Transmission won't shift if . . . .

Datsun240Z71 · 02-19-2014, 06:32 AM

Read the owners manual regarding issue #1. The transmission will revert to DRIVE while in manual mode after a short period of time if it is not shifted manually with the handle. This is normal operation.

The " little round keyhole" comes off so the shifter mechanism can be shifted out of gear without a key in the event the car needs to be towed or if the mechanism becomes "jammed". A small screwdrver or similar tool is pushed down through the opening to release the shifter so it can be moved.

All is well.

ktmmike · 02-19-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Datsun240Z71

Read the owners manual regarding issue #1. The transmission will revert to DRIVE while in manual mode after a short period of time if it is not shifted manually with the handle. This is normal operation.

The " little round keyhole" comes off so the shifter mechanism can be shifted out of gear without a key in the event the car needs to be towed or if the mechanism becomes "jammed". A small screwdrver or similar tool is pushed down through the opening to release the shifter so it can be moved.

All is well.

Thanx Datsun,
But it WAS shifted manually with the handle, and the light INSTANTLY jumps back to D the moment you shift, no short period of time involved (the light SHOULD go to the next number the moment you shift).

What you are describing happens just as it is supposed to, when using the PADDLES.

Datsun240Z71 · 02-19-2014, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ktmmike

Thanx Datsun,
But it WAS shifted manually with the handle, and the light INSTANTLY jumps back to D the moment you shift, no short period of time involved (the light SHOULD go to the next number the moment you shift).

What you are describing happens just as it is supposed to, when using the PADDLES.

You're correct. I guess I had it backwards. Sorry! Too early in the morning.

02-19-2014, 06:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Datsun240Z71 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 177 Drives: '71 240Z Rep Power: 13	Read the owners manual regarding issue #1. The transmission will revert to DRIVE while in manual mode after a short period of time if it is not shifted manually with the handle. This is normal operation. The " little round keyhole" comes off so the shifter mechanism can be shifted out of gear without a key in the event the car needs to be towed or if the mechanism becomes "jammed". A small screwdrver or similar tool is pushed down through the opening to release the shifter so it can be moved. All is well. __________________ Randy in Nashville Middle Tennnessee Z Club 1971 240Z

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