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Resistor was the problem. Replaced the fan also since it was the original. Don't have 4th position, but I'll clean or replace the switch later.

A good source for info would be Van Dwelling. Van Dwelling sticks in my mind because there was a write up on installing solar panels. There are other sites that deal with living out of a van or small vehicle that are also pretty good. This type of living is all about making the most with the least amount of space, and doing it as cheaply as possible.

As crazy as it sounds... a HEI distributor for a GM. Was searching the two U-Pull-Its in my area for years for one. They told me this item is the first thing to go in their yards. I finally scored one for $13.00 (all the other yards wanted $50 - $75). Got it only because no one else was able to get the crumpled hood open. Have also scored two 3.55 sure-grips for $40.00 a piece.

None of the settings seemed to make a difference, even while driving. Will try the resistor in a few days. Did price out the heater core. They are a lil steep.... $200.00 so will clean it as best I can.

Just picked up a 95 Pathfinder. The major issue it has is that the heater (and I suspect, the A/C) doesn't work. No heat whatsoever and the fan control does nothing on any setting. I'm in the process of replacing the blower motor and cleaning out all the dead stuff that's behind the heater core, which I will more than likely end up replacing as I noticed corrosion. All fuses in the fuse box are good. Not sure about the resistor. I have also seemed to have misplaced my Haynes manual. Are there other fuses or relays that can be checked? I thought I had seen a schematic on site but can't seem to find it now.

Are there any specific years to look for? How hard would it be to install the heating elements in a WD21 with cloth seats? I would think it would just be a matter of securing the pieces needed for the swap and removing the seat fabric, install the pads, and re-install the fabric. Going to guess that the pads themselves are glued to the foam in some way?

When you are starting out, Harbor Freight, Garage sales, and want ads are your go-to places. Tools I would recommend is a full face shield, the angle grinder, a ball peen hammer and a 2.5 lb hammer, a big vise, a small drill press, and a sanding station. Maybe some different hand files for smoothing your work. A small welder would be good. I've bought two stick welders at garage sales for $40.00 and $10.00. The full face shield is a must if you use an angle grinder. I've had a kick back once using a cutoff wheel. Put a 3 inch scratch in the shield. Other than the welder, you could still buy all the tools listed for around $300.00. Get some use out of the tools you start with and upgrade as your skills and funds expand.

Heat gun would probably be the longest lasting. I came across this technique on Youtube. Was doing a search for restoring a console and they did it to all the plastic pieces in the interior, even the dash. Gets the whiteness out of the plastic too. Guessing it brings the chemicals in the plastic back to the surface.

Love the vids !!

Hi. Found the site after deciding on getting another Pathfinder. Looking to upgrade and modify as needed!