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Caleb91q45
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Joined: Thu May 26, 2016 3:01 pm
Car: 91 q45

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Alright. I am on my fourth q and this one has given me more problems than any. Last evening, i noticed my brake lights were on and had been for about five hours. Well, i fixed that.. got in it this morning and the dang thing wont change from 3rd gear. It pulls out in third and stays there even at high speeds. It's not slipping at all though. It has never acted up.. my battery died due to the brake light issue. Think this could be something electronic?


Rixmax1992
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:17 pm
Car: 1992 nissan maxima
1991 Q45 no longer an (a)
T.C. guides, tokiko blues, eibachs, active rear sway bar.
Location: RPV CA

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Why don't you try another TCU. By the way I have a spare one from my 91Q. [email protected]

3Q Jay
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Car: 94 Q45a
95 Q45a (sold)
97 Q45t (sold)
01 B15 Sentra (Daughter's)
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2010 A6 Avant
1977 F-150 (460!)
Location: Florida Coast

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sounds like tcu is in fail safe mode. could be due to low voltage.
G50 doesn't like being subjected to low voltage. permanently stresses componentry.
4 q45s and you are just now joining this forum??

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Q451990
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Car: 1990 Q45 - 118K, 2022 Toyota 4 Runner, 2004 Frontier M/T - 108K, 2012 Xterra (Mom's), 2023 Rogue (Inlaws)
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:welcome: to NICO!

I would run the self diagnostics - you can see how in the factory service manual available at www.infinitiservicemanual.com

Before that, it might be worth trying disconnecting the battery for a while, just to see if it resets anything.

Caleb91q45
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Joined: Thu May 26, 2016 3:01 pm
Car: 91 q45

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Could be low voltage. My alternator went out, replacing it now..hopefully it fixes all the problems

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Q451990
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Fun fun... one of my least favorite jobs on the Q.


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