Hi i have an 2003 350z and my automatic shifter wont let it go in drive it does not let in go in drive untill i keep messing with does anyone know how to fix it thanx?

 

sounds like you have a problem

 

I'd check into the safety switch (or whatever it's called) which requires you to depress your brake to move out of park.

 

06 has a cable connected between the key and the shifter. Not sure about the 03 but I'm sure it isn't too different...

 

call the place you bought it from, or a local shop. you've got to know someone thats a mechanic, or if not someone who knows someone who is a mechanic.

my old 03 automatic could be finicky sometimes.

 

Huh?

Explain.

 

I am unclear the circumstances when you shift into a gear (drive only and not reverse). Is this a problem all the time or a random occurance?

How many miles are on the vehicle? Has the automatic transmission fluild been changed? Nissan suggest changing the automatic transmission fluid at 60K miles which takes 10 7/8 qt of Nissan ATF matic fluid J.

 

depress the break... and then pull the little lever... and put the car into drive

 

You didn't leave the key in the ON position now did you?

 

Definitely check that.

Also as one of the others has pointed out, how long since or has your Z had a trans flush and replaced fluids?? That will make a huge difference. I had my Z done at 60,000 kilometres, much smoother. Will normally be a bit stiff when it's cold first thing, same as every tip-tronic 350 I've driven, irrespective on NZ new or JDM.

 

There's only one fix.....but a Z with a M/T !!!!!!***

 

My 03 Z is doing the same thing but I physically pulled it down. Now it won't jump into the tiptronic mode at all. I paid Nissan $100 to tell me that the cellenoid in the gear shift needs to be replaced.............for a mere $800! I think they are full of ****.

 

this ever get resolved? Covered under warranty?

 

Holy thread resurrection, Batman!

 

So a month later it some how comes unstuck! $800 dollars my ***!!!!! They were just trying to **** me over! I still got stuck with a $100 inspections fee. I will never take my car to the dealer again!