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Thanks - I think that's where I'll start. Quick and easy fix.

Thanks for the quick replies - I appreciate it. I actually just removed the broken end link - a little grinder and air chisel and off it came. Took 'er for a drive and WHALA!, the front end "clunk" was gone. It was definitley the sheared link binding on the control arm when the suspension was flexing. All things considered, I definitely will be repairing it. Although I don't know if the sway bar itself needs to be replaced - it seems fine. I was thinking of only replacing the end links and the rubber bushings. The cost of the parts is about... Bushings - $30 / set Links - $22.50 ea. x 2 = $45 / pair Keep in mind these are Canadian prices, so about 15% to 20% higher than all my American friends. So, it's off to the parts store I go... I just wish all my repairs were this easy. Thanks again.

For starters, I am assuming that the front "sway bar" is the same thing as the "stabilizer bar" as my manual calls it? The bar with links on either end attached to the lower control arms? My driver's side link is completely sheared off, and I'm getting a nasty "clunk" when I turn right. I plan to remove the link entirely to see if the "clunk" goes away. The rubber bushings are in pretty rough shape as well. As far as replacing the links and bushings goes, I did a search for this on the forum and found that alot of you have removed your sway bar all together, I assume to add suspension travel for off-roading and rock crawling. So, does this mean I could leave mine the way it is - - broken? Or remove it all together? We do mostly street/highway driving and I would like the vehicle to be as stable as possible and minimize tire wear. I can replace both links and bushings for under $100, so I'm thinking I'll do it, but I just thought I'd ask. Thanks.

Absolutely - a lack of power-assist on the steering (when the PS pump stops turning) will most definitely make the vehicle harder to steer. Otherwise, what would be the point of this invention... I agree, check for faulty electrical power connections. Years ago, my first car had intermitent electrical shut-downs, until I found it was a bad fusible link - not completely broken, but obviously bad. Let us know what you find.

Thanks for the explanation. It's just weird how I've never noticed this before. We've spent most of the winter (quite snowy) in 4wd and always reverse up the driveway and into the garage. The shifting of the hubs has never been noticable. I definitely hear the "clunk" when they unlock going back into 2wd, but not staying in 4wd. Go figure...

huh! I guess I'll have to listen for it. I've never noticed that before, which is kinda strange, since I tend hear the tiniest "strange" noise on my vehicles.

OK, so I've driven our '92 for close to 10 years, but have never done any serious off-roading (wife got stuck in a ditch once), so I've never put the 4wd through any serious workout, but... In recent discussions on this forum, regarding the benefits of manual vs. auto hubs, it was mentioned that auto hubs actually disengage when going in reverse. I realize reversing unlocks the hubs once the t-case has been disengaged, but I did not realize that they actually unlock each time you move in reverse, even with the t-case engaged - - maybe explains why the wife got so stuck in the ditch (unable to back out). Anyway, sorry for the stupid question, but it's just one of those things I never realized before. And just when I thought I knew everything... I love learning.

Not soon enough - - we're having a bit of a cold snap here in the "Great White North". It's currently -26*C (-15*F). If you consider the wind - what we call windchill - it's -36*C (-33*F). Did somebody say "global warming"? And could you send it our way... Thanks for the response. I hope someone comes back with an idea.

Okay, so I've asked for help with this issue on other forums before, and never found the answer. Now that I've found this new community of PF junkies, I thought I would try again... Our '92 has an annoying rattle in behind the speedo head on cold days. It goes away after a while, but I would like it not to do it at all if possible. The speedo (needle, not digital) still works fine, except for this annoying detail. I have taken the gauge cluster off in the past to try and track the problem down (it was a number of years ago, so the details are a little foggy). On other vehicles, I have been able to simply pull the speedo cable and lube it up to get rid of cable chatter. Thinking this might be my issue with the Pathy, I tried the same approach, but I couldn't pull the cable. There was a white plastic piece at the end of the cable which came off, but that was about it. As for the speedo head (gauge), I did nothing to it - for fear of messing something up. So, has anyone else experienced this condition? If so, was there a remedy? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for all the greetings guys. What a great site!! I spent a couple of hours last night reading through previous threads. I was quite impressed with the amount of traffic - always a good thing when your looking for feedback on an issue - and the quality of the information. Makes me think I may have found a new "first stop" for my Pathfinder issues. Oh and obviously to help others whenever I can. Thanks again!

Thanks Man.

No "interesting" pics. Simply stock ride, sand coloured, 4wd with BF Goodrich AT's. Body rust moving in on the fenders and quarter panels. I just keep picturing 88path's rig when I look at ours - - at least the colour is the same...

Yeah, that's where it shows it in my Service Manual. So, does removing the module disable the headlights all together, or simply disable the DRLs.

Excellent - thanks guys!!! Once things warm up here a bit, I'll pull it out of the vehicle and see if I can see anything. I am assuming the DRL module is located under the hood, passenger side, near the relay bank?

That's kinda what I was thinking - - that's why I wanted a second (or third, or fourth...) opinion. I'll call around and see if I can find a module. Is there any way of testing these? BTW - nice site you guys got going here - - I assume you are at least partially to blame???

That would be me!!!! Looks like I've stumbled into another good group here. Thanks for all the welcomes.

So here's my first techincal post. I have posted this issue on another forum (sorry for the repeat for those who frequent both), but I thought this was another body of knowledge I could hit... Lately, we've been having an issue with the DRL's on our '92. The lights go on and off on their own. Since it even occurs when the vehicle is idling (not driving and bouncing around) I assume it's not simply a loose connection. I have had input that it is the light switch itself, so I played with things a little yesterday. Quick clarification - - according to the schematic I've seen, the daytime running lights appear to be part of the "high-beam" circuit, just with a lower power input - is this correct? Anyway, we were sitting in a car wash stall yesterday (bad idea at -30 C), and since I could see the reflection of the running lights well in the door ahead of me, I played around with the light switch a little. I turned the lights off and the running lights were "on". I flashed the high beams and after that the running lights were "off". Short time later, on they went again, then off, then on, then off.... and so on. So I wiggled on the switch lever to see if I could effect this lights at all, and NOTHING! I was not able to make the lights flicker on or off by "fooling" with the switch, they seemed to be on their own time. So, you still think I'm chasing a switch problem? If so, I assume I will need to hit a local dealer for this? And is it the entire switch - lever and all?

Well, as a member of another Nissan forum, I've followed a few links onto this site. Looks like another great place to come and share information and learn from other Pathfinder owners. We've owned our '92 Pathfinder for almost 10 years now and have over 310,000 km (194,750 miles) on 'er. The only real off-roading we do is typically by accident sly Fortunately, that has not happened very often. With two "older" vehicles in the garage, I do most of my own maintenance and repairs. With a 9-5 office job, I just love to get busy in the garage when I get a chance. And with the higher mileage vehicles, there's always something to do... So, I just thought I would stop by and say "HI" I am assuming I'll be around quite a bit in the future.