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#178 of 191 2002 xterra won't start by steve702 Aug 25, 2009 (9:26 am)
turn the key and you hear the starter just clicking. changed the ground cable and the positive terminal lug and tested the battery with a load (read good). still does the same, so i changed the starter and still does the same. i drove it saturday with no problems and i didn't show any signs of either going bad. now, i did have problems with it starting several weeks ago. i would turn the key and nothing would happen, then i would thump the stick in the park position and it would start fine......at my wits end trying to figure this one out...HELP!......just to add some more info....just found the valet key and it still did the same....rules out the sensored key being bad.
#179 of 191 Re: VDC and SLIP lights keep coming on [pete408] by np250 Aug 25, 2009 (2:07 pm)
Replying to: pete408 (Aug 09, 2007 11:51 am) Hello all. I too am having the exact same annoying issue with my 2008 Xterra. Had 7k miles on it when I bought it, and now has 20k . The VDC and slip lights have been coming on intermittently since I've owned it. Lights stay on for a few driving cycles, then reset themselves for about 2-3 weeks, then come back on. Been to the dealer numerous times. Initially, they replaced the steering angle sensor (all repairs are under warranty of course) and reset the lights. Lasted about 2 weeks. Upon return to the dealer, they said because we had aftermarket daytime running lights installed (US truck in Canada) they wouldn't repair it because of the "modified" electrical system and possible interference with the trucks computer (can't see the connection, but I'll play the game). So, the daytime running light module was removed, and about 2 weeks later, no surprise, the VDC and slip lights came back on. Back to the dealer, where the steering angle sensor was replaced for the second time. They said, maybe, the first replacement sensor was faulty(?). So far so good, no recurrence over 2 days driving, but we'll see in a few weeks.  When the VDC and slip lights are on, the traction control system is disabled completely. I live in Canada and drive on snow covered roads for 4 months of the year. Believe me, 265hp, rear wheel drive, and snowy conditions without traction control can be exciting, to say the least! Serious safety issues with this recurring problem may lead to liability issues if someone gets hurt. If anybody knows of a sevice bulliten on this issue, please post the information.  My dealer actually told me that there were NO reported cases of this same issue in North America!! Obviously, they don't read this forum.
#180 of 191 Re: Dead Gauges [deecee5] by brurties72 Sep 26, 2009 (6:10 am)
Replying to: deecee5 (Jul 31, 2009 12:18 pm) I have 2001 Exterra and intermittingly all of the gauges (speedo,temp,gas,rpm, all gauges) goes out for a few seconds then I have to hit the top of the dash to get them to come back on again. I wrnt to the dealer and they told me that it was possable that it was the computer that was out but they would have to take the dash apart to really know what is causing it. They said they havent heard of that happening b/f.
#181 of 191 tranny oil in transfer case by 99accent Sep 27, 2009 (11:57 am)
when you add to the auto matic fill on the tranny with recomemded say dextronii, does it go into the transfer case as well or do you need to open a plug and drain and refill it with dextron, just the transfer case? I never owned a 4 wheel drive before so my questions may sound off the wall, but if there is any to know about cars I been there done that. thanks
#182 of 191 Gas Gauge by mysport Oct 08, 2009 (4:14 am)
Ours went on a '06 manual 4x4. Had to spend $500 to fix to get the idiot lights to turn off. After a clutch replacement at 7K that wasn't covered under warrantee ($1200) CANNOT WAIT to get rid of it while gas prices are low.....
#183 of 191 100,000 Scheduled Maintenance by wmiddy Oct 12, 2009 (5:04 pm)
My Xterra recently hit the 100,000 mile mark. I ahve replace3d brakes, wheel bearings, alternator, starter, and most fo the fuel injectors. What preventive maintenance should I perform at this point ??
#184 of 191 Whining noise by hmporritt Oct 14, 2009 (6:32 pm)
My 2006 Xterra has been making a whining noise only when I accelerate. It seems to be getting worse and has become very annoying. Does anyone know what this is and how it can be solved? Replies to this message: 99accent (Oct 19, 2009 7:09 pm)
#185 of 191 Good in snow & ice? by mlynn2003 Oct 19, 2009 (6:21 pm)
Hey all! I was curious how the xterras handle on icy and snowy roads? I currently live in the mountains of Idaho. I am a previous owner of an Xterra but had it while I lived in a dry & warm climate. Loved my old xterra, not liking my 1yr old Rogue. Would appreciate any feedback on how the xterras handle the road conditions listed above. Thanks! Replies to this message: 99accent (Oct 19, 2009 7:11 pm)
#186 of 191 Re: Whining noise [hmporritt] by 99accent Oct 19, 2009 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: hmporritt (Oct 14, 2009 6:32 pm) it could be the timing chain tensioner
#187 of 191 Re: Good in snow & ice? [mlynn2003] by 99accent Oct 19, 2009 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: mlynn2003 (Oct 19, 2009 6:21 pm) well my pathfinder same basic type 4x4 does well in snow .

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