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320 messages, Last post on Nov 22, 2009 at 9:39 PM
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Replying to: vtx (Jan 05, 2009 6:00 am) not work right. I need to go to the next step |
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Replying to: eamason1 (Feb 28, 2009 12:50 pm) |
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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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Replying to: Bredren (Feb 01, 2009 10:47 pm) TL |
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Replying to: Cwasp (Jan 28, 2009 2:58 pm) |
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Replying to: tacomashane (Mar 02, 2009 5:17 am) 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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Replying to: tacoma1958 (Mar 19, 2009 6:08 am)
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Replying to: gjlax (Mar 21, 2009 4:22 am)
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I thought I had a transmission problem with my 2009 Tacoma Double Cab 2x4. I would come to a red light and when I hit the brakes the rear tires would start spinning and the engine would start reving up. I took it to the dealer twice and was told the computer showed no problems. I filed a complaint with the U. S. Corporate Office in Torrance, CA. They sent a tech rep from a regional office, who took me on a test drive. He explained the problem to me. I was stepping on the brake pedal and the gas pedal at the same time. I have driven many vehicles in the last 39 years. Everyone of them had the gas pedal recessed form the brake pedal. The Tacoma has both pedals on the same level, which makes it very easy to step on both at the same time. In my opinion this is a serious design flaw and safety issue. I would appreciate any feedback.
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Replying to: twelch (Mar 25, 2009 1:18 pm)
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