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#131 of 144 Re: 98 4Runner whining during acceleration [outlier] by ken_y Oct 13, 2009 (5:35 am)
Replying to: outlier (Oct 11, 2009 10:28 am) Bump. I found my way here because my wife has the same vehicle, same problem. Hope someone can give us a clue.   Ken
#132 of 144 Bump in tranny by mamosrunner Oct 13, 2009 (4:24 pm)
Hello, I took someone's advise and asked a dealership to lube the SlipJoint. They removed the existing grease and filled/packed it with a blue synthetic grease that is supposed to be super slick. That was done 10/12 and so far it fixed it. You should know the same dealership told me they couldn't grease it (the slip joint) because there was no grease fitting. Don't ask me what changed from then to yesterday..........maybe an e mail to the Southeast District Manager???.........I praised a couple of guys at the dealership for having a great attitude and genuine interest in solving the problem........no kidding. The shop foreman and the customer service guy that greeted me and wrote up the work order were great. As for the fix, so far so good, but I'm skeptical about how long the fix will last. I'm considering asking for something in writing stating they (Toyota) will be responsible for maintaining the lubrication to fix the condition for as long as I own the vehicle. Replies to this message: postaldude88 (Oct 14, 2009 6:25 pm)
#133 of 144 Re: Bump in tranny [mamosrunner] by postaldude88 Oct 14, 2009 (6:25 pm)
Replying to: mamosrunner (Oct 13, 2009 4:24 pm) Hello,      What did you say to the Southeast District Manager? Please let me know if you get anything in writing on maintainng the lube fix....
#134 of 144 Blown Transmission by shellmm Oct 15, 2009 (5:57 pm)
My 2001 4runner recently blew the transmission. Hose running from radiator to tranny for coolant blew out, sending coolant into transmission. Now I hear it's a common problem around 140,000 miles. No used transmissions available, about $4200 to fix w rebuilt transmission, radiator, labor. Does this sound right? And anyone else have same problem? I've always been very Toyota loyal, had corolla, celica, and supra, finally 4runner and loved all no big problems. Just don't know if this is worth fixing or should I get new car? Any info appreciated! Replies to this message: wease (Oct 18, 2009 2:28 pm) brother8 (Nov 20, 2009 8:48 am) tidester (Nov 20, 2009 11:17 am) shellmm (Nov 21, 2009 7:06 am)
#135 of 144 2000 4runner transmission slipping by stevef10 Oct 17, 2009 (6:56 pm)
My 2000 Toyota 4runner V6 125k miles automatic transmission started slipping on cold starts especially in the morning. After starting up, putting in drive and pressing the gas pedal first gear doesn't immediately engage but slips with no real power reaching the wheels. Then after about 5-10 seconds of slippage in jumps into 1st gear and then seems to shift normally. On the latest cold started slipping, I then manually shifted to 1st, 2nd and then drive after which further automatic shifting was normal. I took it to the Toyota dealer today for a trans fluid flush and change, the fluid was brownish but the mechanic said he's seen worse. So far today no change still slips on cold start. The mechanic said it might help or the transmission might not last 5k miles. He said a remanufactured transmission might run $2500 or a new replacement $4000. Based on this what is your prognosis based on seeing this before. Is this the beginning of the end for this transmission, or could a flush & change fix the transmission problem. Replies to this message: jlloyd5 (Oct 25, 2009 3:08 pm)
#136 of 144 Re: Blown Transmission [shellmm] by wease Oct 18, 2009 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: shellmm (Oct 15, 2009 5:57 pm) I have a 2000 4runner and have just replaced my transmission because of rust problems inside the tranny. It was a major problem with cooling lines failing and coolant entering the tranny. Toyota covered the problem under waranty but a lot of dealers did not clean up the tranny properly and now they are failling big time.
#137 of 144 Re: 2000 4runner transmission slipping [stevef10] by jlloyd5 Oct 25, 2009 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: stevef10 (Oct 17, 2009 6:56 pm) I'm having the same problem with my son's 01 prerunner 2WD. I've been working on the problem with a very reputable trans repair shop locally. It seems that the trans is not actually slipping, it's starting off in 4th gear. My son drove the truck for about a month after noticing the problem and it got progressively worse. When I finally took it in to be repaired the torque converter had begun to come apart and had to be preplaced. After the shop put it back together and delivered it to me, it did it again, just intermittenly. I took it back and they replaced all the solinoids (sp). It still did it occasionally. I took it back again and they replaced the computer with a used computer. Still had the same problem. Took it back again and they bypassed the cruise relay. It's still doing it. This problem persists although it only does it every once in a while. I'm taking it back in tomorrow. This problem has us all baffled.My advice is to take your truck in ASAP before you burn up the torque converter. Hope this helps. If you get yours fixed, please let me know.
#138 of 144 Re: 98 4Runner whining during acceleration [outlier] by emak Oct 31, 2009 (7:55 am)
Replying to: outlier (Oct 11, 2009 10:28 am) hi! i got the same problem with my car,did you find it what is wrong?? thank you Replies to this message: outlier (Nov 02, 2009 9:34 pm)
#139 of 144 Re: 98 4Runner whining during acceleration [emak] by outlier Nov 02, 2009 (9:34 pm)
Replying to: emak (Oct 31, 2009 7:55 am) Nope, there were no responses to my question. I'll let you know if I hear anything.
#140 of 144 Rear Differential 2006 4 runner by 054runnerga Nov 06, 2009 (12:41 pm)
We have a 2006 4Runner purchased 12/15/05 with less than 78k miles. Just found out our rear differential needs replacing. Not wheel bearings (hoped for this) but the whole rear differential. Confirmed by shop mechanic and dealership. They said not common event at this low mileage.   Toyota corporate is not even offering any good faith toward coverage even though only 17k miles over 60k warranty. We have owned 4 other Toyotas but not consistent buyer so we do not "qualify" as valued customer. Also no dealership convenient so had basic repairs done at local quality shop.   Anyone else have this rear differential problem and "customer service" response from National office? Local dealership from where we bought is helping some but still costing about $2k to repair!!! Replies to this message: red_chili (Nov 10, 2009 1:33 pm)

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