Guest barneymiller Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Hey all, Got a question for you. I just bought a 2004 Pathfinder 4WD last fall and I've noticed that if you put it in Auto mode the transmission will jerk and make a loud noise when you park the car and shut it off. Dealer told me this was normal and I should put it back to 2wd (which does solve the problem) but I've never heard of having to put a truck back in 2wd like that. So is that a line of bull or do I just need to put it back in 2wd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joehurdler Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 I do experiencing some jerking or a thump when I turn off the ignition after parking while the pathy is in 4-wheel auto or 4-wheel High lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 This is from my 2002 Pathfinder Manual (my Pathy does it as well, so I looked into it), USING ALL-MODE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) 5-26 Starting and driving : "If the 4WD shift switch is operated while making a turn, accelerating or decelerating or if the key switch is turned off while in the AUTO, 4H or 4LO, you may feel a jerk. This is not abnormal. When the vehicle is stopped after making a turn, you may feel a slight jolt after the selector lever is shifted to N or P. This occurs because the transfer clutch is released and not because of a malfunction." So sounds like it is normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findmypath Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Yo!!!! I concur with the previous reply. I have a 03 LE and mine does the same. I was concerned at first but after consulting my trusty manual I was reassured that its totally NORMAL. So......just keep on truckin'. I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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