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#81 of 141 Re: 2008 4x2 v8 trans problem [scottcrafton] by jettaface Sep 24, 2008 (6:44 am)
Replying to: scottcrafton (Sep 23, 2008 9:43 am) Not yet. I took it to the dealer last week. Was told the trans is a sealed unit, no dip stick and that they need the trans/fluid in a cold state to hook it to their machine to check the trans. Said it could be the trans itself or maybe the computer, but unknown for sure. And the trans didnt slip when they checked it out. The trans does not fully engage drive only at times, so this is not going to be an easy fix I suspect. Groan. Man, I waited 7 months to get this car after getting ripped off by my neighbor with a car with a bad tranny. I didn't think this would happen on a new Toyota 4-runner. Sigh. Upsetting to say the least. Replies to this message: scottcrafton (Sep 24, 2008 9:40 am) jettaface (Oct 30, 2008 12:29 pm) scottcrafton (Feb 24, 2009 11:34 am)
#82 of 141 Re: 2008 4x2 v8 trans problem [jettaface] by scottcrafton Sep 24, 2008 (9:40 am)
Replying to: jettaface (Sep 24, 2008 6:44 am) I started having the exact same problem at 10K miles. I now have 23K miles. My 2007 has been in the shop 7 times. New transmission was installed and the computer was re-set. Problem is still there. Sometimes the transmission problem happens 3-4 times a day and then sometimes it happens 1 time a week. No regular pattern on when it happens. I took it today to a second dealership to see if they could repair it. Replies to this message: jettaface (Oct 30, 2008 12:29 pm) scottcrafton (Feb 24, 2009 11:34 am)
#83 of 141 Re: 94 4wd problem [saviorazz101] by zach101506 Oct 01, 2008 (11:25 am)
Replying to: saviorazz101 (Jan 05, 2007 7:38 pm) i have the same truck and i had the same problem. there are a couple things it could be. the easiest and cheapest thing to do is go up to the front axle and try switching the two vaccum hoses that lead to the differential. if that doesnt work, there is a relay inside the truck uncder the drivers side dash almost dead center under the stearing wheel. it says fuel pump relay on it. but that was my problem. i replaced it and it worked. Replies to this message: jettaface (Oct 03, 2008 6:55 am)
#84 of 141 Re: 94 4wd problem [zach101506] by jettaface Oct 03, 2008 (6:55 am)
Replying to: zach101506 (Oct 01, 2008 11:25 am) Thanks to all that replied. I haven't noticed the problem since I took it to the dealer. The said they didn't do anything, but I wonder. Anyway, I will check the hoses swap and relay if the trans delay shows up again. Again, thanks for replying. I do appreciate this site and the info on it.
#85 of 141 Sometimes vehicle won't move forward in drive by scotthi Oct 06, 2008 (6:45 pm)
I have a 2000 Toyota 4-Runner V6 with 140,000+ miles. Just about 25,000 mile ago, I had my vehicle in for service and they drained the transmission, checked for ware fragments, flushed the torque converter and refilled it. A few weeks went by before I started having problems with the transmission. I backed out of the drive just fine then put it in drive. Sometime and it doesn't happen often, the car won't pull forward in drive. If I put the truck in 1st or 2nd gear, it pull forward just fine. Once having driven to the top of the driveway, the vehicle will work just fine in drive and drive fine the rest of the day. It only appears to happen first thing in the morning or after the vehicle has been sitting for several hours. The first time it happened, I had the vehicle towed into the dealership but by the time it got there, it worked just fine. Any suggestion would be helpful. Replies to this message: MyToy4runr (Dec 31, 2008 2:12 pm)
#86 of 141 transmission won't engage when cold by daisyk Oct 30, 2008 (8:31 am)
I have a '97 4Runner with about 117,000 miles that lately is reluctant to go into Drive when it is cold. I can back out of the garage OK, but when I put it in Drive, the transmission doesn't engage. I need to rev the engine a bit, and then it "slams" in with a jolt and big noise. It only does it when cold, once it is warm, it is fine. I have added transmission fluid but it wasn't very low, and didn't make any difference. I am afraid it will not go in at all sometime and I will be stuck. Suggestions?
#87 of 141 Transmission won't engage by jettaface Oct 30, 2008 (12:23 pm)
My 2008 4 Runner had only 1800 miles on it. Car would not engage drive after backing up for about 5 seconds, long seconds. Seemed to do it more when hot. Took back to dealer. Had to drive with a tech before problems was "seen". They adjusted the netural safety switch. So far the car has been good. I have my fingers crossed as the problem was not constant.
#88 of 141 Re: 2008 4x2 v8 trans problem [scottcrafton] by jettaface Oct 30, 2008 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: scottcrafton (Sep 24, 2008 9:40 am) Hi..see my response on 10/30 or let me just tell you. I took to dealer again and finally while driving with a tech, the problem happened. Drove backwards, place into drive and 5 second delay before the trans engaged. The tech called HQ Tech Support. Was told to adjust the netural safety switch, which does make sense. So far the trans seems to be responding correctly without a delay. I have my fingers crossed. If it happens again, I will advise this forum. Wish you luck with yours. Jean Replies to this message: scottcrafton (Feb 24, 2009 11:34 am)
#89 of 141 1996 4runner by paldana Nov 10, 2008 (7:45 pm)
My Toyota has 210000 miles, in need of help to figure out whats going on. The gears are taking longer to engage, and feel slugish when I am doing 50-60 miles per hour as if the RPMs are going over 3500. I also hear a "clicking sound" when idle at 20 miles per hr. My mechanic could not pin point the problem, and chnged the oil & filter with out solving the problem however when it first happened the needle to check the fluid did came out, but could not get it back in, (persistent problem) as if s/thing was stuck.
#90 of 141 Re: Whinning Noise During Acceleration, 1,2,3 Gear [bandit10] by patriotmissile Nov 14, 2008 (9:17 am)
Replying to: bandit10 (Apr 22, 2008 6:56 pm) Hey Bandit10,   Sorry it took so long to answer. Replaced complete clutch Assy and am running strong. Up to 275,000 miles the other day and yea, driving 90-105 everyday is great and even better since gas has gone down. Wish you could do the same. Big thanks for the info, great forum.   Calvin

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