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* Pathfinder manifold - 1 messages, 1 author
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* gas milage - 3 messages, 3 authors
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* Electrical problem - long story - 4 messages, 2 authors
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TOPIC: Pathfinder manifold
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Mon, Mar 15 2010 2:51 pm
From: keith
On Mar 15, 3:27 pm, me <noem...@nothere.com> wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:37:36 -0700 (PDT), keith <sooke2...@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> >Hi,
>
> >I have a 1993 Pathfinder that has a manifold bolt broken off. Part
> >remains inside. I noticed this because of the tell-tale 'clicking'
> >noise when the engine in cold. The noise only lasts a few minutes,
> >until it heats & presumably expands. I've had the truck since it was
> >new so naturally I'm familiar with the manifold bolt problem.
>
> >My question is; will I cause any further damage by leaving things as
> >they are?
>
> >I would as soon do this as the truck is old and I'd prefer not to put
> >money into it if I don't have to.
> >Besides, and more to the point, I'm broke - or I wouldn't be driving
> >such an old truck to begin with :)
>
> If you don't do it, the manifold will likely warp. Then you will need
> to have it planed or replace it when it gets so bad you can't drive
> the car or get it inspected. More bolts will likely go over time
> amplifying the problem. Chances are that it's a bit warped already,
> although it might still be in acceptable limits.
>
> Depending on which bolt it is, someone familiar with the problem might
> be able to get in there with an angle drill and drill it out and
> install the upgraded bolt. If money is really tight, then let it go
> and hope for the best.
Thanks,
I've heard there could be a problem with warping. Naturally it's the
bolt closest to the firewall - aka, the most difficult to reach.
I'm sure they've all been replaced, possibly more than once, at one
time or another. I keep telling myself that in 2 or 3 more months I'll
be able to buy something newer. That was 3 or 4 years ago. 2 or 3
months hasn't arrived yet :(
Keith
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TOPIC: gas milage
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== 1 of 3 ==
Date: Thurs, Mar 18 2010 8:30 am
From: "tony"
What's good for cleaning injectors?
"tony" <tgent@wilkes.net> wrote in message
news:DYCdnUoIKYjMdxLWnZ2dnUVZ_qKdnZ2d@neonova.net...
> 99 max v6 auto 130000 miles. Only getting 16 mpg city 18 hwy. New plugs
> and air filter. Whats wrong?
>
== 2 of 3 ==
Date: Thurs, Mar 18 2010 9:22 am
From: willshak
tony wrote the following:
> What's good for cleaning injectors?
>
You're probably already using it in your gas. Ethanol.
> "tony" <tgent@wilkes.net> wrote in message
> news:DYCdnUoIKYjMdxLWnZ2dnUVZ_qKdnZ2d@neonova.net...
>
>> 99 max v6 auto 130000 miles. Only getting 16 mpg city 18 hwy. New plugs
>> and air filter. Whats wrong?
>>
>>
>
>
>
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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== 3 of 3 ==
Date: Thurs, Mar 18 2010 11:41 am
From: me
On Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:30:36 -0400, "tony" <tgent@wilkes.net> wrote:
>What's good for cleaning injectors?
Techron Fuel System Cleaner. Available at autoparts stores, Walmart,
etc. Get the one with that exact name. Most others are snake oil --
but I've seen documented evidence from the field of Techron making a
difference.
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TOPIC: Electrical problem - long story
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.nissan/t/0060b9edaf9b20cf?hl=en
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== 1 of 4 ==
Date: Thurs, Mar 18 2010 10:53 am
From: willshak
I have a 1997 Nissan XE 4x4 PU 2.4l,4 cylinder, 5 speed stick. It has
about 68,000 miles on the odometer. I have had it since brand new.
Over the years I have added some electrical stuff that required tapping
into the fuse box.
A. Driving lights.
B. Keyless entry with remote.
C. Extra cigarette lighter sockets for XM radio and GPS.
D. Scangauge II that plugs into the OBD port to give up to the second
vehicle operations, MPH, RPM, MPG, TPS, water temp, alternator voltage,
and other stuff.
All have been working fine until yesterday. I bought a new Garmin NUVI
GPS to replace the old one I had installed.
The new GPS could not use the old GPS's power cable, so I had to remove
the old cable that was stuck in behind other stuff.
This cable had been getting power from an aftermarket cigarette lighter
than I had installed under the dash center in front of the heater vent.
I went to install the new power cable but found that it was shorter than
the old one. This required that I move the power socket closer to the
left side of the underdash mounting. I had no problem moving it, but I
had to remove the two wires from it to take the shell out of the mount
to get to the 2 screws holding it to the dash.
I don't know what happened, but after I started the car, The GPS did
work from its newly moved power socket, but....
1. The Scanguage II did not show anything but a blank screen.
2. The Radio did not work and could not be turned on. The XM radio
module worked and had a signal from the satellite, but no sound.
3. The driving lights did not come on from the switch.
I checked all the fuses in the fuse box and all were OK. I even removed
the 3 taps to see if the radio would come back on. It didn't.
The worse thing was that the OBD socket was apparently not getting
power. I plugged a regular OBD II reader into the socket and it too had
a blank screen, and just beeped.
4. Lastly, the engine was idling at about 500 RPM according to the dash
tach. It should be about 800 RPM.
I took it for a ride and, it could be my imagination, but the engine
seemed to be missing a little. It wasn't a dead cylinder type of miss. I
couldn't hear it, and the engine wasn't shuddering, but I felt it a
little. It was more like the fuel injectors were not delivering the
right amount of fuel into the cylinders.
Anyway, that's my story so far. If anyone can shed some light on this, I
would appreciate it.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
To email, remove the double zeroes after @
== 2 of 4 ==
Date: Thurs, Mar 18 2010 12:23 pm
From: Jim Yanik
willshak <willshak@00hvc.rr.com> wrote in
news:X6WdnfNcOeER9T_WnZ2dnUVZ_tcAAAAA@supernews.com:
> I have a 1997 Nissan XE 4x4 PU 2.4l,4 cylinder, 5 speed stick. It has
> about 68,000 miles on the odometer. I have had it since brand new.
> Over the years I have added some electrical stuff that required tapping
> into the fuse box.
> A. Driving lights.
> B. Keyless entry with remote.
> C. Extra cigarette lighter sockets for XM radio and GPS.
> D. Scangauge II that plugs into the OBD port to give up to the second
> vehicle operations, MPH, RPM, MPG, TPS, water temp, alternator voltage,
> and other stuff.
> All have been working fine until yesterday. I bought a new Garmin NUVI
> GPS to replace the old one I had installed.
> The new GPS could not use the old GPS's power cable, so I had to remove
> the old cable that was stuck in behind other stuff.
> This cable had been getting power from an aftermarket cigarette lighter
> than I had installed under the dash center in front of the heater vent.
> I went to install the new power cable but found that it was shorter than
> the old one. This required that I move the power socket closer to the
> left side of the underdash mounting. I had no problem moving it, but I
> had to remove the two wires from it to take the shell out of the mount
> to get to the 2 screws holding it to the dash.
>
> I don't know what happened, but after I started the car, The GPS did
> work from its newly moved power socket, but....
> 1. The Scanguage II did not show anything but a blank screen.
> 2. The Radio did not work and could not be turned on. The XM radio
> module worked and had a signal from the satellite, but no sound.
> 3. The driving lights did not come on from the switch.
>
> I checked all the fuses in the fuse box and all were OK. I even removed
> the 3 taps to see if the radio would come back on. It didn't.
> The worse thing was that the OBD socket was apparently not getting
> power. I plugged a regular OBD II reader into the socket and it too had
> a blank screen, and just beeped.
> 4. Lastly, the engine was idling at about 500 RPM according to the dash
> tach. It should be about 800 RPM.
that might be "limphome mode".
> I took it for a ride and, it could be my imagination, but the engine
> seemed to be missing a little. It wasn't a dead cylinder type of miss. I
> couldn't hear it, and the engine wasn't shuddering, but I felt it a
> little. It was more like the fuel injectors were not delivering the
> right amount of fuel into the cylinders.
> Anyway, that's my story so far. If anyone can shed some light on this, I
> would appreciate it.
>
perhaps there's an underhood fuseblock with a blown fuse?
you may have added too many accessories.
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
localnet
dot com
== 3 of 4 ==
Date: Thurs, Mar 18 2010 2:09 pm
From: willshak
Jim Yanik wrote the following:
> willshak <willshak@00hvc.rr.com> wrote in
> news:X6WdnfNcOeER9T_WnZ2dnUVZ_tcAAAAA@supernews.com:
>
>
>> I have a 1997 Nissan XE 4x4 PU 2.4l,4 cylinder, 5 speed stick. It has
>> about 68,000 miles on the odometer. I have had it since brand new.
>> Over the years I have added some electrical stuff that required tapping
>> into the fuse box.
>> A. Driving lights.
>> B. Keyless entry with remote.
>> C. Extra cigarette lighter sockets for XM radio and GPS.
>> D. Scangauge II that plugs into the OBD port to give up to the second
>> vehicle operations, MPH, RPM, MPG, TPS, water temp, alternator voltage,
>> and other stuff.
>> All have been working fine until yesterday. I bought a new Garmin NUVI
>> GPS to replace the old one I had installed.
>> The new GPS could not use the old GPS's power cable, so I had to remove
>> the old cable that was stuck in behind other stuff.
>> This cable had been getting power from an aftermarket cigarette lighter
>> than I had installed under the dash center in front of the heater vent.
>> I went to install the new power cable but found that it was shorter than
>> the old one. This required that I move the power socket closer to the
>> left side of the underdash mounting. I had no problem moving it, but I
>> had to remove the two wires from it to take the shell out of the mount
>> to get to the 2 screws holding it to the dash.
>>
>> I don't know what happened, but after I started the car, The GPS did
>> work from its newly moved power socket, but....
>> 1. The Scanguage II did not show anything but a blank screen.
>> 2. The Radio did not work and could not be turned on. The XM radio
>> module worked and had a signal from the satellite, but no sound.
>> 3. The driving lights did not come on from the switch.
>>
>> I checked all the fuses in the fuse box and all were OK. I even removed
>> the 3 taps to see if the radio would come back on. It didn't.
>> The worse thing was that the OBD socket was apparently not getting
>> power. I plugged a regular OBD II reader into the socket and it too had
>> a blank screen, and just beeped.
>> 4. Lastly, the engine was idling at about 500 RPM according to the dash
>> tach. It should be about 800 RPM.
>>
>
> that might be "limphome mode".
>
That's what I suspected.
>
>> I took it for a ride and, it could be my imagination, but the engine
>> seemed to be missing a little. It wasn't a dead cylinder type of miss. I
>> couldn't hear it, and the engine wasn't shuddering, but I felt it a
>> little. It was more like the fuel injectors were not delivering the
>> right amount of fuel into the cylinders.
>> Anyway, that's my story so far. If anyone can shed some light on this, I
>> would appreciate it.
>>
>>
>
> perhaps there's an underhood fuseblock with a blown fuse?
> you may have added too many accessories.
But I didn't add anything new. I just moved a power socket to replace a
cable. I hadn't touched anything in the fuse box until I discovered the
problem
I don't see any under hood fuse blocks, just a relay box for the
following 5 items:
1. Fuel Pump relay
2. AGI relay
3. A/C relay
4. Clutch/Inhibit relay
5. Horn relay
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
To email, remove the double zeroes after @
== 4 of 4 ==
Date: Thurs, Mar 18 2010 3:25 pm
From: Jim Yanik
willshak <willshak@00hvc.rr.com> wrote in
news:X6WdnfJcOeHxCz_WnZ2dnUVZ_tednZ2d@supernews.com:
> Jim Yanik wrote the following:
>> willshak <willshak@00hvc.rr.com> wrote in
>> news:X6WdnfNcOeER9T_WnZ2dnUVZ_tcAAAAA@supernews.com:
>>
>>
>>> I have a 1997 Nissan XE 4x4 PU 2.4l,4 cylinder, 5 speed stick. It
>>> has about 68,000 miles on the odometer. I have had it since brand
>>> new. Over the years I have added some electrical stuff that required
>>> tapping into the fuse box.
>>> A. Driving lights.
>>> B. Keyless entry with remote.
>>> C. Extra cigarette lighter sockets for XM radio and GPS.
>>> D. Scangauge II that plugs into the OBD port to give up to the
>>> second vehicle operations, MPH, RPM, MPG, TPS, water temp,
>>> alternator voltage, and other stuff.
>>> All have been working fine until yesterday. I bought a new Garmin
>>> NUVI GPS to replace the old one I had installed.
>>> The new GPS could not use the old GPS's power cable, so I had to
>>> remove the old cable that was stuck in behind other stuff.
>>> This cable had been getting power from an aftermarket cigarette
>>> lighter than I had installed under the dash center in front of the
>>> heater vent. I went to install the new power cable but found that it
>>> was shorter than the old one. This required that I move the power
>>> socket closer to the left side of the underdash mounting. I had no
>>> problem moving it, but I had to remove the two wires from it to take
>>> the shell out of the mount to get to the 2 screws holding it to the
>>> dash.
>>>
>>> I don't know what happened, but after I started the car, The GPS did
>>> work from its newly moved power socket, but....
>>> 1. The Scanguage II did not show anything but a blank screen.
>>> 2. The Radio did not work and could not be turned on. The XM radio
>>> module worked and had a signal from the satellite, but no sound.
>>> 3. The driving lights did not come on from the switch.
>>>
>>> I checked all the fuses in the fuse box and all were OK. I even
>>> removed the 3 taps to see if the radio would come back on. It
>>> didn't. The worse thing was that the OBD socket was apparently not
>>> getting power. I plugged a regular OBD II reader into the socket and
>>> it too had a blank screen, and just beeped.
>>> 4. Lastly, the engine was idling at about 500 RPM according to the
>>> dash tach. It should be about 800 RPM.
>>>
>>
>> that might be "limphome mode".
>>
>
> That's what I suspected.
>>
>>> I took it for a ride and, it could be my imagination, but the engine
>>> seemed to be missing a little. It wasn't a dead cylinder type of
>>> miss. I couldn't hear it, and the engine wasn't shuddering, but I
>>> felt it a little. It was more like the fuel injectors were not
>>> delivering the right amount of fuel into the cylinders.
>>> Anyway, that's my story so far. If anyone can shed some light on
>>> this, I would appreciate it.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> perhaps there's an underhood fuseblock with a blown fuse?
>> you may have added too many accessories.
>
> But I didn't add anything new. I just moved a power socket to replace
> a cable. I hadn't touched anything in the fuse box until I discovered
> the problem
> I don't see any under hood fuse blocks, just a relay box for the
> following 5 items:
> 1. Fuel Pump relay
> 2. AGI relay
> 3. A/C relay
> 4. Clutch/Inhibit relay
> 5. Horn relay
>
at this site,you can download Nissan factory manuals,1 section per 24hr
period;
http://www.nissanhelp.com/
then you can look at the wiring schematics for your model.
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
localnet
dot com
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