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Thursday, Nov 19

What is wrong with my 2008 Nissan Altima? Power seat on driver's seat just quit working.

My 2008 Nissan Altima sedan driver side power seat that moves front to back has just stop working. Is this something I need to take to the dealer or is it do it your self?

Tuesday, Nov 17

Seeking info on heater in 1990 Nissan Pathfinder

The heater was working fine until the radio (stereo system) was torn out all. The wires are now taped off so they don't touch each other. The blower works but there is totally no heat not even heat off the motor when the auto is driven long distance in the cold.

Monday, Nov 16

Sunday, Nov 15

He seemed to be honest! Did I get stuck with someone else's problem or could it be something minor? '94 Nissan Pathfinder.

I just bought a 94 Nissan Pathfinder today and drove it about 130 miles toward my home. I stopped at a gas station and looked under the rig and there was a fair amount of oily fluid dripping from various places but mostly from right underneath the back of the engine and the beging of the tranny. Th...

Saturday, Nov 14

2005 Nissan Pathfinder won't start. Turns over but does not seem to fire. Replaced fuel pump, started several times but no more

2005 Pathfinder won't start. Ran tank low on gas, then put in 5 gallons. Drove 1/2 mile and car died. Started rough, but made it home (few blocks). Figured I got some bad gas so put in fuel treatment. Did not run but couple of miles before it quit for good.

Wednesday, Nov 11

Will the front struts for a 2001 Nissan Altima fit a 2002 Altima?

I have two new front struts for a 2001 Altima for sale and was asked if they would fit on a 2002 Altima. I don't know does anyone out there know if they do fit?

Has anyone had any oil consumption problems with Nissan Sentra 2008? Engine locked up within 4,500 miles of an oil change.

Nissan Sentra 2008. had oil changed 4500 miles ago and engine seized 'due to lack of oil' Dealer claims about 1 pint in crankcase. Car had no light come on and had no previous symptoms. Nissan won't warranty without legal battle. But I have read where some earlier Nissan engines had 'excessive o...

Friday, Nov 6

How do you replace the tail light bulb on a 2001 Pathfinder?

On a Nissan Pathfinder after removing the two screws holding the assy, I cannot get the assy to come loose. What am I missing?

2005 Nissan Pathfinder. 4WD selector switch in 2WD. Drives in 4WD.

4WD selector switch in 2WD. 4WD light is on and truck drives in 4WD. Screen back-lit and blank. After running a few blocks 2WD operation resumes normal 2WD operation.

Wednesday, Nov 4

2010 Honda Accord Coupe vs 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe.

After I found out this, I started leaning more to Altima. I have looked through a lot of reviews, and it seems like the cons of Altima is that it is not as comfortable as Accord, low resale value, kid-size back seat and extremely sensitive brake.

Monday, Nov 2

We are looking to buy a 1999 Infiniti I30 t with about 134,000 miles. What specific issue are common with year?

I am wondering is what am I not seeing because I have no experience with this kind and model of car. I checked every thing I usually would on a Honda, because I don't work on v-6 Nissan engines I need a little guidance/ direction.

2010 Honda Accord coupe vs 2010 Nissan Altima coupe.

I just found out that Accord has server premature brake issue. So I think I might go with Nissan Altima. I know Altima has a very fancy exterior looking, but does it provide a smooth ride and a comfortable driving experience? I would choose Accord if the brake problem is fixed though.

Should I upgrade my current car or trade in/up?

I have an 07 Nissan Versa, KBB value ~$9,000. I owe about $7300 on it. However, when I bought it, I bought what I could afford. Now I have a little more disposable income, and I want what I couldn't afford before- cruise control, fog lights, ABS, remote start, and an upgraded head unit with iPod in...

1997 Nissan Altima 4 cylinder. A/C and heater fan control only works on high (4). Settings 1, 2, and 3 not working.

Fan control not working on settings 1,2 or 3. Only on setting 4. Bad switch or resistor?

Where can get a replacement for my Nissan Altima 1993 driver's side sun visor?

The sun visor on the driver is broken, it just hangs there in my way. Fortunately I am short but it gets annoying at times, especially when the sun is out, it's as if it became weak from the previous owner putting the cd cases up there.

Friday, Oct 30

How much should I offer on a '93 Nissan Pathfinder that is in good condition and has 151,000 miles on it?

I live in the NW in Spokane, WA. I've read a lot of reviews on different rigs and I really like the Pathfinder. The rig looked to be in good condition in and out and is said to have been well maintained! The guy is asking $3,750 but TMV is around $2000.

Thursday, Oct 29

Wednesday, Oct 28

Buying used 02 Nissan Maxima. Checked under the hood, noticed rust and corrosion. Should I be worried? Is it a bad sign? Why?

Looking to buy a used 02 Nissan Maxima SE, car engine sounds great run nice, has 118,850 miles on it. I noticed a lot of rusty parts and some corrosion when checked under the hood. I have no idea if it's normal or should I worry.

Tuesday, Oct 27

I have a 2002 Nissan Maxima with smoke coming from the grill area when defroster is on in the rain and two other problems.

i have a 2002 Nissan Maxima with smoke coming from grill area when defroster is on in the rain.

96 Nissan Maxima shifts hard going from 1st to 2nd gear?

This is an automatic. The other gears shift smoothly. If I am accelerating very slowly, it shifts smoothly. What could be causing the hard shift?

'07 Quest- ABS pump activates early, and (new) brakes grab and grind. Do I really need ABS pump, or just sensor?

2007 Nissan Quest w/70,000 miles. Great van overall, but noise developed this month under front of van - have replaced 2 tires, 4 brakes, got alignment. Been to mechanic, 2 dealerships, then tire/brake specialist; but none of them have been able to eliminate noise and grabbing when ABS pum...

'07 Nissan Quest. ABS pump activates early, and new brakes grab and grind. Do I really need ABS pump, or just sensor?

The 4th mechanic who worked on it, said the brakes work fine - and he'd endure the noise if it was his vehicle, but it sounds awful and feels dangerous. Is this a common problem with '07 Quests? Can I expect help from Nissan Corp? Could it be that we only need to replace the sensor and not the ABS pu...

Saturday, Oct 24

2001 Nissan Sentra 1.8 with code P0140 w/ stalling & poor acceleration

My 01 Nissan Sentra 1.8 has the code P0140 which points me to Bank 1 / Sensor 2 -> O2 sensor w/ no activity. The car has poor acceleration and it also wants to stall at idle. Are these two problems linked to this code??? Will the replacement of that sensor cure these issues??? Thanks!

Where are the A/C and sunroof drainage channels on 1999 Nissan Maxima? Floor gets flooded regularly.

We traced the horrible smell to a water soaked area under the passenger seat. Someone suggested it might be the A/C or sunroof drainage channels. I'm leaning toward the sunroof.

Why does my 1994 Nissan Sentra not charge?

I have a 1994 Nissan Sentra. it doesn't charge for some reason

Wednesday, Oct 21

COST OF CAT CONVERTER FOR A 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA (115K MILES)

Service engine light on since last week (oct 15 2009). Nissan Service says front Cat Converter needs to be replaced. Warranty has expired. Altima has 115k miles. Was quoted a price of $800 for CAT and $600 for labor. Does this cost seem high?

I have my vin number on my '95 Nissan Maxima. How can I look up if my automatic transmission is locking or non locking?

Maxima automatic transmission, need to know if I have locking or non locking type.

Tuesday, Oct 20

Oil gauge sensor on high after changing the oil on my 06 Nissan Pathfinder.

I just changed the oil on my 06 Nissan Pathfinder 2 days ago and everything was fine. This morning when i started the car, the oil gauge read all the way up to the H. I checked the oil and everything was fine? I drove it to work about 30 minutes and still it stayed on all the up on High still. Any suggest...

Monday, Oct 19

Why do I constantly have to change my park/neutral switch in my 2000 Nissan Quest? Service light will not go off.

I have a 2000 Nissan Quest and have 160,000 miles on it, It runs great but the Service Engine Soon light won't go off. I have had the park/neutral switch replaced twice under warranty and twice since the expiration of my warranty. Nissan says I need a new wire harness which will cost $2500 with n...

Rear window windshield missing 33 inches of rubber seal on my Nissan Altima. Normal?

The rear windshield of my 2007 Altima was leaking, so the dealer ordered a new seal and re-did the back windshield. Today I am noticing that 33 inches of the seal is not there. You can only see this area of the seal if you open the trunk, you just see the glass without the rubber. It stops evenly on bo...

Sunday, Oct 18

02 Nissan Maxima with code P1612. What is a nats malfunction and what part needs replacing with this?

02 Nissan Maxima with check engine light on and reads the code P1612...What is a nats malfunction and what part needs replacing with this?

Friday, Oct 16

2007 Nissan Sentra making a knocking noise. Took to dealer and they're saying it's normal.

Is there a bulletin or something that can help me that shows the problem cause I don't think I am the only one with the knocking noise. Please help. 07 Nissan Sentra. 28231 miles. Any Nissan techs that have fixed this problem?

Thursday, Oct 15

How does a Nissan Quest do pulling a trailer?

I want to install a hitch and pull a trailer on my 2007 Quest.

I have a 01 Nissan Maxima. The frame under the radiator has rusted away! It also supports the motor. Anyone else?

The motor is mounted to a frame that connects to this rusted piece. The car only has 135k on it. I'm afraid to drive it! I just wanted to know if this problem is common?

Tuesday, Oct 13

Is a Nissan Micra R reg a reliable car for a first car?

Thumbnail I don't know much about cars and i was wondering if a nissan micra would be a good car for a first time buyer. i am 18 and this will be my first own car. what kind of problems are there and what things should i look out for. the car is R reg about 1998.

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Saturday, Oct 10

is it safe to use the 4 wheel mode if the 4x4 vehicle is brand new?

I just bought Nissan x-terra SE two weeks back 3rd of October 09, i asked the technical person from the showroom regarding the use of 4 wheel drive mode, they said it is okay as long as i will not run the vehicle to more than 60 km/ph, but i read the manual handbook of the vehicle, it says there, th...

Thursday, Oct 8

My 2000 Nissan Maxima SE (5 speed manual) bucks while cold until water temp comes up. No codes. Any ideas? Thx.

I have a 2000 Maxima SE. Runs fine when engine is warm. But until water temperature registers on the gauge it bucks and won't make power. Autozone found no codes. Any ideas what it could be? Thanks in advance.

Wednesday, Oct 7

Nissan Sentra wheel bearings.

How can I tell if my wheel bearings are going bad? The car has a loud roar that changes with speed. I know tires can do this also. The car has 197,000 miles so I'm suspicious of the bearings although I don't feel anything unusual through the steering wheel. Thanks, Rut

Tuesday, Oct 6

2004 Nissan Pathfinder. The windows, locks and seats stop working. Checked all fuses they are good. Where are the relays?

All the windows, locks and seat power stopped working. Battery needed a jump after that. Nothing works. I've disconnected the battery, checked all the fuses. They are good. Where can I find the relays?

Monday, Oct 5

I own an '03 Nissan Altima. Replaced catalytic converter in '06. I have same engine code again p0420. What's going on with this?

I own an '03 Altima. Replaced catalytic converter in '06. Now the same engine code p0420 has come back again in '09. It also burning a lot of oil. But there's no leak. What causes this problem? What other underlying problems does this suggest?

Thursday, Oct 1

Wednesday, Sep 30

Where is the fuse for the tail lights found on a Nissan Pathfinder 2005 TI?

Where is the tail light/lamp fuse found on a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (I looked in the two fuse boxes under the hood and the fuses in the glove box and couldn't find anything to do with the tail lights).

Monday, Sep 28

Is it better to fix an Intake Valve Sensor while engine is cold or warm? Nissan Pathfinder.

Recently I sought advice why my 2001 automatic Pathfinder was stalling in traffic after stopping with the shift lever in D mode. Yo gave useful possible causes but after computer diagnosis it was detected the left side Intake Valve sensorof the V 6 engine was bad. I have ordered it from US but...

Struts and shock absorbers for a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder.

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. Sh...

Sunday, Sep 27

2006 Nissan Quest electrical issues?

I have a 2006 Nissan Quest with electronic doors that will not open/shut automatically, the interior lights will not come on, the power locks will not lock, the electric door windows will not roll up or down, the back gate will not automatically open, the windshield wipers are on intermit...

Friday, Sep 25

I have a 96 Nissan Maxima. You change the brake light fuse and step on brakes and fuse blows again.

I replsced bulbs for brake lights; didnt work. Replaced fuse, then after that stepped on brakes and fuse blew again. This 96 Maxima also has a starting problem also. Will this be expensive to fix?

Wednesday, Sep 23

I have an 06 Nissan Pathfinder. In 11/08 I had Tires Plus give me a transmission flush. A few months later, the tranny started slipping.

I have an 06 Nissan Pathfinder. In 11/08 I had Tires Plus give me a tranny flush. A few months later, the tranny started to slip without having any issues earlier. They checked it and stated that they didn't not put enough tranny fluid in it. When I checked the tranny stick, there was NONE. They flus...

Saturday, Jun 27

What is the average life expectancy of a 1999 Nissan Maxima SE

My car is leaking oil in three places from the crank seal. Also in need of new right and left axles (alignment) Mileage: 119,000. repair or replace.

Tuesday, Apr 7

2002 Nissan Altima Serice Engine Soon light CODE P0420

Can someone please suggest me what to do now. Since the "Service Engine Soon" light is gone. Should I wait until it comes back up? or take it to local garage or another nissan Dealer and get the pre-cat changed for much lesser price (Other Nissan dealer is charging me arounf $900 with O2 sensors......

 
 

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