How to Replace the Fuses in a Nissan Pathfinder

The Nissan Pathfinder has been around since the 1980s, with some changes introduced through the years. However, the process for changing a fuse is the same. Replacing a blown fuse on your own takes little time and money and you can do it without help.

Things You'll Need

• Fuse puller
• Same rating fuse

Instructions

1. Turn off your Pathfinder. Then find the two fuse boxes--one in the engine compartment behind the battery and the other in the passenger compartment under the dashboard.

2. Pull down the appropriate fuse box cover to open it. Read the listings on the inside cover to locate the fuse that needs removed.

3. Remove the fuse using a fuse puller or squeeze it between your thumb and index finger. Check the wire inside and verify it's burned.

4. Replace the blown fuse with a new one of the same rating. Verify the fuse rating against what's listed on the fuse box. For example, a 2004 Pathfinder uses 3 mini fuses in the passenger compartment of 10 amperage for the instrument cluster.

5. Close the fuse box cover and start the Pathfinder. Check your new fuse and make sure it works.

Tips & Warnings

• Replacing a fuse with the wrong amperage can cause electrical damage or more.

Resources

• Find a Nissan Pathfinder manual online