you know that sound when you shift from R to D and you give it gas BEFORE it engaged the gear fully...and than you hear that big thump...is that good?

cuz if you put the car in 1st, drive slowly to 3k rpm in 1st gear, and than tap on the gas, if you hear the same noise?...is that good?

 

I dun know what you're talking about but if you hear a thump, I think you better get it checked..

 

lets say...when you are in a hurry, you shift from R to D...and you dont wait enough time for the gear to engage and than you press gas...you hear like a hit coming form the engine(tranny)

so i here that same "hit" when i tap on the gas in 1st gear above 3k rpm....isnt that slipage?

 

You should have no "thump" when in gear. I get that thump when I shift manually and hit rev limiter

 

i was at the dealer...the mechanic told me its normal

i dont think it is...right?

 

See if you can find another 01 Maxima at the same dealership where you have your vehicle checked and test drive it to determine if there is a difference between yours and the other Maxima.

 

according to FSM...
causes of shift shock from R-N-D:
1.Engine idling rpm
2.throttle position asensor
3.line pressure
4.A/T fluid temp. sensor
5.engine speed signal
6.line pressure solenoid valve
7.control valve assembly
8.accumulator N-D
and
9.foward clutch.


tell ur dealer to follow the FSM trouble shooting flow chart.

 

yah...i'm gonna go back there this weekend...tell them i want a new tranny, the ride is so awful,

another question...when the tranny is sliping..do the rpm shoot all the way up to 6k?

is slipage also when downshifting?...because whenever i go like 25mph, and press gas quickly and the car downshifts into 1st, i feel like the car goes into netrual first than gets into gear and than takes an hour to get into 2nd gear cuz i think its slipping

 

You should bring it back. Slipping tranny will delay the shifting or the “gear-in-neutral” feeling u have. Did u have any service done to the tranny? How many miles do u have on it? If your car is a 2001, have u done the TSB on tranny?

 

I think that "thump" you're talking about is normal. I get it too. Don't shift into D too quickly if you're giving it any gas, you're tranny will eventually wear out. When you shift into D quickly without giving your rpm time to come down, it's basically the same as droping your trans into gear while flooring it in neutral to peel out.

 

Nissan Service Rep: "No, no, no...That slipping is a feature. Ya, you must have gotten an early version of the Murano's CVT transmission. And that thud, we call that "Performance Thunder." We'll put some saw dust in there to quiet it down and smooth it out."

 

lol...yah, i am gonna go there this weekned, test drive another 2k1 auto maxima...show them that its different

about how long does it take to replace a tranny?

 

if your dealer has all the parts and resources, it's a one day job. But I bet you that they will hold ur car for at least a week. Ask for a rental.


you have to ask them about the TSB. Make sure u have the most updated TCM and solenoid or the re-built tranny is going to slip again.