#50 GT skyline Sedan

[Col Shaw]

I have a 350 GT Nissan skyline 2003 import it is running is safe mode, I have had it to one mechanic and his computer told me it was a stepper motor fault can't find one anywhere. took it to a transmission place he had it for a week and gave up stating it stuck in third, it's a lovely car and i would love to put it back on the road but can't get it to drive any ideas    

[GTSBoy]

What do you mean "can't find one anywhere"?

[Steve85]

@Col Shaw Is the car an Automatic or a manual?
And if you can provide the exact fault code, that would be a great help.

Also @GTSBoy just saw your signature... lol

[Col Shaw]

3 hours ago, Steve85 said:

@Col Shaw Is the car an Automatic or a manual?
And if you can provide the exact fault code, that would be a great help.

Also @GTSBoy just saw your signature... lol

It's automatic CVT 6 speed

[Col Shaw]

4 hours ago, GTSBoy said:

What do you mean "can't find one anywhere"?

Can't find the stepper motor for the CVT transmission or the transmission tried international with no luck 

[GTSBoy]

Are you sure that the stepper motor in question is part of the CVT? There are at least 2 other options. Idle control and throttle or traction control.

It could be the tranny's stepper, but if it is, it will be inside it. So....you won't find it without some spanners.

[KiwiRS4T]

Replacement of the stepper motor in the CVT  will cost a few bucks. Probably only a Nissan dealer will have the scanner that will pinpoint the problem so pay the money for a scan. Then try to find a better auto transmission repair shop for a quote on the repair.

My local shop could do it but its in Auckland NZ.

Here's a motor if you want to have a go yourself( look around on ebay ...some of the ads have the gearbox no so see if you can find the number of your transmission. Obviously they all come freight free from China or you could order through Nissan for much more money (or get a second hand tranny - but a second hand CVT???!!!) :

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Transmission-CVT-Step-Stepper-Motor-Fits-for-Nissan-Altima-Maxima-Murano-G9Q3/184024592323?epid=11035033092&hash=item2ad8b86fc3:g:HIAAAOSwA3ddwlUt

or:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Replaceable-JF009E-Motor-CVT-Step-Stepper-Motor-For-Nissan-Altima-Maxima-Murano/183887427296?epid=18033871363&hash=item2ad08b76e0:g:zAcAAOSwN2ZdLo4S

or you should be able to order it though Nissan for megabucks.

[Col Shaw]

13 hours ago, GTSBoy said:

Are you sure that the stepper motor in question is part of the CVT? There are at least 2 other options. Idle control and throttle or traction control.

It could be the tranny's stepper, but if it is, it will be inside it. So....you won't find it without some spanners.

Had it on to computers now only one could connect and it said the stepper motor. I don't know what else to to do the Transmission place in Underwood is I'm told one of the best and he gave up I just thought someone must have had the same thing happen to them so I turned to this forum.  I have had the stepper motor out it's easy in this car but it's back in there so I could move the car. 

Edited November 6, 2019 by Col Shaw
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[KiwiRS4T]

5 hours ago, Col Shaw said:

I don't know what else to to do 

Did you read my post? Are you going to buy a stepper motor?

[Col Shaw]

1 hour ago, KiwiRS4T said:

Did you read my post? Are you going to buy a stepper motor?

I did read the post they don't have the one I need they cam close with one but not the right one trust me I look and was praying they had it but no luck, have attached some shots mate if yo can do better then me I would be very greatfull.

[KiwiRS4T]

Fair enough .

Have you had a read of this?

https://gearsmagazine.com/magazine/stop-wasting-money-on-jatco-cvt-stepper-motors/

I assume since you have had the stepper motor out you have changed the (special) cvt fluid and filter.

If you have the energy you could follow this article. test the stepper motor and clean the valve body.

Have you got a price from Nissan for the stepper motor should it be required?

[Col Shaw]

30 minutes ago, KiwiRS4T said:

Fair enough .

Have you had a read of this?

https://gearsmagazine.com/magazine/stop-wasting-money-on-jatco-cvt-stepper-motors/

I assume since you have had the stepper motor out you have changed the (special) cvt fluid and filter.

If you have the energy you could follow this article. test the stepper motor and clean the valve body.

Have you got a price from Nissan for the stepper motor should it be required?

I did speak to Nissan at Northlakes but they didn't have any answers for me they said they had no information on this car it's an import so I started looking around for my self I keep getting told to give up and scrap it but I'd like to see it on road.