Trying to find out about a drop resistor

1996 NISSAN MAXIMA
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GORILLAGATOR229
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i have a 96 nissan maxima and it shift hard into second gear someone told me it can be the drop resistor but i dont no where thats located
Jul 2, 2012 at 4:29 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i would forget about that and have the trans checked by a shop. there is so much else that needs to be correct before you go in that direction.

it could be throttle pressure, governor or something internal.

Roy
Jul 2, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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BHUNTR49
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Drop resistor is located on side top left strut between airbox
Feb 10, 2017 at 2:21 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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i agree with ASEMASTER6371, get the transmission hard systems checked first, simple line pressure test will show up a lot and a live data read of transmission electrics are the first place you need to go, just changing parts hoping to fix a problem is false economy, you need to get a correct diagnosis first.
Feb 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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