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Transmission issues with 3rd and 5th gear

So I have a 2002 Nissan Frontier. My issue is concerning my manual transmission. When I am driving and go from 2nd to 3rd I notice a significant change in the way the truck sounds. When I say sound I'm talking about how loud I hear the engine revving. For some reason my 5th gear just started making even more noise. I can still drive in those gears but it is quite a concern since it's the only automobile available at the moment. Any thoughts or ideas or suggestions?

  • cmex4life Nov 18, 2009

    Ok cool thanks alot guys I will take a look under the truck next chance I get and will let you guys know which if either solution works

  • cmex4life Nov 18, 2009

    oh also I have just got the transmission fluid changed out and the rear diff. as well so I don't think it is the fluid level but will still look under tranny to see if its broken off somewhere.

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It's weird but it's the problem!!! There is a switch on the transmission near the selector, usually only affects 3rd gear!!! The switch is being distorted after repetitive battering with gear selection!!! I have experienced it and also read about it in australia on a Navara!!!

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Check the fluid level. check the transmission mount. i have seen these transmissions actually break at the mount, causing the fluid to leak, causing noises and vibrations.

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