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Questions tagged [xterra]

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Water leaking from bottom of engine

2003 Nissan XTerra The lower heater hose was leaking. Note: NOT the radiator hose. Ordered a replacement but kept driving wile waiting for it to come in. Got to the point that I had to fill the radiator before I left and again before I came home,…
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Manual Transmission Whirs when coasting down, clutch disengaged, shifter in gear

I have a 2004 Nissan Xterra. When I am at speed, usually in 3rd or so, and I am coming to a stop, I disengage the clutch, brake, and coast to a stop, with the shifter still in gear. As I do this, shortly after disengaging the clutch I hear a…
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Body spot welds all let go - what's going on?

2004 Nissan. Have been feeling like the hood and front part of the body (i.e. fenders) really move around a lot when off pavement (washboard logging roads, etc). Feels like the whole truck was rattling loose; I know washboard feels/sounds like shit…
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Should I replace my Catalytic converter?

My 2007 Xterra had the P0420 code pop on. My understanding is that it most likely that the Catalytic converter is going out. If this is the case, how high of a priority is it to fix? Before you answer, let me give you some insight. The truck is…
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Xterra goes limp, dashboard goes dark at random

I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra with 96K miles on it. Once in a while, the instrument panel goes dark. No speedometer, fuel gauge, etc. I can't drive over 30 mph either. The next time I start the car everything is fine again. Three garages check it our…
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Oddball Cat and Exhaust Manifold 04 Nissan Xterra

I recently got the p0420 code and narrowed the issue down to needing a new cat. Thought i'd be smart and went to Walker identify the exhaust for a basic '04 Nissan Xterra XE, 4WD, 3.3L. Found the parts for the manifold cat, boom, purchased from…
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2006 Xterra Doesn't Always Start

I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra with about 106,000 miles on it. For some reason, the car doesn't always start. I will try to start the car, and I can hear it attempting to start but it never does. Additionally, it almost always starts on the second…
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Nissan Xterra 2006 ECM Replaced with used one and needs some kind of programming? Not the keys because I tried that. Engine light is on and key Light

Hello and thanks for reading my post. I bought a ECM from Ebay, the numbers matched the ECM 5E MEC-451 I installed it, the fans turned off instantly thankfully because the old one had the fans running constantly and by the way the dealership…
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Transmission Slipping, Mechanic Claims it needs re-build, then it suddenly starts working again - 2000 Nissan Xterra

The transmission on my 2000 Nissan Xterra with 114,000 miles randomly started slipping one day. It does seem to be slipping somewhat in all gears, but it's most prominent in 2nd and 3rd. If I keep holding down the pedal, the RPM's keep increasing…
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Front diff mount bushing eyelet split in half?

04 Nissan Xterra, the front diff is attached to the frame with 4 bushings, two on the front on the frame cross-member and two on the back on a rear mount bracket. Had the truck on jack stands trying to diagnose a dragging front caliper and noticed…
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New tie rod ends (spherical) - click when changing direction

So I recently replaced worn tie rod ends (spherical or hiem style) on my 04 Xterra. The old ones were super worn, literally had the bearing rattling in the housing! Now everything is nice and tight, but I noticed I'm getting a 'click' sound when…
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Transmission clunk & car shake (stationary, on cold start, switching into gear)?

Vehicle 2004 1st gen Xterra, automatic transmission. My transmission is making an audible 'thud' or 'clunk' and making the whole car shake when switching from P to R, from R to D and back, etc (basically shifting gears while stationary). Only does…
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Intermittent overheating and P0300 at high rpm

I'm hoping someone might have some insight as to what's going on here. https://youtu.be/rhZzZZyLbd4 This is a friend's 2001 Xterra that came in with an intermittent overheating issue. While trying to replicate the overheating issue I noticed that a…
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Put in aftermarket stereo and used aftermarket wiring harness adapter... won't work unless connect battery and ACC wire together? Draining battery

I have put an aftermarket Double Din stereo in my 2001 Nissan Xterra and used the correct aftermarket wiring harness adapter kit. I have wired it color for color with the exception of leaving the illumination wire disconnected. The stereo will not…
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2001 Nissan Xterra drivability

2001 Nissan Xterra SE, 3.3L V6, automatic, 2WD, towing package, 150k miles Some history, perhaps useful: I bought this vehicle from a friend a few months ago. Vehicle was in good shape for its age. Made a recent 200 mile trip with the only issue…
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