N16 Pulsar issue with auto trans.

**loanrangiel** · 23-03-18, 05:17 PM

My wifes pulsar was sluggish and i suspected it was because we hadnt serviced the auto, so i got a filter kit and replaced the fluid.
Was smoother but not much better than before, then i noticed the acc. cable was quite slack so adjusted it and that made a little difference.
Engine revs freely but at take off it takes about 3k rpm to get it moving, no kick down cable that i could find and it seems like its not starting from first gear.
May need to borrow a code reader and see if it shows any error codes to help pin point the problem.

**VroomVroom** · 26-03-18, 07:52 AM

have you found anything ? a quick google search shows planetary failure to be a common issue on many Nissan models

**loanrangiel** · 26-03-18, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by VroomVroom

have you found anything ? a quick google search shows planetary failure to be a common issue on many Nissan models

Did some more testing on the weekend and its not the trans, engine revs to 4k if you press on the pedal slowly but a quick jab and it stumbles then revs up slowly.
Coil packs test ok so i'm leaning towards a fuel delivery issue possibly filter or fuel pump, ideally i need a code reader to see if there are any failures.

**VroomVroom** · 27-03-18, 08:12 AM

a code reader wont pick up a fuel pressure issue , you need to measure rail pressure with a mechanical fuel pressure guage. most EFI cars are around 30psi.

**loanrangiel** · 27-03-18, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by VroomVroom

a code reader wont pick up a fuel pressure issue , you need to measure rail pressure with a mechanical fuel pressure guage. most EFI cars are around 30psi.

True but it would show if any sensors are out of spec or faulty.