Having Airbag light problems see here--> http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/f23/pesky-airbag-light-41850/

 

Squeeking belt due to belt tensioner

 

Im getting a squeaking also but i have no idea which of the three is the culprite, any ideas?

 

07 CrewCab:
Wiggley front passenger seat
Rod clatter when first started, cold or hot, untill the oil pressure comes up
Steering wheel Airbag Clock Spring creaks
Rear brake moan when backing up

 

what ever came of the "wiggly" front passenger seat? mine drives me nuts! truck has 1500 miles on it.

 

Have you been able to fix the "wiggley seat" issue you have? Your description is the closest to what I'm experiencing with my '09 CC. Whenever I come to a stop it seems like the car (maybe the seat) has to kinda shift a little forward creating a harder, shifting feeling backwards whenever I accelerate from a dead stop. The best way to describe it is that its like feeling you have something failry heavy in the bed that rolls to the front and to the back with every slightly hard to hard stop. I'm not a car expert by any means but I typically have some general idea what's going on, but not on this one. Can you OR ANYONE help clue me in to what the problem is and how to fix it? I've only had the car for 700 miles and its already driving me crazy. I'd like to have an idea before taking it into the dealership (if they'd even fix it). Thanks!

 

I think I have the same problem. When I took it in to the dealer they told me it was drive shaft lash and it was a common thing ??????????
Feels like the seat is loose.
Any fixes......

Tried to install a 12v lead to cab and when I got done the Service soon light stays on....... Must have done something #$@%^@#$%@#$^*

Any body know how to turn off

Thanks

RG:hick:

 

While the TSB doesn't address the 09's, take a look at it and see what Nissan is doing to fix the issue. Then see if you can either convince your dealership to do something similar or do it yourself.

 

Erratic gas gauge readings? Throwing codes P0461, P0462 or P0463 and don't know why?
Possibly your fuel sending unit failing (2nd gen).

1st link is info on the TSB.
2nd link is a DIY guide for replacement if you're out of warranty.

http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/330521-post5.html

http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/f23/how-replace-fuel-level-sending-unit-d40-34546/

 

Service engine soon light 2007 SE



My service engine soon light just came on. I took it into shop, they think its the leveling sensor. At $500 I decided not to fix and check this site to see if others had the same problem.

Also my radiator was bone dry on coolant. Don't know whats up with that. 85,000 miles. I refilled and seems to be ok now.

Thanks for the info!

 

03 frontier cracked manifolds...design flaw

 

Exhaust Manifold Cracking - pics



Here's a pic of the stock (and presumably orig) rt side exh mani off my 2001, 3.3l. It has 84k mi on the clock, I bought it at 80k.

Pic 298 is the top view, not the major crack between the #1 and #3 ports.
Pic 299 is from the bottom, showing a smaller but serious crack on the underside as well.

Lacking the air tools, blowtorch, lift, and all those other things (including patience, and, errr, skill) required to deal with this, I paid my friendly local Brakes Plus shop about $350 P&L. Ugh.

 

Vent Control Valve is pretty common problem in our trucks. I got mine fixed under warranty a while back.

http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/f8/vent-control-valve-32470/

 

2nd gen tailgate hinges?

 

How about rear difs. I know mine was replaced right when I bought mine.and when I serch it on here I found tones of threads about it.
And my trany went out too. I know thats not nearly as common and most owners have a trouble free trany, but it does happen.

 

How about rear difs. I know mine was replaced right when I bought mine.and when I serch it on here I found tones of threads about it.

My 06 CC LE had two drive shafts replaced and a whole new rear end complete with brakes. at about 60 K km. Warranty coverage.

Hugh

 

-Rod clatter or timing chain wrap on start up after sitting for a bit.
-Squeaking belt after a hint of humidity or precipitation(only 39k, I refuse to change it)

 

My '08 Nismo had this problem when I first bought it (at 19K miles) and I could tell it sounded like sticky lifters.

CD2 Oil Detergent is MAGIC for this kind of thing! If it is a fouled oil passage or garbage buildup, etc. it WILL remove it. It just won't fix a real mechanical problem.

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A couple oil changes ago I added 1 bottle of CD2 Oil Detergent (AutoZone, about $3) and the sticky lifter slowly freed up over about a 2 week period. NO MORE sticky lifter noise when the motor started.

I recently changed the oil again and did it myself this time. WOW! WAS IT FILTHY! I was kind of shocked since this truck only has 28K miles now and the oil HAS been changed at regular intervals.

Still, no more sticky lifter tapping / knocking sound. I added another bottle of the CD2 Oil Detergent and will probably change this oil a little soon. It seems like the Nissan 4.0L motors build up a bunch of gum / sludge / varnish for some reason. That CD2 Oil Detergent knocked it down for sure.

Just for reference, the oil was so filthy it looked like it hadn't been changed in probably 20K miles. It was that nasty. Kind of shocked me.

 

wiper motor failure on warrenty

 

Squeeky squeelling noise when making a left turn without breaking. Seems to start part way through the turn. Cant tell where excactly it comes from. Help please?

 

Sounds like a belt problem. Could be old, dry, etc.

One old mechanic's trick is to take a bar of soap (DRY) and just rub a little on the belt side that contacts the pulleys (maybe both sides for a serpentine). MAKE SURE THE MOTOR IS NOT RUNNING WHEN YOU DO THIS! You also don't need to do a large section of the belt. A small patch is enough.

IF that solves the problem then you know the belt might need to be changed, or get some "belt dressing" from your auto parts store.

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If that doesn't work then I would start looking at mechanical issues. Possibly with the power steering unit or rack.

 

How about that dang knock sensor on second gens that sets off the CEL for no reason?

 

Thats annoying yes! What is the CEL?

 

Check Engine Light

 

Mine dosent set off the CEL thank god...

 

Hood rubber stops and or hood latch have to be lubricated every other month. Mine started after the second year.

 

Here's my submission after 500 or so miles on my new truck:

1. Startup timing chain, waiting for oil pressure to build up, annoying, unnerving cold metal-on-metal slap for about 1-2 seconds. Quick turn of the key without actually starting, and then starting for good seems to solve this problem, but is an UNSATISFACTORY solution for what is clearly an engineering problem that Nissan has failed to address for years. My 2000 3.3 Desert Runner did EXACTLY THE SAME THING. NISSAN - LISTEN UP! I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER NISSAN PRODUCT IF THIS IS WHAT I CAN EXPECT.

2. Slight knock when coming to a stop or taking off. Sounds like someone thumping their finger on a peice of plastic. Cleaned out the glove box, storage bins, and floor-mats. Removed EVERYTHING LOOSE in the truck. Clearly a suspension noise, and not "GAS Slap" - happens when tank is empty or full. Sounds almost like the torque of stopping or taking off causes the drive train to shift backward or forward in the chassis. Not a really loud sound, but loud enough to know it's there. There are a lot of folks saying that this is a problem. It's not the plastic fender wells or anything underneath as far as I can tell.

 

Number 1 is an old topic and nobody has proven that it is causing any damage...only that the sound is bothersome.

Number 2 is either your ABS self-test as you start off, or your utilitrack covers in the bed sliding back and forth as you speed up/slow down...not kidding. They are both common topics of discussion and a search here should produce some results and talking points for your reference.

 

ABS calibrates upon first takeoff. It's not ABS. Took the bed rails out to test - sorry - should have mentioned that.

 

Those were my only thoughts...good luck in resolving the problem.

 

When its cold outside and i go to fill up. My nozzle makes a "Gush" sound and then spews fuel all over my hand and down the side of my bed. Its done this 4 times in the last week.

Is it just because of the pressure building up from the cold weather and when i turn on my vehicle and drive. The pressure rises and when the pressurized air is let out. Or am i missing something...???

 

Same thing with mine, I’m not certain but aside from being a gas guzzker, if u just let it breathe a few before pumping? Won’t happen

 

That is definitely not normal, and it's dangerous. You might have a kinked filler tube or something. I'd take it to the dealership.

 

OEM battery @ 2 1/2 years replaced. Had trouble with it for about a year, but with very cold weather just went out. Charging system is ok, battery was crap

 

1. Engine knock in some trucks. Not just at start-up.
2. Noise in dash, like a finger taping the dash somewhere.
3. Squeaks, Dash
4. Rubber around door rips near door catch
5. Design flaws (in my opinoin), Center arm rest is back to far & too low. Side mirrors control on dash, should be on door, like a Titan. Only drivers door can be opened by the key(2010 anyway). Gas shuts off when filling tank several times each fill-up. But They LOOK Great!

 

...Only drivers door can be opened by the key(2010 anyway)...

Have you quickly turned the key twice? I have a king cab and I can unlock both doors in my 2005 if I unlock twice.

 

annoying clank when going into from P to Reverse. Hard downshift when around 40mph

 

try setting the park brake before it goes in park,it takes the stress off the park gear.when you start first shift out of park then brake off.
i have a slight hill in my drive i find this helps

 

I had some warranty work done on the rear axle at 37k.
I drove straight from Washington state to Louisiana with only one stop that lasted more than 10 minutes which was in Denver for a few hours. While I was on the road I noticed some fluid had leaked out and caused dust to stick on at least one of my rear wheels. I had a dealer check it out when I got to Louisiana and here's what they replaced:

2x SENSOR ROTOR - AN
2x SEAL - OIL REAR A
2x SPACER AXLE BRG
2x BEARING - REAR AX
3x SYNTHETIC 75W14

The descriptions are cut off because that's the way they are on my receipt.

Is this a problem others have had?
Was it due to the long drive?
...or maybe the rear axle vent?

Any Comments?

 

i have not heard of this going on with frontys,i know a guy at work and the same thing happend to him with his titan,they replaced the whole axl.all warrenty