# 2009 Nissan Altima - Low gear

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-low-gear/149103>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** nissan\
**Created:** [September 19, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-low-gear/149103 "2019-09-19T21:14:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Diane14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Diane14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane14)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-low-gear/149103/1 "2019-09-19T21:14:16Z")

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When stopped at stop light or going up slight incline the car acts like it has shifted into low gear, then after a few seconds will start driving normal again.

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-low-gear/149103/2 "2019-09-19T21:16:39Z")

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How long have you had this thing. It is supposed to downshift going up hill and use lower gear to start moving from a dead stop.

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**Author:** ![Diane14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Diane14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane14)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-low-gear/149103/3 "2019-09-19T21:22:17Z")

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I have had it since it was brand new. This is a problem that has developed over the last several months. It almost stops and I have to turn flashers on and pull off road at times to get out of the way. I had transmission checked but it’s not putting out any codes for transmission problem.

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-low-gear/149103/4 "2019-09-19T21:29:44Z")

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You need a better transmission shop .

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**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\
**Post date:** [September 20, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-low-gear/149103/5 "2019-09-20T04:18:10Z")

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Anything that reduces engine power, like a dirty fuel filter, clogged air filter, misfire under load due to needing new spark plugs or a clogged catalytic converter will make a transmission act like this. Is your check engine light on or flashing?