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Seeking Advice on 2001 Nissan Crew's Heating/Cooling Deficiencies and Warning Light Issue

Hey everyone, I'm a bit concerned about my 2001 Nissan Crew, Gasoline with about 146,352 km on the dash. The blower isn't working as it used to, the heating/cooling system isn't cutting it, and a darn warning light is staring at me from the speedometer. I previously had a not-so-great adventure with the mechanic so I'm trying to figure it out as best I can before I dive back into that nightmare. I suspect it could be due to a faulty Solar sensor. Has anyone faced similar issues? What was your experience? And any advice on dealing with mechanics for this kind of stuff would be great! Cheers!

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Hey, I get your concerns, sounds very reminiscent of an experience I had with my own 1998 Nissan Pathfinder. I too was having a rough time with the blower and that doggone warning light. After skirting around it for weeks, I finally took her to the garage and turns out it wasn't a faulty solar sensor as I had suspected. Instead, it was a defective wiring harness. You might think it's not a killer issue, but let me tell you, faulty wiring can muck up your systems in no time. In my case, the heating/cooling system was on the fritz, much like what you're experiencing. The mechanic had to replace the entire wiring harness due to extensive damage, and boom, things were back in business. Here's a tip when dealing with mechanics: know your car's symptoms well, and don't hesitate to voice your concerns, it can save you a ton of time and head-scratching. Good luck with your Nissan Crew. Cheers!

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Hey there,, Yikes, a defective wiring harness does sound like a bit of a doozy. I appreciate the solid advice and heads up. I'm definitely gives me a different perspective on my Nissan Crew's pesky problems. If you don't mind me asking, how much did that whole operation set you back? Also, any other issues since the wiring harness ordeal? Cheers!

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Hey again,, No worries at all, happy to share! The wiring harness shenanigans ended up costing me about 155€, which did take a bite out of my budget. But hey, that's the price for smoother rides and peace of mind, right? As for other issues, here's the kicker: once the mechanic fixed that wiring harness, it turned out my initial hunch about the faulty Solar sensor was right after all! But once that was squared away, things have been running smooth ever since. Cars, huh? Always something to keep us on our toes! Cheers!

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Hey, 155€, huh? A chunk out of the budget for sure but definitely worth the peace. And oh God, the faulty Solar sensor on top. It sounds like quite the adventure, you've been through with your Pathfinder. Kudos to you for fighting through it! The info has been super helpful, and I'm definitely going into the mechanic's a lot more prepared now. Thanks a ton for your help. Cheers to smoother rides and peace of mind! Catch you around. Cheers!

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