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Re: tacoma trans problem [tmab]
by casteeb
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Nov 03, 2009 (5:10 am)
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Replying to: tmab (Nov 02, 2009 6:44 pm)
Sorry to hear that you had to learn the same way we did....Apparently Toyota doesn't need the Tacoma any longer, there must be better money in the other vehicles. I have steered at least 8 friends away from Toyota - to Nissan or US trucks since I got mine in Jan 09. They are thankful. Again, sorry to hear the news.
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Re: tacoma trans problem [pesteele1]
by befuddled2
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Nov 03, 2009 (7:28 am)
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Replying to: pesteele1 (Oct 31, 2009 7:28 pm)
Ditto. If TSB only stated to reprogram the ECU then that's all Toyota has done for a fix to everyone that has complained. They did it to me with no results as well. Not a good omen folks. Again I say look to the right of this column where the web site says "Learn More". You'll see down below the term "Do More"? Below that "Write a Car Review"! Do so as this column and the complaints therein are not posted there. Maybe we can keep a few others from making our mistake. Such a shame it comes to this. Uhm? I wonder if the floor mat has anything to do with this?
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- #278 of 355
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2000 tacoma
by johns92118
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Nov 10, 2009 (7:43 am)
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i have a 2000 tacoma with 150,000 mi. when its cold the transmission takes a few mins to shift out of low into drive. any help? my e-mail is johns92118 aol.com
thanks
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Re: tacoma trans problem [befuddled2]
by tennesseeman1
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Nov 11, 2009 (5:58 am)
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Replying to: befuddled2 (Nov 03, 2009 7:28 am)
Good news!!! I carried my 2009 Tacoma to my dealership yesterday for its 5,000 mile oil change and they had received a TSB from Toyota. They reprogrammed my computer and the drive home was like a different vehicle. The service manager told me that Toyota released the TSB on November 3rd. They are not simply re-booting, but are actually feeding in new information to the computer. Hopefully, it will stay fixed. Please call your dealer now and ask about the TSB.
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Re: tacoma trans problem [tennesseeman1]
by bishtaco
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Nov 11, 2009 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: tennesseeman1 (Nov 11, 2009 5:58 am)
Can you do all of us a huge favor, look at your receipt and post the actual TSB on this message board?
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Re: tacoma trans problem [tennesseeman1]
by befuddled2
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Nov 11, 2009 (6:50 am)
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Replying to: tennesseeman1 (Nov 11, 2009 5:58 am)
Boy you're lighting a time bomb with news like this. Yes please list the TSB#. Also, please drive it for a while and note any changes you've come across. In other words did the changes made affect anything else? If all is well and good and there are certainly a bunch of us out here who hope you're right. I'm also curious as to how this came about. Did Toyota do this of their own volition or what. If it was through someone's effort then I would like to thank them. Regardless, I'm happy your resolution has been found.
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Re: tacoma trans problem [befuddled2]
by tennesseeman1
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Nov 11, 2009 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: befuddled2 (Nov 11, 2009 6:50 am)
The TSB # on my receipt "appears" to be IAW TSB 0373-09. I am going to drive around today and make sure the fix is adequate. However, I must say that my drive home from the dealership was much improved. I am not sure what FINALLY motivated Toyota to try and fix this problem, but I am just glad to have it fixed. I am going to call the dealership after driving around for a while and give them my input. The truck still seems to be holding back a little when coasting down a hill, but not nearly as much as before. Call your local dealership and carry your truck in today. And, pass the word. Happy days are here again-ha.
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Re: tacoma trans problem [tennesseeman1]
by tacomashane
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Nov 11, 2009 (8:50 am)
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Replying to: tennesseeman1 (Nov 11, 2009 7:10 am)
Called Toyota Customer Relations 800-331-4331 option 5 and asked about the TSB. It is TRUE! Yee haw! The TSB is a "recalibration reprogramming" of the computer to fix shifting issues and to make shifting smoother at speeds of 20 mph or less. I hope this works.
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Re: tacoma trans problem [tacomashane]
by tennesseeman1
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Nov 11, 2009 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: tacomashane (Nov 11, 2009 8:50 am)
I drove around last night and today after the dealership reprogrammed the computer on my Tacoma. I called the dealership and reported that the reprogramming had significantly improved the transmission problem. There is still a little hesitation when I slow below 10 mph and then accelerate. There is also still a little holding back, or "tugging" feeling when I am coasting down a hill or coming to a stop. But, I feel that the problem is about 80% better, We are not at 100% yet, but is is noticeably better. Hopefully, Toyota will monitor this site and "fine tune" after reading our input. I will check my mileage to make sure there is not a negative affect there. I ask that all of you take the time to write after you get your Taco reprogrammed and let the rest of us know how satisfied you are with the "fix". Thanks.
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Re: tacoma trans problem [tennesseeman1]
by 09taco
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Nov 11, 2009 (6:31 pm)
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Replying to: tennesseeman1 (Nov 11, 2009 5:58 am)
Thank you very much for the update on this!! I'm going 1st thing to the toyota dealer in the morning and see what they say... I'll keep everyone posted on what they tell me.
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