Why wont my 2008boy altima shift up or down when transmission gets warm?

Asked by americano13 May 21, 2012 at 11:05 AM about the 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have 2008some altima with 100,000 miles.  Went to vegas as we climbed grade, transmission would not shift up
or down automatically or manual.

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Your Transmission is covered by a 10 year or 120,000 mile warranty - whether you're the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd owner. That's 100% parts and 100% labor. Bring it by a Nissan dealership to get checked out before it gets worse.

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this means that the cvt belts is worn out and its not griping the cones in the transmission follow the above dudes answer go to the dealership and get a new belt fitted in it !

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hi so today my 2009 nissan altima sedan while i was driving on the freeway my car wouldnt shift down when trying to accelerate but no check engine light came on i exited the freeway and came to a complete stop and when i took of it did the same thing it felt like their was no power but the gears where going in i went to a gas station and turned the car of for about 5 minutes then took of and it ran normal again this is the first time this has happened to me need help please

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I had a similar issue in my 2012 altima 2.5. My symptoms were that when it was hot (90+), on the highway I would find myself stuck in 6th gear and unable to shift down or up. The car would shift with a change in speed, but barely enough to get off the highway to park (ie, it was always 1 gear or so above where it would have normally been). Stopping and turning the car off might fix for a little while. I took it to the dealership and they said the problem was that the transmission fluid was overfilled by as much as 2 qt. I've never done it or had it done, but Firestone (who does my oil changes) must have "topped it off" for me. Luckily they used the correct fluid or I would have really been screwed. This may be only one of many causes, and I don't know how to correctly gauge if its overfilled or how to resolve it, but that was what the dealership found. I recommend taking it to a dealership to get checked out over doing it yourself but its one possibility.

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Hey i have a 2008 nissan altima had since 2014 i been driving my car nevef had a problem until i hear it kinda not wanna switch out so i took to get tested by oreilly they say i got sensors on my transmission up and down switch and and that why slowing up not speeding do u think it will be high and i am so hurt but i no God will make a way for me pay it and he told me go let Petro check it but i just got oi lchange two weeks ago they didnt say nothing please help

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For no reading fail code case, the CVS fluid might be low or overfilled. However, the transmission temp sensor could register an overtemp limit; therefore, make sure that the radiator coolant system does its share in cooling the CVS fluid line (50/50 mixing if using concentrated coolant).

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I have the same problem when climbing mountain grades over an extended time. I believe the CVT transmission gets too hot and or pressure rises.. This results in my transmission locking in 6th gear - unable to manually shift up or down or put in neutral. It has reverted back to full operation after cooling down. I have a brand new radiator and thermostat. I dont think the trans cooler is large enough.

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