problem #1 = when im in drive, and i shift to reverse.. i cant go anywhere, it just acts like its in neutral.. i have to shift to park, then to reverse to go in reverse.

problem #2 = the wheel "jolts" frequently, especially when going over 40-45mph. almost like losing control of it, but its only for a split second. kinda causes the car to swerve real fast.. very annoying.

if anyone has any ideas about these two problems, please let me know ASAP. the guy i bought it from had it aligned yesteray (has paperwork from it), so i guess that shouldn't be the cause of the wheel jolting? who knows, i dont know much about cars.

any help is greatly appreciated. thx.

 

not sure, but maybe the first problem is a bad shifter bushing?

 

ive got a 5sdp not much experience with the auto however the jolt could be a number of things.just check the tie suspension over, wheel bearings and that the tire is on tight ! some maxima wheel have a coating on them that laets them constantly come loose.

 

My car did a simalar thing (Jolting) it was my lower control arm bushings. And as far as I know, no matter how many times you get the car aligned, it will remain out of alignment. The reverse problem sounds like a bad shifter bushing like someone said before.

 

First thing to check in an automatic transmission is the fluid and the fluid level. My autoshop teacher had a student bring him an explorer with a bad shifting trouble through gears and it turned out to be low on fluid and thats all. hope this helps

 

very annoying?

how about very dangerous?! if not to you, at least the other drivers on the road.

get that thing checked out real soon!

walka

 

Heres 2 ideas what it may be for the 2nd problem... It could be a bad CV Joint or bad wheel axle, because I felt that happen a few times lately and I have a bad both hehe.

 

BTW if it is the wheel axle, it costs only about $130 parts and labor from my fav mechanic.