1995 Nissan Maxima-Auto Trans-Shift lever tension

[NutriaforBreakfast]

When putting my car in gear from Park to Drive I feel a lot of resistance sometimes
This has just started yesterday. Other times it feels normal (you can feel the
divots from each gear). Any ideas?

[loystock]

Did you spill soda on the shifter plate? It happened to me before and I have to remove the plate and clean it. I'm assuming that you are not trying to shift from an inclined position with Parking Brake not engaged.

The problem could be with the Shift Lock Solenoid (normally released when Ignition is ON, Shifter button is pressed and Brake Pedal depressed), Brake Pedal Switch or harness. There should be an Shift Lock Solenoid Overrride button near the base of the shifter.So if you can shift from Park to Drive with Override engaged, problem is with Shift Lock Solenoid or related circuit. Refer to the diagnosis starting on page AT-116 from the link below. It's also possible the PNP (Park?Neutral Position) switch position may need adjustment.

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/1995/at.pdf

[NutriaforBreakfast]

For some reason the problem went away

[tigersharkdude]

you could have had something get down there around the linkage under the trim. I had a cd get down there one time (the h*ll if I know) and I was like WTF my car wont shift out of park