What are the chances my 95 wagon needs a new transmission?

[MrCamryWagon]

bought my 95 wagon used in '98 with 40k on it. Almost nothing but highway driving, and now at 140k. Only major problems were needing to change out 3 of the O2 sensors,but it's been near perfect IMO.

The OD light started flashing last week, and I took it in and the Toyota guy says I need a new transmission. Is that likely? The car never gave a hint of a problem. Anyway, I'm going for a second opinion.

[dc_98_cam]

I think I read somewhere ... that the specific sequence of flashes seen on the O/D light could be looked up .... similar to the engine diagnostic code. .... Don't remember exactly where I saw it ... online repair manual probably.

[MrCamryWagon]

Yeah I know but I forgot how to read the flashes before I took it in.
You turn the key without starting the engine (or something?) to read the flashes.
Oh yeah this is a V6 (did they even make a 4- wagon?)

[Stillrunning]

http://www.camrymanuals.com/manuals/92/ax2.pdf

Start at page 49

[dc_98_cam]

If you have the Gen 3 V6, you probably have OBD II scan tool capability built in.
Take the car to an Autozone or other parts store and see if they can read an engine code.

[MrCamryWagon]

OK. Second guy says based on the condition of the fluid (burnt) and the 2 codes, it's time to replace. I'm opting on a rebuild to save the extra thousand bucks new would cost. But damn I was hoping this thing would have lasted longer than 140,000 miles!