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#1755 of 2123 2004 Automatic Tranny Issue by titan613 Feb 03, 2005 (10:57 am)
My wife purchased a new 2004 RAV4 L about 8 months ago. In the morning following a cold night (sub 20 degrees), the automatic tranny initially refuses to shift into the last gear or overdrive at highway speed. You have to decelerate the vehicle to sub 20 MPH and then re-accelerate. The tranny will usually shift up through the gears normally. On occasion, you have to repeat the deceleration step. Of note, pressing the OD override button... or manually shifting into a lower gear has no impact.   I noticed the issue about 6 weeks ago. Her RAV4 is normally relatively quiet, but the excess engine rev was noticeable. The tach registered about 3500-4000 RPM at 60 MPH which is obviously not normal.   We are new to this site. I read through several months of postings on this forum and found nothing related to this issue. We are headed to the dealer tomorrow for an oil change and we plan to bring the issue to their attention. Does anyone have experience with this issue? Is there a solution?   Please advise. Replies to this message: mcdawgg (Feb 04, 2005 5:21 am) deadindallas (Apr 01, 2005 1:46 pm) scoti1 (Apr 03, 2005 8:49 am) scoti1 (Apr 03, 2005 1:32 pm)
#1756 of 2123 Re: 2004 Automatic Tranny Issue [titan613] by mcdawgg Feb 04, 2005 (5:21 am)
Replying to: titan613 (Feb 03, 2005 10:57 am) The car is operating the way it is supposed to. The transmission is locked out of overdrive until the engine is warm enough. This is to more quickly warm the catalytic converter. Check your owner's manual - this is explained in there. Also, all newer automatics from other manufacturers do this.
#1757 of 2123 Re: kiss of death [scoti1] by mcdawgg Feb 04, 2005 (5:29 am)
Replying to: scoti1 (Feb 03, 2005 5:51 am) If you change your own oil, save all receipts for buying the oil and filters, and keep a log book of the dates and miles of when you change the oil and filters, as well as other maintenance. I usually buy a year's worth of oil and filters - you don't have to buy oil and filters each time before you do your oil changes. Just keep the logbook. This is sufficient for the warranty.
#1758 of 2123 Re: Motor problem. [cindyc] by petl Feb 04, 2005 (10:16 am)
Replying to: cindyc (Feb 03, 2005 10:53 am) Cindy, It looks like you are handling the situation in an appropriate fashion. Hopefully Toyota will replace/repair the motor under warranty (I think they should). If they don't, I would suggest that you obtain everything from Toyota in writting including the diagnosis and reason for not covering (it may not be related to the oil changes). Producing a written statement from the mechanic that performed the oil changes may also be beneficial (particularly if you plan on taking them to court). Keep copies of everything. Pleading your case in a rational fashion based on facts should assist you in winning your case (getting angry and loud may be detrimental). Good luck. Replies to this message: cindyc (Feb 11, 2005 6:49 am) mcdawgg (Feb 11, 2005 8:05 am) petl (Feb 11, 2005 8:51 am) scoti1 (Feb 14, 2005 7:27 am) solidaudio (Feb 28, 2005 6:20 am) coastalcajun (Mar 30, 2005 10:32 am) and 2 more...
#1759 of 2123 Re: Motor problem. [petl] by cindyc Feb 11, 2005 (6:49 am)
Replying to: petl (Feb 04, 2005 10:16 am) good news!!!Toyota covered the new engine. still want to find out exactly what happened, but thank my lucky stars they did the right thing. cindy Replies to this message: mcdawgg (Feb 11, 2005 8:05 am) petl (Feb 11, 2005 8:51 am) scoti1 (Feb 14, 2005 7:27 am) solidaudio (Feb 28, 2005 6:20 am) coastalcajun (Mar 30, 2005 10:32 am) petl (Mar 30, 2005 12:45 pm) rbleland (Mar 30, 2005 7:09 pm)
#1760 of 2123 Re: Motor problem. [cindyc] by mcdawgg Feb 11, 2005 (8:05 am)
Replying to: cindyc (Feb 11, 2005 6:49 am) Wow! That's great! I guess even the most reliable car producer makes a mistake every once in a while.
#1761 of 2123 Re: Motor problem. [cindyc] by petl Feb 11, 2005 (8:51 am)
Replying to: cindyc (Feb 11, 2005 6:49 am) Good for you. Toyota did the right thing. Although Toyota has a reputation for manufacturing reliable vehicles, anything can happen. It is mechanical and that's why there is a warranty (peace of mind). I guess you could "By the way, what caused the problem? Just curious." with the dealer. What's important is that they did the right thing.
#1762 of 2123 anyone know a site to get free online owners manual for 99 rav4? by bobshow Feb 13, 2005 (12:43 am)
can anyone tell me a site to download a free owners manual for a 99 toyota rav4: only seem to find places that want to sell and then send the by regular mail.. thanks. Replies to this message: rav4 (Jun 19, 2005 2:30 pm) petl (Jun 19, 2005 5:46 pm)
#1763 of 2123 Re: Motor problem. [cindyc] by scoti1 Feb 14, 2005 (7:27 am)
Replying to: cindyc (Feb 11, 2005 6:49 am) That is great news Cindyc. I would like to know what happened, too. Did they ever determine if this "mud" was "sludge" or "gel"? I am glad Toyota valued you as a customer!
#1764 of 2123 Engine Noise by new4 Feb 14, 2005 (8:48 am)
Hi all,   Just purchased a RAV4 4 Dr. 4WD on Saturday 2/12/05 for a Valentines Day gift for my wife.   I found the engine noise in the interior to be very loud, almost like a Diesel Auto...   I say this because a co-worker of mine purchased a 2004 RAV4 late November 2004 and the engine noise inside and outside doesn't seem anywhere as loud.   Any ideas, please

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