Been searching and cant find it.. I am getting a transgo kit installed Friday and I want them to test the solenoids while they're accessible.

Notes from another thread:

If your gonna do this mod you should really test the shift solenoids as they are prone to failure (there's a TSB on this). You are also going to have to adjust the trans brake band (2 1/2 turns from snug).

Shift solenoid test (post #21). You should also hear the solenoids click when you apply 12 volts to pins 1-5 as depicted in the link below.
http://forums.maxima.org/off-topic/3...his-stick.html

Also, check to make sure your dropping resistor has a resistance of 10-15 ohms.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...nny-toast.html
http://forums.maxima.org/3140390-post21.html

 

You da man.. Thanks!

 

What are they charging you to install the Transgo kit?

 

I was talking to a trans shop today about the solenoids and asked him if I could just do the resistance test. He said that is only half of it, the other half is measuring the pressure.

Dropping my car off on monday for a diagnostic. He's hooking up a pressure gauge and computer to my car and will drive it. Here's the details of my car: http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...d-bad-tcm.html

 

I'm in Cali so for labor its steep..... $437 for a full swap (VB drop, kit, install)_ minus parts/fluids which I supplied.. The shop is reputable so i''m ok with paying a premium.

 

I never had the issues you had with "103k - transmission has trouble catching 1-2 and 2-3 when on cold start and driving in neighborhood. The car repeatedly tries to catch the gears and keeps trying until it does while shaking the car - gears are not slammed. However, once the car is warmed up, if I push it hard it will slip on at least the 2-3 and slams once the rpm goes 500-1000 higher."

My car acts the same regardless of temperature just lacks power going uphill from a stop and RPM spikes when I slam it to the floor for a quick pass. I hate the slop in the tranny anyways, so if this fixes both issues i'll be very pleased.

 

Well, considering that Nissan wants $1200 for stock valve body, that is reasonable. Definitely considering getting the Transgo kit since my car shifts pretty soft on the 2-3 shift when it is cold, want to nip it in the bud before it turns into a flare.

I've put several shift kits into TH-350s but that is a transmission that you could find in wrecking yards for $100 or less if you messed something up-and considering how simple the shift kits were, that was pretty unlikely anyway.

A lot different when even a used transmission would run $600 and up and the kit is considerably more complex.

Let us know what you think after you get your car back.

 

Got the kit installed and drove around a bit testing the response. 1-2 has a slight jerk to it at all speeds... Cant say I like it, but its not sloppy overlap like before. I couldn't get the tranny to spike RPM's (yet), and the power uphill is much more linear whereas before it was gutless. 2-3 and 3-4 are perfect comfort wise with a very slight nudge. Downshifting to a stop is the same as stock. When I step on it, the gears rip through much quicker and more precise. I'm glad I didnt get the VB mod, because the 1-2 is already on the slight jerky side. I might end up looking to the Suprastick mod to boost the shift RPM a bit to avoid shifting at low speeds.

 

Thanks for the initial review.

Harsher 1-2 shifts are normal for shift kits, my Chevelle and Cutlass would chirp the tires at anything more than half throttle on upshifts after installing B&M Shift Kits.

Interesting observation on the 2-3 and 3-4 shifts, I noticed the same with shift kits too. Faster shifts and it felt a little like I was getting lightly bumped (or nudged) ahead.

 

Did you or your installer test the solenoids?

 

Installer checked them out. All good..Fluid looked good. Ive driven about 50 miles since they were installed... Haven't got the flare to act up yet. *crossing fingers*

 

Thats y i love the maxima forums.. GREAT INFO!!!