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    Wiring back up lights to switch

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Hey guys my 98 Pathy reverse lights don't work . Replaced switch twice and still they flicker. I have a 5 speed so that tells me whatever is inside the tranny that comes in contact with the reverse light switch is worn down rub off or whatever the problem is. The reason for my post is I want to wire my back up lights to a Switch and do away with the switch that goes into the side of the transmission all together. I've looked at the fsm wiring diagram for the back up lights and the switch has 2 wires. I know this is my 12v. The lights come on when I touch the 2 wires so how would I go about wiring a toggle switch so I can turn them on whenever I want. Remember I'm doing away with the back up switch. I've already cut the wires and routed them up by the gear shift for my toggle switch. I can't for the life of me figure out how to wire my switch in.

     

    sent by MrCox in Lenoir City, TN

    Wiring back up lights to switch

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Hey guys my 98 Pathy reverse lights don't work . Replaced switch twice and still they flicker. I have a 5 speed so that tells me whatever is inside the tranny that comes in contact with the reverse light switch is worn down rub off or whatever the problem is. The reason for my post is I want to wire my back up lights to a Switch and do away with the switch that goes into the side of the transmission all together. I've looked at the fsm wiring diagram for the back up lights and the switch has 2 wires. I know this is my 12v. The lights come on when I touch the 2 wires so how would I go about wiring a toggle switch so I can turn them on whenever I want. Remember I'm doing away with the back up switch. I've already cut the wires and routed them up by the gear shift for my toggle switch. I can't for the life of me figure out how to wire my switch in.

     

    sent by MrCox in Lenoir City, TN

    LED interior bulbs blowing fuse.

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I was installing the bulbs in the interior for LED... I was installing and testing, and the ELEC B 7.5A fuse blows. Changed the fuse and keep the LED install... And again the fuse blows.. I asume the new interior led bulbs were the cause of it...

    Should i change the fuse for a 10A or 15A?

     

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    I use a 9-volt battery to test my LEDs and my connections and stuff before I install them it makes it so much easier. That way when you install it you don't have to cxworry about blowing a fuse

     

    sent by MrCox in Lenoir City, TN

    LED interior bulbs blowing fuse.

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I was installing the bulbs in the interior for LED... I was installing and testing, and the ELEC B 7.5A fuse blows. Changed the fuse and keep the LED install... And again the fuse blows.. I asume the new interior led bulbs were the cause of it...

    Should i change the fuse for a 10A or 15A?

     

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    Don't put a bigger fuse in, the 7.5 fuse is fine. You might have a wire that has a bad place and is touching something causing the fuse to blow. You might have a wire crossed. Check your wiring and connections real good.

     

    sent by MrCox in Lenoir City, TN

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    What did you do to your Pathfinder today?

    in The Garage

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    Either my speedo or the cable for it started buzzing when cold, so I pulled the cluster again and oiled the back of the gauge and the end of the cable. Hopefully that's all it needed. While I had the cluster surround off, I hacked LEDs into a couple more of the dash switches in place of the long-dead blue condom lights.

     

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    And with the switch all back together, you can't see how sketchy my LED install was.

     

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    Oh, and then there's this. Eventually it'll be the switch panel for my center console. Right now it's got me wishing I'd just drilled four holes for toggle switches.

     

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    Nissan makes some of the best switches if not the best as far as I'm concerned. Or MILES !!

    The switches look great man I did the same thing to mine. If you know how to do it it's really easy

     

    sent by MrCox in Lenoir City, TN

    L.E.D Lightning

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    It really updates the look of the gauges to being more 21st century doesn't it. I remember my guages being this dull green and at night it was even difficult to see how fast I was going or what fuel I had left. Now night driving is a pleasure. Ebay is a great source for all different types of leds. The T10 and T5 are the ones you want and the more leds on each bulb the better. 360 degree ones are best. I needed 6 T10 for the dash and then about 17 T5 for all the little warning lamps. One T10 fits in behind the climate display on my 91.

    I love the way my interior looks. The L.E.D's are the shizzznit!

     

    sent by MrCox in Lenoir City, TN

    L.E.D Lightning

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    What bulbs did you use? A lot of mine are burnt out. I know they are tiny and twist in, but I don't know what they are called or where to find them. I could do some research, but I'm lazy. haha

    The bases are twist in for the guage cluster and climate control all the switches you can forget about using the bases you have to manipulate the bulb by taking the base off the bulb

     

    sent by MrCox in Lenoir City, TN

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    L.E.D Lightning

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    What bulbs did you use? A lot of mine are burnt out. I know they are tiny and twist in, but I don't know what they are called or where to find them. I could do some research, but I'm lazy. haha

    I used Hercoo white L.E.D T5 10 pack includes twist in bases

    Ordered off Amazon 12$ Great deal and very bright. The bulb that's inside your security indicator is a red L.E.D I got some used security tabs at a junkyard they work really well. Of course you have to take them apart to get the red ones,but it's worth it. My cruise control switch I'm using one in it. Using one of the white Hercoo L.E.D bulbs in my rear wiper switch as well. You'll have to manipulate the bulbs to get them to fit in the switches.

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    sent by MrCox in Lenoir City, TN

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    What did you do to your Pathfinder today?

    in The Garage

    Posted

    What have I not done. Today installed a factory Nissan hitch. I got it off a 97 QX4 that was spending its last days in a junk yard. It had some rust on it along with faded and chipping paint. It was a pain in the rear removing it from the QX4. It had only been on there since 97.....LOL!!! But, I finally got it removed. I grind ed, sanded primer and painted now it looks brand new. I also replaced the rubber step. In all it turned out awesome. It bolted right on to my 98 Pathy. I also removed the wiring harness which had T connectors that hooked right up to my factory tail lights I also installed the hitch wiring itself for trailer pulling.

    Interior Mods

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    First off I don't go 4 wheeling, but the NPORA kicks a$$ ! Let's see where do I start. Back a bout year ago I acquired a 98 Pathfinder XE 5speed. I traded a 94 S10 and painted 2 rooms for a lady. Easy cheesy! Needless to say it was rough inside and out meaning dirty as hell. The lady never washed it but she always had it serviced and had a nice garage to park it in. Once I got it the fun began. Of course I cleaned it up! Washed waxed the whole 9 yards. Long story short it's a great ride and in terrific shape. I've done a lot of modifications inside and out. I don't go 4 wheeling so not into that, but definitely into the 2 wheel drive 5 speed kinda thing. Virtually from 96 to 04 parts will interchange left and right. Some will have to have your own special twist, but really there's so much you can do. GOOD LUCK AND ROCK ON WITH THE R50! The gauge cluster came out of a 97 QX4dc56d157b9691c7c6af413fbe788ee4f.jpg

     

    sent by MrCox in Knoxville, TN

     

    Idling Issue on my `96

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    It could possibly be your TPS sensor or even IAC valve sticking too. Another possibility is a vacuum leak somewhere. Check hoses, around the upper plenum and lower plenum. Sometimes the IAC valve goes bad and won't throw any codes and on the VG33E 3.3 the IAC is underneath the upper plenum. Maybe your throttle body needs to be cleaned. If it's your TPS sensor you can set it up yourself with a volt meter and a know how. I replaced my TPS 2 weeks ago. If you need help on doing so shoot me a message.

     

    sent by MrCox in Lenoir City, TN

    Interior Mods

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    First off I don't go 4 wheeling, but the NPORA kicks a$$ ! Let's see where do I start. Back a bout year ago I acquired a 98 Pathfinder XE 5speed. I traded a 94 S10 and painted 2 rooms for a lady. Easy cheesy! Needless to say it was rough inside and out meaning dirty as hell. The lady never washed it but she always had it serviced and had a nice garage to park it in. Once I got it the fun began. Of course I cleaned it up! Washed waxed the whole 9 yards. Long story short it's a great ride and in terrific shape. I've done a lot of modifications inside and out. I don't go 4 wheeling so not into that, but definitely into the 2 wheel drive 5 speed kinda thing. Virtually from 96 to 04 parts will interchange left and right. Some will have to have your own special twist, but really there's so much you can do. GOOD LUCK AND ROCK ON WITH THE R50!dc56d157b9691c7c6af413fbe788ee4f.jpg

     

    sent by MrCox in Knoxville, TN

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    L.E.D Lightning

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

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    Finally got my fog light switches. Of course my Pathfinder XE did not come with fog lights from the factory but the wiring was already there so all I done was hooked up my fog lights to the wiring stuck a relay in and changed the switch on the column and Wallah. So easy! I'm going to use these 2 switches for my light bar and reverse lights.

     

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