auto downshifting while braking - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Jstancampiano · 01-29-2008, 09:19 PM

My I4 2007 Camry automatically downshifts (5to4 or 4to3) when braking downhill. I think they did this to aid in braking, but this will wear the clutches out prematurely. Is there a way to defeat this? I would much rather replace pad and rotors than rebuild the trans. If I want to downshift going downhill, I will do it myself.

Joe

njerald · 01-29-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jstancampiano

My I4 2007 Camry automatically downshifts (5to4 or 4to3) when braking downhill. I think they did this to aid in braking, but this will wear the clutches out prematurely. Is there a way to defeat this? I would much rather replace pad and rotors than rebuild the trans. If I want to downshift going downhill, I will do it myself.

Joe

Sorry, you lose. Read your Owners Manual.

Jstancampiano · 02-04-2008, 05:54 PM

There is nothing in the owners manual about this for the I4 engine (the V6 can be switched into a "manual" mode). I looked at the shop manual and it looks like you could disconnect the brake signal to the trans computer. This may stop it from downshifting when applying the brakes, but it also looks like it would keep the torque converter from unlocking when comming to a stop. Looks like the the only fix would be a firmware update which isn't going to happen.

njerald · 02-04-2008, 06:18 PM

First you posted this with a Gen 7 symbol which is wrong.

Don't want it to happen, don't brake!!!!!

b0r1cha · 02-04-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by njerald

First you posted this with a Gen 7 symbol which is wrong.

Don't want it to happen, don't brake!!!!!

about 80% of your posts that i see makes u seem like an asshole. but maybe im wrong

eddiefromcali · 02-04-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by b0r1cha

about 80% of your posts that i see makes u seem like an asshole. but maybe im wrong

your not

b0r1cha · 02-04-2008, 08:56 PM

hahaha not saying he is an asshole cause i know he helps out the forum a lot (i think, at least i see him posting a lot i mean) but just think he should lighten up a little

eddiefromcali · 02-04-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by b0r1cha

hahaha saying he is an asshole

fixed it for you

b0r1cha · 02-04-2008, 09:04 PM

LOL. actually i think about 100% of his posts say read the manual or search. its just 80% he says it like an asshole hahaha and 20% he seems normal.

ebumdude · 02-04-2008, 09:21 PM

Well, on his behalf...90% of the posted questions here CAN be solved with either the Owner's Manual or the Search Function provided by TN.

Maybe people are just getting a little fed up?

Then there is the Gen7 tag for this thread. C'mon man. The only Gen7 Toyota has "I believe", is a Celica.

b0r1cha · 02-05-2008, 01:30 AM

well i kno we can search/ check the manual but is it really worth the time to go through every post and say to do it? i mean if you know the answer then might as well just state it.... but yeah on his behalf i do believe that 90% can be fixed from a simple search. just think he can say it in a little welcoming way seeing how most people who ask those questions are new to the forum. all in all i say he's an asshole done!

RICO8458 · 02-05-2008, 11:54 AM

Aliens?

geoff5093 · 02-05-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ebumdude

Then there is the Gen7 tag for this thread. C'mon man. The only Gen7 Toyota has "I believe", is a Celica.

The Corolla as well.

kn38ms · 02-05-2008, 02:04 PM

Next time that happens put the stick in 4th than back to 5th.
Should up shift again.

b0r1cha · 02-05-2008, 02:15 PM

or if you know your gonna hit a downhill you can leave your gear in 5 or 4 so it doesnt upshift and downshif but rather stay on the low gear even before you hit the hill. HOW YOU LIKE THEM APPLES! hahahahaha