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My 99 Pathfinder had the automatic transmission replaced about a month ago because of failure. I had it replaced with a Nissan Factory Transmission. It has a 1 year or 12k mile warranty and I am concerned that it is having problems. The issue is when I put in reverse to back up, then place in drive, there is a 2 second pause before it engages so I can accelerate. If I attempt to accelerate prior to engagement, there is a jolt and clank noise. When I first drove it after the tranny replacement, it did not have the shift pause. Prior to getting the tranny replaced, this was the first sign of failure. It lasted around a year before the planetary gear gave up the goose. Could this be a transmission problem or is it the Trans. Control Unit? What could be the problem? Thanks, jeff

My 99.5 Pathy's A/C compressor has been making a rattling noise when engaged. Is this potentially a sign of it about to die and if so, is there an oil charge that may help? Thanks, jeff

Tyler: You stated that the spacers would ship 2 weeks ago but I still don't have them. Did you have problems? :tonguefinger:

Thanks for the followup. I will need your install notes because I've seen a few variations on the install from the forum. How is the fitment? Can you take a snapshot of them and post? Jeff

105,000 miles or 84 months according to my 99.5 Pathy owners manual. I have ~80,000 miles on mine and I'm going to wait until 105K even though it is past the limit on the years.

There is about 2" of height before the hinges reach there max.

Speaking of tired of hitting head, are there any aftermarket lift gate struts that help the gate raise HIGHER!

Hey tmorgan. How are the spacers working out? Keep us informed.

I have the 6 bolt 99.5 Pathy SE 16" Alloys with black rails. I'm interested. I'll PM you.

Tyler, count me in on the spacers.

I serviced it about 6K miles ago. Fluid level is ok. As far as starting off in 2nd, I have never heard that before. Used Castrol Dex III/Mercon as owners manual states Nissan D fluid or Dex III Mercon.

I noticed my 99 Pathy transmission slipping under moderate to hard acceleration. Also, it seems to be starting off in 2nd gear on occasion. I serviced it about 6K miles ago and everthing looked fine; no metal in pan, etc. Any suggestions?

Positive feedback. Thanks for the replies. Case closed.

Vengeful: I here what you are saying but your statement assumes everyone locks their doors upon entering the vehicle. I don't think that it has to do with being in an accident.

Maybe I'm a little a N a l, but is there a way to open a locked pathy door by modifying the inside door handle? As we all know, if you pull on the inside handle when the door is locked, you must unlock the door first before exiting. Most vehicles you can unlock from the inside by pulling on the handle. Just a thought - no flames, please... Jeff