alf340

So I went to move my Maxima today, I bought it for 400 dollars knowing that it needed transmission work but it may not be as bad as I thought it was. Turns out reverse doesn't work at all, in neutral the car will creep foward but if I give it gas it won't accelarate. Has anyone run into this before? And does it mean that I need a new/ rebuilt tranny or is there a linkage problem that can be fixed easier then a rebuild. Thanks for any help you can give. I have a 94 GXE auto of course.

AscendantMax

iTrader: (7)

you weren't on an incline were you?

alf340

Nope, if anything I was going slightly uphill.

Scope

iTrader: (5)

Just get a new tranny or get your old one rebuilt and you're good to go. Welcome to the Org!!

alf340

damn I was hoping for an easy fix, oh well. Thanks.

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

It may be as simple as a switch misaligned, but I wouldn't count on it.

StRacer718

I was always taught to never buy a car with an engine or tranny problem. You should follow that advice. Only buy if you have the money for a new one.

alf340

well I only payed 400 for it, local auction, and the rest of the car is in great shape so if I really wanted to sell it I should be able to turn a profit.

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

I'd rather buy a car with a bad motor than one with major damage

Golden Ice

same..I'll buy a car with no/bad motor/trans LONG before I'll buy one with major body damage..

harrymay

its probably shift linkage if it wont go in reverse and will go in nuetral. i had a similar problem with my truck, the guy at the tranny shop said that it was a shift problem that can be fixed, i ended up having the engine rebuilt coz the 3rd gear was stipped

white90se

iTrader: (1)

that happened to my max after i bought it...it wouldnt move in reverse but in neutral drive 2 adn 1 it would go forward...i ended up needin a full rebuild

ChrisCheezer

this is your chance for a 5spd conversion


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