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#203 of 212 01 xterra radiator problems by mesarch808

Jul 29, 2011 (9:17 pm)

When I look at my radiator for my 01 nissan xterra v6, I can see coolant around the rim of the top of the radiator! Should I get it replaced?
If I replace my radiator with an aftermarket single row radiator, will it be enough to keep the engine cool or will the 1 row not be enough?

#204 of 212 Re: fuel level sending unit... [rockhead911] by oufitz

Aug 27, 2011 (10:29 am)

Replying to: rockhead911 (May 12, 2008 2:35 pm)
Hello Rockhead911. I have a 2005 Xterra with 38,000 miles & my "service engine light" comes on every so often. I took it to Auto Zone & they hooked up a tester under my steering wheel & it gave me 3 different fuel problems it could be. My gas gauge has been acting funny lately. I don't want to take it to the dealer so they can charge me an arm & a leg to fix it. Did you ever get your problem corrected and was it costly ? Thanks

#206 of 212 my xterra 2000 by darkiness

Dec 10, 2011 (7:03 pm)

just changed my water pump reset timing but still runs like crap rpms sits at 1000 but in drive right at 850 rpms spark plugs are new plus new wires. runs up to 50 mph then acts like it don't wants to shift into cruising speed start to make nosies from front of engine. need some ideals before pulling my hair an bank account out lol

#207 of 212 Service engine light by cferna27

Jan 10, 2012 (1:30 pm)

Hi I have a V-6 Xterra that i did not drive for about 2 weeks. About 4 days ago when i did drove it i noticed that it seemed to struggle during idle and the "service engine light is on", but then went away after 5 mins. or so. In the next 3 days the car was switching from normal running to the same sluggish idle and the service light was now permanently on.
 
 Today it took about 5 seconds for the engine to crank-up, but died after 10 seconds or so? i tried cranking it up 3 times. It finally started normally but the same struggling is still present during idle or in stop lights. ( It was fine before the 2 week of non usage. )
 
 Could it be the (knock sensor or fuel pump) ?
 
Carlos.

#208 of 212 2001 nissan xterra by repo123

Feb 07, 2012 (2:29 pm)

i have a 2001 nissan xterra xe i have had it for 2 years and both of my manifolds are broken one is cracked and the other is broken does anyone know where i can get these at a good price

#209 of 212 Heater acting up by borik1234

Feb 09, 2012 (2:35 pm)

'07 Off-Road... 80K miles... I noticed the weirdest problem lately... after stopping on a traffic light after driving for some time (usually not for too long) with the fan turned to a relatively high setting (2 or 3) and heat turned all the way in, the air coming from the vents would slowly change from hot to cold outside air. Messing with the temperature knob doesn't make any difference... turning the fan on/off doesn't do the trick either. The only thing that fixes it is to switch outside air intake (I usually have it on that setting) to inside intake. That does the trick and the heat comes back on.
 
It only happened three or four times over the last couple of months and only when it's cold outside. I'll mention it next time I drop it off for an oil change at local dealer, but there is no way to duplicate it on demand that I know of.

#210 of 212 Squeals n Squeaks by cdsparks04

Oct 26, 2012 (10:11 am)

2005 Xterra (150,000 miles) wakes up cold and then engine squeals all the way to work (20 miles or so). I have never repaired anything on my Xterra but i keep up on oil changes. Could it be time for new belts n hoses? I am at a loss but want it to stop.
 
I have the following issues and if you have any tips I would appreciate your sharing them. Thanks!
- gas gauge doesn't work
- lifts on rear door do not work

#211 of 212 Re: Squeals n Squeaks [cdsparks04] by 99accent

Oct 26, 2012 (3:59 pm)

Replying to: cdsparks04 (Oct 26, 2012 10:11 am)
yes it is time for new belts alternator and AC, plus power steering belt , you could do one at a time to eliminate the one that's squealing , how ever when yu have one off you may a well do them all . quick fix temporary tough they sell belt dressing spry on type that will stop it only for a while from squealing .

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