Nissan Sentra N16 on cold start car not moving when engage to "D"

[Cuppy]

bro corona,

The issue was solved by overhauling the gb. Its all smooth now but the performance n the rest of the thing will not be the same as it was in the beginning, gotta compromise a little :)

Hope this will be quite useful help to u and the rest of them. :)

 

[andymillenium]

bro corona,

The issue was solved by overhauling the gb. Its all smooth now but the performance n the rest of the thing will not be the same as it was in the beginning, gotta compromise a little :)

Hope this will be quite useful help to u and the rest of them. :)

hi bro,

may i know wat u mean by overhauling the gb? you changed the gb? sounds serious...
i'm now having similar problem during cold start, after engaging in "D", gotta wait for around 3-4 seconds before the car starts to move forward....not as serious as your 5 minute i guess but quite similar.

 

[Izso]

Just fyi guys, I recently serviced a N16 Sentra with a 1 minute lag upon cold start for the "D" to engage. Problem was fixed when the owner asked I change the ATF filter, flush the gearbox and he brought along his own Lubeguard Platinum additive. Initially after the service the problem was still there, but the owner said the additive takes time to mix in. The next morning the problem was gone.

Right now we're still monitoring the situation but it's almost been a week now so far so good.

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I have to mention though, I'm not a supporter of additives. This was just what the owner insisted so I just did as I was asked. The complete flushing and changing of ATF filter probably would have done the trick.

He used Castrol Dexron III 4L bottle, I'm guessing it's a mineral based oil because of the price.

 

[kingkongkzw]

i got the same issue for my Nissan Sentra N16 2004. After using Redline D4 ATF, the gear straightaway can be shifted during cold start.

 

[hex999]

Please do not listen to any mechanics here stating your gearbox is having a mechanical failure or anything, just do this simple step to fix the problem. I had the same problem on my cefiro A33.

1. Use the lubegard platinum addictive as mention as izso= problem solve
I believe no flushing is required

 

[vr2turbo]

Please do not listen to any mechanics here stating your gearbox is having a mechanical failure or anything, just do this simple step to fix the problem. I had the same problem on my cefiro A33.

1. Use the lubegard platinum addictive as mention as izso= problem solve
I believe no flushing is required

Additive that became addictive??.....

 

[skstatic]

you can try Lubegard Platinum Addictive. I believe with this small investment, it will cure your GB rather changing a new one.

 

[vr2turbo]

you can try Lubegard Platinum Addictive. I believe with this small investment, it will cure your GB rather changing a new one.

Another one addictive to lubegard........

 

[hex999]

Another one addictive to lubegard........

Lol, sorry typo :D
One of my uncle has a sentra with the similar problem, tried ATF flush, replaced the filter, gasket etc and still it lags when engaging in D in the morning. Poured lubegard and no problems till today, fixed the problem on my cefiro too. I realize this is a common problem to many nissan cars, Im guessing the Nissan D magtic ATF might not be efficient enough on its own. I think the only additive I will ever trust for now is lubegard for my gearbox. Never have used any additive on my engine though.

 

[vr2turbo]

Lol, sorry typo :D
One of my uncle has a sentra with the similar problem, tried ATF flush, replaced the filter, gasket etc and still it lags when engaging in D in the morning. Poured lubegard and no problems till today, fixed the problem on my cefiro too. I realize this is a common problem to many nissan cars, Im guessing the Nissan D magtic ATF might not be efficient enough on its own. I think the only additive I will ever trust for now is lubegard for my gearbox. Never have used any additive on my engine though.

Well, there are a few other gb cured stories that I have heard off also regarding using lubegard additive for atf, but still prevention is better then cure, therefore add in and use and not only when trouble arises....

 

[hex999]

Yeah, prevention is always better than cure, so its better to have an ATF cooler installed+lubegard platinum additive.

 

[vr2turbo]

Yeah, prevention is always better than cure, so its better to have an ATF cooler installed+lubegard platinum additive.

Right on.....

 

[Izso]

I wouldn't use an additive as a preventative 'cure'. Has it ever occurred to anyone to find out why the GB reacted the way it did?

 

[vr2turbo]

I wouldn't use an additive as a preventative 'cure'. Has it ever occurred to anyone to find out why the GB reacted the way it did?

I don't actually recommend additives in most cases for engine oil, petrol and/or atf, but since so many cases of gb being saved and it's use being prolong for quite a number of years since adding the lubegard atf additive, then I am sure adding the lubegard additive should even be better before any problems arises.
In most cases it is the heat problem, solenoid, valves and wear and tear. The lubegard is said to make the gb run cooler, as it runs with less friction....
If the case is mostly on the heat then probably adding a cooler will help, but then many also forget to change the atf on time.....