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My 2011 STX550 is very hard on batteries, have Engel in tub with Cetek 250DS charging a 120ah Full River AGM. Start battery has died again. Looking for a better one, currently Century DIN85LH MF. Would a century DIN85LH AGM ISS be a better option? Alternator is pumping out 14.6 when idling...

Need new seals for front of hard lid, had lid off and not seated properly when lid refitted so seal is badly squashed and leaks. Appears to be 2 seals a bubble type seal and a flat rubber underneath it. Has anyone found replacement seals? Have been searching but not found any.

STX550 2011 model, rack is starting to leak from steering column input shaft. Is the rack the same as a normal D40? Is there a seal kit available for them?

Long story, just installed new Jonny Tig intercooler with all piping, unfortunately snapped small pipe on radiator under cap. Fitted second radiator and all seems to run ok. Except engine light comes on P2457, EGR cooling problem. Has been remapped 2 years ago and egr blocked. Could this be a...

550 went into limp mode, no engine light on, turned off and restarted all OK. Checked with scan tool and found P2263 code pending, boost system turbocharger fault. Cleared code and running ok. Any one else had this happen?

Just had a seniors moment and left 4wd selected. Did about 350klm towing van at around 90kmh. Everything seems ok but what happens, does 4wd automatically turn off at a certain speed?

After a tailgate to suit 2011 STX. Silver Lighting in Colour. Or complete tub if anyone has removed to fit tray back. Also right rear tail light.

On first start in the morning engine idles very rough almost like it has a misfire. Sometimes if I leave ignition on for 10 or 15 seconds it seems to start Ok. Do these have anything similar to the old style glo plugs to heat diesel for easy starting? Had checked by Nissan at last service...

Battery in Navara was dead flat this morning, had not been started for 7 days. Was able to unlock yesterday but not today. It is March 2011 model and battery was replaced January 14, so this one is only 2 1/2 years old. What is the usual lifespan of these batteries? This one probably has...

the rotary knob for adjusting the headlights up and down has stopped working. Is there a fuse for this? Anyone else had this problem. 2011 STX 550.

Code P0488 has come up, egr, throttle control problem. Went in to limp mode. Cleared code but returns after about 2klms but now not in limp mode. Removed blanking plate which had 8mm hole in it, been in for 8,000klms. Still under Nissan extended warranty, done 120,000k. Will be ok to drive to...

Has anyone reset their ECU for the V9x engine? Have tried the normal D40 procedure many times but cannot get the engine light to start flashing and go into reset mode. Is there a different procedure for the 550? If I disconnect the battery will it affect the codes for the door keys? I expect to...

Has there been any issues reported with timing chains on these engines? The service manual says it should be changed at 100,000k but not sure if it applies to this engine as it is listed all navara diesels.

What iPad app is the best to use with a Vgate icar 3 OBD2 wifi scanner? To be used in STX550. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/331452724086

Currently travelling thru NT, at Uluru at the moment, and will need 90,000k service done in the next few weeks before heading to WA. Can anyone recommend Nissan dealers in Alice Springs or Darwin to get the service done.

Drivers side front seat has squeak in lumbar support area very annoying to SWMBO. Any ideas on how to fix it?

The rubber inter cooler pipe has been replaced 3 times and is now leaking oil again. Will be putting truck in to get it done again under warranty. Question is should this pipe even have oil in it? Where does it come from? Looking at fitting a Plasman pipe but read the earlier post which said the...

Has anyone on here fitted the Beaudesert system to their 550? Interested in fitting one but worried about the noise level as we tow a 2.5 ton van just about full time and the navigator would not be impressed with a droning exhaust as we have had in other vehicles. Yes getting too old for the...

after rear bumper must be good condition, no dents etc. Ek 0418767261. Located in Hunter Valley NSW

Upgrading front brakes to DBA T2 Rotors and bendix pads Rotors oK but went to fit new pads Bendix DB1835HD as supplied with rotors and they do not fit the calipers. It appears calipers fitted are D21 or D22 not D40. Are there any 550 owners who have done this upgrade and what pads did you use...