I have a 91 nissan 300zx automatic transmission.when in drive it wants to pull out in 3rd,when in second it also wants to pull out in 3rd drop it in 1st it pulls out in second ,what happened to my first gear and why is it all mixed up,reverse neutral and park work fine and so do my over drives when in 3rd.

Arnie Burke

• 7339 Answers
• Posted on Sep 19, 2009

SOURCE: 1990 Nissan 300zx w/ shifting issue

well Im sure theres a ton of miles on it-do u perform reg maint like checkin fluid level-u may need the throttle cable ajusted that hooks to trans-band n clutch could be out of measure too--trans hydra-valve system could be worn--see all these things effect the way the fluid makes the gears move--a pressure test can confirm an aging trans

SOURCE: my 91 maxima will not shift out of 1st gear its

Try going to your local parts store (such as AutoZone) and ask about the transmission control solenoid. Go here for the direct link to their website with that specific part for your 91 maxima.

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SOURCE: 1990 nissan maxima V6 automatic

check gearbox oil level sometimes its the simple things. ( rate me thanks )

SOURCE: 85 nissan 300zx no reverse

if its automatic transmission check the transmision flued,level,seals might be corroded,and flued leaked out, causes lack of presure in the transmision hydrolick system,or the clutch plates inside the transmission are slipping cuase of hardening