About 2 hours ago i was drivin my max (not even driving hard) and i shifted from 1st to 2nd to 3rd and when i went to 4th gear it wouldnt go i tried and tried and it was stuck so i drove to my destination a little worried and a little pissed. Anyway i tried doing shifting on the go and i put the car in neutral and tried revving and it was still in third then i came to a complete stop and tried to put it in first and it went into first and when i let out the clutch its stalled then i tried again and gave it more juice and it just wouldnt go it felt like i had the ebrake on (But its not) then i tried reverse and same deal. So basically my car's only gear right now is third and its in third even if the stick moves like its in neutral! Has anyone else expirienced this??PLEASE HELP!!

 

Sounds like it's time for a new clutch. You could also need a trans rebuild. How many miles? What model? Any sign of tranny problems recently? It's not the end of the world. Just another car that needs repair. Step back and take a breath. Does is go into each gate? If so, will it stall in each gear with the not engaged?

 

The max is a 1992 SE with about 128,000 miles and ive only had the car since 120,000 and have not yet had any problems with the tranny. Im not very mechanically enclined how much would a new clutch w/ install cost?? and how much would a tranny rebuild and all labor cost?? I need a few estimates. Even if you've not had expirience with this i just need an idea.

 

sounds like someone rebuilt the tranny and put the detent ***** in the wrong spot/lest some out, so it engaged two gears at once sort of. it happened to me when i put my tranny together and misplaced the detent *****.

 

Once upon a time my jeep-43 gearbox jammed on 3th gear [btw. authentic enKlitsch at CO. wall mart = 3th...]. Took cover off from that box, and 'chiseled' the ice out. Added some oil... did help a lot.

Maybe thats not your problim.

 

If it is the detent ***** how do i fix that like i said im not too mechanically inclined and probably couldnt take out my whole tranny or replace a clutch or anything like that so how much is this gonna cost me??

 

Worst case scenario: tranny rebuild and complete clutch replacement. I would guess about $1200. Just don't get discouraged before you actually know the problem. Maybe the linkage is broken. Maybe the slave cylinder is sticking. Maybe.... First things first. Get is diagnosed by a respected shop. Another idea: ask someone from the org that lives close to you to check it out. Maybe throw them some change for their trouble.

 

First check the shifter linkages, lubricate (replace if worn) joints. Then replace clutch juice. If problems still, go at least two places for quotation. I suppose tranny is lots cheaper than repair: start to google for trannys. Sometimes its cheaper to buy a whole car.

Buy tranny &clutch, DIY swap: humans can do that (I would not repair tranny myself). Most probably u'll make errors, but so does everybody. Need some tools +determination; bribe a friend who has done that before for u hlp. Check www.autozone.com or buy a manual.

 

i can tell you right now it has nothing to do with the clutch or linkage (ive had these issues before on 2 of the 4 trans ive had in my max)

its an internal trans problem and the trans will need to be pulled and basicly repaired/rebiult. detent *****/shafts/springs are not servicable with the trans in the car

your clutch and clutch hydralic system sound like there fine but with the trans out i would replace the clutch if its original

cost probobly around $1k

 

alright so basically ill have to take my max in and have the tranny rebuilt? Whats myu best choice on a clutch? And would you recommend taking it to a nissan dealership or to a repair shop? What kind of A price range am i looking at for the new clutch?

 

Also does anyone on here live close at all to Detroit Lakes, MN??

 

sitting outside!! after my auto transmission bailed out, my life has been at a halt. while im trying to come up with $1200, the car is sitting outside near the mechanic's garage, since i dont have a garage of my own. i live in seattle, washington.

my question is, after the unpredicted 2 month wait to get the car fixed, is it ok if it hasnt been started for that long? enginewise? what would i need to watch out for?

and to mention the paint, and the dirt that cumilated over the 2 months, would that damage the paint pernamently? would there be a lot of green mold around the trim? you guys know what im talking about.

im asking these questions because i havent seen my beloved car for a very long time, and the only time i talk to my mechanic is when i give him the excuses to keep it there for another week or so until i come up with the money, so he wouldnt be much help if i asked him these questions. i guess i know the answer to both of them, but it would be better to hear from you guys

thanks

 

should be fine 2 months is nothing

 

It is not possible to tell without seeing the vehicle, only boasting is possible online. Better to keep only on probabilities...

1. Hydraulics change is the first thing one should DO, real cheap. If no help, then proceed. Its pure foolishness to swap tranny without swapping fluid, checking for hydr airleaks...

2. Shifter linkage can wear down. It pure foolishness to swap tranny without checking basics first...

3. Oil level in the tranny; have that been checked?

--->1-3 cannot be done online, sorry about that. Would be nice thought...

4. Next buy another tranny and find a place for R&R

 

Wise words spoken.

 

i agree it is hard to diagnose stuff online but when i read about a trany problem like this its just obvious i mean how could a clutch fluid problem cause the trans to be in 2 gears at once. it cant its an internal shift rail/detent problem and its a vary obvious diagnoses and since ive proboly been through more 5spd than anyone on here and ive taken them apart to see what the issues were im confident in my conclution

besides it sounds like this guy doesnt have a clue how to change or fix anything so hes just going to take it somewhere and tell them to fix it so it dont really matter

 

Its not that i have no clue i done almost every suspension mod and intake and exhaust myself but im just not to comfortable messing around with the transmission on my car.

 

It's good to know your skill boundaries. Take it to a shop. You can wait until you have the time and money to do a tranny repair yourself. Get a cheap junk one from any car to tinker with in the future.

 

Thats my point. Most people tend illustrate problems so that even experienced troubleshooters receive wrong clues. I am not questioning your expertise on max gearbox, no way. But the easy and cheap checkups which just could be related, should be checked first, even if they seem far off. Always, especially online diag...

If he chooses a shop, giving directions for a shop just to repair box, would clearly result in that: theyre happy rippin off whatever, more money usee... But if the problem was just low clutch liquid, who would care?

Its only the owner - who has to control the mech; even if he/she has not got a clue. Has to. (Tip to any car owner; stealership -situation: I know I can control even doctors in a hoSpitAll when friends are sicko, even as in most cases I havent got a clue. I need a suit, tie, blck case, attorneyspeak... they know I dont know, but still tend to run on my wish.)

Yes, one should know his limits. But how will u know if u dont test? I think most men can change gearbox if pushed hard, at least when getting help. DIY is my motto: I can ruin my box for free! Diving INTO the box, is another issue: done sometimes and paid my learning le$$on$. I know 'some' tools are needed, feelings wont carry too far.

 

hey guys i have a 1990 max se but the trans is not pulling at all could someone tell me where the govenor shaft is so i can check thesoft gear

 

i assume you have an auto since manualls dont have governor anything

best bet would be to get an FSM because i doubt anyone on here will know off the top of there head where it is