87 Pathfinder Electrical Problem

Rick G · Aug 18th, 2004, 10:10 PM

I have an 87 Pathfinder that suddenly developed an electrical problem. The other day when I started it the A/T Oil Temp, Battery, and Brake lights all came on and stayed on. The vehicle is cold and the battery is fine so it must be some sort of indicator problem. Anyone have a similar experience or can make a suggestion on what to do?

dano · Sep 29th, 2004, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick G

I have an 87 Pathfinder that suddenly developed an electrical problem. The other day when I started it the A/T Oil Temp, Battery, and Brake lights all came on and stayed on. The vehicle is cold and the battery is fine so it must be some sort of indicator problem. Anyone have a similar experience or can make a suggestion on what to do?

did you figure out the problem. have similar situation with a 91 pathfinder.

**88pathoffroad** · Sep 30th, 2004, 12:22 AM

It'll do that if the alternator goes out on you...check that first.

dano · Sep 30th, 2004, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 88pathoffroad

It'll do that if the alternator goes out on you...check that first.

just remove it today, will have it checked tomorrow at the parts store. thanks for the input.

dc

no1see2me · Sep 30th, 2004, 11:34 PM

True, alternators will cause that problem on a Nissan, also a poor grounding problem will contribute to this, typically the internal regulator goes out in the alternator.