Auto transmission woes
#1
Auto transmission woes
Hey everyone, I'm kinda new here, but I'm gonna take advantage of the knowledge that's floating around.
I'm having some issues with the automatic transmission on my 88 4runner. Problem is it shifts like a 5 speed (3 speed actually). If I leave it in drive, it will barely move. I have to shift down to first and then manually shift through the gears. Makes no difference if the truck is hot or cold. I don't think I should be worried about major problems, because it still shifts through all the gears, including OD. Any ideas would be appreciated. Glad I found this site, you guys have some great looking trucks.
Brendon
I'm having some issues with the automatic transmission on my 88 4runner. Problem is it shifts like a 5 speed (3 speed actually). If I leave it in drive, it will barely move. I have to shift down to first and then manually shift through the gears. Makes no difference if the truck is hot or cold. I don't think I should be worried about major problems, because it still shifts through all the gears, including OD. Any ideas would be appreciated. Glad I found this site, you guys have some great looking trucks.
Brendon
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
actually, if the shift solenoids werent working, it would slip something aweful in any gear and barely move (ask me how I know) I would think, 1 adjust the cable, 2 make sure the tps is adjusted right, 3 make sure the nuetral safety switch is adjusted and working, 4 make sure the ecm is telling it when to shift. I just fought this battle, and came down to everything on my list, ecm was my last find, then I gave up, gonna dump a 99 4 runner engine and trans in it, and not waste any more money on the old stuff.
#5
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Does your "OD off" light work? It will blink if there is a stored DTC for the transmission.
Mine had code 63 I think...1-2 shift solenoid. Truck would shift from 2-3 in auto mode, manually it would go to first but not overdrive. Re-soldered connection on the solenoid and working fine now. (you can test solenoid function with a 12v battery if you remove it from tranny)
Mine had code 63 I think...1-2 shift solenoid. Truck would shift from 2-3 in auto mode, manually it would go to first but not overdrive. Re-soldered connection on the solenoid and working fine now. (you can test solenoid function with a 12v battery if you remove it from tranny)
#6
My od light is one of several that don't work at all. The truck shifts like it's a manual. If you have it in 2nd from a stop, it's really in 2nd. It will shift from 2nd to od which is weird. If I'm on the highway and turn the od off, it drops down to third, but I don't have to turn the od on at all. On a seperate note, I replaced the drivers window motor and regulator today. It rolled down but now won't go up and i can't get the rear motor to do anything. GREMLINS
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FS[PacSouthWest]: FS: 1988 4RUNNER FRAME 4X4 IFS Located in Lancaster Ca
4x4-runner
Vehicles - Parting Out
1
08-30-2015 08:55 AM
FS[PacSouthWest]: 1988 4runner $1500
4x4-runner
Vehicles - Trailers (Complete)
0
08-03-2015 07:14 PM