transmission rev high while driving - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

bjsharp85 · 12-09-2011, 11:47 PM

So dont know much about this cause i havent owned an auto tran before, but for some reason when im driving the trans feels like it is slipping and will rev up until i let off the gas and drop into 2nd. once i put it in 2nd i can put it back in drive and its fine. any ideas?

Stillrunning · 12-10-2011, 07:33 AM

First check your trans fluid level. Problem could be delayed or sticking shift solenoid, low pressure, old/dirty fluid. When was the last time fluid was changed?

***JohnGD*** · 12-10-2011, 02:15 PM

+1 when was the ATF last serviced and pan dropped/cleaned?

bjsharp85 · 12-10-2011, 05:02 PM

i just bought it so im not for sure. it drove fine the first few weeks and then just started doing this. i have an appointment on monday to have the transmission diagonost to see what is going on with it.

Stillrunning · 12-10-2011, 05:04 PM

If trans diagnose is by national chain be careful, very careful. Usually you can try cheap easy stuff first, like changing fluid.

bjsharp85 · 12-10-2011, 05:38 PM

yeah the diagnostic is free. im just wanting them to figure out what it is so i can fix it

Stillrunning · 12-10-2011, 08:50 PM

Don't be surprised if they say you need a new transmission. From what I've seen that's about their solution to every trans problem.