Hello from Ohio!!!
I have been researching Pathfinders for a little while now and finally bought one yesterday.
2008 S 94,000 miles
Black with tan interior
Running boards only accessory.
I still have my '01 Civic which I'm going to cruise in until I take care of the transmission at least. Then selling it for Pathfinder repairs/upgrades.
The first question I have is about the transmission bypass. I have been reading so much about this topic, I'm pretty sure my wife thinks I have an online girlfriend. From what I gather there are three options:
1) Bypass all together
2) Add additional heat exchanger
3) Replace Radiator
My first inclination is to go with number 3 as I would like to think that there is a reason for the transmission fluid to be conditioned. With number 2, you only get cooling, no heating in the winter. Coming off a winter that saw long periods of 0 degree temperatures, I can only assume that a little heat would be nice to have.
So what is the consensus on this topic? I am ok spending a few hundred bucks to do something if it's the best option. I called Nissan and the tech recommended replacing the radiator with one that has been "Corrected". He knew I would be doing the work myself, so I trust he wasn't just trying to sell me.
Secondly, the CD ejector is broken on the radio. From what I gather, most places won't repair these units, and it would be so much cheaper to just get a replacement unit. I have seen a few options that play DVD's, have I-pod inputs, blue tooth, etc... Does anyone have and recommendations for a good head unit and trim kit to install it? I have read a few posts about this subject as well.
Finally, tire pressure light is on even though pressure is fine. Nissan quoted $225 to replace it, local auto guy said he could try to cone it.. Anyone have any experience with this issue?
Any other major maintenace items that I should take care of before unleashing the beast?
I hope people don't think I am too lazy to search the boards, I just figured if people have read through them all already, and have a pretty good UNDERSTANDING of the issues and the best suggestions off the top of their heads, it would help a noob like me out, and let my wife sleep better.. LOL.
Thank you for any/all help!!!!!!!!!