Hesitance downshifting
#1
I have a 2001 GLE ("Automagic"), produced late in the model year (custom ordered, delivered Mar 1, 2001). I have noticed a hesitance when downshifting at speed (usually when flooring the accelerator, although I haven't used the shifter for this) rather than smooth response, so emergency manoevers could be delayed, especially considering how we all seem to drive these cars!. I haven't been turning off the overdrive at all (the O/D light is not on).
When I have found the TSB, it addresses this problem in 2000 and early-production 2001's, but my VIN number is a later number. Might it be the same problem? Is it normal, so I'd have to adjust? Since we expect the Nissan service guys to be either uncooperative or uninformed, I'd like to know more before I talk with them.
Thanks for your input.
When I have found the TSB, it addresses this problem in 2000 and early-production 2001's, but my VIN number is a later number. Might it be the same problem? Is it normal, so I'd have to adjust? Since we expect the Nissan service guys to be either uncooperative or uninformed, I'd like to know more before I talk with them.
Thanks for your input.
#3
Originally posted by umpopa
I have a 2001 GLE ("Automagic"), produced late in the model year (custom ordered, delivered Mar 1, 2001). I have noticed a hesitance when downshifting at speed (usually when flooring the accelerator, although I haven't used the shifter for this) rather than smooth response, so emergency manoevers could be delayed, especially considering how we all seem to drive these cars!. I haven't been turning off the overdrive at all (the O/D light is not on).
When I have found the TSB, it addresses this problem in 2000 and early-production 2001's, but my VIN number is a later number. Might it be the same problem? Is it normal, so I'd have to adjust? Since we expect the Nissan service guys to be either uncooperative or uninformed, I'd like to know more before I talk with them.
Thanks for your input.
I have a 2001 GLE ("Automagic"), produced late in the model year (custom ordered, delivered Mar 1, 2001). I have noticed a hesitance when downshifting at speed (usually when flooring the accelerator, although I haven't used the shifter for this) rather than smooth response, so emergency manoevers could be delayed, especially considering how we all seem to drive these cars!. I haven't been turning off the overdrive at all (the O/D light is not on).
When I have found the TSB, it addresses this problem in 2000 and early-production 2001's, but my VIN number is a later number. Might it be the same problem? Is it normal, so I'd have to adjust? Since we expect the Nissan service guys to be either uncooperative or uninformed, I'd like to know more before I talk with them.
Thanks for your input.
#4
Originally posted by Max_5gen
I had the same problem with my 2k GLE and it was completely fixed after replacing TCM under the first TSB. The delay was 0.5-1 second before (quite dangerous) and now it shifts almost immediately if I floor it or just press accelerator say 2/3 of a way. I even can do "double" downshift - flooring/releasing/flooring again.
I had the same problem with my 2k GLE and it was completely fixed after replacing TCM under the first TSB. The delay was 0.5-1 second before (quite dangerous) and now it shifts almost immediately if I floor it or just press accelerator say 2/3 of a way. I even can do "double" downshift - flooring/releasing/flooring again.
#5
Originally posted by umpopa
Thanks. I think, though, that I may have trouble convincing the dealers I have the same problem, considering the "youth" of my car. Any tips for convincing them they should use the TSB and replace the TCM?
Thanks. I think, though, that I may have trouble convincing the dealers I have the same problem, considering the "youth" of my car. Any tips for convincing them they should use the TSB and replace the TCM?
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