bluebriscoe

OKAY EARLIER THIS WEEK MY CAR STARTED TO HESITATE TO GO..LIKE IT WAS STARTING IN 3RD GEAR THEN AS THE SPEED GETS HIGHER THE TRANNY KICKS IN AND ACTS NORMAL.NOW ITS DOING IT MORE OFTEN(THE PROBLEM IS INTERMIDIATE).I DONT KNOW IF ITS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TRANNY OR IVE HEARD OF CLOGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND I DID HAVE A CODE FOR THE FRONT PRECAT BEFORE.SO WHAT COULD CAUSE MY CAR TO NOT WANNA GO.

jasonmax

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TCM problem?

bluebriscoe

SO WAT DO I DO?

gotendbz1

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UR A RETARD

SoonerFan

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1. stop YELLING
2. probably the TCM
3. search to see what that means and what you need to do

jasonmax

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wow, I've never seen soonerfan being so polite.

sounds like the tranny is in safe mode.

SoonerFan

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what does "WYF" mean

ShippedOut

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Do you have a SES light?

If not just do as others suggested and use the search button, Or take it to your mechanic

bluebriscoe

I apologize on the caps.I have search thats how i heard of the cat being clogged.what does safe mode mean?

SoonerFan

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a year of your car would be helpful...

bluebriscoe

Its a 2001 GXE

AznTran517

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My car just started doing the same thing yesterday off 1st gear. It feels like something might be clogged. Everytime I get on the gas the rpm will jump up but dosen't feel like its accelerating, then when it switch gears i feel a little tiny jerk. I guess sluggish sounds right. My light is on so i will need to take it to a shop Monday. I drive a 2001 i30.
So I searched TCM and I've got people saying change the Transmission control module and get a VB recalibration. My question is.. is this a common thing for our 5 gens?

SoonerFan

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newbs...its a common problem...so common that there is a TSB...you will probably have to replace the TCM (transmission control module)

AznTran517

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Ok call me a newb if you want but u really hype. This isn't my thread first of all so chill. I was relating to him that he's not the only one with the same problem. If you really want to start flamin we all can get it but honestly its not worth my time. You told him to serach what TCM means and I tried to help him look it up by helpin him out and thats what I found. Anyway anyone know how much that will cost?

SoonerFan

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404:flaming not found

i was simply saying that there were two new people talking about a KNOWN problem...with plenty of available information about fixing it.

bluebriscoe

Thanks AznTran517...i hope the tcm is the real problem...were can i find the tsb

SoonerFan

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dave b...he can get you the upgraded TCM

bluebriscoe

ok i ordered a tcm...how do i install it?

pmohr

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Hmm...searching couldn't have possibly helped.

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...-location.html





http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...-location.html

bluebriscoe

Thanks this really helps.

bluebriscoe

ok i replaced the tcm and the car is doing the same thing (the replacement tcm was from another 2001 maxima) but ive noticed that it only does the sluggishness when the car is cold then when it warms up it acts normal.I also noticed that my tranny fluid is dirty

So is it a special tcm i need or could the dirty tranny fluid cause this problem?

Bassbreaker

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if it never worked, I had a Vehical Speed Sensor issue. It wouldn't know when i was giving it gas for a sec, and then bam, it started to accellerate.
Dunno if it is your problem, but ya never know. Check for codes.......

bluebriscoe

any more advice this problem is very annoying

perkman87

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could also be a tranny solenoid?? there are two in your tranny.

knight_yyz

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IIRC a solenoid will throw a code

rroderiques77

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Replacing the TCM was not wise. A bad TCM would have thrown codes.

1. Check the grounds for corrosion. Start with the main engine ground and move to the battery ground.

2. Have fuel pressure tested. What type of gas do you use?

3. Scan ECU for history codes. You mentioned about a previous CAT code. Start with that.

4. Pull one of the plugs and check it. They may be worn.

What is the application anyways?

Don't just throw parts at it.

Use your brain and SEARCH

bluebriscoe

Trust me i have searched and no help only advice ive gotten was on the tcm so i changed it....i drove it to day and it just went crazy like it was in neutral and then when it gets to high revs it kicks in with a jerk.I had to drive home at 4k rpm does this mean the speed sensor is completely shot or the tranny is dead.

bluebriscoe

anyone know?

MaxGordon7

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Tranny sounds shot or electrical problem. Best thing to do is drive it in that condition. Have someone with live data scan tool take a look at sensor funtion.

pinakbet

Before you rip out anything else, check for codes! latent or otherwise...

At least it will lead you in the right direction...

Does your O/D light flash on startup? You might have a code...

hardincah

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Look for codes. I just pulled a p0755 on mine (my car was doing the same thing as yours), bad shift solinoid B. It stayed in 3rd gear and then sometimes(after cutting the car off, kinda resetting it) it would run like a champ well except for a little jerk when changing gears. I have ran it at 4k rpms during that time, but not very long I didn't want to risk blowing a head gasket (trip home 1hr-to long at 4k). Its at the shop now getting the solinoids replaced should be done today. All in all $275 and I will have my car back.

BUT Check codes its essential if you have an SES light on!!!!!!!! Transmission shop checked mine for free, as well as autozone, advance, etc.

2000 Max Automatic

pmohr

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FWIW you could run it far longer and harder than that, and not blow a HG.

Torgus

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