A340 shifting when cold
#22
Yes, it is normal. Its an emssion thing. The temp sensor locks out OD, they figure the engine will warm up faster if its not in OD. Usually, slow OD operation is as simple as a thermostat replacement.
#23
I have a 1995 4 runner automatic. This last summer I had another radiator installed which was bigger , after market, with better cooling capacity. My question is, since its been getting colder outside, I've noticed on acceleration from a dead stop the 4 runner would hesistate like it wasnt getting fuel. But once it warmed up , it quit doing this.
Secondly, it now seems cold blooded because it wont shift to OD til my temp gage is close to in the middle. And when I drive on the freeway and its in OD and the radiator temp drops, the tranny will shift down ! So I have been having the inside heater switched to On, which keeps the radiator temp up for the trans.and then stays in OD. Is this a thermostat problem, and is there a particular temp. rated one I should get from Toy. or the auto parts. Thanks fpr any input. Dan
Secondly, it now seems cold blooded because it wont shift to OD til my temp gage is close to in the middle. And when I drive on the freeway and its in OD and the radiator temp drops, the tranny will shift down ! So I have been having the inside heater switched to On, which keeps the radiator temp up for the trans.and then stays in OD. Is this a thermostat problem, and is there a particular temp. rated one I should get from Toy. or the auto parts. Thanks fpr any input. Dan
#24
I have a 1995 4 runner automatic. This last summer I had another radiator installed which was bigger , after market, with better cooling capacity. My question is, since its been getting colder outside, I've noticed on acceleration from a dead stop the 4 runner would hesistate like it wasnt getting fuel. But once it warmed up , it quit doing this.
Secondly, it now seems cold blooded because it wont shift to OD til my temp gage is close to in the middle. And when I drive on the freeway and its in OD and the radiator temp drops, the tranny will shift down ! So I have been having the inside heater switched to On, which keeps the radiator temp up for the trans.and then stays in OD. Is this a thermostat problem, and is there a particular temp. rated one I should get from Toy. or the auto parts. Thanks fpr any input. Dan
Secondly, it now seems cold blooded because it wont shift to OD til my temp gage is close to in the middle. And when I drive on the freeway and its in OD and the radiator temp drops, the tranny will shift down ! So I have been having the inside heater switched to On, which keeps the radiator temp up for the trans.and then stays in OD. Is this a thermostat problem, and is there a particular temp. rated one I should get from Toy. or the auto parts. Thanks fpr any input. Dan
Last edited by toyota_mdt_tech; 11-26-2006 at 10:45 AM.
#25
Thanks for the info MDT and timely reply it is greatly appreciated. I have chronic back problems involving surgeries, so working under the hood is tough, but I know I can do the t-stat...thanks again !
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