Transmission problem
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Transmission problem
I have a 99 4runner and while driving there are no problems. Where I'm having trouble with the trans is when I go from P to D, you can sort of feel the vehicle go forward but then its like it locks up and you have to bring the RPMs up to "break through" and then it shifts fine at lights etc from a stop. If I have the problem and shift to N then back to D it does not do this. Any thoughts would be great.
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OK double checked and the fluid levels are good. It was doing this before the service and thought by having it done the problem might go away. It does not happen every time you go from P to D. I guess Ill have to take it to a transmission shop and let them take a look at it?
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Yeup... I had very much the same symptoms after swapping my tranny.
Before you do that...
Can you please fill in the "location" in your profile? If folks know where you are, maybe someone can stop by and show you the linkage they're talking about.
Can you please fill in the "location" in your profile? If folks know where you are, maybe someone can stop by and show you the linkage they're talking about.
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Here's a quick pic from my phone...
Put the tranny in PARK then grab a 12mm socket and get under the truck from the driver's side. You're heading for the nut at the right of the picture. Loosen it up and you'll find that the linkage will tend to seek a natural resting spot. Tighten the nut and you're done.
Go for a test drive and things should be better.
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n/p. Be sure to let us know if that doesn't fix you up.
A couple of after-thoughts:
A couple of after-thoughts:
- If that bolt's never been loosened, then you may have to hit it with some PB Blaster.
- The linkage isn't reinforced, so don't put too much torque on the nut without supporting the linkage - it could bend.
- If the linkage doesn't just fall into place naturally, give it a slight push back and forth to settle it. Don't push too hard, you can pop the truck out of park which could let it roll. That'd be bad with you under there.
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Good thread.... my 2000 4Runner has done this a couple of times recently. I put it in drive, and it's almost as if it has a stuck brake or something. Give it some gas and it "pops" free. Needless to say I don't like it one bit. I'll give this linkage thing a try.
Those who have tried the linkage, did it help you out?
Those who have tried the linkage, did it help you out?
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I just went out to the garage to check the linkage. Loosened it up, let it settle, and tightened it back up. Whoever said it takes longer to get the sockets out of the toolbox than it does to actually fix 'er up was right. I just hope that "sticking" episode doesn't happen again. It's only happened twice in 7 years so I'm not that worried... or should I be.
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Well just got back from the tranny shop and looks like the rear brakes are sticking. Will deal with that tomorrow. Thanks for all the advice and hopefully my problems will be few and far between.
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