Check engin light stays on 1998 nissan 4x4 - 1998 Nissan Frontier

Generally speaking, no.
The computers are pre-programed at the factory for each year and engine-trans combo.
Not to say one truck won't run with the other computer, but the check engine light may stay on and performance may suffer.

hi, i have nissan terrano wen i switched on engine light flash and start engine its start then go of.nissan terrano patrol engine

Worn out battery--check that out

Did you not check for codes yet?

take it to a parts store and have them check it with a scanner. start there

You need to have it scanned for codes. The flashing overdrive light means it has trouble codes that pertain to the transmission.

Check the brake light switch. It is in the drivers floor board, behind the brake peddle. The switch looks like a box with a button on it. the brake peddle is pressed, and presses the brake light switch. If the switch sticks, the brake lights will stay on.

Are you looking for a serial number of a model number? The 1998 pathfinders have the VG33E engine (introduced in 1996)

Ok let me be frank cshoxie I had actually owned a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder SE. The 4x4 lever is to the left of the gear shift. It looks like a manual tranmission gear shift. I could have engaged my even in DRIVE at LOW speeds.But wans't recommended by manual. However on the shift has 4-low and 4 HIGH but this vehicle would only go in 2-wheel and 4H.

try unplugging the battery and waiting like 5 minutes..then plugging it in again

Well since the lights are controlled by the OBD (on board diagnostics), you'll have to reset it. You may be able to do this by simply disconnecting the battery for a few hours. However, a lot of newer vehicles have electronically locked radios which require the manual to be able to be re-enabled.

I'd check out the radio before disconnecting the battery.

The only other ways are to physically disconnect the lights in the dash or get someone with an OBD reader to clear the codes.