Gear indicator is flashing "N"

Lowbz21 · 10-17-2013, 03:02 PM

No matter what gear I'm in the indicator flashes that it's in neutral. But I know it's not the sensor because then it wouldn't be flashing. Any idea how to fix it?

PersianLegacy · 10-17-2013, 03:40 PM

not sure what means in Nissan, but my acura was flashing the green light next to drive indicator...it was the equivalent of a check engine light but for transmission in my acura. which means something is up with transmission.

Hope that is not the case with you...not sure what that means in Nissan...

Lowbz21 · 10-17-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PersianLegacy

not sure what means in Nissan, but my acura was flashing the green light next to drive indicator...it was the equivalent of a check engine light but for transmission in my acura. which means something is up with transmission.

Hope that is not the case with you...not sure what that means in Nissan...

Hmm everything seems normal with the transmission, and I forgot to add this is a 6 speed.

Carno · 10-17-2013, 09:33 PM

Better hope it keeps flashing... I heard that when it stops, your car blows up.

Z_ealot · 10-18-2013, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Carno

Better hope it keeps flashing... I heard that when it stops, your car blows up.

no, that's only when your speed drops below 55mph

Lowbz21 · 10-19-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

no, that's only when your speed drops below 55mph

Knew I shouldn't have stopped at that red light😔

tonythetiger · 10-22-2013, 12:10 PM

did u ever swap out transmission fluid

Lowbz21 · 10-22-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tonythetiger

did u ever swap out transmission fluid

Nope I've had the car for 2 months

damian_mb · 10-22-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowbz21

Nope I've had the car for 2 months

Bring it back to Nissan. You're well within Warranty, why troubleshoot it?

SouthArk370Z · 10-22-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by damian_mb

Bring it back to Nissan. You're well within Warranty, why troubleshoot it?

+1

If you do want to troubleshoot on your own, check out the Factory Service Manual (FSM). I'd start in the TM (Transaxle and Transmission) section. I'd also use an OBD scanner to check for any DTCs.

Tazicon · 10-22-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by damian_mb

Bring it back to Nissan. You're well within Warranty, why troubleshoot it?

Exactly.............

mults · 10-22-2013, 12:52 PM

There are hall sensors to determine what location the shifter is in. The location is sent to the ECM and then goes to the gear indicator. To me, it sounds like the sensor pack is bad, so the ECM does not "read" the shifter location. This should be covered under warranty (if still covered).

Keep us posted...

Lowbz21 · 10-23-2013, 01:03 AM

I've had the car for only 2 months but the car is a 2009 with 33k miles so it's out of the bumper to bumper warranty, 3yr/36 right?

DEpointfive0 · 10-23-2013, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lowbz21

I've had the car for only 2 months but the car is a 2009 with 33k miles so it's out of the bumper to bumper warranty, 3yr/36 right?

You can almost guarantee it

Lowbz21 · 10-23-2013, 07:35 AM

By the way guys, I forgot to mention that the srm doesn't work. The S light doesn't even come on if you press the button.

10-17-2013, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lowbz21 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: North Jersey Posts: 542 Drives: 370z & LSX 260z Rep Power: 13	Gear indicator is flashing "N" No matter what gear I'm in the indicator flashes that it's in neutral. But I know it's not the sensor because then it wouldn't be flashing. Any idea how to fix it? __________________ @jayem_bo

10-17-2013, 09:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Carno Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 113 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Better hope it keeps flashing... I heard that when it stops, your car blows up. WShade, kidkotic2001, marks370z and 1 others like this.

10-22-2013, 12:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 192	did u ever swap out transmission fluid __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

10-22-2013, 12:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16885	There are hall sensors to determine what location the shifter is in. The location is sent to the ECM and then goes to the gear indicator. To me, it sounds like the sensor pack is bad, so the ECM does not "read" the shifter location. This should be covered under warranty (if still covered). Keep us posted... __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

10-23-2013, 01:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lowbz21 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: North Jersey Posts: 542 Drives: 370z & LSX 260z Rep Power: 13	I've had the car for only 2 months but the car is a 2009 with 33k miles so it's out of the bumper to bumper warranty, 3yr/36 right? __________________ @jayem_bo

10-17-2013, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
PersianLegacy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 121 Drives: 2010 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	not sure what means in Nissan, but my acura was flashing the green light next to drive indicator...it was the equivalent of a check engine light but for transmission in my acura. which means something is up with transmission. Hope that is not the case with you...not sure what that means in Nissan...

10-23-2013, 07:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
Lowbz21 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: North Jersey Posts: 542 Drives: 370z & LSX 260z Rep Power: 13	By the way guys, I forgot to mention that the srm doesn't work. The S light doesn't even come on if you press the button. __________________ @jayem_bo

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