If you need to figure out how to fix Nissan CVT transmission problems, then you’ve come to the right place! But the first thing that you need to do is to figure out what’s going on. To get started, you need to answer two basic questions; when is the last time you checked your transmission fluid? And, is the check engine light in the instrument cluster illuminated?
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How to fix Nissan CVT transmission problems?
If you haven’t checked the transmission fluid in your Nissan CVT transmission lately, then you should probably start there. To do this, open the hood and locate the transmission dipstick (it will likely be on the right-hand side/driver’s-side of the engine compartment). If you can’t find it, refer to the owners manual. If you discovered that it’s a sealed transmission, then click here to locate a repair shop near you so they can perform the check for you.
If you found the transmission dipstick, then start the engine and check the level and condition of the ATF (remember, pull the dipstick out, wipe it off, replace it, then check the level). If it’s low or a brownish color, then adding some fluid or changing the transmission fluid will probably help your Nissan RE0F10A start performing the way it was intended. But if there’s nothing wrong with the fluid or the level, then you’ll want to see if there’s any error codes/diagnostic trouble codes stored in the computer.
To figure out what triggered the check engine light on your dashboard, you’ll need to read the DTC/diagnostic trouble code that’s stored on the computer. This will require an OBDII code reader. Or you could just go to your nearest national chain auto parts store and let them read it for you. To understand what those codes mean, click here to reference our handy transmission related DTC guide. You can also click here to see the most common diagnostic trouble codes that are triggered by the RE0F10A Nissan CVT transmission. There’s also some hand the TSB/technical service bulletin information that relates to some of the most common diagnostic trouble codes.
The Nissan Xtronic CVT transmission is a complex piece of machinery that a lot of repair shops don’t want to tackle. If you need help finding one, click here. Provided you already have a mechanic, here are the three most common solutions that you’ll have to choose from (if a simple repair isn’t an option):
Buy a Used RE0F10A Transmission
If you wanted to save some money, you could go down to the local junkyard and buy a used RE0F10A transmission. But keep in mind, it’s coming out of a wrecked or otherwise totaled vehicle. This means you don’t know how it was maintained, if it was abused or what the condition of the internal components really are. So you have no way of knowing if you are going to get 30 miles or 30,000 miles out of it. And that replacement warranty you get from the junkyard isn’t going to cover the labor cost that you’ll have to pay a mechanic to install a replacement transmission if the first used RE0F10A breaks.
Buy a Rebuilt RE0F10A Transmission
If you don’t want to risk future problems from a used transmission, then you might consider buying a rebuilt RE0F10A transmission from a mechanic or transmission shop. In this scenario, they basically take your existing transmission and replace all of the main seals clutches and other “wear parts”. A rebuilt RE0F10A transmission is obviously better than a used one. However, most mechanics and repair shops don’t have the experience and equipment to inspect every single component for signs of damage, warping and any other condition that might cause the parts to fall below the original manufacturer’s specifications. Plus that rebuilt transmission warranty may only be honored by a few local transmission shops.
Buy a Remanufactured RE0F10A Transmission
Unlike a rebuilt RE0F10A transmission, a remanufactured RE0F10A transmission has been completely disassembled and then re-engineered on an assembly line. Each component is inspected, cleaned, and reconditioned by a technician that specializes in that particular stage of the process. All of the critical elements including the case, gears, valve body, shafts, pumps, and the torque converter are tested to ensure that they meet original equipment (OE) tolerances and standards. And any part that doesn’t meet the original specifications is either machined until it does or replaced with a brand new part.
Once all of the components meet specification, they’re sent down an assembly line and the transmission is reassembled. The reman RE0F10A transmission is then put on a dyno machine which simulates real-world driving through a software program called C.A.R.S. This allows any leaks and imperfections to be discovered and dealt with before the transmission leaves the factory.
Another benefit of a remanufactured transmission are the updates and upgrades it receives. Once a certain vehicle model has been in production for a few years, small issues with the design are discovered and solutions are implemented. It may be more robust friction materials, stronger seals, stiffer springs, or number of other things. These changes are immediately applied to the new models still in production, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSB’s) are sent to dealers so they know how to deal with problems that may arise. Transmission remanufacturing companies like Street Smart Transmission also get these TSB’s, and implement the changes on their assembly line as well.
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