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In North America, our models with the AUTO mode transfer case (Pathfinder LE, Armada) have had a few problems with the terminals loosening up in the harness connector for the transfer relay, which powers the transfer pump on the transfer case. The transfer pump provides lubrication to the wet clutch at idle, speeds below 35MPH and reverse when in "AUTO" mode. When checked for 4WD codes, stored codes show up for the pressure switches. The fix is to remove the transfer relay from the harness connector, use a small screwdriver or pin to tighten the terminals inside the harness connector, and reinstall the relay and erase the codes. On the North American models, the transfer relay is in the engine compartment, on the left side, not far from the brake booster. Not sure where it is on the Aussie models, though, but might be something to look into.Rhyno wrote:Hi there, I have a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder manual ST-L.
Recently switched 4wd selector to auto and immediately the 4wd icon disappeared and 4wd fault light came on.
I have taken it to a 4wd specialist who plugged it in and can not find any fault.
He says that it does not engage in auto or 4H but does engage when switched to 4L.
Any ideas?
Any help much appreciated.
Owned a 2002 pathy before this one and loved it. Hope I can love this one !!
Rhyno.
Hi thanks smj999smj,smj999smj wrote:In North America, our models with the AUTO mode transfer case (Pathfinder LE, Armada) have had a few problems with the terminals loosening up in the harness connector for the transfer relay, which powers the transfer pump on the transfer case. The transfer pump provides lubrication to the wet clutch at idle, speeds below 35MPH and reverse when in "AUTO" mode. When checked for 4WD codes, stored codes show up for the pressure switches. The fix is to remove the transfer relay from the harness connector, use a small screwdriver or pin to tighten the terminals inside the harness connector, and reinstall the relay and erase the codes. On the North American models, the transfer relay is in the engine compartment, on the left side, not far from the brake booster. Not sure where it is on the Aussie models, though, but might be something to look into.Rhyno wrote:Hi there, I have a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder manual ST-L.
Recently switched 4wd selector to auto and immediately the 4wd icon disappeared and 4wd fault light came on.
I have taken it to a 4wd specialist who plugged it in and can not find any fault.
He says that it does not engage in auto or 4H but does engage when switched to 4L.
Any ideas?
Any help much appreciated.
Owned a 2002 pathy before this one and loved it. Hope I can love this one !!
Rhyno.