tverner

My 95 MAX SE Auto started shifting extremely hard about 6 months ago and I have finally fixed it. Anyone familiar with this problem (hard shifting) and familiar with the posts here knows the plethera of information regarding the drop resistor as a key cluprit for this problem and the associated 1205 error code (blinking O/D light at startup= line pressure solenoid valve). After testing the drop resistor and confirming the correct resistance (12.5 ohms), I decided to flush my transmission to see if that might fix the problem--no dice. After that I checked and rechecked the connetions to my drop resistor to make sure the conncetions were clean--everything looked good there. Not wanting to drop the tranny pan again and valve body for the solenoid valve replacement procedure (no to mention paying for the parts) I opted to buy a working drop resistor from the junkyard--again, no dice, the car continued to shift just as hard and continued with the 1205 error code. I had come to the end of the road and had to bite the bullet. I bought the parts from my local Nissan dealership as indicated in the shift solenoid Technical Service Bulletin ($154 after tax) and went ahead with the surgery. If it were not for the posts here and the detailed instruction on this procedure as given in the official Nissan TSB instructions and VQpower site I would not have attempted this repair myself. However, with all the tools, determination, and the instructions and diagrams I went to work. This is a very messy job by the way, trans fluid all over the place even if you let the thing drain overnight--just the nature of the beast I guess. At any rate, I pulled the old solenoid pack and replaced it with a brand new one (over the course of two days as time dictated). After puting everything back together my anxiety was peaked...1)to see if I could even drive my car out of the garage, 2) to see if this surgery remedied the hard shifts and the 1205 error code. Much to my gratitude (and surprise) my Maxima has never shifted so smoothly. There is not even the slightest hint of the old problem and the error code is completely gone and has not returned now three days after the procedure. So...if anyone runs into this problem, first check that drop resistor thoroughly and rule that out first. If that is fine then your solenoids will need to be replaced. Just remember to give the Nissan dealership the exact TSB number or they will overcharge you like crazy for parts. Also, if anyone has questions feel free to email tverner@comcast.net. Oh yeah, I have an extra drop resistor if anyone needs it ($20).

njmaxseltd

iTrader: (19)

Good job, glad you got that fixed without rebuilding the tranny.

njmodi

iTrader: (4)

Good work.

tuko

how many soleniods are in our maximas?


by the way, very nice job man.

tverner

Thanks. 5 solenoids total. The main one is the line pressure solenoid--it was loading to full pressure through all gears and throwing down some serious G's when each gear was engaged.

Gudge

Had same problem on my 2003 maxima with transmission.Put in new solenoid pack last week and problem solved.

cashoit

Nice piece of work man.

WHich service bulletin are u referring to?

Goomz

iTrader: (1)

damn near a 6 year old thread bump.

cashoit

damn man i jus peeped that.

Newbie Gudge bumpin old threads