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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Default 350Z: Auto Trans, Manual shift doesn't work

I just bought a 2003 350Z. The manual shift of the AT doesn't work. It will shift down but not up. I would like to know how this thing works. Is it just a switch closure that tells the car to shift or is it mechanical?

Any help or link to how it works would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Somewhat of a guess but maybe electronic issue in the JATCO TCM.

http://www.atraonline.com/gears/2007...2007_01_12.pdf

Maybe try a reset as described in link.
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Good article but says a reset is turning the key off for 10 seconds and then back to the on/run position. Seems like it would reset every time you turn the engine off. Am I missing something?
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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more then likely not having trouble to get it to load but most of the time if it has a time limit such as turn it off for 10 seconds then back on then it has a limited window where it is keeping track of time and only does it in that window. that is done for the specific reason you say so it wont reset everytime
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 01:56 AM
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Not really acting like any scenarios in the article either. Car goes in all 5 gears. The only problem is the manual shift mode and it only won't shift up. Its shifts down fine. I figured someone on here would know how it works.
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 02:12 AM
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Simple - but did you check the fluid level?
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Do you know how to check and make sure your servos are making good enough contact to activate? If not, I can post some pictures on how to remove the shifter cover and check the servos.
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by waldo36
Do you know how to check and make sure your servos are making good enough contact to activate? If not, I can post some pictures on how to remove the shifter cover and check the servos.
I need some help with this, my manual shifting works but sometimes doesn't catch the shift and I have to do it again and I can't seem to find any info on how troubleshoot the problem
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 02:25 PM
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Do you have a OEM shift lever or,has a aftermarket like a Momo been installed?
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JCITY
Do you have a OEM shift lever or,has a aftermarket like a Momo been installed?
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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Check for codes and check the fluid level. Manual mode will not work if there are certain faults in the tcm.
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