Gear Shifter

1994 NISSAN SENTRA
4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TRENTPLOWMAN21
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I drive a 1994 nissan sentra and this morning i tried to shift into drive while my engine was cold and i heard a big snap, now it only shifts into reverse. What could be the problem?
Feb 11, 2011 at 5:47 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Do you mean only reverse works and others do not or the shift lever can only be moved to Reverse and no other position?

Feb 11, 2011 at 6:03 AM
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TRENTPLOWMAN21
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I mean only reverse works it shifts into everything but only goes into reverse.
Feb 11, 2011 at 6:29 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Here are possible causes.

Vehicle Will Not Move Or Slips In "D", "1" & "2"

Incorrect fluid level or line pressure, damaged line pressure solenoid, control valve assembly, N-D accumulator, reverse clutch, high clutch, forward clutch or the low one-way clutch.

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Seems the transmission has failed internally. Check the fluid level first.
Feb 11, 2011 at 7:57 AM
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