Transmission will get stuck in second gear?

FINDAPATH95

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1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER
3.0L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
235,000 MILES

Transmission will work as intended one time and will get stuck in second gear at other times. It's a sporadic issue. My question is, would this be related to the solenoid pack. Thank you for any advice.

Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 AT 7:57 AM

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KEN L

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Yep, it sounds like the solenoid pack has gone out, they service them as a unit. Here is the location of the solenoids and how to replace them in the images below.

Fluid Types

USA, Alaska

Nissan Matic "D" Fluid

Canada

Nissan ATF or DEXRON III/MERCON

Capacities

CAPACITY, Total fill*:

2WD. 7.9 liters 8.3 quarts

4WD. 8.5 liters 9.0 quarts

*Total (dry) fill shown. Use less fluid when refilling

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 AT 10:07 AM

FINDAPATH95

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Thanks very much for that detailed response. I appreciate it very much. I had a feeling that was the issue I just don't like being a parts changer. I feel much better now going ahead with it. I'll post results as soon as I get it done.
Thanks again.

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Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 AT 3:47 PM

KEN L

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No problem, we are help to help.

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Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 AT 11:31 AM

FINDAPATH95

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I had a mechanic tell me to check my alternator. I just bought this truck from things I see their mechanic wasn't too good. Anyway, I checked my voltage it was hard on 13 not dead but not up to par. I did some checking and realized there were no grounds just the battery to block I made two more battery to body and body to motor charging is up to 14.2 and so far, transmission is working as intended.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
Thanks again

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Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 AT 3:58 PM

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