Cruise control downshifting problem?
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Cruise control downshifting problem?
I have a 93 4Runner with the 3.slow, and we know they're not the greatest out on the freeway at 75-80. However my cruise control has started to down shift to 3rd all the time, not just on inclines. If I control the gas, it stays in overdrive (so I know the motor or tranny isn't the problem), but if I turn on the cc it downshifts to 3rd and screams over 4000rpm. I found some old post with the issue, with no solutions. Is there any newer info on a remedy?
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Can't speak to the 3.0/auto setup, but my 22RE/A44d setup is the same. I assumed that it was intended, as the 22RE isn't the strongest, but mine goes into kickdown IMMEDIATELY when I hit the "accel" button. If I hit the throttle manually, it won't. I think it's meant to be that way. Also, one thing I noticed is that it is WAY more touchy to kickdown on mild freeway inclines when first starting out. After a few miles and completely warmed up, it's not as apt to do that. 2/100ths of a dollars worth...
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Mine did that new from the factory, the slightest little hill and out it came. It was disturbing to me because I was trying to hold the engine rpms down during the break-in period. I took it into the dealer and they claimed it was normal.
Funny thing since I put in a 3.4 it almost never does it (same cruise control).
Funny thing since I put in a 3.4 it almost never does it (same cruise control).
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Haven't had a towing or steep grade situation with my cruise to test/experience this with my 'Runner, but my old El Camino would do that. Seemed like once the cruise couldn't "keep up," it would automatically shut off. Hmmm....
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