Hello from Mistral owner liverpool

Timo_k · 24-01-2011, 21:46

Hi guys I got a mistral about 8 months ago but its been off the road since i got it, im going to clean it up and run it I think.....

briggie · 24-01-2011, 21:48

woo hoo another mistral owner !!!!

, fantastic trucks

solarman216 · 24-01-2011, 22:02

welcome mate, why have you not been running it, is it broke? Rick

zippy656 · 24-01-2011, 22:13

welcome...

Timo_k · 24-01-2011, 22:58

I already have a car and a van, and I went to away for 3 months so it hasnt been a priority.
but there is a problem wth the Mistral yeah

, the auto box only seems to change into 1st and 2nd, also the changes are slightly jerky and it seems like it is holding onto the gears a bit before changing. I might try a fluid change and looking through the manual thats on here.
Any of you guys have any suggestions ?

help would be appreciated

zippy656 · 24-01-2011, 23:00

drop briggie a PM, hes aauto box. and lived with a few " troubles"

briggie · 24-01-2011, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timo_k

I already have a car and a van, and I went to away for 3 months so it hasnt been a priority.
but there is a problem wth the Mistral yeah

, the auto box only seems to change into 1st and 2nd, also the changes are slightly jerky and it seems like it is holding onto the gears a bit before changing. I might try a fluid change and looking through the manual thats on here.
Any of you guys have any suggestions ?

help would be appreciated

on your dashboard there is a 3 position switch , if that is lit up its in power mode so it will feel like its only in 1st and 2nd and also take 3 years to change gear ( seems like it anyway lol ) .... make sure the switch is in the centre ....( auto mode )..... check atf fluid ( very very important ) ... the dipstick is slightly lower than the engine dipstick and towards the bulkhead ..

to avoid jerky gear changes , just ease off the pedal , it will then change gear

anymore advice on this amazing piece of japanese engineering , drop me a pm

briggie · 24-01-2011, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

on your dashboard there is a 3 position switch , if that is lit up its in power mode so it will feel like its only in 1st and 2nd and also take 3 years to change gear ( seems like it anyway lol ) .... make sure the switch is in the centre ....( auto mode )..... check atf fluid ( very very important ) ... the dipstick is slightly lower than the engine dipstick and towards the bulkhead ..

to avoid jerky gear changes , just ease off the pedal , it will then change gear

anymore advice on this amazing piece of japanese engineering , drop me a pm

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/d...kshop/wk26.pdf

Timo_k · 25-01-2011, 00:16

Thanks very much mate

briggie · 25-01-2011, 00:24

to add further .... the mistral is not a tyre smoking truck , if you put your foot down hard on the loud pedal , you will achieve nothing apart from it going into power mode, then you have to flick the switch back to the centre ... pain in the glutimuss maximus ....it teaches you how to drive all over again ...... fantastic car

....... love mine to bits

R1cho · 25-01-2011, 00:26

welcome to the club, briggies advice will see you right, my t2 is an auto and i find lifting my foot a bit when the revs go up makes gear changes alot smoother

slimlfc68 · 25-01-2011, 11:18

sound another scouser with a mistral am in bootle , where about r ya we could meet an moan together

zippy656 · 25-01-2011, 11:28

MEMBERS map !!!

Timo_k · 25-01-2011, 23:54

I checked the power button, flicked it to the middle position and it seems ok, so thanx again B, couldnt drive it too far as no MOT but its now booked in for one on thursday so fingers crossed, its only done about 10 miles since the last one ( due to the previous owner thinking the gearbox was knackered !!!

) so hopefully it'l' pass.

Im Living in Garston. Not sure if the cars going to be a keeper yet as im short on space at the moment, and due to a change of career plans now have a surplus merc sprinter im going to sell.

In the mistral the dash seems to vibrate a bit on the passenger side when idling, is there any way of increasing the idl speed a bit ?

Also the speedo isnt working is this a common fault ?

loads of questions I know but one more please ? whats the correct tyre presure meant to be ?

briggie · 25-01-2011, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timo_k

I checked the power button, flicked it to the middle position and it seems ok, so thanx again B, couldnt drive it too far as no MOT but its now booked in for one on thursday so fingers crossed, its only done about 10 miles since the last one ( due to the previous owner thinking the gearbox was knackered !!!

) so hopefully it'l' pass.

Im Living in Garston. Not sure if the cars going to be a keeper yet as im short on space at the moment, and due to a change of career plans now have a surplus merc sprinter im going to sell.

In the mistral the dash seems to vibrate a bit on the passenger side when idling, is there any way of increasing the idl speed a bit ?

Also the speedo isnt working is this a common fault ?

loads of questions I know but one more please ? whats the correct tyre presure meant to be ?

to increase the idle speed , you have a control on the right of your steering wheel that looks like a choke .... its actually a hand throttle

24-01-2011, 21:46	#1
Timo_k Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Liverpool Vehicle: Mistral Posts: 10	Hello from Mistral owner liverpool Hi guys I got a mistral about 8 months ago but its been off the road since i got it, im going to clean it up and run it I think.....

24-01-2011, 21:48	#2
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	woo hoo another mistral owner !!!! , fantastic trucks

24-01-2011, 22:02	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	welcome mate, why have you not been running it, is it broke? Rick

24-01-2011, 22:13	#4
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	welcome...

24-01-2011, 22:58	#5
Timo_k Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Liverpool Vehicle: Mistral Posts: 10	I already have a car and a van, and I went to away for 3 months so it hasnt been a priority. but there is a problem wth the Mistral yeah , the auto box only seems to change into 1st and 2nd, also the changes are slightly jerky and it seems like it is holding onto the gears a bit before changing. I might try a fluid change and looking through the manual thats on here. Any of you guys have any suggestions ? help would be appreciated

24-01-2011, 23:00	#6
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	drop briggie a PM, hes aauto box. and lived with a few " troubles"

25-01-2011, 00:16	#9
Timo_k Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Liverpool Vehicle: Mistral Posts: 10	Thanks very much mate

25-01-2011, 00:24	#10
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	to add further .... the mistral is not a tyre smoking truck , if you put your foot down hard on the loud pedal , you will achieve nothing apart from it going into power mode, then you have to flick the switch back to the centre ... pain in the glutimuss maximus ....it teaches you how to drive all over again ...... fantastic car ....... love mine to bits

25-01-2011, 00:26	#11
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	welcome to the club, briggies advice will see you right, my t2 is an auto and i find lifting my foot a bit when the revs go up makes gear changes alot smoother

25-01-2011, 11:18	#12
slimlfc68 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: liverpool Vehicle: nissan mistral Posts: 186	sound another scouser with a mistral am in bootle , where about r ya we could meet an moan together

25-01-2011, 11:28	#13
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	MEMBERS map !!!

25-01-2011, 23:54	#14
Timo_k Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Liverpool Vehicle: Mistral Posts: 10	I checked the power button, flicked it to the middle position and it seems ok, so thanx again B, couldnt drive it too far as no MOT but its now booked in for one on thursday so fingers crossed, its only done about 10 miles since the last one ( due to the previous owner thinking the gearbox was knackered !!! ) so hopefully it'l' pass. Im Living in Garston. Not sure if the cars going to be a keeper yet as im short on space at the moment, and due to a change of career plans now have a surplus merc sprinter im going to sell. In the mistral the dash seems to vibrate a bit on the passenger side when idling, is there any way of increasing the idl speed a bit ? Also the speedo isnt working is this a common fault ? loads of questions I know but one more please ? whats the correct tyre presure meant to be ?