2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER
155,000 MILES
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SHAGGS2RICHES
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I have gotten a couple different answers on this question so sitting confused. I bought my pathfinder used in 2009 and have had almost no issues. The only thing I can't get resolved is how my 4-hi should shift back to 2 wheel drive. It seems that no matter how fast/slow steady etc. I am, my vehicle will not shift out of 4x4 unless I turn a corner or similar action. If its icy in town and want to head on the highway, I always have to find an approach pull in and turn around to go back in 2wd. Or pull into a parking lot and drive out again. The dealership mechanic told me it was how a 4x4 is suppose to work. I've driven lots of other 4x4s and they always have been able to shift on the fly going in a straight line down the road. I asked a co-worker who's an ex-GM mechanic and he said something was probably wrong with the vacuum setup. My extended warranty will soon run out so I want to resolve it if there is a problem.
Nov 7, 2012 at 3:41 AM
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SHAGGS2RICHES
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Sorry I said 155,000 miles it is actually 155,000 kilometres.
Nov 7, 2012 at 3:43 AM
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each vehicle is its own entry. do not compare to other vehicles. some make you back up to release it from 4 wheel.

as far as your car, have you serviced the system regularly?? clean and pack wheel bearings?? this system requires regular maintenance.

Roy
Nov 7, 2012 at 4:01 AM
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SHAGGS2RICHES
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It has been given the regular maintenance schedule as per recommended at each interval. I have driven a Titan that shifted on the fly so I guess I assumed that they would have had a similar standard how they wanted to operate. Makes sense though that they would be different as they are designed with different uses in mind. Thank you!!
Nov 7, 2012 at 6:19 AM