My unit had 130K when purchased 2 yrs ago, and was in need of full service, but was cared for quite well.
I also had an intermittent starting issue, while cranking over it would hesitate for no apparent reason, but never failed to start. I did however have to cycle the key a few times.
I pulled the starter, fully dissembled, cleaned and reassembled. Starter looked fine, brushes etc.
Lastly, I pulled the switch behind the key cylinder, and disassembled. The switch had a lot of crap inside from short circuiting. This switch was poorly designed in my opinion.
Cleaned up switch and problem solved. I see others buying new switches, but they are about $30. I had to do the same thing on a window switch.
02 R50 Couple O' Issues
in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
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I have the same vehicle as you bud.
My unit had 130K when purchased 2 yrs ago, and was in need of full service, but was cared for quite well.
I also had an intermittent starting issue, while cranking over it would hesitate for no apparent reason, but never failed to start. I did however have to cycle the key a few times.
I pulled the starter, fully dissembled, cleaned and reassembled. Starter looked fine, brushes etc.
Lastly, I pulled the switch behind the key cylinder, and disassembled. The switch had a lot of crap inside from short circuiting. This switch was poorly designed in my opinion.
Cleaned up switch and problem solved. I see others buying new switches, but they are about $30. I had to do the same thing on a window switch.
Good luck