Automatic gear engagement

2009 NISSAN TIIDA
125,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NALLAN GN
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I have noticed when turning on the car lights, it affects my automatic gear transmission system in that it only engages up to the second gear. Also the car raises a warning sound throughout.
During daytime, the car works fine.
Oct 28, 2018 at 1:19 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the alternator is not working right. Can you confirm the voltage output? Here is a guide to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken

Oct 29, 2018 at 10:06 AM
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