Found this video after I had taken my truck to the Nissan dealer with 98,000 miles on it and they said I needed a new transmission for $8200 worth. Then I took my truck to a trusted friend and he said the same thing that the transmission fluid is burnt. so I decided what the heck let’s put an AGM battery in it even though my battery tested good and was only a year old. I just test drove it for 30 miles and no issues. I’m shocked that the dealer didn’t have a clue on this or anyone else thanks 1 million for posting this saved me piles of money.
Also, I live in Georgia and it got down in the teens on the weather and was not wanting to start without multiple pushes on the start button. In addition, I’ve made several 10 hour trips, pulling a boat and a couple of times it was bogging down and I had to pull over turn it off. Wait a few minutes and restart for it to fix that, I truly believe it was all voltage issues to the computer and sensors. Will update as time goes by.
Just an update. I pulled the gray plug and it is running even smoother at low RPM. I really wasn’t having any issues above 3000 RPMs or on the highway. I did have issues when pulling trailers along distance I believe that the trailer was drawing voltage as well and the alternator dropping down was causing issues. Thanks for posting your video super helpful save me the aggravation of replacing a transmission and having the issue still.
You fix me! I’m very thankful. I had a cold flutter at mid RPMs and a starter that acted like it was dead occasionally. Advance said the starter was dead and it needed a new battery. I unplugged the battery sensor with 100% success.
2017 Titan S Crew. 72k miles. Threw a P0720 code (Output shaft speed sensor) will NOT go beyond 3rd gear! reset it with my iphone/OBD. Was fine for about 20miles then happened again this morning. Mine has ALWAYS done the slow start shit/fluttering shifting, and in my honest opinion is a complete and utter POS! I've had one other Nissan, an 06 Trashfinder and that should have been my lesson because it was nothing but trouble. I'm trying to reset my ECU (disconnecting battery as I type) which I know wont fix anything but I'm at my wits end here. I can TRY a new battery I guess, but I'm honestly ready to trade it in and will NEVER EVER buy another Nissan as long as I live. Thanks for posting and I'll keep you posted.
Let me know what you find out, sounds like a sensor failure for sure. I was never able to get the truck to store any sort of codes when mine was having the fluttering issue. Unfortunately just about every new vehicle gets lower and lower in quality as the technology becomes more advanced and complicated. If you want something reliable, don't buy anything made after 2004
@@4KMotoring Do you recall what your battery was measuring at stand still? Mine is 12.5V with no load. When running it's around 14V. I know measuring a battery with no load doesn't prove much, but I don't have a load tester at the moment. I did drive it around the block just now and it shifted fine after ECU reset, but for how long?
@@greg20152015 I don't remember the standing voltage I had, how old is your battery? This one tend to eat batteries and I can't get one to last more than 3 to 4 years without causing problems
@@4KMotoring 2018 Nissan warranty battery. So it's about 5 years old..says right on it 84 month warranty lmao.. yeah.. sure.. stopped by the dealership today and he said since it was a warranted battery I don’t get the prorated price. I’m really developing a deep hatred for Nissan. I guess I'm gonna start with trying a new battery tomorrow. 🤞🤞🤞🤞
@@greg20152015 I would be pretty confident and saying that you need a new battery for sure if you're still running the original. I will not make the promise that that is your only issue, however. Lol
Finally I found the answer! I was about to ditch my 2019 Armada for this very problem - thank you! At 80,000 miles I replaced the original battery. A year later problems again... I'm confident this is gonna be my fix.
I have a 2017 5.6 gas ... we have 220xkm .. we've had funky electrical stuff the entire life , weird hard starts , and some fluttering issues while accelerating ... we've gone back to dealerships, and now after years of research , my gut told me to swap the battery and now I'm going to do it ! Thanks !
Did this work? My 2018 is also having hard starts and spitting and sputtering while trying to start. Also the fluttering during acceleration. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Remove they gray connector on negative terminal. The smart alternator undercharges the battery and causes issues. Please look up disconnecting smart alternator and you have a brand new truck
Update on my 2018 Titan S , I bought it with 54k miles a year and a half ago (6/22). Started shifting bad 2 months later so changed the battery . Shifted better but not great so I lived with it since I can't afford running back to the dealership and leaving it for no telling how long . A month ago(10/23) it started again , slow starts and slipping trans ,so I bought a new battery but it didn't work this time . Take it to dealership and they say , codes read "transmission replacement" . I freaked out but having bought an extended warranty at least I won't have to pay 9100 bucks for a new one . Well an inspector from the company that has the service agreement comes and denys the repairs claiming leaking fluid lines caused improper fluid levels while driving ...even though there were no warnings indicators showing on dash and no signs of leaking fluid in my driveway where the truck sits . I'm scewed ... That truck is my lively hood .
Great video and great detective work! I went to an AGM (more expensive than standard) three years ago and mine has not had any issues since. A battery is not cheap but having an angry wife because of issues that could be remedied with another $150-$200 more for the heart of your vehicle's electrical system is a "no-brainer"!
I had the same thing jumped through a bunch of hoops.. I put in a new battery and it all stopped. I'm glad it was not just me and now there is a known problem and fix.
My 2018 did that one time at about 17k miles I didn't think about it being the battery. Started to struggle with start, so I went to dealer and they replaced the battery under warranty. It wasn't until I came across a video where someone was discussing modern cars (specifically the A/C) and how the batteries play a far greater role in the vehicle electronics (which affect pretty much everything in modern vehicles) than decades ago. That's when the light bulb went on and I figured that was the cause for my stuttering on acceleration. Hasn't happened since I replaced the battery.
I've had a few small issues with the trans on my 2017 Titan. Sometimes I get a hard shift almost a clunk of a shift when I use the toggle switch between 3rd and forth at slower engine speeds. Other times it would flutter at low engine speeds in 2nd gear especially if going up hill. My tach wasn't bouncing like what you showed in the video. My original battery was replaced twice under warranty.
Thanks for the info! My 2018 SV just started doing this. Still under warranty so hopefully the dealer can replace the battery. If not, going with your recommendation. Thanks again!
I had no start issues with low voltage. Baught a new yellow top battery too. About three months later the pronlem returned. Did some research and found that there is a problem with the voltage regulator. Been 6 months now and no more starting issues. I just disconnected the voltage regulator on the negative battery connector.
These electrical gremlins can be a pain to track down. I had similar issues with my Corvette replacing a couple alternators and voltage regulators before solving that problem. I know my old 1st Gen Titan ate batteries every couple years, so far the yellow top is working for me flawlessly
Same issue and symptoms happened 2 months ago to my 2018 Platinum Reserve. The battery was weak enough to be replaced under warranty by the dealer. No problem since the replacement.
That's nice, my dealer told me that I would have to keep coming back month after month to see when my battery would finally test bad enough to be replaced under warranty, that's why I bought it myself
I had this same issue on my 2018 and as well no codes. Long story short. They had my truck for 3 months back and forth. Had to have a engineer come to my nissan shop to help and it was bad connections on the body harness all of them they replaced all of them and the cpu. If you had it sorry to say it's not over if you just changed the battery. Issue at 15k and 30k and 40k and 50k back and forth. After the changed all that on my truck no issues at all with that and I'm at 98k . Still dealing with a/c issues every summer
That's super frustrating. Modern vehicles have become so increasingly complex that I fear we should just expect this in the future. Luckily my issue has resolved from the battery and hasn't returned
I have a 2015 pro 4x xterra with 58000 miles battery went out , and after jump starting the dif-lock light was on and the vehicle was never in 4wd , and after I change the battery the code erased and went back to normal , thanks for the update currently in the market for a 2023 pro4x...
I made another video about that, it seems to lessen the draw from the battery and provide more consistent voltage. Will have to wait to see if it provides any longevity benefits
Hmmmm. I have a 2020 Nissan Titian Pro4x. I have noticed a slow start, and am having a weird shifting issue with my truck. It is not as bad as what you saw, it is more of a shudder when shifting between gears. The truck will shake, but shortly after it evens out. It seems to be not as bad or happen almost not at all after driven for some time. I will monitor the voltage and perhaps change the battery and see what happens. I have 115,000 on mine, with factory battery, but I fear it may be mechanical issue. Do you have an updated link to the battery you used?
Unplug the grey cable from the negative terminal and make sure you're following the transmission fluid change schedule. You can search on the Optima website for the correct yellow top for your truck
My 2020 Pro4x started getting a studder accelerating around 45mph (@70k miles on truck) dealership did replace battery (failed their test) but I still feel a slight shutter when cold outside but not as bad as before. I was thinking that the torque converter might be going out but after watching this maybe it is to weak of a battery??? 😮
I have a 2018 Titan Pro 4x and I'm getting a shift flare around 3rd gear. It goes away after I drive it for awhile but it is consistent just after start up. It does not have the original battery and I tested the battery and tester read the battery life at 60 percent remaining. Should I change the battery? I'm not the original owner. I have not noticed any slow starting. Great video. Also, after I bought the truck I did have the transmission flush service done at the Nissan dealer. Mark
Do you know how long you've had the battery in the truck? Both the first generation Titan and my current Titan have seemed to eat batteries pretty quickly. The slow starting and limp mode mine went into work clearly as a result of a weakened battery. Was testing good by Nissan but showing not fully charged so they wouldn't replace it under warranty... If yours is not doing the limp mode thing, only a single gear slip at certain temperature. It may be more of a torque converter or transmission issue rather than a computer generated limp mode.
My 2018 SV Midnight edition is doing this. 111,000 miles. I was going to have Nissan do a fluid swap on the transmission anyways, but I think I’m going to try this as well
@@Wicked03GT could be, what is the CCA rating for the battery? if you have a multimeter, it's probably worth checking the resting voltage of that battery.
@@4KMotoring I will have to double check the stats. I have noticed my battery gauge goes down when I press the throttle, and jumps back to the full charge position when I left off and let the truck coast. I have since had the transmission fluid service at the local Nissan dealer and the fluttering is gone now.
Mine only does some jerking when accelerating. But once I've been running for a little bit. I have no issue. No bangs. Maybe a odd crank every now and then but my battery is under a year old. I read about a torque converter but that I would think that would be bad all the time not only while the engine was cold. I bought the battery from Walmart so probably not the highest CCA
My 2019 nissan titan is doing that between 30 to 40 mph and after that drives great. My battery is reading 12.30 volts now,do you think that this could be kind of a issue?
These trucks (and many new vehicles) are incredibly sensitive to small voltage changes. When are you measuring your battery voltage? Immediately after driving or the next morning? A full battery should read 12.6v. if it's more than a year old, it's probably time for a new one. Unplug the grey cable while you're at it
Hey man did you get your Titan acceleration issues fixed? I have an 18 that’s doing the same thing and I’m being told I need a transmission but I don’t think I do.
Interesting that a battery would cause a transmission to do that. I have a 2011 suburban with 256k miles (not original engine or tranny of course) but last month my two year old starter went out. Replaced with new one and I still would intermittently get no start. Noticed the shift indicator wasn't working. Diagnosed it myself to a negative battery cable. One of the ground cables was literally eaten up to the copper. Replaced and issues gone. I also have a newer duralast battery and a newer alternator. I only go with duralast due to the AutoZone replacement policy. I did go with the more expensive one
I start feeling a little flutter in my 2019 sv i will take to the dealer for the update and after go to the new battery if the new computer program doesn't fix the issue, but thanks for the video 👍
The new battery don’t work, after remplace the transmission and torque converter after and still doing, a month ago change the maf sensor and still doing, it bring me crazy, dealer don’t find what is the issue and after months they said it is a normally condition, crazy
I'm currently having strange issues but not with my tranny. Fan Clutch roaring and slow forward motion and nav screen rebooting at various times. 2018 Nissan Titan XD 4x4 going on 40k miles. I've been to the dealer 3 times on the issue and receiving deer in headlight look. Saw you video and went to my truck with a voltage meter. Not running I show 12 volts. Running showing 14 respectively on an analog meter. This issue has just started within the year. Your video has merit for all the electrical considerations. The one thing that puzzles me. You were able to remote start your truck with the hood up. Mine will not. Which I found out with volt meter attached to battery and hood up. Not even with volt meter attached and hood closed. Interesting. Your thoughts? I was wanting to see the draw down on starting.
These issues are always puzzling. I've had my fan clutch replaced under warranty, as it seems to be a common problem with these trucks. My aftermarket remote start may be a different brand than yours, so that may be the difference in starting with the hood up. The nav screen rebooting is one I've heard from several people, usually resulting in replacement of the infotainment system. That said, if you're still running your original battery it's probably starting to die. Mine was still testing "acceptable" but was definitely bad. At least, a new battery will rule out that as a possible issue
@@4KMotoring I’ve looked on the internet about your battery. Of course I’m ready more good than bad on the reviews. What makes me lean towards your battery. I do have an inverter and this battery is recommended for that. And I have had the fan clutch changed, twice within the year. But understanding low voltage. I can see why the nav would reboot. Minor voltage drop. Looking at the fan clutch I see a brush pad riding on the sleeve. Another electrical. If I were reading more than 12v on the battery. I would rule it out. But it looks like the alternator is working over time. Thanks for your video. If you came direct me on a nav video with my experience. I’d appreciate.
Update: Low and behold my transmission eventually did what yours did. Off to Amazon and bought my Optima D27F. My part number is different though, 8037-127. I see a difference between yours and mine is the CA. Not a big difference. 1000 vs 1025. But my other issues so far have not presented themselves, yet. When the transmission did what yours did sold me on the new battery.
2017 Titan SL flutters but not so violently like that. Fan clutch at low rpmsand again around 55mph it comes on real quick UNLESS my AC is off then rarely happens
@@cain_g99I have the same year and trim level doing the exact same thing smh…..I’ve done just about everything that everyone else has done except disconnecting the voltage regulator, fan clutch, and the throttle converter so I guess I’ll tackle these next and hope for the best
Happened to me a few days ago. My slip light came on solid and it would not shift passed 3rd. Will try a battery when I get home. I have had slow starts. Fingers crossed.
The main thing probably started from that Nissan titan smart alternator crap and which most people have been unplugging them because of the problems they cause. I watch my voltage jump all the time and I'm debating on just completely unplugging mine especially since the transmission seems off at times. The voltage jumping can't be good for the electronics
Hi. As an electrician I can see the problem with bad wire gauges and bad connections circuits and terminals this is v8 and it needs a lot of power to move that little animal and then all the electronic gadgets /main computer , the sensors and God’s knows what else /are going crazy cause the power in the whole system dramatically dropping at once.. and here we go…
same issue here, seen mostly when towing. happens on downshift as well. as soon as it hits around 3500 rpms, the tras disengages and it just revs. once it goes below 3500, back to normal. will try the new battery but all i can find is he Optima yellow top 8037-127 D27F. think that will work?
So I just got a 2018 Titan SV 4x4, having this same issue, replaced the battery, still same issue but I actually have an EC and it recommends replacing the IPDM, ever done that or do you know of a good forum to get involved with?
Electrical gremlins can be incredibly difficult to find the root cause. Simple things to be tried, make sure the battery is completely charged and the grey "smart charging" cable is disconnected. Clear the codes and see how it drives
Just found out the Titan is suppose to use an AGM battery instead if the FLA type battery. My question is why does Nissan install FLA batteries on the Titan from the factory?
I think this was a more recent addition to the owner's manual, after repeated failure was reported with FLA batteries. Warranty replacements were done with FLA until recently and now it's all AGM. Better late than never, I guess?
@@4KMotoring I found out when I would get in my truck at night and I'd drive about a 1/4 mile down the road and my lights would dim. Went for service on my truck and asked the tech and he unplugged a wire on the battery and said it was part of the Smart charge alternator and I noticed it quit dimming the lights. So the next day i went and purchased that high dollar AGM battery and plugged the wire in and the lights stopped going dim. I really thought I was having an alternator issue. Almost replaced the alternator too. Thanks to the tech for saving me some money. 🤣
Have you had any issues with the truck since this video? I have a 2018 that was doing the exact same thing. It’s currently at my Nissan dealership and they can’t figure out what’s wrong with it.
2017 5.6l endurance.. I’ve had issues with shifting since the day after I bought it last week. I did get it from a buy here/ pay here location and didn’t get a warranty like a DA. When upshifting, the vehicle seems like it doesn’t know what gear it needs to be in and hard shifts a bit. Replaced the 2019 Walmart battery with an optima yellow top, and still having issues. I took it into nissan to have a full inspection done and was told that the transmission and torque converter need to be replaced. Through Nissan, that tallies up over $10,400, which is half of what the vehicle cost me. I did ask about the ecu, tcu, or computer flash/ upgrade and was told there was no update available for it. So, now I’m at a standstill and have no idea what to do. If anyone has suggestions, please reply. Thanks
If you've already replaced the battery and unplugged the grey cable from the negative terminal, I would suggest a transmission fluid flush first before swapping the whole unit.
10000% battery got weak on mine same exact isuues and even after I tried jumping with full charge it still wasn't enough to get it started again. Replaced the batter fired right up and decided to do the unplug shut off bs. Low battery 20 30 min drive and not charging like supposed too gave me rough starts and limp mod to much last 6 months
I have same symptoms with my 17 Armada. No help from dealer or tranny shop. (7k solution is not a solution) I will be replacing the battery, it prob has 100k on it and we're approaching cold weather. Thanks for the tip, my fingers are crossed!
@@moemassy8624 I just took my 2017 Armada in and had the transmission and engine modules reflashed. It seems to help. 40 miles in. My understanding is that there is a bulletin concerning this or Nissan telling us to go pound sand! But I will get some more mileage in a few days
My flutter does occur but it is never that aggressive and only occurs when I’m driving. Checked the voltage of the battery and it was the correct amount so I’m not sure if it is the battery
The battery voltage was not reading bad, but it was registering at about 50% state of health. These trucks eat batteries, it's unusual for them to last more than 4 years
@GlockTard makes me think lemon. Why some have issues and others don’t. Did Nissan fix those? What is the symptom something is going wrong with the engine? Also how do you use your truck? Towing, muddling, driving to work, …
I have a 2018 Nissan Titan platinum I had a very weak start and when I got on the highway I had transmission I want to change my battery to Optima and get Nissan to update program I need I'll update you guys when I get it done
Disconnecting/unplugging the VVCS from the negative battery terminal will prevent these issues and keep your battery fully charged from the alternator like they used to before these “smart” BS sensors were ever invented 😉
Do you have pictures of what we are to actually disconnect? I'm having similar transmission and start up issues and already replaced my battery after 50k miles GRRRRRR!
That's frustrating! It's a fail-safe limp mode. Without storing any codes, a voltage issue is the typical cause. Throttle body and torque converters are other frequent causes
@@4KMotoring It is frustrating cuz I love the truck and I don't want to get rid of it. I guess I'll try throttle body then voltage. so if it's the torque converter, they want to replace the whole trans?
2016 Titan XD. Error history code B2193. Rpm fluctuating while driving? No one can tell me what the problem is. Doesnt show check engine or any faults. Please help
@@danielk0106 I love how big the Phoenix screen is, but I know better than to trust the Chinese android type tablets. I have the Pioneer AVH-w4400NEX installed in my Corvette and am happy with it, I will likely go with pioneer or alpine when I'm ready to update the Titan (with wireless Android Auto/ Apple Carplay)
@@4KMotoring They say there's a Pioneer unit that works with all the controls on the Titan's steering wheel without needing extra components. My OEM has become glitchy. Turning off and on, freezing and tuning from a local station to satellite radio on its own 🤣
2019 gas Nissan Titan when traveling at normal speed then try to accelerate the engine and and the transmission downshift and then it would not go any faster than 20 miles an hour. One thing no one mentioned in this video when this happens, the traction control lights come on .Dealer replaced the transmission now. I’ll try this fix deep cycle batteryYellow topOptima.
My Titan does have kinda weak start right now and was sitting in drive thru and truck would barely move forward. Traction control light was on and check engine. Got it moving but wouldn’t get over 20mph. So I cut it off for a couple of minutes and crank it up and traction control light went off and drove home normal, but check engine light is still on
That maybe it, is definitely a good place to start. I'll be doing a video soon on disconnecting the smart alternator setting to hopefully end some of these problems our trucks have
Found this video after I had taken my truck to the Nissan dealer with 98,000 miles on it and they said I needed a new transmission for $8200 worth. Then I took my truck to a trusted friend and he said the same thing that the transmission fluid is burnt. so I decided what the heck let’s put an AGM battery in it even though my battery tested good and was only a year old. I just test drove it for 30 miles and no issues. I’m shocked that the dealer didn’t have a clue on this or anyone else thanks 1 million for posting this saved me piles of money.
Oh, I have a 2018 Nissan Titan pro 4X with the gas engine
Also, I live in Georgia and it got down in the teens on the weather and was not wanting to start without multiple pushes on the start button. In addition, I’ve made several 10 hour trips, pulling a boat and a couple of times it was bogging down and I had to pull over turn it off. Wait a few minutes and restart for it to fix that, I truly believe it was all voltage issues to the computer and sensors. Will update as time goes by.
Disconnect that gray plug while you're at it, The Smart Alternator feature is ruining these trucks
Just an update. I pulled the gray plug and it is running even smoother at low RPM. I really wasn’t having any issues above 3000 RPMs or on the highway. I did have issues when pulling trailers along distance I believe that the trailer was drawing voltage as well and the alternator dropping down was causing issues. Thanks for posting your video super helpful save me the aggravation of replacing a transmission and having the issue still.
A pile of money? 🤨 You're under a 100k mile warranty.
You fix me! I’m very thankful. I had a cold flutter at mid RPMs and a starter that acted like it was dead occasionally. Advance said the starter was dead and it needed a new battery. I unplugged the battery sensor with 100% success.
2017 Titan S Crew. 72k miles. Threw a P0720 code (Output shaft speed sensor) will NOT go beyond 3rd gear! reset it with my iphone/OBD. Was fine for about 20miles then happened again this morning. Mine has ALWAYS done the slow start shit/fluttering shifting, and in my honest opinion is a complete and utter POS! I've had one other Nissan, an 06 Trashfinder and that should have been my lesson because it was nothing but trouble. I'm trying to reset my ECU (disconnecting battery as I type) which I know wont fix anything but I'm at my wits end here. I can TRY a new battery I guess, but I'm honestly ready to trade it in and will NEVER EVER buy another Nissan as long as I live. Thanks for posting and I'll keep you posted.
Let me know what you find out, sounds like a sensor failure for sure. I was never able to get the truck to store any sort of codes when mine was having the fluttering issue.
Unfortunately just about every new vehicle gets lower and lower in quality as the technology becomes more advanced and complicated. If you want something reliable, don't buy anything made after 2004
@@4KMotoring Do you recall what your battery was measuring at stand still? Mine is 12.5V with no load. When running it's around 14V. I know measuring a battery with no load doesn't prove much, but I don't have a load tester at the moment. I did drive it around the block just now and it shifted fine after ECU reset, but for how long?
@@greg20152015 I don't remember the standing voltage I had, how old is your battery? This one tend to eat batteries and I can't get one to last more than 3 to 4 years without causing problems
@@4KMotoring 2018 Nissan warranty battery. So it's about 5 years old..says right on it 84 month warranty lmao.. yeah.. sure.. stopped by the dealership today and he said since it was a warranted battery I don’t get the prorated price. I’m really developing a deep hatred for Nissan. I guess I'm gonna start with trying a new battery tomorrow. 🤞🤞🤞🤞
@@greg20152015 I would be pretty confident and saying that you need a new battery for sure if you're still running the original. I will not make the promise that that is your only issue, however. Lol
Finally I found the answer! I was about to ditch my 2019 Armada for this very problem - thank you! At 80,000 miles I replaced the original battery. A year later problems again... I'm confident this is gonna be my fix.
I have a 2017 5.6 gas ... we have 220xkm .. we've had funky electrical stuff the entire life , weird hard starts , and some fluttering issues while accelerating ... we've gone back to dealerships, and now after years of research , my gut told me to swap the battery and now I'm going to do it ! Thanks !
Hope it works out!
We've swapped the battery ... still issues ... lol
Did this work? My 2018 is also having hard starts and spitting and sputtering while trying to start. Also the fluttering during acceleration. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Remove they gray connector on negative terminal. The smart alternator undercharges the battery and causes issues. Please look up disconnecting smart alternator and you have a brand new truck
Update on my 2018 Titan S , I bought it with 54k miles a year and a half ago (6/22). Started shifting bad 2 months later so changed the battery . Shifted better but not great so I lived with it since I can't afford running back to the dealership and leaving it for no telling how long . A month ago(10/23) it started again , slow starts and slipping trans ,so I bought a new battery but it didn't work this time . Take it to dealership and they say , codes read "transmission replacement" . I freaked out but having bought an extended warranty at least I won't have to pay 9100 bucks for a new one . Well an inspector from the company that has the service agreement comes and denys the repairs claiming leaking fluid lines caused improper fluid levels while driving ...even though there were no warnings indicators showing on dash and no signs of leaking fluid in my driveway where the truck sits . I'm scewed ... That truck is my lively hood .
That's crazy! Can you appeal the decision? I'm assuming you've tried adding fluid to the transmission to see if things improve?
get an attorney they are notorious for just finding a reason to deny claims when there really isn’t one.
Great video and great detective work! I went to an AGM (more expensive than standard) three years ago and mine has not had any issues since. A battery is not cheap but having an angry wife because of issues that could be remedied with another $150-$200 more for the heart of your vehicle's electrical system is a "no-brainer"!
It's crazy how sensitive modern vehicles are to small voltage differences
I had the same thing jumped through a bunch of hoops.. I put in a new battery and it all stopped. I'm glad it was not just me and now there is a known problem and fix.
My 2018 did that one time at about 17k miles I didn't think about it being the battery. Started to struggle with start, so I went to dealer and they replaced the battery under warranty. It wasn't until I came across a video where someone was discussing modern cars (specifically the A/C) and how the batteries play a far greater role in the vehicle electronics (which affect pretty much everything in modern vehicles) than decades ago. That's when the light bulb went on and I figured that was the cause for my stuttering on acceleration. Hasn't happened since I replaced the battery.
I've had a few small issues with the trans on my 2017 Titan. Sometimes I get a hard shift almost a clunk of a shift when I use the toggle switch between 3rd and forth at slower engine speeds. Other times it would flutter at low engine speeds in 2nd gear especially if going up hill. My tach wasn't bouncing like what you showed in the video. My original battery was replaced twice under warranty.
Thanks for the info! My 2018 SV just started doing this. Still under warranty so hopefully the dealer can replace the battery. If not, going with your recommendation. Thanks again!
I had no start issues with low voltage. Baught a new yellow top battery too. About three months later the pronlem returned. Did some research and found that there is a problem with the voltage regulator. Been 6 months now and no more starting issues. I just disconnected the voltage regulator on the negative battery connector.
These electrical gremlins can be a pain to track down. I had similar issues with my Corvette replacing a couple alternators and voltage regulators before solving that problem. I know my old 1st Gen Titan ate batteries every couple years, so far the yellow top is working for me flawlessly
Same issue and symptoms happened 2 months ago to my 2018 Platinum Reserve. The battery was weak enough to be replaced under warranty by the dealer. No problem since the replacement.
That's nice, my dealer told me that I would have to keep coming back month after month to see when my battery would finally test bad enough to be replaced under warranty, that's why I bought it myself
I had this same issue on my 2018 and as well no codes. Long story short. They had my truck for 3 months back and forth. Had to have a engineer come to my nissan shop to help and it was bad connections on the body harness all of them they replaced all of them and the cpu. If you had it sorry to say it's not over if you just changed the battery. Issue at 15k and 30k and 40k and 50k back and forth. After the changed all that on my truck no issues at all with that and I'm at 98k . Still dealing with a/c issues every summer
That's super frustrating. Modern vehicles have become so increasingly complex that I fear we should just expect this in the future. Luckily my issue has resolved from the battery and hasn't returned
I’ve seen the same issue with the new Fords. Smart choice with the Optima battery
I've seen Fords being towed because of a low battery.
I have a 2015 pro 4x xterra with 58000 miles battery went out , and after jump starting the dif-lock light was on and the vehicle was never in 4wd , and after I change the battery the code erased and went back to normal , thanks for the update currently in the market for a 2023 pro4x...
It's interesting how much a battery can alter the performance of a modern vehicle
I'll be trying this today, thanks for the great video 👍
What’s your opinion when it comes to removing the smart alternator plug?
I made another video about that, it seems to lessen the draw from the battery and provide more consistent voltage. Will have to wait to see if it provides any longevity benefits
My 2018 Nissan armada is doing the same thing that yours was doing
New battery time!
Hmmmm. I have a 2020 Nissan Titian Pro4x. I have noticed a slow start, and am having a weird shifting issue with my truck. It is not as bad as what you saw, it is more of a shudder when shifting between gears. The truck will shake, but shortly after it evens out. It seems to be not as bad or happen almost not at all after driven for some time. I will monitor the voltage and perhaps change the battery and see what happens. I have 115,000 on mine, with factory battery, but I fear it may be mechanical issue. Do you have an updated link to the battery you used?
Unplug the grey cable from the negative terminal and make sure you're following the transmission fluid change schedule.
You can search on the Optima website for the correct yellow top for your truck
23 pro 4x shuddering while accelerating! Did you find a fix? I m 29k approaching 30k service interval.
My 2020 Pro4x started getting a studder accelerating around 45mph (@70k miles on truck) dealership did replace battery (failed their test) but I still feel a slight shutter when cold outside but not as bad as before. I was thinking that the torque converter might be going out but after watching this maybe it is to weak of a battery??? 😮
I have a 2018 Titan Pro 4x and I'm getting a shift flare around 3rd gear. It goes away after I drive it for awhile but it is consistent just after start up. It does not have the original battery and I tested the battery and tester read the battery life at 60 percent remaining. Should I change the battery? I'm not the original owner. I have not noticed any slow starting. Great video. Also, after I bought the truck I did have the transmission flush service done at the Nissan dealer.
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Do you know how long you've had the battery in the truck? Both the first generation Titan and my current Titan have seemed to eat batteries pretty quickly. The slow starting and limp mode mine went into work clearly as a result of a weakened battery. Was testing good by Nissan but showing not fully charged so they wouldn't replace it under warranty... If yours is not doing the limp mode thing, only a single gear slip at certain temperature. It may be more of a torque converter or transmission issue rather than a computer generated limp mode.
There is a software upgrade from the dealer that helps. Install a sprint booster and it fixes it for the most part.
My 2018 SV Midnight edition is doing this. 111,000 miles. I was going to have Nissan do a fluid swap on the transmission anyways, but I think I’m going to try this as well
I'm sure a transmission fluid change is needed at that mileage, do you know how old your battery is?
@@4KMotoring Battery is less than a year old, I am thinking its not a sufficient battery
@@Wicked03GT could be, what is the CCA rating for the battery? if you have a multimeter, it's probably worth checking the resting voltage of that battery.
@@4KMotoring I will have to double check the stats. I have noticed my battery gauge goes down when I press the throttle, and jumps back to the full charge position when I left off and let the truck coast. I have since had the transmission fluid service at the local Nissan dealer and the fluttering is gone now.
Mine only does some jerking when accelerating. But once I've been running for a little bit. I have no issue. No bangs. Maybe a odd crank every now and then but my battery is under a year old.
I read about a torque converter but that I would think that would be bad all the time not only while the engine was cold.
I bought the battery from Walmart so probably not the highest CCA
Try disconnecting the grey plug from the negative battery terminal to see if you get any improvements
My 2019 nissan titan is doing that between 30 to 40 mph and after that drives great. My battery is reading 12.30 volts now,do you think that this could be kind of a issue?
These trucks (and many new vehicles) are incredibly sensitive to small voltage changes. When are you measuring your battery voltage? Immediately after driving or the next morning? A full battery should read 12.6v. if it's more than a year old, it's probably time for a new one. Unplug the grey cable while you're at it
Hey man did you get your Titan acceleration issues fixed? I have an 18 that’s doing the same thing and I’m being told I need a transmission but I don’t think I do.
Interesting that a battery would cause a transmission to do that. I have a 2011 suburban with 256k miles (not original engine or tranny of course) but last month my two year old starter went out. Replaced with new one and I still would intermittently get no start. Noticed the shift indicator wasn't working. Diagnosed it myself to a negative battery cable. One of the ground cables was literally eaten up to the copper. Replaced and issues gone.
I also have a newer duralast battery and a newer alternator. I only go with duralast due to the AutoZone replacement policy. I did go with the more expensive one
These new vehicles are so voltage dependent it's really amazing what havoc electrical problems can cause.
I start feeling a little flutter in my 2019 sv i will take to the dealer for the update and after go to the new battery if the new computer program doesn't fix the issue, but thanks for the video 👍
What happened ? It worked?
Did it work??
I have a 2018 Titan platinum and have the same tranny issue
The new battery don’t work, after remplace the transmission and torque converter after and still doing, a month ago change the maf sensor and still doing, it bring me crazy, dealer don’t find what is the issue and after months they said it is a normally condition, crazy
I'm currently having strange issues but not with my tranny. Fan Clutch roaring and slow forward motion and nav screen rebooting at various times. 2018 Nissan Titan XD 4x4 going on 40k miles. I've been to the dealer 3 times on the issue and receiving deer in headlight look. Saw you video and went to my truck with a voltage meter. Not running I show 12 volts. Running showing 14 respectively on an analog meter. This issue has just started within the year. Your video has merit for all the electrical considerations. The one thing that puzzles me. You were able to remote start your truck with the hood up. Mine will not. Which I found out with volt meter attached to battery and hood up. Not even with volt meter attached and hood closed. Interesting. Your thoughts? I was wanting to see the draw down on starting.
These issues are always puzzling. I've had my fan clutch replaced under warranty, as it seems to be a common problem with these trucks. My aftermarket remote start may be a different brand than yours, so that may be the difference in starting with the hood up.
The nav screen rebooting is one I've heard from several people, usually resulting in replacement of the infotainment system. That said, if you're still running your original battery it's probably starting to die. Mine was still testing "acceptable" but was definitely bad.
At least, a new battery will rule out that as a possible issue
@@4KMotoring I’ve looked on the internet about your battery. Of course I’m ready more good than bad on the reviews. What makes me lean towards your battery. I do have an inverter and this battery is recommended for that. And I have had the fan clutch changed, twice within the year. But understanding low voltage. I can see why the nav would reboot. Minor voltage drop.
Looking at the fan clutch I see a brush pad riding on the sleeve. Another electrical.
If I were reading more than 12v on the battery. I would rule it out. But it looks like the alternator is working over time.
Thanks for your video. If you came direct me on a nav video with my experience. I’d appreciate.
Update: Low and behold my transmission eventually did what yours did. Off to Amazon and bought my Optima D27F. My part number is different though, 8037-127. I see a difference between yours and mine is the CA. Not a big difference. 1000 vs 1025. But my other issues so far have not presented themselves, yet. When the transmission did what yours did sold me on the new battery.
2017 Titan SL flutters but not so violently like that. Fan clutch at low rpmsand again around 55mph it comes on real quick UNLESS my AC is off then rarely happens
@@cain_g99I have the same year and trim level doing the exact same thing smh…..I’ve done just about everything that everyone else has done except disconnecting the voltage regulator, fan clutch, and the throttle converter so I guess I’ll tackle these next and hope for the best
Happened to me a few days ago. My slip light came on solid and it would not shift passed 3rd. Will try a battery when I get home. I have had slow starts. Fingers crossed.
Good luck! Unplug that grey cable while you're at it
The main thing probably started from that Nissan titan smart alternator crap and which most people have been unplugging them because of the problems they cause. I watch my voltage jump all the time and I'm debating on just completely unplugging mine especially since the transmission seems off at times. The voltage jumping can't be good for the electronics
Hi. As an electrician I can see the problem with bad wire gauges and bad connections circuits and terminals this is v8 and it needs a lot of power to move that little animal and then all the electronic gadgets /main computer , the sensors and God’s knows what else /are going crazy cause the power in the whole system dramatically dropping at once.. and here we go…
same issue here, seen mostly when towing. happens on downshift as well. as soon as it hits around 3500 rpms, the tras disengages and it just revs. once it goes below 3500, back to normal. will try the new battery but all i can find is he Optima yellow top 8037-127 D27F. think that will work?
I'm sure it will be an improvement over OEM, unplug the grey cable from the negative terminal while you're at it!
@@4KMotoring do you still suggest doing this while towing. That’s pretty much all we do with this truck.
Absolutely. There is no reason the truck needs to run straight off the battery.
So I just got a 2018 Titan SV 4x4, having this same issue, replaced the battery, still same issue but I actually have an EC and it recommends replacing the IPDM, ever done that or do you know of a good forum to get involved with?
Electrical gremlins can be incredibly difficult to find the root cause. Simple things to be tried, make sure the battery is completely charged and the grey "smart charging" cable is disconnected. Clear the codes and see how it drives
My 17 titan xd 5.0 diesel, use G35 batteries. !question, can I use the D27F yellow top optima? Thanks...
Optima should have a battery finder too on their website to ensure you find the correct battery. I also believe the diesels require two batteries.
Just found out the Titan is suppose to use an AGM battery instead if the FLA type battery. My question is why does Nissan install FLA batteries on the Titan from the factory?
I think this was a more recent addition to the owner's manual, after repeated failure was reported with FLA batteries. Warranty replacements were done with FLA until recently and now it's all AGM. Better late than never, I guess?
@@4KMotoring I found out when I would get in my truck at night and I'd drive about a 1/4 mile down the road and my lights would dim. Went for service on my truck and asked the tech and he unplugged a wire on the battery and said it was part of the Smart charge alternator and I noticed it quit dimming the lights. So the next day i went and purchased that high dollar AGM battery and plugged the wire in and the lights stopped going dim. I really thought I was having an alternator issue. Almost replaced the alternator too. Thanks to the tech for saving me some money. 🤣
I have a 2019 Titan SV but Napa online says it wont fit....Hmmmm The one that does fit only has 800cca. Thoughts?
I don't think there's a difference between the XD and regular Titan battery, check the optima website to confirm your options
Have you had any issues with the truck since this video? I have a 2018 that was doing the exact same thing. It’s currently at my Nissan dealership and they can’t figure out what’s wrong with it.
None whatsoever. I've been notified that Nissan now recommends the AGM batteries over conventional lead acid batteries to improve their overall life
2017 5.6l endurance.. I’ve had issues with shifting since the day after I bought it last week. I did get it from a buy here/ pay here location and didn’t get a warranty like a DA. When upshifting, the vehicle seems like it doesn’t know what gear it needs to be in and hard shifts a bit. Replaced the 2019 Walmart battery with an optima yellow top, and still having issues. I took it into nissan to have a full inspection done and was told that the transmission and torque converter need to be replaced. Through Nissan, that tallies up over $10,400, which is half of what the vehicle cost me. I did ask about the ecu, tcu, or computer flash/ upgrade and was told there was no update available for it. So, now I’m at a standstill and have no idea what to do. If anyone has suggestions, please reply. Thanks
If you've already replaced the battery and unplugged the grey cable from the negative terminal, I would suggest a transmission fluid flush first before swapping the whole unit.
I had the exact same thing. Thanks. Sparks nissan in Monroe could not figure it out and said I had sludge in the engine and needed a new one. 😂 $9000.
Hi 4kmotoring have a question did your battery volt guage fluctuate while driving 😊
I never noticed any voltage fluctuation
10000% battery got weak on mine same exact isuues and even after I tried jumping with full charge it still wasn't enough to get it started again. Replaced the batter fired right up and decided to do the unplug shut off bs. Low battery 20 30 min drive and not charging like supposed too gave me rough starts and limp mod to much last 6 months
I have same symptoms with my 17 Armada. No help from dealer or tranny shop. (7k solution is not a solution) I will be replacing the battery, it prob has 100k on it and we're approaching cold weather. Thanks for the tip, my fingers are crossed!
Let me know if it works for you!
Did the battery fix the issue
Did the new battery help?
I have the same issue on my 2018 Titan platinum
@@moemassy8624 I just took my 2017 Armada in and had the transmission and engine modules reflashed. It seems to help. 40 miles in. My understanding is that there is a bulletin concerning this or Nissan telling us to go pound sand! But I will get some more mileage in a few days
My flutter does occur but it is never that aggressive and only occurs when I’m driving. Checked the voltage of the battery and it was the correct amount so I’m not sure if it is the battery
The battery voltage was not reading bad, but it was registering at about 50% state of health. These trucks eat batteries, it's unusual for them to last more than 4 years
Mine did the same and dealership said it’s a faulty throttle body
Also a pretty common issue, many failures can cause the limp mode
Does this issue also happen with the diesel ones?I feel mine doing the same thing.
These trucks are very sensitive to voltage changes, diesels are no exception
Where can I get this tipe of battery? Thank you
Optima website, local auto parts stores...
Can I use this type of battery, on my 17 titan xd 5.0l diesel?
Good job 👏...👍
Have you heard of engine issues? Something about scoring of cylinders 1 or 8?
Cylinder #7 is a known problem for this generation of Nissan 5.6L engines, mine has shown no sign of any such issue
@GlockTard makes me think lemon. Why some have issues and others don’t. Did Nissan fix those?
What is the symptom something is going wrong with the engine?
Also how do you use your truck? Towing, muddling, driving to work, …
Did you replace both of the batteries?
Mine is a Gas 5.6, not the 5.0 Cummins. I only had one diary to replace, but if you have the diesel you'll likely have to replace both
We had abs still have after the battery replacement but it was another Nissan battery
I changed the battery still have slow start
Good info TFS!
I have a 2018 Nissan Titan platinum
I had a very weak start and when I got on the highway I had transmission
I want to change my battery to Optima and get Nissan to update program I need
I'll update you guys when I get it done
Ok what happened. I'm curious.
You get one mpg more than mine. Do you have stock wheels and tires?
Stock wheels, BFG K02 275/70r18 tires
The problem is throttle body, do cleaning and install back
Sometimes it is. For me, it was only a voltage irregularity with an aging battery
Did that on my 2018 and no fix. Just getting into the issue. Dealership said Transmission fluid is burnt so change the transmission.
@@danmckenzie9153did they try replacing the transmission fluid first?
Disconnecting/unplugging the VVCS from the negative battery terminal will prevent these issues and keep your battery fully charged from the alternator like they used to before these “smart” BS sensors were ever invented 😉
All Infiniti Nissan owners need to do this
Do you have pictures of what we are to actually disconnect? I'm having similar transmission and start up issues and already replaced my battery after 50k miles GRRRRRR!
I had the exact same problem. I bought the battery. same one you got the problems still persist
That's frustrating! It's a fail-safe limp mode. Without storing any codes, a voltage issue is the typical cause. Throttle body and torque converters are other frequent causes
@@4KMotoring It is frustrating cuz I love the truck and I don't want to get rid of it. I guess I'll try throttle body then voltage. so if it's the torque converter, they want to replace the whole trans?
The Nissan Dealer said replace torque converter and transmission.
my problem was the torque converter. all good now
Remove the grey plug on negative terminal. The smart alternator undercharges battery on short trips, under 8 miles and battery fails
Yes! I have another video on that!
Same issue with mine replaced the battery and issue went away
Now unplug the grey cable
2018 Nissan Titan platinum Reserve 4x4......?BATTERY
Is that a question or a statement?
P26AB WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS ERROR CODE
Engine coolant bypass valve error
2016 Titan XD. Error history code B2193. Rpm fluctuating while driving? No one can tell me what the problem is. Doesnt show check engine or any faults. Please help
I have titan 2018 sv with 83000 miles, nissan already put new transmission for my truck!!
Yikes! How often were you changing fluid?
They never told me about changing fluids!!
I thought that was stuck in safe mode
Could've just told us the problem and to swap the battery. 🤣 2 minute video but great info
I think you're looking for tiktok, not TH-cam!
@@4KMotoring couldn't resist but I'm a Titan fan as well. I was looking for the stereo upgrade video. Are you doing that Phoenix radio? I hope not. 👍
@@danielk0106 I love how big the Phoenix screen is, but I know better than to trust the Chinese android type tablets. I have the Pioneer AVH-w4400NEX installed in my Corvette and am happy with it, I will likely go with pioneer or alpine when I'm ready to update the Titan (with wireless Android Auto/ Apple Carplay)
@@4KMotoring They say there's a Pioneer unit that works with all the controls on the Titan's steering wheel without needing extra components. My OEM has become glitchy. Turning off and on, freezing and tuning from a local station to satellite radio on its own 🤣
Did you replace both of the batteries?
Is yours Cummins
No, it's the 5.6L gasser with the 7 speed transmission. I test drove a couple of the Cummins powered trucks but wasn't impressed by them
2019 gas Nissan Titan when traveling at normal speed then try to accelerate the engine and and the transmission downshift and then it would not go any faster than 20 miles an hour. One thing no one mentioned in this video when this happens, the traction control lights come on .Dealer replaced the transmission now. I’ll try this fix deep cycle batteryYellow topOptima.
My Titan does have kinda weak start right now and was sitting in drive thru and truck would barely move forward. Traction control light was on and check engine. Got it moving but wouldn’t get over 20mph. So I cut it off for a couple of minutes and crank it up and traction control light went off and drove home normal, but check engine light is still on
How old is your battery?
@@4KMotoring it’s a Nissan Battery and I looked and couldn’t find the date on it. I got the truck in November of 2022
That maybe it, is definitely a good place to start. I'll be doing a video soon on disconnecting the smart alternator setting to hopefully end some of these problems our trucks have