Car shifts into reverse, but doesn't move [5AT]
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G35x sedan
So much for keeping us updated. Mine started this today. Tried to back out of a parking spot and revved it like it was in neutral. A few more attempts got the same result. I shut it down, restarted and everything worked fine.
It only seems to be reverse. Each time I put it in P, engine running or not, I lose reverse. A quick restart and all is well. This has got to be electrical.
It only seems to be reverse. Each time I put it in P, engine running or not, I lose reverse. A quick restart and all is well. This has got to be electrical.
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g37 coupe- custom 2.5” stainless xpipe exhaust, test pipes, CAI, tuned, blacked out trim, debadged
Lost reverse
Having same issue as other. Car drives perfect except reverse. Have to rev up quickly to 2krpm just to get it to catch for split second and jolt back for split second. No one has followed up so what’s the deal??
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i assume no check engine light? found some links below that range from a solenoid issue to a snap ring flying off that requires the trans R&R. assume your trans fluid is in good condition/level also.
https://www.justanswer.com/nissan/32...o-reverse.html
https://transpartswarehouse.com/k010...rse-brake.html
https://www.thenewx.org/threads/reve...n-warm.282911/
https://www.justanswer.com/nissan/32...o-reverse.html
..replaced rev/high clutch solenoid . car works perfect now only thing can think of was small amount of dirt in solenoid feed hole or solenoid not working correctly.
RE5R05A Transmission Improved Double Wide High Tension Reverse Brake Snap Ring Fits 4 Speed Nissan RE5R05A Jatco 5 Speed Rear Wheel Drive & 4WD The factory original snap ring is very thing and narrow. The groove depth in the case is only about .050" so the snap ring has little to no support against "dishing", and can pop out of the case very easily. There is a machining step in the case above the snap ring groove where the ring will then catch. When this happens the retainer can rotate over the top of the piston lugs preventing the piston from applying the clutch, causing no reverse and damage to the piston/retainer.
A few of us have had this problem including myself and @jsexton . In both of our cases there was a broken snap ring inside the tranny for the reverse clutches. Jsexton also broke a reverse solenoid. Some other folks have had this issue too.
Details here: Auto Tranny Slipping in Reverse Only
Unfortunately, you may be looking at a full transmission rebuild in your near future.
Details here: Auto Tranny Slipping in Reverse Only
Unfortunately, you may be looking at a full transmission rebuild in your near future.
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g37 coupe- custom 2.5” stainless xpipe exhaust, test pipes, CAI, tuned, blacked out trim, debadged
Fluid was a little contaminated but not low. There is kind of a slight grinding noise when in reverse and about 1200 rpm’s. Thinking it’s that snap ring because it’ll jolt when blipping the throttle and then act as if in neutral when not on gas and then that rotating slight grind noise can be heard. So about this snap ring does it require full rebuild if not fixed asap? Or what are my options? Thanks again! A bunch.
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check car-part.com and it should find interchange units. you may want to stick to the same make/model of your G, since the TCM logic (shifts rpm, etc.) may be different on other models. 07-08 sedans may work, but don't quote me on that.
Not all G35s have the same TCM so be careful. Do your research on which type you have as there are 2 or 3 for this transmission. Check local for used one and also get a quote from a transmission shop and see if it's better to 'risk it' or is it better to just rebuild it and not have to worry about "when will it start sliping on me again!!"?
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