Nissan Altima Transmission Stuck in Park - Diagnosis & Repair Part 1

[@jasgill8875]

This is a fantastic video. Thank you so much. Took me about an hour to fix the switch. I didn’t replace anything. I just bent the clip. Best wishes for 2025!!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@jasgill8875 My Pleasure! Thanks

[@AmirFAdil-qq4xp]

I bought a shifter position switch (about $20 on Amazon b/c Nissan does not sell this without a much more costly shifter full assembly), and got it done in a few hours. Appreciate your step-by-step. Thank you

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

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[@rodrigoochoa6719]

It took me 2 hours but you saved me $1,380 THANK YOU. I replaced the part that cost me $22 in amazon. THANK YOU 👍 😊 🙏

[@ing.germanduarteberzunza4726]

Great video man, i changed the switched and is working as a champ, you saved me a trip to the dealer and couple hundreds $.🎉😊

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@ing.germanduarteberzunza4726 My Pleasure! Thanks

[@datscreaminonion]

I just took my car to have it looked at for this exact issue. I had no idea there was a manual bypass. I was quoted 1700 for the replacement of the entire assembly. I asked if they could replace just the micro switch and they said "no because it's soldered onto the motherboard". Having worked as an engineer in electronics, this peaked my interest as maybe something I could fix myself. Turns out they either had no clue what they were talking about or were just trying to rip me off. Either way, I'm so glad I came across this video.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@datscreaminonion Thanks, I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!

[@AnnUher]

Tremendous Job. We successfully bought part and fixed today!!! Thank you for the incredible recording.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@AnnUher My Pleasure, TThanks

[@numanahmed8752]

Love your videos

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@numanahmed8752 Thank you!

[@kuyasamtutorialtips6821]

Good job my friend…keep it up!! Share all the knowledge for the future… I’m mechanic too and car electrician in my country…❤

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@kuyasamtutorialtips6821 My Pleasure my Friend

[@jonellhaney7162]

😂 just bought this car two weeks ago. This happened to me today on Xmas eve. This video saved Xmas for me. I'm going to pull up on the dealership today if it's open. Sell me a car that works at least a month after buying it 🤬

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@jonellhaney7162 Lol, ,Merry Christmas, I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful

[@RAFICKDAMISONMOYO]

Well Detailed Videos, I'm Auto Technician coz of your Videos. Nice to be on your channel

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@user-uj1xg7hb2u Thanks! I'm glad to hear that the video have been helpful!

[@jamesgichuhi2174]

Hey from Kenya 🇰🇪🎉

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@jamesgichuhi2174 Hello my Friend!

[@davidessien5465]

Great video sir! This transmission issues is what I intend to learn more. I love your video❤

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@davidessien5465 Thanks my Friend!

[@AlloyedFrequencies]

Happy new year 2025

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

happy new year

[@scottengberg5912]

Well done

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@scottengberg5912 Thank you!

[@Ronick-Q-46]

Nice fix, it looks like you've done that at least once or twice before. 👍

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@Ronick-Q-46 Thank you!

[@jojojoestar928]

Hello great video I’m 4 minutes in but I have a question l, would this work on a Nissan Altima 2018?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@jojojoestar928 Pretty much yeah

[@albertoflores1760]

Have you tried it. I have the same issue on 2018. The parts on Amazon say 2013-2017 but they look the same.

[@AlloyedFrequencies]

@@albertoflores1760if you’re not sure check with an oem parts dealer and give them the VIN number. Nissan Wholesale Direct is one good one who will help you order the right parts

[@NCTrailRunner]

Great video!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@NCTrailRunner Thanks!

[@andrewboyd8971]

What is the exact name of the sensor you bent up to make contact and fix the issue? I have the same problem and need to know what to order so I can fix it myself. I have a 2013 Nissan Altima

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@andrewboyd8971 I believe it's called shifter position switch!

[@riyazdeen.k3662]

Nice explain brother, Good job..

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@riyazdeen.k3662 Thanks!

[@raiya1114]

My 2006 Altima gear stuck when it's cold. When the weather is warm or hot it doesn't get stuck. Could this be a bad shift solenoid as well?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@raiya1114 Yes! it's possible

[@mikembuyamba840]

Hey 👋 thanks for the content. Mine is a 2017 Maxima. If I press the brake pedal nothing happens, the tail light does not come on and I cannot start the engine, the gear shift is stuck

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@mikembuyamba840 check your fuses

[@kingsmateo5328]

Gearshift Shifter Repair Switch with Terminal for 2012-2017 Nissan Sentra/Altima/Rogue/Pathfinder (New Edition with Alternative Switch Included $20 Can try this from your local shop: B&M Shifter Micro Switch $39 Dealership: gear shift box only ~$700 Other search to try: Nissan Shifter Micro Switch 2014 Nissan Altima stuck in park/Palanca de cambios no sale de "P" Nissan Altima 2013 no suelta la palanca Altima Stuck in Park FREE FIX Common issues with Nissan and this gear box in particular, electrical failure due to wear and tear or electrical components not properly insulated from elements.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@kingsmateo5328 Thanks for your input!

[@DuaneDonaldson]

You are not too old to have a lot of experience on points and condensors, but the contacts on switches of today still need filing to remove some carbon buildup and some burned/arched rough surfaces that acts like velcro and electrical contact treatment to help them to last longer. As for myself, I am ok with bending the lever but I would have filed with special files, very fine, and treated the switch contacts as well with deoxit or stabilant 22. Thank you for the DIY FIX in Part 1, lets see whats in Part 2?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@DuaneDonaldson Thank you!

[@AlloyedFrequencies]

This is unnecessary for this issue. I opened my micro switch to day and it had no carbon and it's rated for 125v, which is 10 times the working voltage. The issue and fix was exactly what he showed in the video. Lever is not getting pressed enough

[@numanahmed8752]

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[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@numanahmed8752 Thanks!

[@numanahmed8752]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair how can I contact with u

[@numanahmed8752]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair because I wanna learn about wiring diagram

[@numanahmed8752]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair thanks

[@cliffheard1970]

I can take the shift knob off and it works fine. Any idea why?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@cliffheard1970 check the button on the shifter!

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Good diagnosis and (partial) fix. Those plastic panels can be a pain to get off, but you work on these cars all the time and you do it as second nature. I still need to change our Mazda MPV drivers seatbelt.😦

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@mohabatkhanmalak1161 Thank you!

[@kevinurrutia2499]

What tools are required for this ?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@kevinurrutia2499 basic tools philips and flat screw driver and and 10 noe 12 mm socket and ratchet

[@bobbybenn8275]

Thanks sir, another awesome detailed video.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@bobbybenn8275 My Pleasure! Thanks

[@emilio3503]

how miles does this car have and what year

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@emilio3503 aboutt 140k miles, it's a 2013

[@FirstnameLastname-vi7hm]

What is that part called? I did this and it worked for a second then stopped

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@FirstnameLastname-vi7hm that's your problem, I believe it's called shifter position switch

[@martinarrieta248]

Grasias

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@martinarrieta248 My Pleasure My Friend!

[@James-DebraMiner]

Why not check the fuse first

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@James-DebraMiner you could start there!

[@teresagreen1484]

Dont think mine is this simple,now transmission fluid leaking.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@teresagreen1484 Ok

[@teresagreen1484]

@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair took mine to mechanic yesterday, turns out it was the gear shift knob , im not sure all he did . He was so nice and kind and didn't charge me anything.. Was not leaking transmission fluid , i had a little oil leak.

[@arhanhasan8673]

That's a dirty car 😞

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@arhanhasan8673 Lol!

[@mikembuyamba840]

Hey 👋 thanks for the content. Mine is a 2017 Maxima. If I press the brake pedal nothing happens, the tail light does not come on and I cannot start the engine, the gear shift is stuck

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@mikembuyamba840 check your brake light fuse

[@mikembuyamba840]

Thanks for the response I already changed and it but it still doesn't work

[@AlloyedFrequencies]

⁠@@mikembuyamba840could be brake switch or the relay. Some Nissans have problems with that relay. You can probably find another video closer to your particular vehicle

[@phamuchuynguyen7921]

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[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@phamuchuynguyen7921 Thank you!