Problems while reversing and driving forward up an incline

Tiny
BENDRA
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  • 2005 NISSAN SERENA
  • 53,000 MILES
My nissan serena sometimes stop in the middle of an incline and will not move. You have to switch off and wait for about half hour and then the vehicle will move like normal. I took it to check the transmission and the sensors were checked and clean but the problem still exist.
Thursday, October 31st, 2013 AT 5:03 PM

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Tiny
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When it doesn't move, does the engine rev like it is in neutral?
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Thursday, October 31st, 2013 AT 5:08 PM
Tiny
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Yes.
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Thursday, October 31st, 2013 AT 5:23 PM
Tiny
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You need to have the transmission checked. That is where the problem lies. See someone different.
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Friday, November 1st, 2013 AT 5:06 AM
Tiny
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Is there any suggestion as to why my vehicle is giving this problem? When it doesn't move the engine rev like its in neutral.
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Friday, November 1st, 2013 AT 5:11 AM
Tiny
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Thanks. I will check someone else.
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Friday, November 1st, 2013 AT 5:14 AM
Tiny
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It could be many things. Bad or worn clutches, problems in the valve body, low pressure, low fluid. You need to have it driven by a trained tech.

Let me know what you find.
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Friday, November 1st, 2013 AT 5:16 AM
Tiny
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I was advised to take off the catalyst from the muffler system and replace it with a straight pipe. Since that was done the vehicle has more power. It has a faster take off and so far the problem is no more but I will have to wait a while because the problem did not always occur. I was told that because of our climate, the catalyst gets blocked and will overheat causing the vehicle to loose power. Will keep you updated.
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 AT 6:51 AM
Tiny
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That is true, a plugged catalytic converter will cause a loss of power. However, it will NOT cause the vehicle to rev like it is in neutral when it is actually in gear. Let me know how things go for you.
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 AT 8:44 AM

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