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Any updates on your situation?
I got 3800 on TH and nothing as you describe OP. I've had a few hiccups here and there, but nothing jarring or abnormal feel. I did switch from 4wd to 2wd with my foot on the brake (stopped) and it felt like a mule kicked the truck...not nice.... I guess I learned then to switch while moving slow instead...
Definitely something wrong with the Transmission in your case.
Also on another note, I aways wait for the engine rpms to drop below 1 K before I shift from P to R or D , otherwise it has a "small" launch feel...
I got 3800 on TH and nothing as you describe OP. I've had a few hiccups here and there, but nothing jarring or abnormal feel. I did switch from 4wd to 2wd with my foot on the brake (stopped) and it felt like a mule kicked the truck...not nice.... I guess I learned then to switch while moving slow instead...
Definitely something wrong with the Transmission in your case.
Also on another note, I aways wait for the engine rpms to drop below 1 K before I shift from P to R or D , otherwise it has a "small" launch feel...
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No updates. My 4Runner is just sitting in the basement of the dealership.
I come to a complete stop, put it into neutral, and then change to 4WD. Even with my transmission issues it’s always been smooth as butter doing it that way.
For me switching from 2h to 4h is always smooth and no thunk but there is a very harsh thunk from 4h to 2h even when moving slow, I find you have to accelerate for it to be smooth but even then its only sometimes. This is all done in a straight line on pavement, but when Im off road it doesnt thunk at all switching either way. Just what I've noticed.
Also anyone else car gets "jerky"at around 5mph? like the rpm needle is pulsing up and down between the 1k mark. This only happens during traffic. It might be engine braking but idk.
Also anyone else car gets "jerky"at around 5mph? like the rpm needle is pulsing up and down between the 1k mark. This only happens during traffic. It might be engine braking but idk.
Also mines also lurches on cold starts every morning, I anticipate it and need to really brake before shifting, but yea letting it idle a bit (over 2-3 mins or below 1k rpm) does reduce it significantly.
Man, sorry you are going through that... hope it gets replaced and resolved soon.
Yes in Neutral is works fine shifting 4wd modes.
It seems very similar to my transfer case shifting, so hope that's normal. I'm used to Manual T case shifters ( 1st -3rd gens) and they were clunky in their nature as well.
I do not experience the 5mph "jerk" rpm as you describe. I do feel sometimes the Downshifts during braking to a stop.
Interesting.... Mine will drop rpms in 30-45 secs or so in the AM.... Also It's hot as hell in Texas right now....
it was more of an estimate but it probably does drop that quick, also the 5mph is during bumper to bumper traffic, idk if anyone else experiences this, other than that no issues
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A little late to the game here, but I've experienced a lot of what you're describing in my ORP. Seems to be most prominent when trans temps are low during first drives of the day.
I plan on discussing this with the dealer at the first service.
I plan on discussing this with the dealer at the first service.
Has anyone checked their transmission fluid level? My transmission feels wonky as hell at low speeds with some harsh shifts quite frequently. I have noticed that when I turn my AC off the transmission feels 80% better. I asked my dealer to check my oil level during my 5k visit and they refused.
I had a 19 Tacoma so I’m comfortable checking the level on a “sealed” unit but I’m not sure if it’s a good idea if I end up actually having transmission issues in the future the dealer will try to blame it on me checking the oil.
I had a 19 Tacoma so I’m comfortable checking the level on a “sealed” unit but I’m not sure if it’s a good idea if I end up actually having transmission issues in the future the dealer will try to blame it on me checking the oil.
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I haven’t personally checked my transmission fluid, but according to my advisor, the tech that initially worked on my 4Runner supposedly did and “it looks good”.
Got a call from my advisor on 7/3 just to have him tell me his update for me is no update at all. Still can’t even give me an ETA on the new transmission that supposedly shipped weeks ago. Didn’t even have my 4Runner for my trip to Idaho. Very frustrating. My biggest concern is, once my transmission is replaced, if the issue will still be present.
Anyways, I’m assuming it’ll be at least another 3 weeks before I can give any update worth mentioning.
I hate to admit it...but I've experienced the hard shift from 1st to 2nd in the mornings.
I haven't experienced much of the other symptoms though.
One thing of note:
I did not let the car sit more than 30sec before slowly reversing it out of the garage when I experience the jolt.
One morning, I started the car and let it idle for a good couple of minutes while I adjusted the screen readout.
What I did not notice was the typical morning start from 1st to 2nd gear jolt.
I'll try and be more aware next time I take it out.
Mind you, its not the ambient temperature, I live in Hawaii...it seemed to me...after letting the engine come up to temp, that the initial shift after pulling out of the driveway lessened when the engine was warm prior to driving?
I really didn't think much of the jolt, until I started reading this thread.
Even my wife asked about the jolt..."What the heck was that"? I just brushed it off...but now, I'm a bit concerned.
I haven't experienced much of the other symptoms though.
One thing of note:
I did not let the car sit more than 30sec before slowly reversing it out of the garage when I experience the jolt.
One morning, I started the car and let it idle for a good couple of minutes while I adjusted the screen readout.
What I did not notice was the typical morning start from 1st to 2nd gear jolt.
I'll try and be more aware next time I take it out.
Mind you, its not the ambient temperature, I live in Hawaii...it seemed to me...after letting the engine come up to temp, that the initial shift after pulling out of the driveway lessened when the engine was warm prior to driving?
I really didn't think much of the jolt, until I started reading this thread.
Even my wife asked about the jolt..."What the heck was that"? I just brushed it off...but now, I'm a bit concerned.
You would have to remove all the fluid to check the level. To put it back in you would need a pump. There is no dip stick on their toyota for the transmision fluid.
My guess its a viscosity issue with the fluid.
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