shifting into P while driving..??

felix0121 · 08-10-2016, 06:41 AM

What would happen if I shift my Z's automatic into P or R while driving forward (especially when very fast) .. ??

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Chan Chee Hoe · 08-10-2016, 06:54 AM

Then you better order a new Gearbox...

Davey · 08-10-2016, 07:04 AM

Ordinarily I would suggest that you try it and find out, but in this case the resulting damage could cost you thousands of dollars.

Then again, I don't know, maybe today's automatic transmissions have protection mechanisms to prevent these kind of mishaps.

So, does the car still drive forward and reverse? Does it roll in Park?

Dirk McGurck · 08-10-2016, 07:19 AM

Even if you hit the selector by accident, it should get stuck in N rather than move to R or further.

Chuck33079 · 08-10-2016, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

What would happen if I shift my Z's automatic into P or R while driving forward (especially when very fast) .. ??

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It would probably make a very expensive noise. Why do you even need to ask?

felix0121 · 08-10-2016, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

It would probably make a very expensive noise. Why do you even need to ask?

Just curious. Sorry if you felt uncomfortable for my thread.

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ChopsZ · 08-10-2016, 07:33 AM

Take one for the team and try it... Because science!

ZeeBabar · 08-10-2016, 07:35 AM

Felix, do try and let us know. Sacrificing one

ReLL954 · 08-10-2016, 07:43 AM

It's what happens when you supercharge a crushed ice maker .... where the results are pricey and not icey ��

Chuck33079 · 08-10-2016, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

Just curious. Sorry if you felt uncomfortable for my thread.

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Who's uncomfortable? It's just that there doesn't need to be a thread for everything that pops into your mind. "What happens when I shift into reverse when I'm driving really fast?" Exactly what you think would happen. No need for a thread.

ChopsZ · 08-10-2016, 07:53 AM

Yeah, what was that I said in another thread about juvenile questions?... There seems to be a lot of that going around lately. This thread included.

sx moneypit · 08-10-2016, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Yeah, what was that I said in another thread about juvenile questions?... There seems to be a lot of that going around lately. This thread included.

brancky3 · 08-10-2016, 08:14 AM

Didn't they test this on Mythbusters? The shifter would shift to P or R but the transmission would not engage past N.

SouthArk370Z · 08-10-2016, 08:16 AM

Since the 7AT won't change gears if it would lug or overrev the engine, I'd guess that it also will not go into R or P when you are moving forward. The FSM should have details.

If you really want to test it, get rolling at about 2-3 mph (just enough for the car to think it's moving) and slide the stick into R. If it will go into R, it shouldn't do much damage at that speed.

cooltoy · 08-10-2016, 09:57 AM

Use Google. Plenty of of answers on this. Not so many answers on this here.

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You can shift it into reverse while moving at highway speeds. The vehicle will act as if it is in neutral and will not actually shift into reverse. It MUST be an electronically controlled transmission (ECT) otherwise, you will cause MAJOR damage to the tranny. There are sensors that detect vehicle speed and there is a failsafe setup so that the tranny doesn't actually engage the reverse gear until a significantly lower speed.

08-10-2016, 06:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
felix0121 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 477 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 67	shifting into P while driving..?? What would happen if I shift my Z's automatic into P or R while driving forward (especially when very fast) .. ?? Sent from my SM-J100VPP using Tapatalk Last edited by felix0121; 08-10-2016 at 06:43 AM.

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Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	Then you better order a new Gearbox... ScottM likes this.

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Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 21	Even if you hit the selector by accident, it should get stuck in N rather than move to R or further. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

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ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	Take one for the team and try it... Because science! UNKNOWN_370, /Angelo350Z/, AestheticCM1 and 4 others like this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

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ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Felix, do try and let us know. Sacrificing one Kzonts likes this.

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Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	Ordinarily I would suggest that you try it and find out, but in this case the resulting damage could cost you thousands of dollars. Then again, I don't know, maybe today's automatic transmissions have protection mechanisms to prevent these kind of mishaps. So, does the car still drive forward and reverse? Does it roll in Park?

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ReLL954 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: South Florida Posts: 59 Drives: 13 370Z BC M6 Rep Power: 9	It's what happens when you supercharge a crushed ice maker .... where the results are pricey and not icey �� TreeSemdyZee likes this.

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ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	Yeah, what was that I said in another thread about juvenile questions?... There seems to be a lot of that going around lately. This thread included. cv129 and Ghostvette like this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

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brancky3 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greer, SC Age: 37 Posts: 754 Drives: 14 370Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 16	Didn't they test this on Mythbusters? The shifter would shift to P or R but the transmission would not engage past N. __________________ 2014 Nissan 370z Gun Metallic 6-spd Test Pipes \| Nismo CBE \| Stillen Gen3 \| Swift springs \| Advanation Sway Bars \| RJM Clutch \| GTR DBA Premium Wheels

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Since the 7AT won't change gears if it would lug or overrev the engine, I'd *guess* that it also will not go into R or P when you are moving forward. The FSM should have details. If you really want to test it, get rolling at about 2-3 mph (just enough for the car to think it's moving) and slide the stick into R. If it will go into R, it shouldn't do much damage at that speed. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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