# 2004 Nissan Pathfinder - Holds first shift

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-holds-first-shift/150575>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** nissan\
**Created:** [October 12, 2019, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-holds-first-shift/150575 "2019-10-12T05:07:45Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![RossShigeta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@RossShigeta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RossShigeta)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2019, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-holds-first-shift/150575/1 "2019-10-12T05:07:45Z")

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First start of the morning or when the engine is cold, first gear revs to 3,500 RPMs (30 mph) before shifting. After that, the shifting is normal until the engine cools… Mechanic’s shop scope showed no error conditions. If repair is too costly, we may decide to buy a similar vehicle. Please provide guidance and suggestions.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-holds-first-shift/150575/2 "2019-10-12T13:28:11Z")

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Change the transmission fluid and filter. That may make it better, it may not.