mdh22406 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hi all, I just found this site after I bought a 1990 Pathfinder for $600. This thing has almost 280k miles on it and still going. I took it out in my friends creek today with the bald tires on it and that thing did great got it stuck in 2wd and popped it in 4lo and drove right out. I have some issues with it.. My passenger high beam does not work, I replaced the bulb and nothing. Gonna take apart the steering column tomorrow and try to fix it that way. My exhaust is not really connected to the engine. How do I replace that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialWarr Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Note: it lookslike Nissan skipped out on the relays for the headlights and routed full power through the stalk switch. Clean _all_ the corrision off of it and if that doesn't work it could be that the bulb socket itself maybe toast. sent from under Ernest the Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Welcome to NPORA! Headlight... it's the switch, it's almost always the switch. I would be surprised it there is much or any corrosion, but if there is clean it off. Bend the contacts just a little and see if that works. But even if it does, it will likely be temporary at best. Plan to replace the switch and when you do that, install some relays for the switch to trip, and run main power to the lights through the relays. That is the long term permanent fix and you can find a ton of info on this here at NPORA. As for your exhaust, replace the studs and bolt it back on. However, if the exhaust is truly not attached or almost not attached, then you likely have many broken studs which will mean extracting them (which could include drilling) and your existing manifolds will need to be fully inspected as they could be warped and/or cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teixeira Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 As you can see, there's plenty of help and you can also have fun searching for more info. We love pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Welcome to npora ! Enjoy ur stay here the people here are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdh22406 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Welcome to NPORA! Headlight... it's the switch, it's almost always the switch. I would be surprised it there is much or any corrosion, but if there is clean it off. Bend the contacts just a little and see if that works. But even if it does, it will likely be temporary at best. Plan to replace the switch and when you do that, install some relays for the switch to trip, and run main power to the lights through the relays. That is the long term permanent fix and you can find a ton of info on this here at NPORA. As for your exhaust, replace the studs and bolt it back on. However, if the exhaust is truly not attached or almost not attached, then you likely have many broken studs which will mean extracting them (which could include drilling) and your existing manifolds will need to be fully inspected as they could be warped and/or cracked. When I bought it the exhaust manifold was held on by a pair of grips. Ill try to get pictures tomorrow. For the switch, I took it off, what exactly am i cleaning? I saw the thread on the WD21 forum but not entirely sure I understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byob Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Follow the stalk of the head light switch to the base. Remove the plastic cover backing and you will see the contacts. Bend the contacts a touch. It is a real simple set up but the heat takes it toll. If the ex manifold studs break depending on how long they have been broken the manifold will crack or warp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I lost a high beam, cleaned it out, bent the contacts around until I got them working right again, and haven't had a problem with it since. The headlight relay mod I did shortly after probably helped with that! In case I didn't put this in the other thread, this is what's behind that sort of translucent cover thing, and which contact goes where: Sounds like you got a good deal! A running/driving Pathy for $600 is great, and it sounds like you got a free pair of vise grips out of the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Nice intel with the picture, and tell your GF she has pretty hands. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Slartibartfast Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Should've done my nails first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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