2 Nismos transmission failure after highway driving.

semtex · 09-22-2009, 08:34 AM

I recall someone else had this happen to them a few months ago, and if I recall correctly, it turned out to be a coolant leak, and the ECU prevented forward motion as a protective mechanism. Have you checked the coolant levels?

Baddriver · 09-22-2009, 08:39 AM

Hey semtex!

coolant leak on 2 brand new nismos seem unlikely. Also, the other one had a oil cooler and he says his temps are ok. (mine went limp mode).

a technician said that a suspect could be the rear diff.
but how could it be when we were going on straight lines?

will have it checked tomorrow.

chris410 · 09-22-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baddriver

Hey semtex!

coolant leak on 2 brand new nismos seem unlikely. Also, the other one had a oil cooler and he says his temps are ok. (mine went limp mode).

a technician said that a suspect could be the rear diff.
but how could it be when we were going on straight lines?

will have it checked tomorrow.

That is possible, my old M3's diff split in two on the highway at normal speeds. And the car was never raced or really beaten on, the diff just literally came apart.

09-22-2009, 08:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
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09-22-2009, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Baddriver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 89 Drives: Evo ix, Nismo 370z Rep Power: 266	Hey semtex! coolant leak on 2 brand new nismos seem unlikely. Also, the other one had a oil cooler and he says his temps are ok. (mine went limp mode). a technician said that a suspect could be the rear diff. but how could it be when we were going on straight lines? will have it checked tomorrow.