The Nissan Path

Sometimes we experience a problem switching from 4WD Hi, into 2WD on our 2011 Pathfinder; the knob will not turn to the left into 2WD. No problems going into and out of 4WD Lo.

Any insight?

Thank you!

The knob is just part of an electrical switch; there should be anything to cause it to hang-up. Maybe you have a faulty switch? I've had some difficulty getting the 4WD-HI to shift into 2WD on my 08 SE after turning the knob to 2WD; usually I'll stop when this occurs, put the trans in neutral, then into reverse and back up a few feet, then back into drive. This will usually get it to engage 2WD, but I have no issues as far as the switch, though.

I had a similar issue about a month ago my 4WD switch was stuck in 4x4 and would not turn at all back to 2WD it was strange. I just drove a few miles in 4x4 and the switch turned no problem. I have no idea why it did not switch back I used 4x4 more this winter then ever before I was constantly switching in and out but this was the only time it happend.

Sometimes it will flash and take a couple minutes for it to get back into 2wd if I'm at higher speeds. Mine is the same as smj999smj in that if I stop and reverse a couple feet and put it back into drive it immediately disengages.