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temp still dropping and downshifting after warm up .

Old Oct 11, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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temp still dropping and downshifting after warm up .

I replaced the idle control sensor coolant temp sensor air flow sensor thermostat transmission fluid , and it still runs cold. even after a half hour of warming up as soon as I jump on the freeway it cools down and downshifts. I cannot drive it at night or early morning at all. I've read many threads and taken a lots of advice I'm still stuck witQh the same problem months later than a hundreds of dollars later. what is it ? Transmission ? Junk it and move on ? 91 4runner v6 auto 2wd.
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 11:26 PM
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Still sounds like thermostat if the engine is cooling below normal while moving.
There is also a temp sensor that signals the trans to allow OD, It is right next to the engine temp sensor.
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 01:11 AM
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Do you know what temp the coolant is actually ruining at?

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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 01:14 AM
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It could be as simple as the thermostat is stuck open so the engine cannot maintain the proper operating temperature.
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