goldeneye123454321 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 (edited) Hey, im new here. My uncle gave me his pathfinder, and, well there are some problems. first of all, when i have the ignition turn to "on" the speedo starts to clime very slowly to about 10-15 mph then it stops. even when the car is moving it does not change. i also installed a new speed sensor but that did not help. the speedo only goes to 0 when the car is off. second, the tachometer does not work properly. it works fine when the car idles, but when you rev it at all, its jumps down to 0-200 rpm and wiggles up and down. Any way i can test the instrument cluster or speedo? could anyone give me the diagram for the instrument cluster? any help at all is appreciated Edited November 28, 2008 by goldeneye123454321 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 it's most likely the voltage regulator for the cluster itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldeneye123454321 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 it's most likely the voltage regulator for the cluster itself. how would i fix that? i already seen a pfd on how to fix it, but it showes the wrong instrument cluster. i have a newer one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I think with the electronic clusters (94&95) you are pretty much in a replace only situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldeneye123454321 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 I think with the electronic clusters (94&95) you are pretty much in a replace only situation. really? that sucks. well, are there any other problems that could cause the speedo and the tach to act up? like a ground wire issue or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 You can pull the cluster and tighten the brass screws holding the printed circuit board in place. Also a good time to inspect the board for any damage. Most likely, as posted above, time for a new unit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver97ex Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I was having problems with my tach also on my 95. The tach is controlled be the ecu so most likely it is the tach head itself. I got a cluster out of a jy and replaced just the tach head. I fixed the problem kinda, it is out of a 4 cylinder and mine is a 6 so the tach doesn't read correctly but at least it isn't jumping all over the place anymore. I would search your local jy for a new cluster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 You can pull the cluster and tighten the brass screws holding the printed circuit board in place. Also a good time to inspect the board for any damage. Most likely, as posted above, time for a new unit.. X2. I drove my first pathy for years without a functioning speedo and bought a second one that the tach was bad on. I combined to two working gauges in the new pathy. What you will need is the instrument cluster (or just the gauges themselves) out of a 94-95 pathfinder manual or automatic, it does not matter. Check the classifieds here for someone parting out their truck or go to the local junk yard are my recommendations. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldeneye123454321 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 thanks guys. i have the jy in mind but they want about $120 for the whole thing. i asked my nissan dealer and they wanted the same price + they want to calabrate it. the speedo it self is about 50 bucks. anyone got a used speedo i could buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver97ex Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I have a cluster out of a hardbody. Not sure as the year but it is the same cluster as in my 95 Pathy, minus the clock. It has a bad tach cause I took the good one for my car but the speedo should work. Never tested it. PM me if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack1978 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 The tach on my 95 has been bad for at least 6 or 7 years, it is not a big deal at all. However I might look for a used part. Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctpathy Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 (edited) I have a 95 and had the same tach problems. I replaced the tach from one i got at a JY and that fixed problem. But now I can't get the light to work in my clock. And yes I replaced the blub and still does not work, Do guys think it maybe the circuit borad. Edited November 30, 2008 by ctpathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 mini me hasn't had a speedo since i got her lol......... i know how fast i am going at any given time tho and yes, sounds like a replace it all jobber. try to find one here on classifieds or cheaper from a jy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldeneye123454321 Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 GREAT! i took out the tach to test the whole cluster, but now the tach is completely dead. i think i also have a problem with the alt. every time i start the car, it takes longer to start it. what up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Describe 'longer to start'. Cranks longer? Doesn't turn over as fast? Splutters before it fires? What? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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