The TSB has been updated as of Dec 4, 2000. I hold in my hands a fresh copy printed from the dealer. It says vehicles made before 9/28/2000 may be effected. It even lists vins. Also there have apparently been two revisions to the TCM so the service manager did order me a new one. The TCM is no longer the first service item suggested. If someone has access to a scanner and a fax machine I'll fax them a copy. Otherwise I can fax it to my efax account and post a link to that doc.

 

Wow....good job getting your hands on the thing.....post a link to it when you get a chance....A lot of us would appreciate that

 

I sent you an email. I would be happy to scan it. I can upload it if you wish.

 

Ohhhhhh!!!!!

Nice job punk... dork.

 

Paul, it should be coming accross your fax as we speak. If you need webspace for it (6 pages) let me know. There is DETAILED repair info here guys, maybe we'll all start repairing our own trannys!

 

That my be all that ATF I drank talkin tho.

In lieu, of the work we need done, I decided to make us alittle game. Come give it a whirl...
http://www.adpub.com/trannyfix/

'place those bets now!

 

I would give 5 pints of blood and a spleen for that TSB (modified for the nick rule

 

Ohhhh Funny stuff Tim!

 

You have a fax machine?

 

Thanks Punkdork for the fax. Here's the PDF and GIF versions. I'll improve the copy of the GIF version.

http://www.his.com/wc/maxima/tsb/tsb01.gif
http://www.his.com/wc/maxima/tsb/tsb02.gif
http://www.his.com/wc/maxima/tsb/tsb03.gif
http://www.his.com/wc/maxima/tsb/tsb04.gif
http://www.his.com/wc/maxima/tsb/tsb05.gif
http://www.his.com/wc/maxima/tsb/tsb06.gif

http://www.his.com/wc/maxima/tsb039.pdf

[Edited by Paul2kGXE on 01-18-2001 at 05:29 PM]

 

So you guys know.. on the part where the text overlaps the graphics, thats the way I got it. Its not a fax or scanning problem.

 

Hey guys- I can always get any of you a copy of any tsb you may need- I got that updated tsb, too. I made sure I ordered up all the parts, we have gotten some cars in w/this prob too! Regards, David Burnette
South Point Nissan

 

 

Thanks for posting this.

By the way, did you notice the first and last steps of the valve replacement?
"Record the radio presets" and "Re-program all radio presets"

Has anyone ever known a service center to do this?!

[Edited by Rookwood on 01-18-2001 at 06:48 PM]

 

That's great to know that we have somone on the inside willing to share. Can you get me a copy of the cold idle rpm drop TSB? I'd sure apreciate it.

Thanks

 

Before plenty of conversation with punkdork (thanks for being so patient with my loads of questions!) I thought I was in the clear. I got rid of my 2001 GXE when I had tranny trouble and luckily got into an SE for cheaper, with no loss of money (Nissan traded it off for me). Now that I thought I was all set, no tranny trouble, new car, etc, I hear about all of this TSB crap for the tranny. I thought my car might have cleared the manufacture date but it didn't So naturally, my neurosis put me right on the phone with the local dealers. Two out of three already know about it and have ordered the parts. I don't have the trouble (yet) with my tranny, but one dealer said he'll change the TCM and solenoid, the other said call tomorrow, and the other said I have to bring the car in with no other info. So if any of you have the models at hand and DON'T have any trouble yet, apparently the dealers know about it and are willing to get it done before the problems...so get it done before it breaks or gets worse!

Thanks PUNK! hah hah

 

Punkdork, Paul2kGXE, thanks for posting the TSB....I just checked my VIN and doesnt seem to be included in the TSB. My VIN goes JN1CA31A6Y******* . This does mean that my car was after the stated VIN's right? If so, thats cool...just hope that I don't have any tranny problems later on....Thanks for your help....

 

All of this TCM stuff is making me scared. I don't think my transmission is sliping but then again, my uncles car shifts the same way and his was built the same date as mine. Makes me wonder if I should go to the dealer now. I have about 13,000miles and from what I've heard, adding a new TCM will screw up your shifts if its added on late.

 

The service manager at Melody's Nissan in Bellevue made it sound like the solenoids are the problems. The TCMs have also been updated twice however so he's doing that for me. If you are worried about your tranny and your car fits the bill try and find a dealer who will do your solenoid and tcm.

 

does this mean if we already have replaced the TCM way back when that it did absolutely no good? All that fighting, blood, sweat and tears went for waste?

Jeez...I don't think I have the patience to go through that circus event again.....

It sounds like even if we got the newer TCM way back when that out trannys might look like mush in the pans like Punks?

Any of you plan on having the dealer check on this?

Gee what another wonderful suprise for a flagship...heheheheh...aaaaaggghhh...

btw Thanks Punk and Paul!!

 

Woah, Yikes. This problem has me freaked.
How do I check the cars at the dealer to make sure I get one manufactured after the problem was corrected and what is the date? Thanks

 

Thanks for the TSB!

 

Check for the mfg date inside the drivers door... better yet, buy a Manual.

 

Yeah, how do you check those things? 4 different VINS... so how do we check?

 

I don't understand the vin numbering system. I do know that you got your car way before sept 28th so it could VERY easily fit into the problem area. Did you get the VB recal done? If so I hope your tranny doesn't end up needing replacement.

 

umm i got my slip problem fixed jan 02.. how do i tell if they did the new updated thing or the old thing ?

 

Did they just replace the TCM? If so, do you still feel slippage? If so you may have a faulty solenoid or possibly tranny damage.

 

Yup, got the VB recal and TCM done... no slipping at all for me, but I want to fix it if possible.

 

I saw the same TSB at the dealer today. He let me look at the TSB, in full color I might add, after the service manager said there is now way to find out what part # TCM I have in my Max.

I really am scared to have his procedure done!

 

Check your tranny oil pan for bits of metal. Only way I know of to check for damage.

 

your SM can see the TCM # on the diag tool they plug in. it takes about 5 mins for them to find out... and only 15 mins to replace should you need it...

 

Punkdork for getting the TSB and sharing the information on a problem that has effected many of us with auto-trans. Like I said before this forum is the best, and thanks again.

[Edited by PRINCE NISMO on 01-18-2001 at 10:04 PM]

 

No prob man... I've learned a lot...thought I should share. I'll update you guys after I get my tranny replaced too.

 

If my car is affected? It was manufactured in 08/00 but the VIN is 17 digits, not 16 as stated in the TSB. Should I just drop the middle digit from my VIN that is different from the rest of the VINS mentioned? If my number is lower than those in the TSB does it mean I could have the problem?

Thanks for the info.

 

My car was built during the affected period. (Built before September 28, 2000) My car shows it was built 9/99. Side note: Any way to tell what date exactly? I'm trying to figure out the VIN seqences affected. My VIN is JN1CA31D3YT734xxx. Does that fall under the TSB? It looks like it does. (If you drop the Y in the middle)

The TSB affects cars built before these VINs:

JN1CA31D1T611588
JN1CA31D1T810486
JN1CA31A1T304774
JN1CA31A1T104438

[Edited by Paul2kGXE on 01-18-2001 at 11:52 PM]

 

Mike

I just noticed that I have 17 too. It looks like on mine, I should drop the Y. I'm fairly certain mine is affected by the TSB.

 

Normal wear and tear of the tranny will leave bits of metal on the magnet on the tranny pan. If you undo yours (assuming you don't have this problem), you'll find the bits also.

When Don in Texas took off my tranny pan, I noticed metal bits, but it wasn't bad. He took off Jane's, and her's was full of metal.

 

Well its what the TSB states to check for soo... maybe it'll get you a new tranny.

 

hey, for some reason, i cant get the pdf to come up. it keeps saying that it has errors reading information fro the pages. any suggestions on what i should do so i can read this thing?

thanx

 

Do those VIN apply to the veichles in the States only? Or is it for all maximas including Canadian models? My car was build in 4/99 and I definately feel the slippage in every 1-2 shifts. My car's VIN is JN1CA31A9YT00xxxx and I am not really sure is my car effected. Also, anyone have a Canadian version of this TSB? Thanks a lot.

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