Hey guys,I have a odd smell in my 93 villager when the heat is on.It smell's like something between burning and new car smell.Van is running great temp is...
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Brent Rawlings
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Feb 2, 2000 4:01 am
The manual I have for my '93 Quest is from a '94 Quest WIth that in mind is the recommended gasoline cctane level was different in the two models? What could...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Feb 2, 2000 4:26 am
... The octane requirements would be the same. Lower octane may result in a bit of knock/ping on throttle tip in, followed by the ECU dialing back the ignition...
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Brent Rawlings
b.rawlings@...
Feb 2, 2000 4:36 am
Thanks for the insight! Brent ... From: "Steve Cutchen" <scutchen@...> To: <villagerquest@egroups.com> Sent: February 1, 2000 9:30 PM Subject:...
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Brad Foster
bradfoz@...
Feb 2, 2000 1:43 pm
I have noticed the same smell just lately. I had the lower radiator hose replaced about (2) weeks ago on my 94 villager. I have been wondering why I was...
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Ron Lockman
rlockman@...
Feb 2, 2000 5:01 pm
Brad, The procedure for evacuating the cooling system is detailed in the shop manuals, if you do not have access to one, Steve Cutchen has posted it on his web...
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Ron Lockman
rlockman@...
Feb 2, 2000 5:24 pm
Attention 96 Villager Owners - There's a pair of shop manuals, a service manual and a elect vac troubleshooting manual (EVTM) up for bids on Ebay. Item...
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Romeo Cabanero
romela13@...
Feb 2, 2000 6:13 pm
does anyone have problems with their audio controls on the steering column in their 96-98 vans? Well I did and their is a service bulletin that fixes that....
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Hans Mellberg
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Feb 2, 2000 7:00 pm
You can get from Radio Shack (or many other places) a CD changer (mine has 6) that attaches to you antenna. You then tune to an empty frequency and you...
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Carl Haines
chaines@...
Feb 2, 2000 7:18 pm
The following message got stopped by the list server since Ian is not subscribed to the list. I am forwarding it to the list. If you can offer any...
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Carl Haines
chaines@...
Feb 2, 2000 7:30 pm
... column ... fixes ... So, where is this ground located? I have seen that there are some TSBs on this, but I don't have any details. Carl Haines...
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Carl Haines
chaines@...
Feb 2, 2000 8:29 pm
The '99 models seem to develop a problem with the brakes grinding after the first 1,000-2,000 miles. This seems to be a common problem for the '99 models, and...
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Carl Haines
chaines@...
Feb 2, 2000 8:42 pm
I believe that the octane requirements for all model years of the Quest and Villager is 87. My rule of thumb is to stick with the octane requirement stated by...
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Chris
fchorvath@...
Feb 2, 2000 8:48 pm
I jumped up to 89 Octane in my 93 Villager and the car seemed to idle smoother and start quicker on very cold mornings. I really didn't notice much of a...
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Dave Hoffman
DHoffman@...
Feb 2, 2000 8:49 pm
... I own a 99 Quest which now has about 25,000 miles on it. I haven't had any problem with the brakes grinding. I have noticed a groaning and shuddering ...
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Kariba911@...
Feb 3, 2000 12:14 am
I just bought a '97 villager and noticed grinding noise from brakes. Took it to dealer and they replaced rear brakes under warranty because they said their...
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robert steenburgh
rob.steenburgh@...
Feb 3, 2000 12:49 am
Greetings: I recently purchased a '94 Quest w/66,200 miles on it. I've read about the endemic problems w/the exhaust manifold studs here:...
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Jeffry Schmitz
jschmitz@...
Feb 3, 2000 5:23 am
The brakes on my wife's 95 Villager have been less than perfect; we had problems with the grinding noise on the rear ones that I eventully traced to brake dust...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Feb 3, 2000 6:18 am
... You will notice it by sound. You'll hear a "clacking" sound under load such as acceleration. ... I have not tried to contact Ernie for details on how to...
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Jones, Debra
DeJones@...
Feb 3, 2000 3:23 pm
I have a '97 Quest and I have had problems from day 1 with the brakes grinding. Nissan tells me it's because of "dust" or crystallization on the brakes and...
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Ron Lockman
rlockman@...
Feb 3, 2000 3:42 pm
Romeo, Yes, I'm also having problems with the steering wheel switches for my radio on my 97 Villager. The center button is supposed to change the channel but...
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Romeo Cabanero
romela13@...
Feb 3, 2000 8:21 pm
Don't have and idea really, as long as they fix it under warranty, i'm happy............... Romy ... From: Carl Haines <chaines@...> To:...
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Romeo Cabanero
romela13@...
Feb 3, 2000 8:28 pm
Ron, well my van is a 98 and it was still covered by the 36000/ 3yr warranty, so there was no problem getting the dealer to fix it with no charge. Romy ... ...
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Tann Tran
tanntran@...
Feb 3, 2000 10:42 pm
Well, when your van has any problem but still under warranty, make sure you bring it back to the dealer to have it fixed. I did mine diligently for the first...
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Tom Huckstep
huckstept@...
Feb 4, 2000 1:54 am
A couple of observations on brakes. First, it's been my experience that front brakes on my '93 Villager wear more quickly than on other cars I've owned. I...
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RJLB@...
Feb 4, 2000 3:48 am
Hey guys,I'm finally installing my new timing belt on my 93 villager.But i am stuck I can't loosen the crankshaft bolt I don't have a impact gun or compressor...
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Jeffry Schmitz
jschmitz@...
Feb 4, 2000 4:16 am
Do you have a socket (1/2 inch Drive) that will fit the bolt? If so, place it on the bolt where you can get an angle on it to pull hard enough to break it...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Feb 4, 2000 4:28 am
... You might try your local auto parts store for a strap wrench. It uses a strap to go around the outside of the pulley and then reattach to the wrench....
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Tom DeWitt
wizwitt@...
Feb 4, 2000 5:51 am
An easy way to fix the switches is to remove the screw that secures the switches to the steering wheel and remove the switch assy. There are small knife blade ...
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Romeo Cabanero
romela13@...
Feb 4, 2000 5:51 am
That's what i do. On the van ,ive changed the rear audio controls, the audio controls on streering wheel and on my maxima, the A-arm, the radiator, ...
