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1995 Nissan Pathfinder

Question: Whining Noise

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JJ8127, Springboro, OH, June 16, 2009, 15:32

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My Pathfinder makes a whiny noise shifting to second gear. Its an automatic and I just got the transmission fluid changed. Anyone know what's wrong?

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  patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, June 16, 2009, 19:43
  

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  Did it make this noise prior to the changing the transmission oil? When they serviced the transmission was the oil pan removed and if so did they mention any sign of debris in the transmission oil? Apart from the whining sound does the transmission appear to shift correctly?
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  JJ8127, June 17, 2009, 11:38
  

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  yes it made the noise prior to the change of transmission. also, it shifts correctly besides the noise that comes with it
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  patrick mannion, June 17, 2009, 17:50
  

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  I would go to a transmission shop and ask them to go for a drive with you, point out the noise and see what they say.
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  JJ8127, June 18, 2009, 08:56
  

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  alright thanks...do you think it is just a minor inexpensive problem or could this break the bank?
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  patrick mannion, June 18, 2009, 09:58
  

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  Hard to say without hearing the noise or being told what is wrong. Shop around if you are told it needs the transmission overhauled. I hope it is something minor but go to a transmission shop and see what they have to say first.
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