Small Problems, help!

[Guest i3oostedcubes]

Ok, have a seat and let me entertain you with my problems. I'am a n00b but not new to messege boards. I did search for everything I asked and even visited other Nissan boards. 94' Pathy SE 4x4 Auto 140k.

 

1) Horn

 

It would work on and off and lately wouldn't work most of the time. I changed the Horn relay and it works %100 of the time while the key is off, once it's on it's still intermitten problem. Any ideas?

 

2) Brakes

 

They are spongy on the FIRST pump but 2nd and after they are great! I've changed the master cylinder and bleed the F*** out of them and they still do the same thing. Some one told me my 'dump' valve might be going bad, he wasn't to versed on Nissans though. Any ideas?

 

3) ABS and Brake Light On

 

Lot of mixed information on the search engine for this. Could be a leak or could be a sensor. I made sure my fluid is topped off at all times. Sometimes the light will stay off but more times than not after I use the brakes once the light will come on and when I pull the EMERGENCY brake the brake light gets brighter. This might have something to do with my #2 problem. Any ideas?

 

4) Vibration, Not Engine Related

 

Around 50-65 mph I get a vibration/shaking, seemingly from the front(side to side motion). Aligned, old and brand new tires have been balanced more than once. I heard this was a common problem? Any ideas?

 

Well that's it for now. These aren't major(to me at least) just minor annoyances. Appreciate any help you can give me, thanks!

Edited March 8, 2006 by i3oostedcubes

[88pathoffroad]

1. Might be the contacts inside the steering wheel. Take off the center cover and have a look. That's wierd that it works with the key off but not with it on.

 

2. Brake booster

 

3. Check the wiring connector at the MC for corrosion, that's the fluid level light switch. If it got brake fluid on it it may be screwed up a bit. Your ABS sensor is located on the rear axle at the front on top of the centersection. Only thing on the axle with wiring going to it. Make sure the wiring's good and the connector's tight, etc. Oh, and the brake light is supposed to come on when you pull the e-brake.

 

4. Checked the insides of your wheels? Might be mud or something sticking to a surface you can't see that unbalances 'em...but then again if they've been balanced recently and it still does it, nevermind. How's your steering? Loose, tight? A steering stabilizer will help the vibes a LOT if you don't have one already. Another thing to think about is that maybe one auto hub is sticking and spinning the CV/front diff/driveshaft for you, which might cause vibes at highway speeds. Make sure the front driveshaft is greased.