Nissan Pathfinder: Traction Control Kicks On When Turning A Corner - Part I
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- In this video I bring you through the process of diagnosing and repairing a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder that is having issues with the steering angle sensor. It's making the traction control kick on when trying to make a turn. -Enjoy!
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In the hospital, had bypass surgery. Still looking for your videos. You are an awesome tech and great source of entertainment.
"on the go lifestyle"
too good.
The image is classic! Ricardo Montalban with one of those levers sticking out of his jacket pocket....
I work in computer software, and yet somehow you've helped me with finding problems in code. Earlier today I was trying to debug something and went down the wrong path. Thought about what you say, "Stick to your routine diagnosis". Found the problem in 5 mins.
Works 60% of the time everytime!
Spent about 27 years in IT operations, his troubleshooting technique is applicable to many fields. Reminds me of many troubleshooting moments on mainframes, their peripherals, software, firmware and OS. Miss the old days with mag tape and impact printers. I almost miss card readers. Almost!🤣😂
@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer Lol almost 😂 Just starting out as an intern, hoping to work my way up and one day say I've been in this field for 27 days!
@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 34 years for me, plus 14 years in avionics before that. 100% true: jumping to conclusions is often a shortcut to failure.
@@flagmichael started out on Burroughs B4800's with Varian frontend communication processors. Did a little keypunch and a lot of microfiche the first year. Not to sound egotistical, but I was good at it.
I sometimes just listen Eric's videos. Way he talks is so informative and funny.
When I buy a used car, I usually go through and replace all the missing screws (with OE if possible). One mechanic I will never use again gave me a car back with a bunch of screws missing, then told me they were never there. The look on his face was priceless when I showed him my invoice for the OE screws.....
Man oh man I miss the SMA videos! And I must admit.....the pride you show for your craft is absolutely inspiring. Thank you for taking time out of your day to make these videos!
Can't wait for part 2 of " there's your problem , lady ! "
The problem is it's a Nissan.
@@BigEightiesNewWave A Nissan that has been through hands that don't know what they are doing. Bad news indeed.
@D.R. Lee formerly known as " dat soon "
I would love to see a sweater with the caption "SON OF A MOTHER" on it
Son of a beagle!
there's your problem lady
I would rather a t-shirt with a pocket
At least you had a good release, of course we have to wait for part 2 for all to be satisfied. Once again, good job Eric.
Giving you free tools with names plastered all over is just smart. If I was watching your vids and saw you missing a tool, sending you one to make your job easier would make me money. That is if I sold that tool.
@South Main Auto Repair LLC. Hey Eric, as a Nissan Pathfinder owner I can tell you beside the obvious issue that the car has and you are fixing it, it also I can hear that it has the classic fan clutch stuck on HIGH all the time. Maybe the owner didn't know something it is wrong with it, because it bough it used and it may be like since since she bought it, but I can tell right away the fan clutch it is stock on high and has to be replaced to help the MPG and to keep the car sounding like a garbage truck down the road. Those Nissan fan clutch has the tendency of getting stuck on high due to a rust on the front mounted coil spring that sense the temp. I will let your customer know about it. It is an easy fix and will quiet down the truck BIG time plus help to gain the MPG back.
Nice find I D. I noticed the fan noise too and can't stand those non-thermal fan clutches. The best clutch for a mechanical fan is a thermal type as they completely (or 80%) disengage the fan vs. the other version than simply limit the RPM of the fan when its not hot.
Thanks you save me , I had same problem, your video was light a shiny light on dark .
Good bless you and all the guys sharing real solutions , you make life easy!!
I just replaced my clockspring last year on my Infiniti ... Nissan is known to have crappy clocksprings and they control so much!
I learned a few new things that's for sure!
Part 2! Oh man...this is brutal!
Don'tcha just love coming behind another shop to "fix it!"
Waiting for part two.
Eric I've been watching your videos for years and everyone is informative and a learning experience. Just finished up an ATG advanced electrical class. Excellent. By the time I figure it all out will probably be back to horse and buggies. Stay well Artie. Long Island still sucks 👍👍👍
I had some dash work done at the dealer and I don't know how he did it, but I'm fairly certain the technician used his 3/4" impact to reinstall the screws in my dash and trim.
The last time my car was serviced at the dealer I had to use a 1/2 impact to remove the oil pan drain plug. That's the last time it went there.
@@douglasjreynolds sounds like the Yellowstone park service stations ( impact to remove and insert drain plug )
Its an amazon one... I had the same one sent to me and i had to pull the old one apart and solder in the new clock spring into the old housing. The new one didn't have the middle part to turn the angle sensor.. yup yup.
Eric: So I got these screwdrivers
Gearwrench: 👀
Eric: *uses Gearwrench promo screwdriver for 90% of the video*
Gearwrench: 😍😍😍
And rightly so! GearWrench is good stuff.
@@flagmichael ive always been happy with them
@@flagmichael ZASS
Where can I buy a few
Where can I buy screw driver not in your store
Hey Eric, Its kevin from Bath. Always a pleasure watching you work. Very thorough and precise. Tell Josh he did a great job on the alignment. Car feels tighter than ever. I'm glad you recommended the rear control arms and hardware. I screwed up & only ordered 2 adjusting bolts . Unfortunately I didn't figure that out until the day before I got the parts so I had to wait anther week. I ended up getting the trailing arms through Mitsubishi parts site which ended up being cheaper than Rock Auto. Funny thing though. I happened upon 2 other Mitsubishi parts sites and the rear front control arm with the balljoints were discontinued. I looked on Rock Auto and they had the rear front arm for twice what I paid. Still have to pull the brakes apart as Josh noticed the brakes were dragging. Such is life, the todo list that never ends. Thanks for sharing, Kevin.
That was a quick introduction to the steering wheel and associated mechanisms. Better your that me, Eric.
3 people you never lie to...
1. Doctor
2. Lawyer
3. Eric O.
lol 😂
3b (or 2b however you figure it) MRS. O......
I changed the clock spring on my 08 sentra not too long ago so this video would have been very useful too me! Nissans are all kinda similar cars on the inside, especially in the same model year. great vid to drink my morning coffee too be well mr o!
Looks like a cutoff wheel that cut those tabs maybe a Dremel tool? Awesome video Eric always a pleasure to watch another PROFESSIONAL work instead of a hack, keep it up and stay safe and well in these uncertain time
i believe the previous shop installed the wrong clockspring and what nissan calls a " spiral switch and combination switch assembly". on the pathfinders from 05 and newer those pieces you pulled out, the wipers and indicator switches are integrated and its a complete piece, i learned that when i installed OEM fog lamp kits on a couple of nissan trucks, rogue, frontier, pathfinder...
At the beginning of the video I noticed a Buick Roadmaster outside, I hope there is a video coming on that, I love those big old cars.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC O!
It's "our" birthday today - yours and mine...
I hope Mrs. O and the kiddos treat you well on your birthday... hopefully ICE CREAM is involved! Keep up the great work and SMA videos, looking forward to a Whats Up Wednesday someday...
Wow now I need to buy a gear wrench mini prybar... Thanks Erik O 🤣😋
Where to buy? Mac has them on their site. I have a Mac.
@@prmayner Thanks but id rather not spend an extra 50 bucks because it says Mac... Gearwrench is good enough me!
2:38 Hey what’s up G 🤣 The Homie Eric 😎
Enjoy watching and learning ! Thank you for these videos Eric...take care..
Our 2008 Chevy Trailblazer does that! Almost got me killed turning left in front of a transport truck! Had to pull the traction control fuses (both traction and stability). Dealer said it was the steering wheel yaw sensor but no parts were available and once they were I decided it's way more fun to drive without the computer controlling everything, especially in the winter! :)
Wow - SMA does a save on crappy work by another shop....what a unique switchiation!
My friend bought his 2011 Pathfinder brand new it now has 110k miles has been perfect since day one BUT in the last 2 year's if it sits for more then 48 hrs the battery is dead! It's been to 4 Nissan dealerships and 3-5 small shops. They've spent about 4,500$ on it and no one has fixed it yet. They love it still it's in excellent condition garage kept
Yes you just did a video on this, and the GearWrench pocket screwdrivers were used. Different type car, but it was the clock spring.
I really enjoy your videos very much. I think your skill and detail are top Notch. Keep up the good work.
G'day, Mr. O! Enjoyed the video! (Thank you very much for taking the time - the process of diagnosing and repairing a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder) But, (you know) "Oh fiddlesticks!" (it's like having a cliffhanger) 'To be continued'... Lol! 😉
Cheers! 😊🛠✌🏻❤️
Tomorrow is the big four 1.
Happy, happy, joy, joy
The Nissan clocksprings come "complete" but need to check the new switches match. I've gotten new ones where the fog light switch was missing and the parts guys said that was the only one clockspring listing and there wasn't a separate listing for a fog light switch. Glad I kept the old parts and the old fog lamp switch still worked so I didn't have to fight that battle with the parts department. Not sure if there are other switch options besides the fog lights either.
Yep, automatic lights, intermittent wipers stuff like that
Amazing work man. I don’t know why I thought it was maybe a damaged ABS wire Behind the front wheel
Nice work 👏 👌
Good evening Eric
Hope all is well with the family
I like watching your beautiful video im from morocco have a good day sir God bless you 💟❤💙💚💛💜
Most important people you NEVER withhold information from:
1. Doctor
2. Attorney
3. most important of all - MECHANIC!!!
Thus endith the lesson.
Wrong!!!,
1) God!
2) Mom!
3)Doctor
4)Attorney
5)Mechanic
You forgot electrician.
@@PatrickLeeUS " shocking " they would forget that one
I was gonna add your Plumber and Electrician
@@Android_Warrior Don't forget your wife/girlfriend
Thank goodness a new video. TV sucks!
"take em' with you for the on the go lifestyle", classic! and ouch! your left index finger looks painful
Great video. In my opinion if i had diagd the vehicle i would have reconnected to the CAN bus and monitored the angle sensor signal by manually turning the sensor with the clock spring disconnected.
Sometimes you just want to find the previous "mechanic" and clock his spring
Some guys have a few tools, a couple of screw drivers and consider themselves a mechanic. You have just gone behind a couple of 'em. First sign of a fake mechanic is missing screws -- a literal screw loose!
Ya definitely
There's your problem LADY...You didn't go to SMA in the first place!!!
Ya DING DONG!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😅
As you say Eric O. The plot thickens.
Catch ya on part 2
"We won't break them just in case..."
That's something I've got to remember!
That other garage didn't compare the clock springs and all new parts, you always do :-D
When i take anything apart i observe where everything goes and i take pictures just in case my memory is having a bad hair day, like it often does.
At 15:20 it looks like that notch from the clock spring is supposed to engage with the little finger from the steering angle sensor - just the distance is too large.
So it really seems like a wrong clock spring was slapped on there that's for another model and doesn't have the necessary reach to engange with the SAS.
"on the go lifestyle" got me with that one lol!
If my calculations are correct is it your bday Eric O? If so Happy Birthday Brother ✌ Greetings from Los Angeles.
What is this, the clock spring channel??
Low and behold and Wait for Part 2 Check✅!!!; )
Got a giggle from ole mate in the back ground with the 33% line , comedy classic.
7 dislikes are from the employees and management of other shop.
Its up to 18 now, must be he hired some new people lol.
Hey kid....here's $5. Go click dislike on as many of this guys videos.....
22 dislikes now. One must be a Dorman salesperson
Just love when I have to fix other peoples screw ups! My last 3 days at work were just that!
Hey Mr O, I was getting nervous when your were fondling with the steering wheel airbag and that mini prybar in your hand and the airbag accidently deploying and diving the prybar into you head. I feel confident that you know what your doing but accidents do happen. Please be careful remember safety third.
Are you sure that the Pathfinder didn't have the rare ADS (Automatic Drifting System) upgrade?
Also, as an honorary millennial, I am seriously considering, as part of my on the go life style, if I should start taking my turn signal and wiper stalks with me when I leave my car .
You're seriously considering?! Surely you can't be serious?!
@@markh.6687 Reminds me of the line from Airplane.
I use my pocket screw drivers for everything. I have one with a magnet on the end. Saved my beans more times than I can say. Best. Tool. Ever.
Your lucky you were able to pull codes. The steering angle sensor on my Tundra shorted out and when it did it crashed the entire CAN network. No scan tool communication at all. All CELs turned on in the dash, the truck started and ran, but all gauges were dead except for the fuel gauge. Took me 2 days to figure out.
Wow finally caught one within the first hour!
I have 2008 Nissan sentra with the air bag light on. I tried using the cruise control on the freeway and notice it didn't work. As I did more digging apparently the clock spring goes bad. The radio and other controls also don't work. Sometimes one button does. In short I need to go to the yard and find one but just haven't got around to it. So that clockspring may be it on this one too. Not sure the sentra has that angle sensor. I didn't see anything about that. The dealer wants and arm and a leg so it'll have to wait until I find one.
Dammit missed the live video. Love the videos Eric I’ve learned a bunch watching them.
Oh yea! Love sma video's! Thank you sir
Had a airbag light on my QX56, narrowed down to the clock spring. A seasoned Infiniti tech friend said replace the entire stalk (and the cost wasn't that bad either). Now I see why!
love the videos, all the chatter is great.
Always a good day with SMA. This video reminds me of the joke about a loose nut behind the wheel.
Was that a Vessel Phillips screwdriver? I use the Megadora version, turquoise handle. Nice Japanese tools, cheap to boot. Never knew JIS existed until I saw theirs, and now use them all the time.
as someone who has done something similair on my Nissan 350z i bough a new clock spring from ebay cause it was cheaper and it didnt have a locator pin for the steering angle sensor did exactly the same i bet thats what they did. you live and learn i guess
18:40 My money was on a Aftermarket clock spring not oem Plus the reason why the customer waited a month for them to fix it was because it was coming on the slow boat from china land.
Omg you have helped me soooo much this is exactly my problem
@1:45 Steering angle sensor, or tripple pack sensor (x y and z axis, pitch,roll and yaw).
We build OEM entertainment systems for many of the auto manufacturers. For one we had to add a running motor sound features to drive an external speaker to one of the EV cars. This was the solve the problem that as the car glided along it was ultra silent and pedestrians would step out in front. It's amazing how much we use our ears to keep from getting run over. I tried to talk them into a horse sound but they would have no part of that. So I guess that's relegated to after market.
I don't think our motor sound ever made it to actual production. Too bad. It sounded nice.
What is the regular retail price of a clock spring? How much is a NISSAN clock spring with the extra parts?
Grasias por el diagnostico
Am I showing my age if I think of it as a Pathpuppy?
I gotta get one of those GearWrench mini pry bars. They knew what they were doing when they sent you a set!
LOL... That clock spring assy... With the steering wheel and covers off.... It reminds me of the handle bars on a Big Wheel. :D
Hey Eric O great video sir, how do you like those vessel screwdrivers?
If cars could talk... The other “shop” with the 30 day used car warranty (aka Big Dick’s Used Auto Mart) sent it to his “mechanic” (aka Ugh-ah Doug), down the road who then had his “apprentice” (high school dropout wash boy) repair the horn with a 4’ pry-bar and 2 pound hammer who then somehow managed to screwed up the steering angle sensor. Ugh-ah Doug took his 1” impact and sawsall to the steering wheel and cowl to “diagnose” the SAS but gave up and told Big Dick the horn was fixed and sent it down the road.
Lol
And the result is an insecure car on the road, and a possible interesting case for a lawyer if any accident had occured because of that nasty job!
That's funny but ya cars really would say that
Ugh ah Doug did something wrong too. No one took this vehicle for a test drive before handing it over to the dealership or customer. Duh dum da dum
Very helpful, thanks
Don't worry Eric i just wound back the video, the steering wheel was straight. No need to thank me
Great video Eric O @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC
Good informative video
So, you're the right guy..It'll take less than 1 month fo sure.
I have a question for you. I have a 2013 Avalon Limited with 33,000 miles. Breaks worked perfectly until I took it to the dealer to have a wheel alignment done while I needed other items done as well. How the hell does doing a wheel alignment cause my brakes now to pulsate when breaking? Like a warped rotor. Expect left front.
Maybe warped your rotor by over tightening your lug nuts?
i saw a beautiful buick roadmaster in this video can you tell me what are you doing to it? I would love to see a video of it
yea I went to change out the cabin air filter on my wifes 2016 forfusion and I tell you it was a pain. I actually took off the passenger uner dash air bag without knowing it and when I checked it said what ever you for DO NOT TAKE THE $ BOLTS OUT FOM UNDER THE GLOVE BOX FOR THAT IS THE PASSENGER UNDER DASH AIR BAG...nice for letting me know now. And It didnt go off.........mmmmm wonder if it really works? I didnt under the battery either.
That is what happens when you go to a goat herder that is a mekanic on slow days. Great Job Eric👍👍
I want one of those little pry bars! Any idea what the gearwrench part # is?
When did you add the new employee and lift
The sensor detected that the sensor was defective, and activated a sensor to counteract the imaginary vehicle motion, resulting in a false sensor reading. I think. :) Seeing these new cars makes me think I should buy that 1999 Toyota Corolla I saw at a local dealer. Didn't need all that wiring to steer in 1999.
Nice job and video
All the nonsense with the clockspring notwithstanding, as a Nissan owner I am pleased to see how modular their design is - Airbag pops out, multifuction stalks click in and out, etc. A lot easier than dealing with 19 different connectors, 11 screws, and needing a special factory tool that only the dealer has.
The Apollo capsule was easier to diagnose than these new cars are , right ?
Confirmation when the panel was seen to be missing!
Well, the people that built and designed it where right there to eagerly help whenever they where needed.
Thanks for viewing
All the comments make your channel even better...thanks viewers!
What's that big red till you use to pry on the control arms?