Auto Trans skips 2 and 3
#1
Auto Trans skips 2 and 3
My 85 Runner shifts from 1 to 4 bypassing 2 and 3. Occasionally it will operate perfectly from a couple of minutes to as long as one hour. Any ideas? Also, when it is operating correctly, overdrive works, otherwise it does not. Thanx, Gary
Last edited by bigbear4; 09-17-2004 at 06:06 AM.
#2
Contributing Member
Originally Posted by bigbear4
My 85 Runner shifts from 1 to 4 bypassing 2 and 3. Occasionally it will operate perfectly from a couple of minutes to as long as one hour. Any ideas? Also, when it is operating correctly, overdrive works, otherwise it does not. Thanx, Gary
Last edited by mt_goat; 09-17-2004 at 09:58 AM.
#3
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Anniston, Alabama
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It could also be a speed sensor, my 90 has a similar problem. I have to manually change from L-2-D, but once I am in D, the trans will shift on its own back and forth from D to OD, and I was told it was one of 4 speed sensors, maybe yours is a similar problem?
#6
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,091
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If the fluid level is fine try pulling the trouble code. Same as getting the trouble code for the engine just watch the O/D light instead. I'm betting that it's a shift soleniod as well. There are up to five of them on the A340h trans. Pull the code and go from there.
#7
That's the A-340 tranny? Could very well be the number 2 shift solenoid...You should be getting i believe a code 62 or 63...62 is the number one and 63 is a number 2 but don't quote me on those codes as it's been a few months since i had mine rebuilt.
Originally Posted by Nathan Buchanan
Is there a shift solenoid on 4runers?
That happened to my buddy's Dodge.
That happened to my buddy's Dodge.
Last edited by ctcost; 09-18-2004 at 12:14 PM.
Trending Topics
#10
Registered User
Like everyone else check the shift solenoid, autozone could do it for you but also how long since the fluid has been changed, if it is changed pretty regular then no problem but if it's original the trans could be on the way out and if it was pretty dirty, high mileage and was changed the new fluid has a super slippery quality that is loaded with detergent and that is loosening up the dirt that has built up over time and thats getting stuck in the valve body or your clutches are slipping.
Auto trans are complicated and expensive, I've seen transmissions with 150k running on the original fluid working perfectly fine but the owner changed the fluid and the thing starts missing and slipping and he eventually looking for a new trans.
Another thing is if it is your shift solenoid, I've seen shops replace them and charge 200 bucks for a 5 minute 10 dollar part.
Auto trans are complicated and expensive, I've seen transmissions with 150k running on the original fluid working perfectly fine but the owner changed the fluid and the thing starts missing and slipping and he eventually looking for a new trans.
Another thing is if it is your shift solenoid, I've seen shops replace them and charge 200 bucks for a 5 minute 10 dollar part.
#11
Yeah I'm glad mine were done for free under warranty on the new trans.
Actually the parts go for $185 a piece )needing two to do the job correctly) through my local dealer. When I was looking though I did find a guy offering to rebuild them in Tx. on ebay...Supposedly you were supposed to send him the core and he'd rebuild it...he wasn't much cheaper than the dealer as i remember...his offer was $100 I think.
Actually the parts go for $185 a piece )needing two to do the job correctly) through my local dealer. When I was looking though I did find a guy offering to rebuild them in Tx. on ebay...Supposedly you were supposed to send him the core and he'd rebuild it...he wasn't much cheaper than the dealer as i remember...his offer was $100 I think.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
D.B.T. 87 4x4
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
0
07-20-2015 04:51 PM
Jnkml
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
3
07-06-2015 01:20 PM