and looked under the hood the pass side engine bank was covered in oil from the valve covers down and back. When I pulled the dipstick the oil was whitish. Experience tells me that I either have a blown head gasket and/or a cracked head. Could I be correct and is there something else it may have been?
Also as a note....there was no change in running temp and no other lights have come on.
If I am in need of an engine replacement could you recomend a good place to look? I live in Red Deer, AB.
Thanks
Craig

Nissan Pathfinder tire size?

too4 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:26:59 GMT

hi i'm looking for tires for my 96 pathfinder i need to know if i could put any size tire on it then the original tire size it calls for 30x9.50r15 Lt i don't know if it could be say 265/70r15

Nissan Pathfinder 1986 power steering. Drain and replace the fluid?

kell_the_noob — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:19:34 GMT

how do i drain the p/s fluid? as i need to replace the hose going from the pump to the system because it has a hole in it, and is it easy to change?

cheers

04 Nissan Pathfinder wipers only work at full speed, intermittent does not work. Blades do not return to stop position.

04beast — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:43:15 GMT

blades stop where they are without returning to bottom of windshield. any help would be appreciated

I have a 97 Nissan Pathfinder that has a roll axis resonance when changing lanes or on uneven pavement. What should I do?

rhc144 — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:43:49 GMT

The problem started only recently. The car has 105,000 and I was planning to replace the shocks but I'm not sure that will solve the problem.

How do I reset the compass in my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder as it gives me incorrect coordinates when I drive.

calgary4 — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:27:31 GMT

I had my windshield replaced last summer and the compass has been incorrect ever since. I have followed the manual several times but it does not seem to correct it.

04 Nissan Pathfinder LE. Is it common for the throttle body screws to come loose?

soetpe — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:12:21 GMT

Mine did and fell into the engine and tore apart a cylinder and piston and caused extensive damage.

Struts and shock absorbers for a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder.

ronkennedy61 — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:48:42 GMT

Pathfinder has original struts and shock absorbers at 75K miles. Am original owner. Seems to be rougher riding than when new. Tires Michelin LTX at 30psi. About 7K miles of less than 4K trailer pulling and less than 300lb tongue weight. Seems to bottom out on rough roads and parking lot strips. Shop who sells struts and absorbers says they are not leaking and are OK based on fender-bounce test. Would aftermarket or new Nissan struts and shocks be an improvement? If so, what brand? Air bags?

Vibrating 2008 Pathfinder LE

mzlvschoc — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:56:08 GMT

I have a 08 Pathfinder LE with only 1200miles on it. When driven over 35mph...the back end vibrates..feels like a dead body is being dragged under the back tires. This only happens a couple of times a week, thus when i brought it to the dealer today, it did not happen so they said nothing was wrong. When the windows are down during this time, the inside of the vehicle is presurrized so your ears plug up and feels like you are on an airplane. I know its not the alignment because steering wheel does not vibrate and all wheels are balanced, (I assume) and this does not happen all the time. When i first got it it only happened once every two weeks but now its every other day? I have owned Pathfinder for over 9 years and never had this problem before... Rear suspension?

My 93 Pathfinder won't start.

justadumbgrrrl — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:11:28 GMT

It does the rrr rrr rrr rrr thing, but still won't start. PLEASE help!?!?! I don't know anything about cars, but if someone can tell me what to do, I can do just about anything.

Pathfinder Advice and questions.

r1ggs — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:38:14 GMT

Hi,

I'm new to the forum. I wanted to get some input on 2004 Nissan Pathfinders. What do you like about it? Dislikes? What type of problems or repairs have you done? The cost of the repairs. Also, what are the difference between a 2003 and 2004 Pathfinder. Models SE, LE and LE Platinum. What type of gas does it need? Super Premium?

The reason I ask is I have been debating about buying one. I currently have a 2000 Maxima that I like but it has around 105,000 mile on it. I bought it brand new back in 2000 and have taken care of the car but the car has been a money pit through the years such ignition coils, sensors and crank shaft pulley has been replaced along with your basics oil and filter, tune-ups, muffler, brakes and rotors. Any information you have would be helpful.

Thank you for your time

Where does a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD need lubrication?.

ajones2 — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:08:21 GMT

I can't find grease fittings

fuel gauge on my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 90% of time stays at empty..sometimes go to 1/2 full..what could be wrong?

hmcm94 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:09:24 GMT

fuel gauge on 2005 Nissan pathfinder shows empty 90% of time with occationally going up to 1/2 full...have run out of gas several times...told by dealer is was a sensor attached to fuel pump...yes or what else could be wrong...what is that sensor called and approximately how myc would it cost to fix? thanks John

I purchased a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder and have a navigation system. I cannot find the compass display.

desanctis — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:55:47 GMT

owner's manual states its on the rearview mirror but it's not older models made prior to October 2007 have it on the rearview mirror.

2000 nissan pathfinder should i use 4wheel low or high in snow live in RI

bettyc1 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:35:43 GMT

not sure whether to use low or high (4wheel) in snowy conditions live in rhode island

05 Nissan Pathfinder. Replacing license tag bulb, do I need to remove the plastic panel inside first?

larryd6 — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:30:28 GMT

do i need to remove the plastic cover to get to the chrome piece over top of the license plate?

My Nissan Pathfinder 98's mirror compass suddenly stops working.

leodent — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:23:44 GMT

Nissan Pathfinder 98, Chilkoot edition, Canada. It is the first time that this kind of problems happen. Its mirror compass suddenly stops working. There is not light just in the compass little panel. The mirror lights work. Could someone help me to know what is going on and how can I fix it? Thank you.

Mr. Shiftright did you come up with an answer to my 01 Nissan Pathfinder misfire question?

mkgrmn — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:38:01 GMT

I'm getting a code p0306 and p1320 on my 01 Nissan Pathfinder AFTER replacing the # 6 cylinder coil. Does anyone have any experience recently fixing a misfire on the Pathfinder that wasn't coil related?
My thought is that it could a bad wire from the coil to the computer.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Mike

Vibration caused by rolled down window in Nissan Pathfinder.

mzlvschoc — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:40:48 GMT

I have an 2008 Pathfinder. If just the back window is rolled down and all the other windows are rolled up and the car is driver over 35mph the SUV vibrates and shakes (feels like a you are dragging a dead body) and your ears plug up like cabin pressure. However, if you roll a front window down this somewhat eleviates the problem. I took it to the dealer, he said they are all like that which I did not beleive, so we took a test drive in another 08...same thing happened. What would be causing this? The glass used to make the windows? The rubber seals for the windows? The new design of the SUV? I had a 2001 Pathfinder, I could roll down any window I wanted and no vibration/shaking occured...for $37,000 I should be able to roll down any window I want to at any time...

Someone have an answer, Nissan does not

08 Nissan Pathfinder LE Vibration problem

mzlvschoc — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:47:34 GMT

I have an 08 LE Pathfinder with 800 miles on it. If you have the back window rolled down and all the other windows rolled up after 35mph...the car starts to vibrate/shake...feels like a dead body is being dragged beneath the back wheels and your ears plug up like cabin pressure...if you roll down a front window this somehow eleviates the problem. I took it to the dealer and we test drove another new 08 LE one on the lot, it does the same thing...what would be causing this? The thickness of the glass on the new Nissans? the seals on the windows? I don't know what would be causing the pressurization inside and the shaking? I had a 2001 Pathfinder for 7 years...never had anything like this happen

1997 Nissan Pathfinder Fog lamp replacement

mlukas9 — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:17:42 GMT

Hello!
I have a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder SE. A few days ago I noticed that the driver side fog light was out. I bought a new bulb but just realized that I have NO CLUE how to get the fog light out to replace the bulb. Has anyone done this and/or does anyone know how to do this?

I recently acquired a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. Can anybody enlighten me on what is LS axle? Can't read white axle sticker.

sidebe — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:54:32 GMT

Want to know how I can know if my vehicle has Limited Slip Differential. How is this different from the normal differential axles? The vehicle has automatic transmission.When is it necessary to drain the gear oil and refill?

My 96 Nissan Pathfinder intermittently starts. It has a new starter/battery. 2 new computers. Has spark and air, no fuel pulse.

natashascott3 — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:32:03 GMT

The repair man has put in 2 computers and I already put in a new starter/battery. 1 yr ago Replaced the throttle positioning sensor. The mass air flow sensor is good. It has spark and air fuel is coming out, but reads no fuel pulse. We checked the spark plug wires and the distributer cap is okay. Why will it only start when it wants to. Please help.

How to reset the Maintenance indicator lights, on a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?

ekfarnes — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:14:56 GMT

The Tire pressure & service engine soon light are on and we have already checked the tire pressure in all tires and it's still on. I also got a diagnostic test done and the code came back as P1446.

1993 Nissan Pathfinder starter stuck on and burned out. Can't find out why.

ron95 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:20:12 GMT

93 Pathfinder w/3.0 automatic 4wd w/air starter stuck on & burned out i replaced with rebuilt starter/solenoid now when i start vehicle sometimes nothing happens when you turn key so i jump at solenoid then starts fine 3 weeks have gone by now starter just stuck on again but was able to remove bat cable before burned starter any suggestions on how to repair thanks in advanced ron m.

Which catalytic converter is recommended? Nissan Pathfinder.

02np — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:12:44 GMT

02 Pathfinder w/ 122k miles. I need a new cat converter and the dealer has it for $750 each or I can get it online for $200 each (Eastern Catalytic is the brand). Is there any reason to get the part from the dealer? Will the Eastern Catalytic perform just as well as the dealer's would?

Have a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder 75,000 miles. Excessive oil consumption after oil change and 3000 miles later had no oil.

allen1364 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:30:46 GMT

Twice now I had acceleration delay, rough shifting. Shop found nothing wrong except that my oil level was nil. I take it every 3,000 mi for service & oil change. Now it has happened again. After I fill it with oil she runs great. Don't understand. There are no signs in my driveway, nor anywhere else where I park that I am loosing oil???? Can you help me?

Where is the knock sensor on a 98 Nissan Pathfinder 3.3 liter?

jackedupdragon — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:52:34 GMT

how do you change the knock sensor in a 98 nissan pathfinder 3.3 liter

Is the clutch on a 97 Nissan Pathfinder sealed or can fluid be added? If so what type of fluid?

dadtdave — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:22:41 GMT

97 path finder, 4wd, clutch noise when cold, may need fluid

01 Nissan Pathfinder overdrive kicks in and truck starts to wobble uncontrollably why?

rbnewton — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:28:39 GMT

My 01 pathfinder seems to be stuck in over drive. before this you will be driving along and the slightest dip or bump in the road will cause engine to rev up to 4000 rpm and the wobbling starts, to get control you either have to speed up or slow down. Can someone give me any ideas?

How do you install a fuel injector for a Nissan Pathfinder? 1996

bigalwil — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:46:50 GMT

i would like to know how to install a fuel lnjector,for a 1996 nissan pathfinder.

How do I know if my 1995 Nissan Pathfinder is an SE, LE or XE?

marcelle72 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:56:22 GMT

I just bought it and all paperwork says le/se/xe