1996 Nissan Hardbody Standard . Gear problems.

1996 NISSAN HARDBODY

MARS58

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So all of my gears from 1,2,4,5 & R all works fine, but when i switch to 3 nothing happens. Is it something wrong in my engine? electrical? or transmission. Its been like this for awhile. I tried to check the electrical but it was pretty confusing to look at. and isn't if its the transmission, all of my gears should have been messed up? I really need to figure this out.

Jul 4, 2013 at 10:09 AM

HMAC300

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automatic or manual? if automatic it may be electrical

Jul 5, 2013 at 12:03 AM

MARS58

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Its manual.. oh and its 1990.. not 1996..

Jul 7, 2013 at 4:38 PM

HMAC300

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if you are just missing 3rd gear then it's a trans problem.

Jul 7, 2013 at 11:37 PM

MARS58

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Is there a way to test the transmission?? because the mechanic i asked said, there might be a leakage in my engine..

Jul 9, 2013 at 9:18 AM

HMAC300

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leakage in your engine would cause a clutch problem and it would be with all gears notjust 3rd. if you have a side cover to remove, then do that and take a look inside, it may be possible that the shifter isnt' shifting it to 3rd but I kind of doubt that.

Jul 9, 2013 at 9:32 AM

MARS58

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Well me and my dad open the spark plug for the 3rd gear and the gasoline is not being burnt? could that be a sign??

Jul 10, 2013 at 9:44 AM

HMAC300

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from what this sounds like you have an enginge problem not a transmission what is it? engine or transmission if your spark plug is blackened/covveredin oil /fouled then check compression and scan for codes.

Jul 10, 2013 at 10:08 PM

MARS58