Fixing the tach and fuel gauge in a Nissan Pathfinder WD21 or Nissan Hardbody D21

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Жыл бұрын

This is how I repaired the tachometer (tach) and fuel gauge in my 1995 Nissan Pathfinder WD21. This should be the same for the Nissan Hardbody D21 pickups too.
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@yodathegreenone Жыл бұрын

Please keep making videos on the first gen paths. I appreciate them

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

More to come!

@danielharo2651 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for uploading this, it’s giving me the courage to work on my pathfinder. I really appreciate you showing the whole process and not just the quick fix.

@ProjectTimeGarage 6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@steven_reed Жыл бұрын

I absolutely cannot thank you enough! My dad's 1993 Nissan D21 tachometer died probably right about the time the factory warranty expired. It's been broken ever since. I took it apart and performed the same test that you did on yours, pressing on the circuit board. Sure enough, it starts working when you push on the upper right corner. I reflowed the joints in that corner, for the two diodes and the capacitor. That did not work. Then I reflowed all the microchip joints, and it works great now. Thank you!

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

So glad the video helped you!!

@daddylobo 8 ай бұрын

your video is giving me inspiration on how to fix my 2004 Pathfinder fuel gauge needle goes up to full, then stops at 1/2 a tank when its actually empty. No ones been able to fix it. Shops have changed my fuel pump, and my cluster. See your video gave me some good clues on how to check the wiring. Thanks brother

@ProjectTimeGarage 7 ай бұрын

Good luck. It's a pretty easy fix.

@adamzan7 3 ай бұрын

These are tanks. Better than the 4runner of the same era IMO... They had very little problems other than the usual old car issues. I've owned 3 of them and put hundreds of thousands of trouble free miles on them all. Great on the trails too.

@ProjectTimeGarage 3 ай бұрын

They are fantastic vehicles.

@VictorNoelCoryPaz Жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful truck! 😍

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kimlau6662 Жыл бұрын

excellent content. my 94 tacoma speedometer stopped working. wish I have half of your skill to get it going.

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@angganormawan2859 Жыл бұрын

Love all the work youve done to the car man, i have one myself bought it from new, but has less features compared to yours (sun roof, abs) i have the top trim in my country and it only has a 2.4 engine, the engine is as durable as it gets but just doesnt have a lot of juice to it..extremely lousy. Thinking of swaping engines but theres just not a lot of option where i come from. Had issues with the gauges over time as well, had to resolder everything in mine and it works just fine. Keep up the work man, apprexiate it

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@r.nathansinclair9909 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the schematics with the wire colours on the computer? Thanks in advance from the Westcoast of 🇨🇦.

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

I use Alldata. It's a subscription service and it rocks.

@justinbordwell9282 Жыл бұрын

Possible to make a video on the fuel pump?

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

My fuel pump was actually good, but it's super-simple to change out.

@josericardobarreravazquez3631 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! unfortunately on mine looks that the fuel gauge problem is related with the gas floater apparently

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Well, at least Nissan was forward-thinking enough to give you an access panel in the trunk floor. Makes it pretty easy to change out.

@redchris97 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, I have a wd21 too with the fuel gauge acting up, might try what you did, by the way, these trucks have a weird ABS system that they have a speed sensor mounted on the differential in front of the pinion seal and that thing mounted on the frame with both brake lines attached do it, that's actually your ABS modulator, it only decreases pressure to your rear brakes, and by the way, no ABS on the front, you can find your ABS module under the driver's seat

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Dude, thanks for the info!! I'll have a look at the speed sensor. Thanks!

@redchris97 Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectTimeGarage anytime, by the way, you have an SE Pathfinder, if there's such a thing as a holy grail Pathfinder, you have it, rear disc brakes which are fairly rare, sunroof also fairly rare, and the rear shocks are a big one because you have the optional adjustable suspension, and I believe no one makes those anymore.

@Greenseals365 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I just picked up at 95 se, manual trans. First things on my fixit list is repairing the odometer (the rest of the cluster works), replace sunroof gasket, new CVs, change fluids, adress a couple leaks and get my dang tire carrier to fully lock in so the light goes off 😂 New to Nissan & 4x4 maintenace/repair so any tips would be much appreciated 😁 The dream is to get it reliable enough for trips to the mountains, where she belongs! Cheers, nissan peeps

@panoramama Жыл бұрын

Hey man love your videos ! I have 11/91 sold 92 pathfinder. Recently I started experiencing that the door locks work when they feel like it. No big deal. My main problem is that my heater doesn’t blow warm. I can’t seem to find anything on heater system specially on this model that apparently they went to an electrical version instead of manual cable driven. Would I have to rip the dash out to access the heater valve ? Thanks

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Usually the heater valve itself is under the hood, passenger's side. Look for where the heater hoses go into the firewall.

@panoramama Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectTimeGarage I wish it was but unfortunately the valve is inside the hvac box inside the dash. I searched and searched and all I found if that answer. I appreciate you getting back to me though.

@mikeskupniewitz8057 Жыл бұрын

You don’t happen t have a picture of the value of R1. Mine must’ve got cooked. It’s broken in half too!! Great video. In process of soldering now…

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

No, I sure don't - sorry!

@juliomaya9401 Жыл бұрын

Is their a link to the wiring diagram you used, I picked up a first Gen. pathfinder with a bunch of loose wires. Am thinking about doing all the wiring myself

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Not sure, but I think some of the Pathfinder sites list the whole service manual for free. In my case, It's an AllData subscription.

@Rick36265 10 ай бұрын

Hi there Any Idea where I can find the window weather strip for the rear passenger side doors, I can’t find them anywhere

@ProjectTimeGarage 9 ай бұрын

No, I looked everywhere I could think of. No luck.

@user-xs2xs2oz6z 10 ай бұрын

Rear Wing directs airflow onto the back glass and down to try and keep it clean from rain and debris.

@ProjectTimeGarage 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the info!

@tranyarelisher4185 Жыл бұрын

My 89 SE had the wing, but my 92 SE does not. Super hard to find.

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

I'm finding that out firsthand

@panoramama Жыл бұрын

My 92 SE came with the wing. I actually broke it completely off and went to the junkyard and got another one. All you need is the brackets that hold the window and wing.

@aldymesakhlay1836 Жыл бұрын

Its same as mine, and how i fix it i resoldering all pin and change the capacitor(elco)16V 1000uf and now its working normally

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

I think this was a problem for many of these vehicles.

@jamesaduncanii6922 Жыл бұрын

Picked up my 95 pathfinder for $400 put the timing belt and everything together and it rips. 313k on the clock

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Tough as nails.

@samheffley6768 Жыл бұрын

My 92 pathy XE has the spoiler. I see them with spoilers quite a bit where I am. Maybe a regional package like a “California package” had them more? I dunno

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, thanks for the info!

@uflorez29 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I love this project because I have a similar truck, and I have been guided to put original things that mine did not have, now the question is, can you share the link of the schematic?

@uflorez29 Жыл бұрын

Electric why do I have a similar problem with the fuel signal

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

I found a link online somewhere

@strato_5459 Жыл бұрын

My 95 SE has the wing option, and it seems like ti was an SE only thing. none of the XE ive seen have it atleast in canada

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Good info, thanks!

@esc4x4 Жыл бұрын

Good friend, I have a problem that I don't get a signal of the rpm and I don't know where to start, I have a vg30 95 Nissan Pathfinder v6 engine, I don't know if you can help me and I sent the dashboard clock to be checked and it is operational. I need your help

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

There is a wire that goes from the tach out to the coil under the hood. That's where I would start. You can get a factory service manual for free on most of the Pathfinder forums.

@Jim-hr8bn Жыл бұрын

Can we do a body lift on our R50

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

No idea. This is my first Pathfinder. I'm still learning things.

@liberianinthephilippines4158 Жыл бұрын

Where do you live sir? I have a 03 Nissan Pathfinder and the instrument guage is acting out. I could bring it to you to fix

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I don't do work on anyone's stuff besides my own.

@tranyarelisher4185 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had kept the sun shade, sold it 20 years ago.

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Not many of them left out there. No good ones, anyway.

@kennethcarter9466 Жыл бұрын

In adel ga a fela has a wing complete and still installed for sale.

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Is it on Marketplace?

@kennethcarter9466 Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectTimeGarage yes syco simmons / syco slab and custom works. Pm me for the address.

@TheMoparGarage Жыл бұрын

You got such a good deal on that thing. If I remember right you paid like 800 bucks? Also…I continue to be very jealous of your lift.

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was 8 or 900 if I remember right. I'm off to watch your latest video on the 24-Valve.

@TheMoparGarage Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectTimeGarage heck yeah!

@zailontariff2527 Жыл бұрын

Bro where did you get those diagram

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

I have access to AllData. It's a monthly subscription service. www.alldata.com

@h.n.4060 9 ай бұрын

46:42 One of those clips on the glass that holds the sunshade is broken on mine. I think I can find new ones, but I don't know how to remove the old clips. Do you or anyone else here know how?

@ProjectTimeGarage 9 ай бұрын

If you mean the ones that go throught the glass, I "think" they unscrew. Basically the bottom part is screwed into the top part I think.

@h.n.4060 9 ай бұрын

@@ProjectTimeGarage Thanks for responding! Yeah, I mean those hooks that go through the glass. I've looked for screws but I couldn't find any on either side. It seems like a solid piece of plastic. Is there a cap hiding the screw, or do yo think I have to twist the whole hook to screw it off?

@user-jv3vy1fb8o 2 ай бұрын

currently taking mine apart but have some questions for you or anyone able to awnser. Ok so my 95 pathys fuel gauge works accurately when its warm season. when its cold it doesn't pic up a reading. is yours as temperamental as this? ive looked all over the internet and aint finding anything.

@ProjectTimeGarage Ай бұрын

I would diagnose it by taking the fuel sending unit wire at the tank and grounding it straight to the frame/body. If the fuel gauge shoots up, then it's a sender problem in the tank. But if the gauge doesn't go up, then it's likely a gauge issue.

@user-jv3vy1fb8o Ай бұрын

@@ProjectTimeGarage i figured it out and problem has been resolved. I disconnected a pin connector and blew it out a bit and put it together again

@brucethomason6354 3 ай бұрын

Why didn’t his bolts get glued into that doohickey?

@ProjectTimeGarage 3 ай бұрын

They are in the thingamabob.

@StoicMafiaYT 8 ай бұрын

What year is your Nissan Pathfinder

@ProjectTimeGarage 8 ай бұрын

94, but I sold it back a few months ago.

@piktorsk8607 9 ай бұрын

Такаяде штука бывает на квадратной панели... Чинили😊

@ProjectTimeGarage 8 ай бұрын

Yes

@JoseRivera-pd4fg Жыл бұрын

TENGO LA MISMA CAMIONETA,EL MISMO COLOR,Y CON EL MISMO PROBLEMA.XE 95.

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Not a hard fix.

@rawraw1360 Жыл бұрын

The main purpose of the rear wing is to keep dirt/dust/snow off the rear glass. Without it everything curls around with the wind and lands on the rear of the pathfinder.

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Ah, that's good info right there.

@anthonyo4038 Жыл бұрын

I was told the rear wing creates force at high speeds to stabilize rear end, pushing down. But then there's like 150lbs. Of tailgate with a tire to compensate. It's truly a mystery

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

@@anthonyo4038 Hmmm, as fast as these things are, they really need the extra downforce, lol!

@Jim-hr8bn Жыл бұрын

I have a 96 I just bought for $750.00 160,000 miles, yes I'm bragging 😅.my 96 has that spoiler

@ProjectTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

Man, you got a deal on that.