2001 or 2001.5 ???

[ddaltonttucker]

ive been looking around this site for about a day now and i see alot of people talking about a 2001 or a 2001.5 pathfinder how do you know which one you have and what does that even mean?

[fleurys]

I don't recall anything about a 2001.5 ?? Nissan did do a 1999.5 with the 96-99 drivetrain, but with the 2000-2004 body style...

[Pathfinder3.5]

There we slight changes from 2000-2004. My old 2001 LE had a different radio, rims, steering wheel, key fob and key compared to my current 2002 LE.

[Chuck Tribolet]

Yes, there are 2001 and 2001.5. FSM says:

The SMART C/U - PREVIOUS is applicable for the 2WD models up to serial number 567231 and for the
4WD models up to serial number 584967.
I The SMART C/U - NEW is applicable for the 2WD models from serial number 567231 and for the 4WD
models from serial number 584967.

The differences are VERY minor (some wiring and electronics).


Chuck

[Towncivilian]

From the general information thread:

Q: How do I determine whether I have a 2001.0 or 2001.5 model year Pathfinder?
A: Check the manufacturing date of your Pathfinder on the driver door jamb. Dates before 08/00 are 2001.0 model years; after 08/00 are 2001.5 model years.

Q: What's the difference between 2001.0 and 2001.5 model year Pathfinders?
A: 2001.5 Pathfinders have revised spark plug coil packs to correct failures which plagued 2001.0 MY Pathfinders. Other than that, there is a newer smart entrance control unit in the latter half of the production of 2001.5 Pathfinders. If you're having a P1320 (ignition signal) engine code and have a 2001.0 Pathfinder, scroll down to the "Engine" section - there is a Q&A regarding possible fixes.

[Chuck Tribolet]

Your post doesn't say what 08/00 build dates are. My 08/00 PF has a VIN that indicates it's a 2001.0

[Towncivilian]

Your post doesn't say what 08/00 build dates are. My 08/00 PF has a VIN that indicates it's a 2001.0

Indeed, you're right. Perhaps through 08/00 is 2001.0 and anything after is 2001.5?

[Chuck Tribolet]

Or just go by the VIN.


Chuck

[Towncivilian]

Figured it out. Dates 01/01/2000-08/31/2000 are 2001.0 model years; 09/01/2000-06/03/2001 are 2001.5 model years.