Ever since the temps started dropping my 95 SE has trouble moving off when I shift into Drive. No problems with reverse or other gears. It has 256K miles on it, is this a sign of transmission trouble or just an issue with cold weather?
During the year again in the morning, sometime it would give a jolt when I shifted into drive. However then and now when the car is warmed up, there are no shifting issues. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

 

95 Maxima is having issues finding OBD scanners that can diagnose. Did find a mechanic that had one and I had a start-up transmission code pop up. Now that the weather is warmer having less problems but still takes a couple of seconds before I can move off into gear. Any insight or help on this matter would be appreciated.

 

My guesses, in order of simplicity and expense.

Low fluid level

Filter needs cleaning

Soliniods ?

Internal seal issues.

Some have reported good results with certain additives which swell or refresh the seals.

I will step aside for our automatic transmission experts who know more than I, who drives a
5 speed.

 

I would start by getting the transmission oil changed. If it is the original oil, the chemicals are no doubt depleted and allowing varnish to build up, which keeps the parts from moving.

DO NOT get the transmission flushed. This will destroy old transmissions, just get the oil drained and replaced. Depending on how bad the problem is, you may have to do it more than once.

Also, I don't understand the "95 Maxima is having issues finding OBD scanners that can diagnose" statement.

The car uses the standard OBD II scanner as any other 4th gen Maxima uses.

 

Like others have said, the 95 Maxima is fully OBD II compliant, and any such scanner should be able to pull the codes. The only difference is that the connector is on the passenger side instead of the driver side.

Changing the transmission fluid is very easy in these cars, since it does have a drain plug. It uses a 10mm allen key. Even easier than an oil change. I suggest using Valvoline's Maxlife transmission fluid.

 

Thanks for the advice. As far as the scanner issue I have had a couple of shops including a Nissan dealer tell me they did not have the device to run the code. I will press further......

 

Have you changed your fluid yet? Or have you checked your fluid level yet?

It' s the most likely cause of your problem.

 

I will be checking my fluid and if it is the culprit I will drain and replenish. I will not flush or that will be the end of my transmission....

 

You can get a scanner for less than $20 on Amazon...

 

do a drain and fill, front 4 or 5 quarts. that way your mixing old and new and the new fluid doesn't take away any little metal pieces that might actually be holding the trans together. solenoids are very sensitive, do another drain and fill in 2 to 3 weeks, you should be good after that.

 

Check or replace your drop resistor. Might want to try this too https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...1386&jsn=10394