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alinaschulze9

Urvan Automatic Transmission Undervoltage

My 2008 Nissan Urvan (gasoline engine) with 173733 km is having automatic transmission issues. The transmission indicator light is on, and it's not shifting correctly, sometimes going into emergency mode. Could undervoltage be the problem?

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maxblitz1

I had similar issues with my Urvan. Is it slipping between gears, especially when cold? Check the hydraulic fluid level and condition first; dark, burnt fluid often indicates a major problem. When was the last time you had a transmission flush?

alinaschulze9 (Author)

Thanks. The slipping happens sometimes, regardless of engine temperature. I'll check the hydraulic fluid. If it's degraded, would a transmission flush be enough, or could undervoltage cause that? Also, are we talking about ATF?

maxblitz1

Intermittent slipping does sound like my issue. A flush might help for a bit, but degraded fluid is usually a symptom, not the cause. Undervoltage can mess with sensor readings and solenoid operation in the transmission, leading to fluid degradation and shifting problems. I'd suggest taking it to someone with diagnostic tools to check the TCU and wiring harness.

alinaschulze9 (Author)

Thanks for the advice. The ATF was indeed significantly degraded. I took it to a workshop, and they found undervoltage was the cause. The repair, including a transmission flush and fixing the electrical issue, cost 240€.

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