Infinity Trouble..

LaMadame · 08-01-2006, 10:08 PM

Hello Boys.. I got one that will ponder you..
I have an Infinity Q-45 1992 I love my baby and this is what is going on..
My transmittion is taking a long time to change out gears from first to second. Its just had a fluid change this weekend and still no luck.. any suggestions?

Mera

**Midnight Tech** · 08-02-2006, 06:36 PM

Check and see what type of fluid they put into your tranny....I think late model Nissan/Infiniti transmissions use a slightly different fluid from other cars.

LaMadame · 08-02-2006, 10:59 PM

that would be an "I" put in Dextron 3 when changing the fluid, but his problem was happening the day before I changed the fluid, that is why I thought I should change it in the first place.
Any thoughts?
Thanks, its parked and sitting like a duck, I dont like to see my grey baby like that..

Much appreciation in to any suggestions you have. I will try anything before I eat a transmittion bill. LOL
Mera

Volt-Schwibe · 08-03-2006, 12:52 AM

when you did the fluid, did you do the filter as well?

LaMadame · 08-03-2006, 01:16 AM

Hello,
are you talking about the strainer? no I did not, would that have made a dragging in first gear to second effect?
The Fluid is still fresh, should I go out and change that right away?
thank you for your time.
Mera

**Midnight Tech** · 08-03-2006, 06:51 PM

Go to your local parts store and ask for ATP AT-202 additive. Put a bottle of this in there with the fluid you have now and see if that helps. This product will convert the fluid into a replacement for the Nissanmatic fluid that came in it from the factory.
Edit: How did the old fluid look and smell?

Bald Eagle · 08-03-2006, 08:35 PM

I hate to say this, but your best bet is to see your local nissan/infinity dealer.
Many of these transmissions are controlled by fairly complex electronics and can be quickly diagnosed by a reputable dealer using their proprietary scan tools. these tools do provide a wealth of info not available to generic or even Snap On or OTC scan tools. I have worked in both independant and dealership shops and have used most scanners, but the dealer ones are best. I have seen shifting problems in Nissans caused by a part called a dropping resistor. They vary in location and resistance value according to make and model, but I have seen a number of them changed in our shop to correct shifting problems.

LaMadame · 08-03-2006, 10:36 PM

Go to your local parts store and ask for ATP AT-202 additive. Put a bottle of this in there with the fluid you have now and see if that helps. This product will convert the fluid into a replacement for the Nissanmatic fluid that came in it from the factory.
Edit: How did the old fluid look and smell?

Hello Midnight, well it looked black and thin, but sorry the girl in me didnt smell it..

I will give that ATP AT -202 a try tomorrow and let you know. Anything else you can think of let me know.. Thanks so much..
What about the strainer? Should I get that as well?
Mera

LaMadame · 08-03-2006, 10:39 PM

Hello Bald Eagle,
If I end up with that as my last option, about how much would something like that eat me out of house and home for? A guesstamet if you would or suggested price. be nice and tell me to brace myself if its over $500.00 would you please..

Thanks,
Mera

**Midnight Tech** · 08-04-2006, 10:49 AM

My bad....got the wrong part # last night.... you need to use AT-203 in there!

LaMadame · 08-04-2006, 02:21 PM

Hello again Midnight..
Ok thanks for the correction but on my way to the part store for that stuff what about the strainer, should that be changed or leave it alone until i put the 203 in the transmittion?
Lemme know love, and thanks again.
Mera

**Midnight Tech** · 08-05-2006, 03:23 PM

Might want to go ahead and change that strainer...just don't put any type of sealant on that pan gasket! A tiny globule of that stuff in the wrong place and it will spell doom for that tranny.

LaMadame · 08-29-2006, 12:24 AM

Hello Midnight Tech..
Well the outcome is not good but at least I got the job done.. I even got dirty too! Well it was taken to the machine at the dealership and I have two bad coil packs and a tranny pump.. so $1000.00 later.. shes purring like a kitten. The liquid you referred me to, did help and I was able to run it for two days with no problems and get it to the dealership.. so thank you.. I saved on towing..

But I wanted to take a moment and sincerely thank you for your help, suggestions and support in my car.. Take care Sugah..
Mera

**Midnight Tech** · 08-29-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaMadame

Sugah..

Are you quite sure you're not originally from the South?

Closing thread if all is well....

08-01-2006, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
LaMadame Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Originally CA ended up in MS Posts: 467 OS: WinXP	Infinity Trouble.. Hello Boys.. I got one that will ponder you.. I have an Infinity Q-45 1992 I love my baby and this is what is going on.. My transmittion is taking a long time to change out gears from first to second. Its just had a fluid change this weekend and still no luck.. any suggestions? Mera

08-02-2006, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
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08-03-2006, 06:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Midnight Tech Admin/Head GreaseMonkey/Igor's alter ego/Grand Exalted PoohBah Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SC Posts: 2,924 OS: Windows XP Home/Pro SP3/Windows 98SE/Fedora Core 6/RH 7.2 with Autopoint/TAMS II	Go to your local parts store and ask for ATP AT-202 additive. Put a bottle of this in there with the fluid you have now and see if that helps. This product will convert the fluid into a replacement for the Nissanmatic fluid that came in it from the factory. Edit: How did the old fluid look and smell? __________________ Please post all questions in the appropriate forum. Questions sent by email or PM will not be answered. Sharing my life...with my Imzadi! Interested in Trek gaming? Check out the Dynaverse! Proud supporter of the Carolinas Aviation Museum. If we have helped you in any way, please donate to keep TSF up and running!

08-04-2006, 10:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Midnight Tech Admin/Head GreaseMonkey/Igor's alter ego/Grand Exalted PoohBah Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SC Posts: 2,924 OS: Windows XP Home/Pro SP3/Windows 98SE/Fedora Core 6/RH 7.2 with Autopoint/TAMS II	My bad....got the wrong part # last night.... you need to use AT-203 in there! __________________ Please post all questions in the appropriate forum. Questions sent by email or PM will not be answered. Sharing my life...with my Imzadi! Interested in Trek gaming? Check out the Dynaverse! Proud supporter of the Carolinas Aviation Museum. If we have helped you in any way, please donate to keep TSF up and running!

08-02-2006, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
LaMadame Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Originally CA ended up in MS Posts: 467 OS: WinXP	that would be an "I" put in Dextron 3 when changing the fluid, but his problem was happening the day before I changed the fluid, that is why I thought I should change it in the first place. Any thoughts? Thanks, its parked and sitting like a duck, I dont like to see my grey baby like that.. Much appreciation in to any suggestions you have. I will try anything before I eat a transmittion bill. LOL Mera

08-03-2006, 01:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
LaMadame Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Originally CA ended up in MS Posts: 467 OS: WinXP	Hello, are you talking about the strainer? no I did not, would that have made a dragging in first gear to second effect? The Fluid is still fresh, should I go out and change that right away? thank you for your time. Mera

08-03-2006, 08:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bald Eagle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario Can. Posts: 37 OS: winXP sp2	I hate to say this, but your best bet is to see your local nissan/infinity dealer. Many of these transmissions are controlled by fairly complex electronics and can be quickly diagnosed by a reputable dealer using their proprietary scan tools. these tools do provide a wealth of info not available to generic or even Snap On or OTC scan tools. I have worked in both independant and dealership shops and have used most scanners, but the dealer ones are best. I have seen shifting problems in Nissans caused by a part called a dropping resistor. They vary in location and resistance value according to make and model, but I have seen a number of them changed in our shop to correct shifting problems.

08-03-2006, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
LaMadame Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Originally CA ended up in MS Posts: 467 OS: WinXP	Go to your local parts store and ask for ATP AT-202 additive. Put a bottle of this in there with the fluid you have now and see if that helps. This product will convert the fluid into a replacement for the Nissanmatic fluid that came in it from the factory. Edit: How did the old fluid look and smell? Hello Midnight, well it looked black and thin, but sorry the girl in me didnt smell it.. I will give that ATP AT -202 a try tomorrow and let you know. Anything else you can think of let me know.. Thanks so much.. What about the strainer? Should I get that as well? Mera

08-03-2006, 10:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
LaMadame Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Originally CA ended up in MS Posts: 467 OS: WinXP	Hello Bald Eagle, If I end up with that as my last option, about how much would something like that eat me out of house and home for? A guesstamet if you would or suggested price. be nice and tell me to brace myself if its over $500.00 would you please.. Thanks, Mera

08-04-2006, 02:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
LaMadame Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Originally CA ended up in MS Posts: 467 OS: WinXP	Hello again Midnight.. Ok thanks for the correction but on my way to the part store for that stuff what about the strainer, should that be changed or leave it alone until i put the 203 in the transmittion? Lemme know love, and thanks again. Mera

08-05-2006, 03:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Midnight Tech Admin/Head GreaseMonkey/Igor's alter ego/Grand Exalted PoohBah Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SC Posts: 2,924 OS: Windows XP Home/Pro SP3/Windows 98SE/Fedora Core 6/RH 7.2 with Autopoint/TAMS II	Might want to go ahead and change that strainer...just don't put any type of sealant on that pan gasket! A tiny globule of that stuff in the wrong place and it will spell doom for that tranny. __________________ Please post all questions in the appropriate forum. Questions sent by email or PM will not be answered. Sharing my life...with my Imzadi! Interested in Trek gaming? Check out the Dynaverse! Proud supporter of the Carolinas Aviation Museum. If we have helped you in any way, please donate to keep TSF up and running!

08-29-2006, 12:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
LaMadame Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Originally CA ended up in MS Posts: 467 OS: WinXP	Hello Midnight Tech.. Well the outcome is not good but at least I got the job done.. I even got dirty too! Well it was taken to the machine at the dealership and I have two bad coil packs and a tranny pump.. so $1000.00 later.. shes purring like a kitten. The liquid you referred me to, did help and I was able to run it for two days with no problems and get it to the dealership.. so thank you.. I saved on towing.. But I wanted to take a moment and sincerely thank you for your help, suggestions and support in my car.. Take care Sugah.. Mera