Are there any issues with the speedometer in Nissan Pathfinder?

Are there any issues with the speedometer in Nissan Pathfinder?

– Nissan Forum | Nissan Forums Speedometer issues SOLVED! A forum for the legendary Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4. Speedometer issues SOLVED!

What to do if your Pathfinder has a transmission Shudder?

If you are back repeatedly with the Nissan Pathfinder transmission shudder, or your Pathfinder is in the shop for an extended period of time while they try to fix it, you could be entitled to a new car, a complete repurchase or significant monetary compensation under State Lemon Laws or Federal Warranty Laws.

What’s the problem with my Nissan Pathfinder transmission?

I had major service 6K ago, including transmission flush. Dealership replaced leaking front differential pinion seal at that time. Occasionally the tranny has been a little balky or delayed about shifting into overdrive at highway speeds (70 & up).

What was the problem with my speedometer sensor?

Found out the gear inside was stripped flat in 3 places (possibly due to the sensor locking up), so new internal pinion/gear needed. Dealership said $40 for the little piece of plastic.

Why is the tachometer on my car not working?

Sometimes, corroded wire connections and breakage may be the reason for the tachometer not working. A classic symptom of a loose wire connection is erratic display of readings.

What to do if your tachometer goes out of sync?

Check the connection with the battery power source and the engine control unit. Make sure that the tachometer is grounded properly. Fix loose connections if any and replace corroded wires. Make sure that you put the connections back as they were. Another major source of problems in a tachometer is calibration which has gone out of sync.

Why is the tachometer located next to the speedometer?

The purpose of the tachometer is to read the rotation of the engine’s crankshaft, which is shown in RPM. It is located next to the speedometer. If the dial goes into the red area, there may be a problem with your engine or the tachometer.

How do you connect a tachometer to a boat?

Connect the black tachometer wire to the black ground wire. Connect the yellow wire to your lighting wiring. Connect the remaining wire (usually green) from the tach to the wiring for the engine per your boat’s wiring scheme. Label each wire with masking tape and a permanent marker.

How much does a Infiniti speedometer cost?

I called Infiniti and Autozone. It was $310.31 from the dealer and $202.40 from Autozone. Both came without gears. The gears are seperate because I was told they fail before the sensor does.

Is the ABS light on on my speedometer?

What used to be an intermittent speedometer failure with following abs light (all other gauges working) is now no speedometer with abs light on at startup. PLEASE HELP!!

Why is the speedometer on my Nissan Pathfinder not working?

While there are a variety of reasons your Nissan Pathfinder speedometer is not working, the most common 3 are the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), a faulty speedometer, or an electrical issue. Find the most common driver-reported problems that are to blame when a Nissan Pathfinder has a speedometer that doesn’t work.

What are the symptoms of a bad speedometer sensor?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Speedometer Sensor. Cost of Replacing a Bad or Failing Speedometer Sensor. Common signs include the speedometer not working, cruise control not engaging, Check Engine Light coming on, and loss of power.

Why is the fuel gauge on my Pathfinder not working?

The fuel level sensor can fail causing erratic or inaccurate fuel gauge readings. the check engine light may also… Due to the nature of electrical systems on modern vehicles, the range of problems these can cause are nearly limitless.

Can a car be reset with a broken speedometer?

In the past, most mechanics ended up having to replace the speedometer head when a vehicle came in with a broken speedometer. Nowadays, there’s a possible reset procedure that can be used, and it can be done by most car owners right at home.

Why does my odometer and tachometer not work?

After my last stop, shortly after I started the car, I noticed that my speedometer, tachometer, and temp gauge needles were all at zero. Also, my odometer was blank (no reading).

Where is the speed sensor on a Nissan?

After a bit of time on the google, it looks like it goes – driveshaft > speed sensor speedo pinion gear > speed sensor > wiring harness > fuses > instrument cluster > ECU. Unplugged the sensor and tested the voltages while driving down the street with a multi meter clipped onto the two male pieces within the plug. No voltage being produced.

Can a 1998 Nissan pathdiner go above 10 mph?

Vocational, Technical or Tra… I have a 1998 Nissan Pathdiner with 166k miles. The Instrument cluster has recently started acting erratically, the speedometer will not go above 10 mph, the tach will not go above 1K rpms, The fuel g … read more

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What was the speedometer on a 1998 Nissan Frontier?

1998 Nissan Frontier the gas and temperature gauges go all the way to the far right, the odometer reads 99999 and the speedometer will only go to 20 mph. Sometimes every thing will work normal. Thanki … read more

Found out the gear inside was stripped flat in 3 places (possibly due to the sensor locking up), so new internal pinion/gear needed. Dealership said $40 for the little piece of plastic.

Why is my odometer not working on my speedometer?

Some of you may remember my posts about having a failed speedometer and odometer with the other guages working fine. Well… after 1 week of testing wires, continuity, resistance, tracing, replacing 2 ECU computers, 2 speedometer heads, and 1 vehicle speed sensor. It all came down to the plastic gear on the vehicle speed sensor itself.

Why is the speedometer not working on my Infiniti Revolution?

Took it to Infiniti dealer and they pointed to the revolution sensor I already found. Then, they suggested trying to replace the instrument cluster. Did that and it’s worse! What used to be an intermittent speedometer failure with following abs light (all other gauges working) is now no speedometer with abs light on at startup.

What used to be an intermittent speedometer failure with following abs light (all other gauges working) is now no speedometer with abs light on at startup. PLEASE HELP!!

What to do if your speedometer doesn’t work?

Before giving up, try removing the cluster, loosening the 4 screws at the back of the cluster that hold the speedometer head and re-tightening them. If it fixes your speedometer, it’ll probably be a temporary fix and you’ll need the speedo head unit to fix it.

Took it to Infiniti dealer and they pointed to the revolution sensor I already found. Then, they suggested trying to replace the instrument cluster. Did that and it’s worse! What used to be an intermittent speedometer failure with following abs light (all other gauges working) is now no speedometer with abs light on at startup.

Are there any problems with the Nissan Speedo heads?

Nissan had some problems with the speedo heads in a number of mid-90’s models, not just the trucks. The threaded inserts that the mounting screws thread into tend to crack and create a poor contact. Intermittent problems will usually occur until it gets real bad and fails to work at all.

What should I do if my speedometer is not working?

Common problems include, a faulty sensor, bad wiring, or dial malfunctions. Troubleshooting speedometer problems mostly calls for a replacement of the speed sensor or cable, depending upon the vehicle. Both these repair jobs are simple to perform and can be done at home.

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