I have a 1999 nissan altima and occasionally the reverse does not engage. The tranny fluid was changed and the trans filter as well. I believe the shifting cable is the problem. How does one repair that and where is a good resource to find visual aids in fixing that.

limited info generic answer have checked for codes -check shifter linkage -check and examine trans fluid [level and color --possible filter change [solenoid change ??] what reason ?

I would get the trans fluid and filter changed. If this is still happening, the trans may need to be rebuilt.

ok did you look at the color of the fluid? if you fluid is some what dark the clutches for the reverse maybe burn out or the reverse ban may be broken so if i was you i would take it to the professionals ok

Transmission fluid may need to be changed check level on dip stick

I would try draining the fluid and changing the filter and fluid (with the oem spec fluid) this will give your tranny a lil more pressure to help engage the reverse , hopefully the filter is just plugged or gummy thus blocking fluid passage, its the easiest fix b4 going to the expensive tranny shop$$$ (they may also be able to adjust the pressure applied to the reverse bands, but ithey almost always seem to want to sell u a new transmission first so beware, try a few different shops to see if they can adjust the pressure, if the filter change doesnt help

Remove the transmission pan, change the tranny oil filter & adjust the low-reverse band. Any chilton or haynes manual gives the tolerances & step by step procedure to effect repairs. You will need approx. 7 qts. of tranny fluid. Hope this helps. Good luck!

well, it would be to your advantage to change fluid and tranny filter. before it is to late. change fluid and filter every 45 to 60 thousand miles. for a better working tranny. have a good day !!

I also have a 1999 sl2 saturn . I was having about the same problem but mine also did not want to go into reverse somtimes as well . Ichanged my fluid and filter and put in a good trans conditioner and just about all my trouble went away. The trans filter is just like a oil filter it just screws on the outside of the transmission . It is located down under the air filter housing, and the fluid plug is right on the bottom of the trans.

Sounds like a pump issue, check line pressure. If it does have a bad trans pump it can be changed with out removing the trans. But also check the fluid level if you haven't already.

You are going to need a Rebuild on this Tranny. Unless you know how to Rebuild a Tranny, I would have it done at a Tranny Shop. If you get the Clutches in the Wrong order During Rebuild it could Crack the Housing on the Tranny and cause a Bigger Problem. Please Rate My Response! Thanks!