2014 Nissan Pathfinder thermostat
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- In this episode of Lyles Garage, we swap out a defective thermostat and replace w a new one in a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder base model w a 3.5L v6.
Vehicle had a “check engine” light come on. Checked w the code reader, it gave a code and coolant system failure that was likely the thermostat. I had noticed the vehicle did have a longer warm-up time, which confirms that it was having a thermostat failure. After replacing, I’ve driven a few hundred miles and have never had the check engine light come on again. I hope this helps w your vehicle
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Appreciate the step by step, I believe you are the first and only that has made a video on this car thanks again
Thanks for watching! I’m glad it was helpful💪
THANK YOU!! I have search the internet and nobody care to show the removal of that sensor bolt to access the 3rd difficult one. Thanks again.
You’re welcome! Glad it helped👍🏻
Just completed this job for a customer and I pray to God that no one has to do this garbage. Taking it out is hard af but putting it back is easy. I dropped a few bolts and they liked to hide deep in the engine bay. Man that was annoying. I think I punched the ground a few times and walked outside a couple of times. Shits Hella annoying. Especially its in a tight ass space. Good luck man
Thanks man, I hope the video helped! You’re right though, that job was horrible.
@@lylesgarage it did thanks for the overview
By any chance do you remember how you got those bolts out from the engine bay? Currently punching the ground 😅
@@chris2069081 deep sockets and swivel ratchets. You gonna have to use your imagination and feel around for the hidden bolts and loosen them blindly. If you dropped one and you can't find it you might need a flashlight and mirror because they like to hide behind the alternator. Goodluck. Also it will come with a new small gasket. If you still struggle to hold it in place with the new termostat just say fuck it and don't worry about the gasket. You'll be alright I did this awhile ago and customer never came back with leak issues. If you trying to remove the hose off. Recommend spraying silicone inside the ends of the hose and pull them out. The guy in the video breaks it down perfectly tho and I work in a dealership so I approve this method. He helped me
Yep...this job sucks! I gave up for the day after spending an hour trying to line up the holes.
Thanks for the video, very helpful.
Awesome! Glad it helped👍🏻
Very helpful. Thank you very much!
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful👍🏻
Thanks
That little silver cylinder that had the electrical plug in it (that was in the way of the last bolt), it slipped down on my car and oil started coming out. Anyone have any idea what that is? Is that part of the water pump? What kinda oil was that?
I would assume it was an oil pressure sensor, and that was oil coming out. Definitely need that put back before you drive the vehicle. Perhaps a magnet on an extending antenna tool will help fish it out? Good luck!
Joe was there enough room to pull that cylinder out while thermostat was still attached?
I've got np2016, hope there the same thermostat
Really cool guy and videos🎉😅
Thanks man💪😎
Do you no were the ECT engine coolant temperature sensor is on this car. I need to replace mine
I don’t, but surely it’s on the internet somewhere. Usually temp sensors are near the thermostat or on the engine block
How did you get it out after you removed the bolts?
I just pulled it out, I don’t think it put up a fight.
Great video.
Thanks Carlos💪
Hardest replacement job I have ever done on a vehicle. Couldn’t see the bolts and had to do everything by feel.
I had the same thoughts! I hope the video helped out a little❤️
Agreed...I had to give up for the day because it was so frustrating. Hopefully a clear mind tomorrow will help!
Anyone have the tools they used to get the bolts out? I can’t get them off.
There are no specific tools but use a 1/4 drive 10mm socket with a swivel. Once you break them it’s honestly easier to use your fingers to get the bolts out. It’s much easier getting them back in than out.
I think it was a 10mm deep socket, on ratchet w extension. Good luck👍🏻
My truck needs this as well. Though I did see another guy recommend removing that cylinder thing (solenoid) It pulls out after you remove the bolt. Is there clearance to pull it down while the thermostat is still in place? Looks like it might hit the thermostat if you pull down
I don’t remember, I did this service a few years ago. I do remember it was easy to get the solenoid off. One 10mm bolt I think. I’m pretty sure you get it out of there before the thermostat
@@lylesgarage thanks man! This video is very helpful!
Does anyone know the name of the sensor that he took out to get to the last bolt?
I think it’s a “Variable timing solenoid” This would be the passenger side. It looks like there might be a driver side one also🤷🏼.
How do you get the washer filler tube to seal again? I can’t get the thing to sit flush or the o ring to seal
It just pressed back into the hole it came out of, It didn’t seem like a sealed fit. I imagine if it were over filled, it would leak from that point
What flavor gasket sealant did you put on the gasket?
I used this stuff called “gasketsinch” , smells like cherry I guess
Awesome 🤘. Thanks for the vid, btw. Only one out there that was worth a watch!
👍🏻😎💪
Is this the same engine as the Quest 2014?
If it’s the 3.5v6, yes it is
What is the torque specs on those bolts???
7-8 ft lbs for that size bolt
Hi! Question, does 2014 Nissan Pathfinder sv 4wd have only 1 thermostat? Asking for myself
Yes, just the one👍🏻
Need to tackle this on our 2014. Other than the location did the bolts come out easy? Did you use the gasket with the part or did you use something else?
😆. Toughest part was putting new bolts in, you can’t see the holes. I used the gasket that came w the part. It takes some time, but it can be done 💪
I sure hope it can be done! I cannot line up the damn holes! @@lylesgarage
Question pal.. at how many miles on the engine did this failure occur?
Mine had about 110k miles. The vehicle was taking longer than usual to warm up, so mine was stuck open. The check engine light came on and had a p420 error code. I hope that helps
Hey what was your original error code? P0128?
Unfortunately too much time has passed since this job, I can’t remember the exact code. I do remember the scan tool saying it was a “coolant system” error. Good luck w yours
So I have a 2015 the problem with mine is that my heat isn't getting as hot as it should. Anything I should check first before this?
I can’t honestly give a legit diagnosis through a comment section. Although, I can say from experience: if a car takes a really long time to get up to normal running temp, a common issue is the thermostat is bad and is stuck in the open position. This causes the engine to keep getting cold fresh coolant before it should. Which inhibits it’s ability to achieve normal running temp and causes it run cold for a while.
If you notice that your vehicle takes forever to get to a normal running temp, a new thermostat might be needed. Especially if the temp gets to normal running temp after 15-20 min
If you have a check engine light on, get a code reader ($35 on Amazon) and follow the simple steps included and diagnose it like a pro.
I hope this helps Big B💪. Let me know if you any other questions and thanks for watching my video!
@@lylesgarage hey Lyle do you think if it does go to normal running temperature eventually running cold is all that bad ?
@@lylesgarage hey Lyle do you think if it does go to normal running temperature eventually running cold is all that bad ?
@@jphone9200 yes and no. If you drove it like that for a little it wouldn’t necessarily brake your car. But it does cause your engine to not burn the fuel correctly and the engine was designed to run optimally at around 175-190 degrees. I’d imagine eventually it might cause unnecessary wear, or damage. But, I left mine for about three weeks before I got around to fixing it.
I hope that helps👍🏻
Flux capacitor 🤣
That's onw of two flux capacitors fyi 😂👌
This hasn't helped he doesn't show how he does it with what tool. I can't get this thing fixed
If you have a specific question, I’d be happy to help👍🏻
@@lylesgaragewhat sockets / swivel did you use to get the 3 bolts out. I’m having a hard time getting the bolts out.
@@AOJOPhotographysmall 1/4 extension and and a 1/4 in 10mm not that hard
I found a swivel made it much more difficult.. can auto makers just make em like they used too!!! I have the thermostat off having a hell of a time getting it back in...
I own a 2013 pathfinder, biggest piece of shit vehicle i have ever owned
I’m inclined to concur. Nissan really took a turn for the bad around 2009. My transmission went out at 25k miles. The CV transmission was such a horrible thing