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Depress Clutch Pedal to the Floor for Engine to Start by manscars
Feb 05, 2009 (3:59 am)
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Over time, I have to press the clutch pedal to the floor for the engine to start. It's not the clutch, the clutch is working fine once the engine's running. There has to be a safety switch - Where is this switch? and is it adjustable?
 
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [vtx] by tacomashane
Feb 16, 2009 (9:33 am)
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Replying to: vtx (Jan 05, 2009 6:00 am)

I just bought a 2009 Tacoma double cab, 4x2 and this morning the transmission slipped twice on me while slowing down and turning on to another street. The slip occurred as I let off the gas. I have also noticed the RPM guage jumping up and down when slowing down to 30 mph and less. When this is happening, it feels like the transmission is kinda stuck. Another thing I have noticed is that when I come to a stop, after about 5-10 seconds, it feels like my truck makes a slight movement forward, like someone just nudged me from behind. I have found other blogs where people are saying this is related to the A/C coming on and off.
 
What kind of response did you get from Toyota to your slipping transmission?
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Re: 07 Tacoma Transmission Issue [Cwasp] by dbys
Feb 25, 2009 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: Cwasp (Jan 28, 2009 2:58 pm)

Mine is kinda doing that too. I have a 2006 and it clunks when i've been at a stop sign or light with the break on. They told me it was the drive shaft , too much pressure on it - and they couldn't do anything about it. I would have to call the 800 number and put fire under them. ( they said they wouldn't probably do anything anyway.)
 
I also am experiencing some whistiling too. they said that was the seal around the windshield needing to be fixed. other tacoma's are having same problem...
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [vtx] by eamason1
Feb 28, 2009 (12:50 pm)
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Replying to: vtx (Jan 05, 2009 6:00 am)

I have a 2009 tacoma automatic. It slips in either first and second the rpms go up and mph go no where.This happens when I am going about 30 down to about 10, and I try to move on, but it slips. The computer does not know what to do. This is what the dealer tell me. I have had it to the dealer 2 times, and the told me that nothing is wrong. The tech rode with me and told there is a flaw in the computer. This is normal for this truck. He also told me when I get a oil change have them check to see if there is a update on the computer and it might fix the problem. I have call toyota and they told me there is nothing that I can do within the toyota company. So I have a new truck with a trans that does
not work right. I need to go to the next step
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [eamason1] by gjlax
Mar 01, 2009 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: eamason1 (Feb 28, 2009 12:50 pm)

I just bought a 2009 Tacoma V6 and I am experiencing the same problem with my automatic transmission slipping. When I turn the corner at about 20 mph I hit the accelerator and the engine revs to about 3200 rpm and I feel no power or acceleration. I took it to the dealership and the mechanic said that the system will improve as it learns my driving habits. I will continue to drive and see what happens but I am not happy with this situation!
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2009 tacoma tranny slipping by tacomashane
Mar 02, 2009 (5:17 am)
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I took my truck to Toyota and they checked my transmission during a "cold start" and they said the electronics tested ok. I posted a message at http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124719
and this is one response I received:
 
"As for the slipping you mention... I doubt it. The transmission in this truck is controlled by the computer. It doesn't have vacuum modulators or governors like the old school stuff you are used to. What happens is that you tell the computer what you want, and it tries to figure out the best way to do it. It does this by keeping a record of what you have done in the past, and what turned out to be the best response to your input.
 
The computer in this truck controls throttle opening, fuel delivery, spark advance, cam timing, gear position, and just about every thing else that makes the truck go.
 
If you are not smooth and predictable with your input to the computer, you can confuse it. it's trying to keep up with your requests, but it has to change it's response because you changed your input.
 
Try being smooth with the gas pedal (It's not a gas pedal, it's only hooked to the computer) and let the computer learn your habits. it will get better about responding to your driving style quickly.
 
Yes, the truck downshifts when you are slowing down, and yes you can feel it. Sorry your nissan didn't do that, but the old school nissan tranny's faults don't mean the Toyota has a problem. After a while you and the truck will get used to each other and things will be fine.
 
That "Fly by wire" system in your Tacoma is an amazing thing. When you get the hang of operating it, you will love it."
 
I am saving every documented instance of this to a folder, in case I need to show proof to Toyota some day that other are having the same problem.
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Re: 95 Tacoma Manual 5-spd Issue [Bredren] by terryl1
Mar 08, 2009 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: Bredren (Feb 01, 2009 10:47 pm)

Had a similar problem, with 3rd gear, with my '95 Tacoma at 135K. Have the shop check the shift lever bushings. Was less than $150 to fix.
 
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Re: 07 Tacoma Transmission Issue [Cwasp] by zerr
Mar 12, 2009 (8:40 pm)
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Replying to: Cwasp (Jan 28, 2009 2:58 pm)

Same experience here. My 2005 taco has only 43k miles and I have the exact clunk from the tranny when releasing the break. I've never rev pass 2500 rpm during my ownership of this truck. Hope this thing last.
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [tacomashane] by tacoma1958
Mar 19, 2009 (6:08 am)
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Replying to: tacomashane (Mar 02, 2009 5:17 am)

Tacomshane- That response sounds like something straight from the company. Like a service manager trying to shoo you away.
 
I have the same issue with my transmission. 2009 Tacoma Prerunner V6 auto with about 20 miles. After turning a corner and accelerating, the transmission seems to have shifted into to low a gear making the engine rev and then an immediate hard shift. I don't call it slipping, though. It also sounds like a problem that hasn't been reported enough for Toyota to acknowledge it.
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [tacoma1958] by gjlax
Mar 21, 2009 (4:22 am)
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Replying to: tacoma1958 (Mar 19, 2009 6:08 am)

After 3000 miles on my 2009 Tacoma, I am still experiencing and feeling the engine rev when accelerating from a slow speed. I am ready to file a second complaint with my dealership and Toyota because I feel that this is a safety hazard when trying to accelerate out of a tight situation. I feel like I am losing power. There has to be something wrong with the device which controls the automatic transmission! I do not believe that the system will learn like the mechanic stated.

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