1991 Other Nissan Models won't go in gear except neutral or

1991 NISSAN
350,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HOTDIXIE72
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I had my transmission rebuilt 3 yrs ago. In the past few weeks my fly wheel has been making horriible noises. "Don't fix it til it breaks" is what i was told by my mechanic. Pulling out of my driveway yesterday it almost like slipped into N. I juggled gear shift and it went again. It did it again in about 30 ft. Jiggled again and it went again. I drove another 10 miles up to 80mph on Hwy. and it just gave out. It will stay in park. If i put it in D, 1, 2, or R it won't go. Only P and N. Please help! 1800 for rebuilding it was bad enough.
May 1, 2008 at 12:03 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I feel you have been given very poor advice, you should always get any small problem checked before it breaks and cost big time. I feel that you may have two issues, one with the starter motor, as what you describe on stating sound like a faulty Bendix drive or a damaged drive plate. As for the loss of drive, this sound like an internal issue with the transmission, so you best find a trans shop for a quote om repairs.

mark (mhpautos)
May 1, 2008 at 6:04 PM