having recently got 90Z import the only handbook i could get was for a 94, one with car in japanese,theres a switch next to auto shift knob marked (POWER) what does this do and not do,anyone, thanks in advance, minder

 

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minder

have only had mine for a couple of weeks (also 90 jap) but seems that the button just holds onto the gear changes for a bit longer, whether it does anything else I don't know - its the hold button that confuses me, why not use the shifter ?

 

oh yeah, speak to nissan bout the handbook, picked up one for my model for about 11 quid

Nicked from somewhere ...

 

The 4 speed automatic transmission is a lockup type. When in drive mode, gears change 1-2-3 then 3 lockup, giving the effect of 4 gears. When overdrive (4th) is switched in, the change goes 1-2-3-4 then 4 lockup, giving the effect of 5 forward gears. There is a communications link between the automatic transmission control computer and the engine management computer, and this amongst other things, allows the engine computer to retard ignition, thus momentarily reducing engine power, during auto gear changes. Auto gear changes therefore are very smooth. The automatic transmission fitted to the turbo model is stronger than the one installed in the non turbo. Although the gear ratios are almost identical, there are many minor differences between the two transmissions.

 

The Japanese automatic transmission has many more features than the export models. A "power", "normal" and "hold" switch is fitted to modify transmission shift points. The effect of the "power" setting is to delay upshifting, but does not alter the maximum RPM that change occurs. In order to change at the red line or rev limiter speed, one must operate the shifter manually. The hold setting allows holding prevents downshift into second when the shifter is set to "D", and prevents downshift into first when the shifter is in "2". Another curious feature with the Japanese version is that lock up is also available in second gear.

 

As well as other things discussed power mode increases the liklyhood of kick down where as Hold mode reduces the liklyhood of kickdown.

 

Tim