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    More E-bay goodness... Power rear window mod.

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

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    Okay after a recent ride in my pathfinder I wanted to be able to pop the back window open just a bit for my dog. Then I thought why not just replace one of the gas struts with a linear actuator. So that is what I set out to do this morning.

     

    This is my proof of concept video... I have painted everything black and running wires to the front.

     

    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/755737/pathfinder/IMG_0271.MOV

     

    I measured my strut and decided a 6" unit would work perfectly. Remember I want to be able to drive down the road with my glass open so anything longer would have required some sort of electronic stop. So from fully closed to fully open it works perfectly. I used the original strut mounts.

     

    Specs on the actuator:

    Maximun Load: 225 lbs
    ◾Speed: 12 mm/Second
    ◾16 1/16'' Extended Length & 10 1/16'' Compressed Length

    Ebay LED driving/fog lights

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    The issue with LED's the they all use a FAN to keep them from burning up. Loose the fan and you loose your lights. And we all know how reliable small fans are.

     

    I bought some HID's and got the Bi-Xenon with hi-beams. I hate to just through them in and blind other drives... am in need of some plastic lens to retro some lens into. Heck with the Pathfinders lights, you could do separate hi-beams.

    Question regarding MT fluid change

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

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    Mine seems to shift okay... Just whines louder than I would like. Tranny fluid condition is unknown but I'm thinking it might be fresh. When I bought it a few months back the previous owner seems to have changed everything. I did the rear diff 2 weeks ago and brand new fluid came out. The oil filter had a date written on it. I think she did this for the sale... Too bad all the other items weren't taken care of. $25 is nothing, a few cups of coffee and a couple of bucks on a lottery ticket.



    Good to hear that it make things quieter. I looked into rebuilding it myself and that looks like a CRAZY process.




    Creature Comfort

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Yeah I guess it says Touring (Not sport)... but the switch doesn't seem to do anything. There is an LED on it that never comes on. I'm guessing it's unplugged or a fuse issue. I know I do have the electric shocks for sure. We'll see if that makes a difference in ride.

    Creature Comfort

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    So I bought a HOMELINK mirror for my pathfinder and am thinking of adding heated seats, but wanted to discuss ride quality.. Does the pathfinder ride rough or do I need to grease fittings and replace the shocks?

     

    I have the orginal shocks with the electric SPORT setting (or whatever the button says... Sorry don't recal) and it doesn't feel bouncy which is what I think shocks control, but feels like a stiff ride. Certainly no Toyota Tacoma which is what I am comparing it to.

    Engine Swap

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I'm no stranger to motor swaps... I did a RX7 Turbo into a Suzuki Sidekick a few years back. But after replacing my VG30 with a VG33 I must say I'm not sure much else would fit without changing to a SAS setup. The Nissan oil pan drops between the axle and transmission. I'm sure lots of motors would physically fit. But the oil sump would create issues.

     

    I did a VG33 swap in mine on the cheap and couldn't be more pleased.

    Question regarding MT fluid change

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I'm really surprised that Nissan... Or anyone else for that matter couldn't make a fill tube extension. They know there was an issue, why not fix it? Oh wait don't get my started on Nissan doing the right thing (Frontier Timing Tensioner issues), not to mention the poor guy that owns this site: http://nissan.com/

     

    Anyway... My transmission whines, am I doomed or should I just overfill it and keep on driving.

    Tires (Size)

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

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    1:4.63 gears, so taller gearing=less RPM.

     

     

    I thought higher numerical gearing = lower gear.. IE: 1st - 4th gears are all more than 1:1 So higher numerical = higher RPM. 1:4.63 is higher than the 1:4.3 so more RPM's

     

    If you went with real big tires you'd want an even lower gear (higher number) 1:5.x to compenstate for the tire size.

     

    I'm Confused

    EGT Code 35

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Ah yes... On the right track. I went to the wrecking yard today and replaced those 3 hoses, but I had them on wrong. I had vacuum going to the EGR valve 100% of the time. So after a quick replacement and test drive it is working perfectly. :)

     

    So hopefully this helps someone else.

     

    (Found a set of Warn Hubs on a Pathfinder at U-Pull-It, Too bad I just bought brand new ones).

    EGT Code 35

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    So I get this check engine code... It comes on after driving for a bit. If I hammer the gas pedal for 10-15 seconds it will go away or if I lift off for 10-15 seconds it will go away.

     

    I have checked my wiring and everything appears to be connected. I don't think I have a bad sensor because it didn't do this with my old motor, but I may try to change it out. I've also read it's a PITA to replace.

     

    Any ideas?

    Auto Locking doors

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Ahh... Maybe, Although the default is Passive Arming.

     

    FEATURE DEFAULT LED ON SETTINGS LED OFF SETTINGS

    NUMBER (PRESS TRANSMITTER BUTTON I) (PRESS TRANSMITTER BUTTON II)

    1 Active Arming Passive Arming

    2 Confirmation Chirps ON Confirmation Chirps OFF

    3 Ignition-Controlled Ignition-controlled

    Door Lock/Unlock ON Door Lock/Unlock OFF

    4 Active Locking Passive Locking

    5 0.8-second Door Lock Pulse Duration 3.5-second Door Lock Pulse Duration

    6 Double Pulse Unlock OFF Double Pulse Unlock ON

    7 Code Hopping Technology ON Code HoppingTechnology OFF

    NOTE: Factory defaults are indicated in bold type.

     

    1 ACTIVE/PASSIVE ARMING: When active arming is selected, the system will only arm when the transmitter is

    used. When set to passive, the system will arm automatically 30 seconds after the last door is closed. Passive

    arming is indicated by the rapid flashing of the LED when the last protected entry point is closed.

     

    4 ACTIVE/PASSIVE LOCKING: If passive arming is selected in Feature 1, then the system can be programmed

    to either lock the doors when passive arming occurs, or only lock the doors when the system is armed with the

    transmitter. Active locking means the system will not lock the doors when it passively arms. Passive locking

    means that the system will lock the doors when it passively arms.

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