I really did not want to work on this vehicle as the customer informed me that the engine and transmission had both been replaced with continue reading 2004 nissan maxima, transmission will not shift. Acdelco atf type iii h is a premium quality automatic transmission fluid for. Complete manual transmissions for nissan maxima ebay. Eight problems related to transmission solenoid have been reported for the 2004 nissan maxima. My transmission has started to shift real hard from 1st to 2nd gear when its cold. View all 2004 nissan maxima deals view all 2004 nissan maxima deals in toronto view all 2004 nissan maxima deals in montreal view all 2004 nissan maxima deals in calgary view all 2004 nissan maxima deals in ottawa view all. The service techs said it was the timing chain tensioners. Explore details on this gearshift option and find out what types of vehicles are equipped with. View pictures, specs, and pricing on our huge selection of vehicles. If so, the nissan maxima has the tech, safety, and comfort you need to.
I have a 2004 maxima and the vdc off light stays on with no other light on. I ts bigger now in all dimensions with a forceful v6 aboard pumping topofclass power and two trim designations skewed toward either a sporty mode for gearbox and suspension or a comfort mode with deluxe content for downright elegant motoring nissan crafts it as a fourdoor sports car under the flagship banner of maxima for 2004 in a sixth generational. Maxima motor mounts and delay in transmission shifting maxima. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Clearly there is a useful burst in rpm when the shifter is. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on.
The apex r was designed to enhance your driving experience while providing the personal touch you look for when you modify. I had 2 maxima s 2004, lets call car a with a bad transmission and good motor, and car b with good transmission and bad motor. All 2004 maxima s come equipped with a standard 5speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode and gated shifter for better transmission control. I had a question about the use of what some call ds mode or sport mode, or as the manual calls second. He said he put it in manual and it smoothly went from 1st to 2nd to 3rd and reverse with no lurching or bucking. It is recommended to purge the the engine every time the noise starts to come back. When the engine cools down and is restarted, everything is fine. Manual shift mode if so equipped continuously variable. The nissan maxima is a fullsize car manufactured by nissan and sold primarily in north america, the middle east, and china. I let the car warm up for a good 5 minutes or until the tach is reading 1rpm and it helps, but it still shifts harder than normal.
It looks like most of these are resolved by replacing the shifter assembly. I have a 2004 nissan maxima gl approximately 55,000 miles with an. If you trigger your maxima s antitheft system, there are a few ways to turn it off. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Jun 08, 2015 2016 nissan maxima manual shift mode nissan owner channel. Discussion forum on nissan s luxury model, the infiniti i30i35. Warning this is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious. Transmission solenoid problems of the 2004 nissan maxima. May 23, 20 cvt nissan maxima stuck in 6th gear wont down shift manual mode.
Nov 29, 2008 the car is drivable in manual mode and the manual mode gear selection appears on the dash. Making its sales debut in 1981 for the 1982 model year as the datsun maxima, it replaced the earlier datsun 810. Nissan altima nissan altima owners manual starting and driving driving the vehicle continuously variable transmission cvt if so equipped manual shift mode if so equipped when the shift selector is in the ds drive sport position, the transmission is ready for the manual shift mode. It was my first car and the platform i cut my modding teeth on to become the wrenching fool you see today, so you can imagine my level of excitement when i. Troubleshooting nissan transmission problems youcanic. When the shift selector is in the drive sport mode, the transmission is ready for the manual shift mode. For the past several months, i have been experiencing the same transmission problems that just about every other 2004 2005 nissan maxima owner has experienced. The new 2004 nissan maxima continues the formula passed down from.
Auto transmission manual mode issue nissan forum nissan. I have a 2004 nissan maxima that will not shift pass second. I have disconnected he battery and the shift lock completed with no change. Nissan maxima service and repair manuals every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. These options include the use of either your normal car key or your intelligent key. Switch to manual mode, but gears dont seem to change any. Hello, well i just recently purchased a 2005 murano ls and am brand new to the murano family. In limp mode, vehicle power is reduced, and maximum speed is limited to. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for nissan maxima when. Even when its not cold, it shifts noticably harder than the rest of the gear changes. The car is drivable in manual mode and the manual mode gear selection appears on the dash. P0826 nissan description manual mode switch is installed in shift control device.
When the shift selector is shifted from the drive position to the manual shift. Nissan maxima owners have reported 28 problems related to transmission solenoid under the power train category. Here shift ranges are suppose to be selected manually and shift range is suppose to be displayed on the position indicator in the meter. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Nissan maxima the nissan maxima is an entry level luxury car from japanese automaker nissan since 1981. My car was working until car warms up n it would go shift 5 n i have to manual. Shift the maxima s transmission into park automatic or first gear manual. The manual transmission was never offered in the sl model and the. Nissan maxima standard transmission 2004, manual apex r shift knob by raceseng. Nissan altima questions my car will shift into gear but wont drive. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices.
The 2004 nissan maxima has 170 problems reported for jerks when shifting. Automatic transmission stuck in manual shift mode nissan. This prevents you from running the car on high rpms which decreases the chance of causing more damage to the. The customer stated it felt like the transmission was starting in a high gear. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 nissan maxima based on all problems reported for the 2004 maxima. P1815 nissan description manual mode switch is installed in at device. This webpage contains nissan maxima 2004 owners manual pdf used by nissan garages, auto repair shops, nissan dealerships and home mechanics. Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2004 nissan. The manual mode switch sends shift up and shift down switch signals to transmission control module tcm with control area network can communication. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of nissan maxima based on all problems reported for the maxima.
Nissan maxima 2004 owners manual pdf free car repair. I swap engines from car b to car a, after that, car a runned good with not a single issue. Mar 01, 2003 learn more about the 2004 nissan maxima 3. My 2004 maxima has gotten stuck in fifth gear an automatic, but with manual override twice this week. The antitheft system in a nissan maxima is designed to automatically go off if either your normal key or your intelligent key are not used on the car. Xtronic cvt continuously variable transmission nissan usa. The automatic feature of the trasmisson will not work, stays in manual mode, even when shifter is in the automatic main box. Cvt nissan maxima stuck in 6th gear wont down shift. Ive seen a fair amount of posts on the g35 automatic transmission manual mode not working. See the nissan customer care program page in this owners manual for contact information. Detailed features and specs for the used 2004 nissan maxima including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Sep 26, 2003 a kind of a super altima, the new 2004 nissan maxima se4 seat model is a roomy sports sedan that treats its two rear passengers very well. Today i got in my 2004 nissan maxima and turned the key to notice that it whirlled nissan 2004 maxima question. Ok, i am about to solve the mistery on the transmission problems with these 2004 and 2005 nissan maxima.
How to turn off the antitheft system in a nissan maxima it. The 2004 nissan maxima has 17 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Nissan makes reliable engines, but their automatic transmission and. Once the car warms up, the transmission shifts very.
Learn about the advantages of nissan s gamechanging cvt technology over traditional automatic transmission. The maximas considerable power and spirited handling is somewhat spoiled by a sensitive clutch and uneven steering feel. Download your free pdf file of the 2004 nissan maxima on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. After the first time, the input speed sensor was replaced based on the computer code that was retrieved, but the problem recurred two days later. The reason your transmission goes to 5th gear and stays there is because the car automatically goes into safe mode. Nissan maxima 2004 workshop manual 3,698 pages free nissan maxima 2005 workshop manual 3,492 pages free nissan maxima 2006 workshop manual 3,192 pages. This new maxima is no different, it delivers the performance level worthy of a true flagship sedan, from an engine design shared with the new nissan 350z. The 2004 nissan maxima has 36 problems reported for transmission failure. All other automatic gears do not display on hte dash. Turn the ignition back to the on position but dont start the engine again. Important information about this manual you will see various symbols in this manual.
I drive a 2010 nissan altima with an automatic transmission, but frequently use the manual mode. Nissan altima nissan altima owners manual starting and driving driving the vehicle continuously variable transmission. Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2004 nissan maxima. What reason can you give a customer for choosing to drive with 2020 maxima s manual shift mode. Welcome to the growing family of new nissan before driving your vehicle please read this own modification of your vehicleowners. Cvt nissan maxima stuck in 6th gear wont down shift manual mode. It sends manual mode switch, shift up and shift down switch signals to transmission control module tcm. With this nissan maxima workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by nissan garages and mechanics from. Seeing as a torque converter is the equivalent of a clutch in a manual car if it. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for nissan maxima when you shop the. My transmission is stuck in 5th gear and the only way i can drive is in manual shift mode. This 2004 nissan maxima came in with the complaint that the transmission would not shift properly. Sparkys answers 2004 nissan maxima, transmission will not. Research the 2004 nissan maxima in hampton roads, va at priority auto group.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. Gerson threw away his cvt in favor of a 6speed manual transmission in his 2012 nissan maxima. The inside pages of this manual containforeword read firstthen drive safely a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% postconsumer fibers. Nissan maxima automatic transmission 2004, eco plus automatic transmission fluid, 1 quart by eneos. The worst complaints are jerks when shifting, transmission failure, and transmission slips. The name maxima dates back to 1980 for the 1981 model year when the upscale 810 sold as the 810 maxima in north america. Nissan maxima owners have reported 21 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Dec 12, 2005 all 2004 maximas come equipped with a standard 5speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode and gated shifter for better transmission control. The fourspeed auto disappeared in 2005, supplanted by the fivespeed, which gained a manualshift mode. Does anyone know what will fix the jerking hard shifting. Tcm sends the switch signals to combination meter via can communication line. Then manual mode switch position is indicated on the at indicator.
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