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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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Re: tacoma trans problem [tennesseeman1]
by hackattack5
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Nov 12, 2009 (2:15 pm)
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Replying to: tennesseeman1 (Nov 11, 2009 1:00 pm)
tennesseeman: I would not worry too much about the hold back on coasting because my 08 tacoma double cab does that but has never done any of the other crazy stuff that has been reported on the 09's. I think it helps make the brakes last longer.
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Re: tacoma trans problem [tennesseeman1]
by bad7q
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Nov 12, 2009 (6:41 pm)
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Replying to: tennesseeman1 (Nov 11, 2009 1:00 pm)
Thank you for posting the TSB information to the forum. I took my 09 Tacoma to the dealer this morning to have the 09-10 Tacoma TSB installed. The customer service rep insisted I take a technician for a test drive to duplicate the problem before they would install the update. The problem was duplicated during the test drive and the customer service rep authorized the software update. The update took about 30 minutes and as you indicated, there was a significant improvement. I immediately noticed the difference when driving my normal daily route. Those turns along the route where I would normally experience the "problem" or traffic conditions restricting my speed to under 20 mph were now shifting "better". There were instances where the old "problem" did occur. However, in those instances, the reving up of the engine was not as "pronounced" as it was in the recent past. Overall, the shifing is better. However, this was day one......................
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Re: tacoma trans problem [bad7q]
by tennesseeman1
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Nov 12, 2009 (7:50 pm)
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Replying to: bad7q (Nov 12, 2009 6:41 pm)
Glad to hear that the software helped. Your explanation of your "fixed" Taco sounds just like how mine performs now. Mine is not completely fixed, but it is much better. Although, I would not buy one, or recommend one that operates like this, it is getting closer. The service manager told me that it might get better after the computer 'learns how i drive". Well, I have heard that one before and I have no faith in that strategy. But, it is still much improved. Hopefully, others will be getting theirs fixed soon and write about their "fix".
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TSB UPDATE 2009 Tacoma
by rjsvette
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Nov 14, 2009 (3:12 am)
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Had my 2009 tacoma at the dealer yesterday and they have downloaded the TSB update for this shifiting problem and it has improved dramatically.
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Tacoma transmission problems
by befuddled2
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Nov 14, 2009 (7:15 am)
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Well, after seeing the new format that Edmunds has employed here and the few posts that seem to be confirming a definite improvement in the shifting I'll definitely contact my Toyota dealer and confirm this service bulletin. I'm starting to get a warm fuzzy feeling that this format can help. Thank you all and keep up the vigil.
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Re: TSB UPDATE 2009 Tacoma [rjsvette]
by 09taco
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Nov 14, 2009 (8:45 am)
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Replying to: rjsvette (Nov 14, 2009 3:12 am)
Hi Thanks for sharing this wonderful info. on the new software downloads for the tacomas. I really hope this helps out. My truck goes into the dealer monday AM
I was looking to trade this in if Toyota repair this.
Thank you, and I'll be sure to post my findings after they hopefully correct my truck.
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Have Dealer Check Transmission Fluid Level
by jimmora
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Nov 14, 2009 (11:36 am)
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I am going to pick my 2010 Tacoma up this afternoon from the dealer. It had 974 miles on it and has shifted horrible since day one. They are telling me the TSB states check fluid level. They are saying mine was 2 quarts LOW. I will let you know if it is any better. They also said it DID NOT need a re-program
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