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#2590 of 2670 Re: 2003 pathfinder Check engine light on after tune up [mpuzio34] by alwaysbusy Feb 21, 2009 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: mpuzio34 (Feb 21, 2009 1:20 pm) My 06 Pathfinder is at 66k. My check engine light was on a few months back , for 30 days. It went off ON MY WAY to the appt! so didn't think more about it. Came on again on Dec 25 so after 6 weeks I decided to go back to Nissan. Good thing I did! They ended up replacing the CATALYTIC CONVERTER... under warranty.
#2591 of 2670 Re: 2003 pathfinder Check engine light on after tune up [mpuzio34] by shark715 Feb 22, 2009 (5:29 am)
Replying to: mpuzio34 (Feb 21, 2009 1:20 pm) On virtually all modern cars there is no longer a service procedure called a "tune up". You just replace the spark plugs at the mileage intervals specified in the owners manual (typically far less often than the air filter) and there's nothing else to do...all other ignition functions are computer controlled and don't need to be checked unless a problem is indicated. You might want to go to a local Autozone where they will "read" the check engine light for you for free, so you can verify that the check engine light is in fact turned due to an O2 sensor issue, and that it's not something else. The reason I suggest that is because a faulty spark plug or loose spark plug wire could also be turning on the light, and those are two examples of a problem that could have been created by the work they did (although one would think they would have just fixed it...spark plugs are cheap, and verifying that the spark plug wires are on tight would take just a few minutes.) It's also possible that they accidentally loosened or damaged the wire going to one of the O2 sensors. But it's also possible it's just pure coincidence and that one of the O2 sensors is shot. It's not unusual at all for them to last only 50 to 100k miles. But there's good news...I'm fairly certain that the O2 sensors are covered under warranty on your truck for 8 years or 80k miles. Check your warranty booklet. I'm fairly certain that the warranty is a EPA requirement.
#2592 of 2670 by mike334 Feb 24, 2009 (12:40 pm)
Strange question wondering if anyone has come across this.   I have a 2006 Pathfinder. My check engine and gas gauge have been intermittently working. Problem occurs when i fill up. For the first couple of miles, my gas gauge does not work (registers empty) and the check engine light lights up. After a couple of miles the gas gauge begins to work but the ck engine light remains on until the tank gets below a ~1/2.   Can anyone explain? Have you seen heard this before. Replies to this message: alwaysbusy (Feb 24, 2009 3:20 pm) mike334 (Feb 25, 2009 4:04 pm)
#2593 of 2670 Re: GAS GAUGE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT by alwaysbusy Feb 24, 2009 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: mike334 (Feb 24, 2009 12:40 pm) yes! the non=working gas gauge was the first thing I posted about. got my 06 brand new in March 06. it was in the shop 3 times from then til July for this problem (related problem). It would, as I recall, stay on 1/8 tank (I was on my way to get gas both times, honest!) then RUN OUT. Engine stop. -0- gas. they tried to tell me it was my fault for letting it get too low and the sensor dried out, or something. Anyway it got fixed under warranty. Also have had CHECK ENGINE light problems more recently. I am at 68k now. DON'T WAIT, have them check it. Don't let them tell you that you don't screw the gas tank stopper thing on tightly enough. Mine was the catalytic converter... $1000 bill... but covered! under warranty til 80k. sometimes I think -if only I'd bought the Honda. but I do love the features on this car. Replies to this message: mike334 (Feb 25, 2009 4:04 pm)
#2594 of 2670 Re: GAS GAUGE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT [alwaysbusy] by mike334 Feb 25, 2009 (4:04 pm)
Replying to: alwaysbusy (Feb 24, 2009 3:20 pm) appreciate the advice.. i'm going to take in tomorrow.. I did, however go to local autozone. the gal there did a diagnostic test for me and gave me the error code causing the problem.. it was "fuel gauge sensor" or loose wires to the sensor.. curiously i ck'd the fuses in my fuse box and wires to the fuel pump.. i did find a loose fuse for electronic controls.. once i replaced, the ck engine light went off and all gauges are working... We'll see if the dealership comes up with the same thing or if they dream up something thats not covered under warranty to bang me for a couple C notes...
#2595 of 2670 Where can I get rear suspension bushings by gsemike Feb 28, 2009 (10:27 pm)
All, I read up on the death sway issue discussed way back on here and want to replace the bushings for the rear links on my 97 Pathfinder. Can anyone recommend a good 4WD supply house? Per my mechanic, the dealer only sells the complete links, not just a bushing kit.   Can anyone tell me where to get the bushings and hardware?
#2596 of 2670 2005 Pathfinder LE Defective Gas Gauge by ricardo_33172 Mar 02, 2009 (4:33 pm)
I have been reading about people having problems with the gas gauge as soon as they hit the 40,000 miles. It starts working on and off. The indicator of the DTE sometimes give you a reading and sometimes shows "__ __ __ __". Today I called Nissan USA to complain because the warranty is over at 36,000 miles and this problems starts at 40,000. They say that the fuel gauge is not covered under the 60,000 powertrain warranty. If enough people contact Nissan USA directly by phone and then again in writing we might create enough of a force to make them recall the feul gauge. It will not happen by us complaining to ourselves, we need to get proactive and start calling Nissan USA and sending them certified letter. It might not be a bad idea to also send a copy certified to the CEO of Nissan USA together with a small mention of the Lemon Law. Replies to this message: alwaysbusy (Mar 02, 2009 10:09 pm)
#2597 of 2670 Re: 2005 Pathfinder LE Defective Gas Gauge [ricardo_33172] by alwaysbusy Mar 02, 2009 (10:09 pm)
Replying to: ricardo_33172 (Mar 02, 2009 4:33 pm) On my 2006 -- I did look into the Lemon law a bit. It only appllied up to XX months you owned the car, and/or up to XX miles. I think I was over it. I also wrote about my problems to Nissan North America; also gave the local dealership manager a chance (first) to respond. he did not. Nissan NA didn't care either. I actually opened a 'case' with them, and it was fruitless. They did nothing. My problem with that ended up being fixed but not without alot of stress and headaches. (at the time, my problem involved the gas gauge indicator getting stuck at 1/8 tank when in fact it was empty, and I got the ol' - - - - reading while ON THE FREEWAY, on my way to Costco to get gas. Twice. ) Mine happened at prob. 6k miles or so. But - notice to all whose Check Engine ('service engine soon') lights are coming on. Mine was on for 2 months (the 2nd time around), and I just got a new catylitic converter. I'm at 68k. (under warranty - whoo hoo). If your light is on, don't let it go too long.
#2598 of 2670 Sudden gas Pedal Vibration at 45MPH on a 2001 PF by almatti Mar 06, 2009 (1:35 pm)
I have 113k miles on the clock. Just started - a vibration in the gas pedal at 45 MPH, worsening as the speed increases! Anybody have a clue? Had the spark plugs replaced about a month ago. Wait, my son just emailed me: says the RPMs seem out of wack.... Uh Oh: Could this be Tranny issues. My PF is an LE with 4WD. Replies to this message: almatti (Mar 08, 2009 5:19 am) dmurr3 (Mar 08, 2009 5:43 am) almatti (Mar 09, 2009 6:36 pm)
#2599 of 2670 2001: Codes 420 and 430 by dmurr3 Mar 08, 2009 (3:58 am)
Hi. Has anyone else had problems with receiving service engine codes 420 and 430 in their 2001 SE? About 2 yrs ago my truck popped a code 420. I simply reset it and it didn't happen again until last week. This time it was a 420 and 430. I reset the codes on Tuesday and they haven't returned (yet). Anyone had a similar experience? Those codes indicate 1 of about 10 possible problems, and I'm not going to dig the engine around until it because a consistent problem. Thanks. Replies to this message: shark715 (Mar 08, 2009 1:41 pm) dmurr3 (Mar 08, 2009 1:59 pm)

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