Will not go in Reverse

2003 NISSAN FRONTIER
261,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD
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PEGGY MCCRAW WESTHEAD
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Will go in park, drive but will not go in reverse.
Apr 2, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

If the transmission will go into forward and not reverse, the issue is internal in the transmission. It could be a clutch, piston, band or valve body. someone will need to check the system with a scan tool to monitor applications to confirm.

Roy
Apr 2, 2018 at 2:36 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, reverse is mechanically controlled inside the transmission. It is not electronically controlled at all.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

I attached the procedure for checking the line pressure to see if the system can engage. You will need a pressure gauge for this test. You can rent this at a parts store.

Low or no pressure tells you there is an internal leak for application of reverse. That will require an overhaul or replacement.

Roy
Jun 20, 2021 at 12:46 PM
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