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Old 03-12-2004, 02:43 PM
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Tranny problem or is it the Cat?

Ok so I had the shift delay thing so I bought new solenoids from DaveB and got them installed at a local tranny shop. The tech at the shop told me the problem didn't go away. I remembered the TSB stated that if the problem doesn't go away replace the TCM. The tech said he read the TSB but recommends taking it to an exhaust shop to have the cat replaced. He said the car shifts fine when cold but not when warm so it has to be a clogged cat. If the cat was clogged wouldn't a CEL come on?
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Old 03-12-2004, 03:24 PM
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Cat aint got nothing to do with it. Its going to be the TSB if you already replaced the Solenoids already.

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Originally Posted by 00MAXI
Ok so I had the shift delay thing so I bought new solenoids from DaveB and got them installed at a local tranny shop. The tech at the shop told me the problem didn't go away. I remembered the TSB stated that if the problem doesn't go away replace the TCM. The tech said he read the TSB but recommends taking it to an exhaust shop to have the cat replaced. He said the car shifts fine when cold but not when warm so it has to be a clogged cat. If the cat was clogged wouldn't a CEL come on?
Where is the TCM? and is it hard to replace?
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Old 03-15-2004, 10:58 AM
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Where is the TCM? and is it hard to replace?

I think it's behind the stereo. I could be wrong (can someone verify). I heard it wasn't too hard to replace but the part itself is expensive.
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Old 03-15-2004, 11:29 AM
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I think it's behind the stereo. I could be wrong (can someone verify). I heard it wasn't too hard to replace but the part itself is expensive.

behind the AC console actually. to get it out, you'll need to remove the ash tray panel.
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Old 03-15-2004, 02:25 PM
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wasnt the solinoids for the 1-2 shift and the TCM for the 2-3 shift? Where is your problem?

How much were the solinoids if you dont mind.
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Just curious, how much were the solenoids, and how much did you pay for the install?
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Old 03-16-2004, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by theMax
wasnt the solinoids for the 1-2 shift and the TCM for the 2-3 shift? Where is your problem?

How much were the solinoids if you dont mind.
It was mostly the 2-3 shift. The TSB says to replace the solienoids first and if that doesn't work then replace the TCM. The Solenoids were $287 from DaveB
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Old 03-16-2004, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by aussie983
Just curious, how much were the solenoids, and how much did you pay for the install?

$205 for installation. I just learned Nissan lists the TCM for $639 I'm gonna search junkyards for some 01's. **** if I don't find anything I'm gonna email nissan 10,000 times asking for a free o charge installation.
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um dont you want the NEW TCM, not another old one from another car?
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im pretty sure the solenoids were only for the 1-2 delay and the TCM for the 2-3 delay
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Well I got a TCM that Im getting rid of. Came out of my 2001. It is the updated TCM and I dont need it anymore because I did a 5spd swap.

Shoot me an offer at dsuthar@witness.com if you want it, otherwise I got another buyer who wants it.

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Originally Posted by BigDogJonx
Well I got a TCM that Im getting rid of. Came out of my 2001. It is the updated TCM and I dont need it anymore because I did a 5spd swap.

Shoot me an offer at dsuthar@witness.com if you want it, otherwise I got another buyer who wants it.

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you did a 5spd swap? wow~ congrats and have fun!....when was that? I guess I missed a lot of actions in the TC/SC forum.
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Originally Posted by BigDogJonx
Well I got a TCM that Im getting rid of. Came out of my 2001. It is the updated TCM and I dont need it anymore because I did a 5spd swap.

Shoot me an offer at dsuthar@witness.com if you want it, otherwise I got another buyer who wants it.

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