Preacher

I'm actually having this same issue. I initially thought it was the oil pan and gasket (which are cheap). I ordered another pan and gasket and replaced everything, but to no avail. I just bought a diesel F-350 so that has my attention, but I do need to get back to that problem on my Pathfinder.

I have this issue with both of my front seats and would love to be able to fix it. Could you do a write up one day?

Yeah. It's the 7"x4" rectangle. The kit that everyone shows for the 04 Pathfinder has an opening that is actually larger than the headunit. The opening appears (from looking at yours) to be different than the QX-4.

I'm not sure how hard it is, but if not hard, remove the starter and have it bench tested. Sounds like the gear is locked up (since you beat on it and at least the one click returned). I've had a lot of older cars where I had to bang on the starter to get them to start.

Don't know. It shows up in the pic but not when looking at it! I'll check it out tomorrow.

I had that same issues with the Pioneer double din deck that I installed. None of what was listed worked to fill the gaps. I ended up ordering Metra 99-9999 generic bezel and trimming to size. When I took the pic, I noticed that the head unit is crooked. I pulled everything back out to see if I could line it up better, but found nothing.

That's some good work you are putting in on that truck and it shows! I'm watching with interest! I took the seats out of mine, but didn't remove the carpet when I shampooed it.

I got some more ordered that the ones they sent me are going back tomorrow. They were suppose to be a 9003 and an H3, but when I took them out of the box they both have the same 2 prong connector. I also decided to put ambers in the fog lights (probably came that way). This is going to be my Illinois to Atlanta truck and there are some pretty dark stretches of road along the way.

I'm now down to doing things that I WANT to do to my R50 instead of things that I NEED. Last week I ordered LED lights and the plugs don't fit. They claim to be for a replacement for the 9003 headlight bulb but aren't. Has anyone else here succesfully installed LED headlights (and foglights)? What brand did you go with? How do you like them?

That's a really nice looking truck. How minor is the work that needs to be done? Covid is actually the reason I had the time to get my gifted Pathfinder up and running.

Thank you. I was indeed lucky! I don't know that rule on posting links here, but there is a website that links salvage yards. I just kept searching until I found a red fender. There is a faded spot on the flare but I don't mind since I have no plans on making this truck "perfect". Just glad I can open the door without it popping against the fender.

Went and picked up my new (junkyard) fender and put it on!!

I really want to thank you guys. I have limited mechanical knowledge and seems even more limited diagnostic skills. Your advice has been invaluable and thanks to you guys this truck as gone from sitting on the side of the road abandoned and waiting for the city impound it to being back on the road and looking pretty spiffy to boot. I hope to enjoy this truck for years to come.

Don't know if you can tell from this pic, but this is after a good claying and buffing. This finish was super rough to the touch so I got the Griot's synthetic clay pad (which I seriously recommend). Once I got the paint smooth again, I broke our the orbital buffer with the orange pad and got to work my Poor Boy's World medium compound (I love it because it can be used in direct sunlight). the oxidation and shallow swirls just melted away! I don't know if you can see the difference in the pic, but the difference in person is amazing.

Thank you everyone for your help. The shop called this afternoon and said that it needed u-joints. Mr_Reverse, you were right on the money. I had some broken wheel studs so I had them do all of it while they had the truck. Picked it up and it drives perfectly. I was so happy that I even washed it. The fender is at my friends shop, I will pick it up next week and go about figuring how to put it on. I still have some work today, but the big things are done!!

We are fortunate enough to have a transmission shop that is honest and cheap. They are going to take it on Friday and go through the driveline. If it's just U-joints, I'll have them do all of them. I have arthritis in both hands and hammering the races out and the new ones in have my hands a wreck right now.

Everything is stock. I know that I don't have manual hubs.

Took it to my local shop today. The owner took it for a spin an his initial diagnosis was that the vibration was coming from the front driveshaft. He said that it was the same type of vibration you get when a carrier bearing fails. As soon as I get some time, I'm going to remove the front driveshaft and see if the slip yoke is bad (is that even a thing?).

I get no vibration at all under braking. That is why I ruled out the rotors. I have arthritis in hand and that job yesterday left me in pain (couldn't even eat because I couldn't hold anything). My hands feel beat to death, and I'm out of ideas. I don't want to put it in the shop, but throwing parts at it is going to get expensive.

Job is done (what a PITA job). The sad part is that the vibration is still there. At this point I'm sending it to the shop next week. I need to get this fixed and throwing parts at it is not helping. I was super disappointed to still have the vibration after all of that work. ?

Thank you. All of my bearings and races are now here, so tomorrow will be working on it after church. That information will help keep me from messing things up.

Got the spindle nut socket this morning and decided to check the hubs. Each spindle nut was loose enough that I would put the socket on and spin it loose by hand. I tightened each side to 70 ft-lbs hoping that was my issue. No such luck. The outer bearings will be in on Tuesday. If the come in early enough, I'll be replacing bearings. I did notice that the front wheels don't spin freely. It takes quite an effort to turn them.

Much appreciated. Just ordered one. Now I can make my installation look professional.

My Pathfinder came with a damaged DS fender that binds up when opening the door on that side. I have found another fender the same color as the truck, but need to know if someone can give me some instructions on removing the old fender. I have looked to see if I can find all the screws, but I just know I'm missing some.

A few weeks ago, I installed a Pioneer DMH-2660NEX head unit in my 2004 Pathfinder. I ordered the trim ring to eliminate the gap but it still leaved a gap at the bottom. This is the trim kit made by Metra. Usually their stuff is on point but this one sucks. I spent time on the phone with Crutchfield and they say that this is the trim ring they have listed for the Pathfinder. Has anyone else installed a double din unit in their Pathfinder and what did you do to not have this problem?