Seeking Advice on Fixing Faulty Electric Seats in 2018 Nissan Pathfinder

Hey, I feel your pain, I recently had a similar issue with my 2016 Nissan Xterra. I've just got some experience with cars, learned a thing or two over the years, nothing too fancy. Took it to my local repair shop and turns out it was a Cable or plug connection defective. Costed me about 95 Euro to get it sorted. Could be the same thing with your Pathfinder, but of course, it's hard to say for sure without having a closer look. If you don't mind me asking, have there been any other symptoms? Did you notice this problem straight after an event, or was it more gradual? Knowing a little more about your car could help pinpoint the problem better. Good luck, keep us posted!

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Hey, Thanks for your quick reply! To answer your questions, the issue seems to have got worse over time. It wasn't really tied to a certain event, just seemed to gradually deteriorate. And as far as other symptoms go, the only annoying thing that I've noticed is some odd noises when trying to adjust the seats. Car's at the 126058 KM mark, had the latest service done a few months back. Everything else seemed okay back then. Wondering if I missed something... Might go ahead and check the cable or plug connection, as you suggested. Appreciate your help! Will keep everyone posted on what happens next. Cheers!

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Hey again, Odd noises along with the malfunction? Boy, does that sound familiar! Those noises could indeed be an indicator of something going wrong with the electric seat mechanism. As you guessed, it seems like it might be a problem with the cables or plug connections. When I had similar issues with my Xterra, apart from the cable/plug connection, the mechanic also had to sort a botched up motor relay. It was an additional expense but, in the end, it was all worth it. Can't have my road trips getting ruined by a creaky, unadjustable seat now, can I? By the way, smart thinking on catching early symptoms. With these cars, seemingly small issues can snowball real quick if left unchecked. So it's always good to nip the problem early. Anyway, get it checked out by a pro. And yes, do keep us all updated. Here's to hoping it's just a minor glitch! Cheers!

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Thanks again for the insight my friend, it feels good to have someone who really understands. You hit the nail on the head, the last thing I want is the issue escalating into a larger problem. I'll take it into the shop and ask them to particularly look at the cable, plug connection, and the motor relay. I definitely need my Pathfinder at its best for future escapes to the country! Will be sure to post an update once I've got more to share. You've been great! Thanks for taking the time. Cheers!

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