k9sar

evil squirrels

So the new(to me) pathy is periodically throwing a P0430 code which indicates an inefficiency in the catalyst system bank 2. I have read that a bad O2 sensor can cause this but I would expect an O2 sensor code if that were the case. I'd rather check this first before replacing the front DS cat. So here's my diagnostic logic.. I should be able to remove the O2 sensor from behind the DS cat and swap it to the other side (PS). Not sure how the wiring is but I would think there is a plug or something that I can disconnect that will allow me to swap the sensors but leave the wiring intact (as if I were replacing the O2 sensors). I'll reset the codes and let the wife drive it for another few weeks to see if a code returns. one of the following should tell me my next step(s): 1. P0430 returns - must be a bad CAT or bad O2 sensor harness wire since it remained on bank 2. visually/electrically check wire and probably replace cat. 2. P04xx throws indicating inefficiency on Bank 1. This would say my O2 sensor is bad 3. No codes - must have been a bad connection or something that got resolved when I swapped the sensors. Sound like reasonable logic?

Haven't had time to work on the 2005. Been buying and working on a car for the kid to take to college and having the wife's van fixed. For now, she has claimed the great-white-beast and I can only hope I get it back once her van is done.

check your fusable link. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/2440-no-headlights-or-foglights/?hl=headlight

but the important part is that it's getting fixed.

lacking ambition

Decided it's finally time to let her go. Bought a 2005 Pathy and a small 4-door sedan in the past few weeks and need some relief on my car insurance bill. The 95 is the oldest of all my vehicles and will probably need a couple hundred dollars of work before inspection in October. I'm not sure I want to drag it along through another year. Now to decide whether to sell it whole, in parts or simply scrap it at the local yard.

story book

definitely an aftermarket security system

well... the time may have come. Still sounds like a tooth off on the timing. Like you said, it recently happened and the pulley being off has longer history

I got my front axels from rockauto and have had no issues with wear. Just my 2 cents

That statement scares the hell out of me. Didn't think you could do such a thing.

My 95 caught fire pulling a boat up a long hill. Floor pan under drivers side had rusted through and the hot exhaust ignited the carpet pad. You claimed the exhaust was really hot, perhaps something similar?

is that a remote start thing? definitely looks aftermarket. Perhaps you can clip the zip-ties and get a look at the thing to see if there is any brand/model/etc info on it that you can google and figure it out.

key fob

bank vault

face lift

Sorry to hear of your issues but I can't help here. The R50's are not my area of expertise. Hopefully this bump will stimulate more traffic and get you some answers.

farm hand

lol. guess I should have read the original post. Missed the 'it died' part. I have not heard of an ECU burning up but I suppose it's possible. If you pull the seat and ECU cover, shove your nose there and sniff. If it fried, it will have a definite burnt smell and maybe even some melt indication on the cover or connectors. if this is the case, get the numbers off the ECU and post. I might still have a spare that I pulled form a junkyard. Don't think they are completely interchangeable so matching a model or part number would be best. (23710-85P##)

concert band

I would think the blower resistor is causing it. Pretty common if you get crap in there. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/7466-how-to-prevent-fire-clean-blower-resistors/

hump day!

Factory OEM bought from the dealership when I bought the pathy. Additional parts needed were the 2 inserts for where the fog-lights are stock, allowing the brush-bar to mount there and put the fogs on the bar. I always thought the ones with the headlight wrap-arounds were after-market

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