resmonkey

Hello, new here

I have in my hands a 1996 Maxima GLE, which has some wierd transmission problem. The gear shifts later then it should. Like, I accelerate, then about two blocks later the gear shifts.

There is also a small thing I suspect that may cause this, but I am not sure. A mechanic has taken my transmission lines and disconnected then from the radiator. Instead, he has installed a small radiator and connected those transmission lines to that smaller radiator. No idea if this has any relation to my problem. If so, how much should a radiator cost me?

If not a radiator problem, why are my gears shifting late?

EDIT=more detail on the problem just added
[[[[[[[[[Is this related, in any way, to the ECM (Electronics Control Modules)? When my dad was changing the Auto Transmission control modules, there was a difference in shifting (lessened the problem).

Also, when my dad starts the air conditioning, the problem is also lessened.

Person at Murray's says sometimes that it could be a bad circuit board; they send improper messages to the transmission. (hence, when the AC starts, the problem is lessened---still not solved, but lessened)]]]]]]]]]



Thanks very much,
Nissan owner

Nozama

iTrader: (1)

The transmission was starting to slip which is a known issue on Maxima autos so the mechanic tossed an external cooler inline which allowed the transmission to last longer. Now it's worse and probably time for a repacement.

Keep the external cooler with the new transmission.

resmonkey

How much should a new transmission cost? And is this the only solution (or the best/proper solution?)

Thanks for the fast reply Nozama

Nozama

iTrader: (1)

We can wait for other opions but I know what happened when my transmission went and I know the problems with autos in our cars. Look on eBay, local salvage yards and the 4th gen classifieds. You'll find a good deal.

resmonkey

Alrite, thanks very much!

resmonkey

Is this related, in any way, to the ECM (Electronics Control Modules)? When my dad was changing the Auto Transmission control modules, there was a difference in shifting (lessened the problem).

Also, when my dad starts the air conditioning, the problem is also lessened.

Person at Murray's says sometimes that it could be a bad circuit board; they send improper messages to the transmission. (hence, when the AC starts, the problem is lessened---still not solved, but lessened)

I wasn't aware of this until I talked to my dad just now.

Thanks again.

resmonkey

Bump

Thanks again.