Expert Answers about Nissan Pathfinder

• Hopkins Backup Sensor System Sounds Constant Alert when Installed on a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
• If the license plate area on the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is recessed, the sensors could be picking up the overhang above the license plate area, or the rear bumper. You would need to put something behind the unit so that it protrudes further from the rear of the vehicle so the sensors will not detect those items on the vehicle. If there is a short circuit that is applying constant power to the alert, it would just beep continuously while in reverse because there would be power applied to...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness Blows Fuses and Turns On Reverse Lights on a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
• I do not recommend Curt powered trailer wiring harnesses for LED taillights because some of the battery power bleeds through and can dimly light up LED bulbs. Harness # C55361 should not have that issue since it does not have a direct connection to the vehicle battery. The harness you are using now, # 118361, might not be the problem and it is possible that if the harness is not the problem that when you install a new one the same thing will happen. It almost sounds like there is a bent...
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• Troubleshooting Hayes Trailer Brake Controller LED Flashing While Driving With Camper
• The LED light on your Hayes Trailer Brake Controller comes on when it senses power from the brake light switch or the controller is manually activated. Your brake light switch on your 2015 Nissan Pathfinder may be faulty. Since it is just blinking it does not see the power long enough to activate the trailer brakes. Since you have a 2nd Hayes controller on your other vehicle I would recommend swapping them to see if the same issue occurs with the other controller. This will tell you...
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• 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 7 Pole Wiring Installation
• The wiring connector you are looking for to plug in the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector part # 118266 is located behind a kick panel on the front passengers side floorboard. There is a larger plastic nut to remove then you can pull out on the panel to remove it. The connector will be on the upper side of all the wiring there just in behind it. Check out the video my buddy Rob did on a 2008 Frontier below. The location is identical on where you will find the...
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• Do Some 2013 Nissan Pathfinders Have Blue Relays for Trailer Wiring Already Installed
• Some Nissan vehicles will have the blue relays already installed. Some will have some but not all. If your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has them already and the trailer wiring seems to be functioning fine after you installed the # 118670 then you would be ready to tow.
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• Solution for Wiring in 7-Way to Vehicle Wiring and Trailer Lighting Functions Stop Working
• Since not all trailer wiring colors match your best option is going to be to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to identify all of the functions of the wiring on your vehicle and then using the attached diagram wire it up accordingly. I attached a video that shows how to test the wires as well.
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• Troubleshooting Left Turn Signal/Brake Lamp Circuit on Trailer Connector 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
• If the applicable fuses and relays aren't blown, but power isn't reaching the 4-pole plug left turn/brake light pins, then there's probably a cut wire someplace between the fuse block and the trailer connector. Try tracing the 4-pole to the connector it plugs into. Unplug the 4-pole and use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 on the pins of the connector as a helper activates each turn signal function. If you're getting the left turn signal at this connector, simply replace the 4-pole...
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• Troubleshooting Right Turn Signal on Trailer Not Working
• I tried researching a fuse location on your 2005 Nissan Pathfinder but everything I found is very vague. Check your owner's manual for any specific information because the fuse is a good place to start. It sounds like you've already used a circuit tester, like # PTW2993, to test at the Pathfinder's 4-way trailer connector. If you're not getting power and all of the fuses are okay, then you'll need to inspect the vehicle's connector and wiring looking for any corrosion or damage. If you're...
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• Troubleshooting the Install of Tekonsha T-One # 118670 on a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
• What I recommend doing is swapping out some of the Blue relays from the Tekonsha T-One # 118670, that you know work with some in the back that you do not think are working. If the Blue relays now work in the back but up front they don't work then it sounds like the relay(s), part # C57000, is/are bad and need to be replaced. You can also try using a circuit tester, like part # PTW2992, to test the gray connector on your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder after the relays are installed but before...
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• Troubleshooting 7-Way Harness Installation On 2007 Nissan Frontier With No Trailer Towing Package
• On some Nissan vehicles there is a relay needed in the in-cab fuse panel to make it fully functional. You will want to check the owner's manual to find the locations of all the fuses and relays associated with tow package wiring. Even with all of the relays and fuses in place, you may have a bad one and it will need to be replaced. If you find there is a missing relay, then it should be one of the blue relays from the Curt Relay Kit # C57000. If the lights on the trailer are not working,...
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• Trailer Brakes Locked Up, Brake Controller Blue Wire Shows Constant 14 Volts
• It sounds like there is an internal issue with the controller and/or a short on the brake output wire. The easiest thing to check would be the vehicle side trailer connector. Corrosion can cause a short causing constant power draw on the blue wire. Make sure the connector is clean and free of corrosion inside where the wires attach and outside on the pins. You can also inspect the wiring as far as you can under the Pathfinder. Check for damaged wires with copper touching bare metal. To...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring on 2016 Nissan Pathfinder After Trailer Side Wiring Short
• Since you have already tried replacing all the relays in the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118273 on your 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, and you've replaced the running light fuse, it sound like you may have another fuse that needs replacing or have wiring that has overloaded somewhere. I've checked your owners manual and cannot see any fuse locations listed there, so I can't give you a location to look at. If the other fuses are all good,...
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• Boat Trailer Towed by 2002 Nissan Pathfinder Has no Running Lights
• I am glad you have managed to narrow down the problem by trying the trailer on a different vehicle. You have isolated the vehicle as being the problem. How to proceed from here will depend on whether your trailer connector is factory installed, or OEM. If the trailer connector was factory installed, it sounds like you have a blown fuse. In my research, I could not find a fuse location for you. Take a look at your owner's manual and look at the fuse box diagrams for the location of the...
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• 2011 Nissan Pathfinder Troubleshooting Trailer Running Lights not Working
• There is actually two trailer wiring connectors on your 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. One of them controls the 4-way functions and the other controls the 7-way functions. It is possible that you are trying to install the # 118263 into the wrong one. I attached a picture that shows the correct one to use. There is also a relay under the hood of your vehicle in the fuse box that controls the trailer running lights. It should be blue like the # C57000. It is possible that this relay is missing...
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• Left Trailer Brake Light Does Not Work on New Trailer Towed by 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
• The first thing you are going to want to do is test the 7-Way on the Pathfinder using a circuit tester like # PTW2979 if needed. The pins in the 3:00 and 9:00 positions are the turn signal/brake light pins. Have someone engage the left and right turn signals and then the brakes, 1 at a time, while you test with a circuit tester. If all of the functions are correct on the 7-Way then that indicates a problem on the trailer. If the signals are not correct on the 7-Way then you may have a...
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• Troubleshooting Mushy Rear Suspension on a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder With Air Lift Air Bags
• The Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs # AL60810 for the rear suspension on your 2005 Nissan Pathfinder have a maximum air pressure rating of 35psi. This should not be exceeded or it will likely cause damage to the air bags and could also damage part of the suspension system. With the suspension feeling mushy without additional weight you should have the springs and shocks checked out to ensure they are functioning properly with no damage to the mounts.
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Connector On 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Not Powering Trailer Lights
• Before replacing the wiring harness on your 2012 Nissan Pathfinder with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56225, I recommend checking that the relays are in place. If the harness that was installed is indeed aftermarket there should be a relay harness behind the passenger side kick panel on your vehicle. If you are missing the relays but have the harness, you will need the Curt Relay Kit for Nissan Aftermarket Tow Package # C57000. If...
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• Troubleshooting a Redarc Tow Pro Elite Brake Controller That's Short Circuiting
• To fix a short circuit on your Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers # RED39FR you'll need to look for any wires that appear to be broken or damaged as this is what would likely cause the wiring to short. Then I recommend checking the 12-volt black power wire to see if anywhere from the controller to the battery the wire is frayed and touching any metal. It also wouldn't hurt checking to make sure the white ground wire is grounded correctly and not...
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• Lock and Keys Broken Off in Yakima Skybox 16
• Because all Yakima products use lock cores for the Same Key System, any Yakima lock core will work. In order to replace the lock cores you will need to get the broken keys out of the locks. Once you've gotten the broken keys out, then use the Control Key for your Yakima Same Key System to remove the locks- if you've lost your Control Key, a replacement can be obtained by purchasing a new set of lock cores like the # Y07202. Once you've accomplished this, you will be able to switch them...
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• Wiring Harness 118273 Not Powering Trailer Lights
• Thank you for your purchase from etrailer of the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118273 for your Pathfinder. If your trailer's lights are not working there are a number of troubleshooting steps you can take to try and remedy the issue. The first thing to do is take a look at your owner's manual to locate any trailer fuses or relays and ensure they are all there and in working order. If they are, in order to determine the specific problem...
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