My car jerks after I have shifted into reverse and begin ...


My car jerks after I have shifted into reverse and begin to accelerate. It jolts multiple times while reversing and makes a grinding noise. 47,000 miles Auto Nissan Qashqai Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think ...

My car jerks after I have shifted into reverse and begin to accelerate. It jolts multiple times while reversing and makes a grinding noise. 47,000 miles Auto Nissan Qashqai Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? And how long has this been going on? A week or so, all other gears seem fine, just happens in reverse. Hard to say where noise, feeling in coming from 路‍♀️ Sorry Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model/year of your Nissan? 2015 digital tech digi\* Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? Searched online and found numerous potential causes, described to one mechanic on phone who said gearbox. seems way to low mileage for gearbox

Automotive Expert
Hello and welcome to Just Answer My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I've been an automotive engineer since 1996 and together we're going to solve this issue. can you tell me if the transmission is automatic or manaul do you have any fault lights illuminated on the dash? is there any lack of power or trouble accelerating? also what is the engine size and fuel type?

can you tell me if the transmission is automatic or manaul AUTO do you have any fault lights illuminated on the dash? NOP is there any lack of power or trouble accelerating? NO also what is the engine size and fuel type? PETROL 1.4
Automotive Expert
Ok thanks for the extra info in that case I'd say the next step is to take a look at the colour of the transmission oil it should be a dark red colour if its black then its needs changing together with its oil filter. Also check its level with the gearbox warm and just after you've moved the selector through all the positions leaving it for a few seconds in each one and then back to park. You can top up the box through the fill plug on the side if required and make sure you use the correct oil for your car as the fluids are not all the same. Some manufacturers recommended a change of the type of fluid - Speak to the local dealer and parts dept - they will advise you on the updated fluid to use.. If that’s all OK then check all the electrical connections of the gearbox, remove each connector in turn and spray with contact cleaner. Check that the wiring to the gearbox is in good condition with no chafing or frayed wire

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