I need help my 1999 Nissan Maxima Se will not go into 1st or 2nd Gear. It goes into 3rd 4th and 5th with no problem also Reverse. It just happened today. I dont know what it could be that wont allow it to go into 1st and 2nd. If it was the clutch I thought it wouldnt go into any gear. PLEASE HELP NEED QUICK RESPONSE BEFORE I GO TO PEP BOYS TO HAVE IT CHECKED.

 

how many miles on it? any issues before this happened? sounds like ur disk could be fried.

 

check your clutch master cylinder fluid level, I'll be willing to bet its low/empty. If so, you have a leak, and you'll just need to bleed the full system. If its full, try adjusting your clutch throw, could have moved itself.

 

If you experience these problems with the engine off, you can rule out a clutch problem.

Were there any problems as far as clutch chatter? Leaking axle seals? When my bearings failed on me, the metal that used to be bearings droped down into the shift linkage; maybe this happened to you.

Check the shift rods to make sure they're not bent and/or obstructed in any way.

 

Its got about 84k never had any problems shifting before.

 

It doesnt allow me to shift into 1st or 2nd with the engine off or on. I have to drive it starting in 3rd gear. My axle seals have been replaced and I havent had any clutch chatter. Hopefully it wont be too expensive the dealer has it now.

Thanks

 

I hope you are right it is at the dealership now being checked out. Hopefully its not too expensive to get fixed.

Thanks
Juan

 

check the shifter before you spend any cash! one time i thought my tranny was shot and it turned out to be a bad shifter, i just got a short throw shifter and problem solved. this was in a ford, but i'm pretty sure you can still have this problem

 

The dealer thinks its the tranny but I am going to get a second opinion. I am going to ask them to check the shifter. Hopefully it is the shifter instead of the tranny.

Thanks
Juan

 

not sure how to spell it but check the sycronizer.. Anyone know what im talking bout? lol

 

Sounds like a synchro issue...