2002 Xterra 3.3L non-SC, automatic transmission, the shift cable between the shifter and the trans has gotten so stiff we're about to break something by forcing it in and out of gear. Definitely the cable...it's removed and there is no movement by hand whatsoever. This cable is seriously stuck...
SINCERE THANKS to all who helped with this... I pulled the dizzy and found the bearing in pieces...definitely the culprit. Will rebuild this one in time, but bought a new one from RockAuto for under $80 and now it's running like it should. Thanks again everyone!! :-)
Apologies for the delay.
Today we got the distributor pulled and found the main bearing to be in pieces. Working on either rebuilding or replacing the distributor, not sure which way we'll go just yet. One of the biggest concerns is this spacer / plate / thing, not sure what it's called, but...
Wow... Sincere Thanks again for the multiple replies!
I'll check the exhaust output and report back. The big single catalytic converter (not one of the ones built into the exhaust manifold) was just replaced...obviously didn't solve the problem but it was rattling pretty badly so it was...
My goodness... you guys absolutely rock! Cannot thank each of you enough. Hope this response helps.
The only current code is for the knock sensor. My buddy asked me to bring a new battery as it was beginning to get weak, so I bought a new battery and drove the Xterra home (about 4 miles) and...
Whoa...you guys are super fast! I wasn't expecting to hear anything for a day or so. Color me impressed. :-)
Codes were for the rear oxygen sensor, but the rear catalytic converter was rattling something fierce so we replaced the cat and the code for the rear oxygen sensor went away.
Only...
Folks I need some help here.
I'm no good with electrical work. I just suck at it. My brain just doesn't get it...but I try.
I have a 2002 Xterra 3.3L non-supercharged with right at 200k miles on the clock.
It will start, run, and drive GREAT for about two minutes...then as it's getting fully...