Automatic transmission slips in Drive or Reverse - but not all the time. ATF is clear and red (not burnt). It appears to be an electrical problem.
2007-04-14 04:36:17 · 5 answers · asked by Cheryl W 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Nissan
Look at the shifter cable where it hooks to the transmission. Look up under the drivers side front of the transmission. I bet the cables rubber bushing has slack because it has rotted out batery acid heat and time can do this. Have some one move the shifter engine not running and watch for slack at the lever. The only repair is a new cable. Not being fully in drive or reverse can cause slipping. Notice next time shift into the next lower gear and see if the slipping in drive dissapears.
2007-04-14 04:44:56 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to own a 1995 Nissan Sentra, the best car I ever had!
But the transmission will need periodic maintenance. The only way you'll really find out, unless you have a friend who knows a friend who is a mechanic, is to take it to a shop. Go early on a weekday because in the afternoons they're already booked and weekends are generally scheduled for the rookie mechanics. Look at your mileage. Transmissions need attention at 60,000. Things like fluid change and they also have a filter which can get clogged. Get two opinions and shop around for the best price. Hope this helps!
2007-04-14 11:51:10 · answer #2 · answered by Kentucky Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming fluid levels checked and appropriate, find a good transmission shop and have it evaluated. They can give you exact answers instead of guesses.
2007-04-14 14:11:28 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either bands need adjusting or major problems like valve body or pump.
2007-04-14 11:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by James B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the universal joint checked out. It may be loose and on it's way out.
2007-04-14 11:40:03 · answer #5 · answered by des 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋