auto trans problem - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

rich p · 09-22-2003, 06:16 PM

I have a 94 toyota 4x4 with 3.0 and auto trans. When coming to a stop the trans won't downshift to 1st. gear. When i go to take off it lugs taking off in second gear. This doesn't happen all the time but it is not pleasant taking off quick. Any ideas how to fix?

JeremyH · 09-22-2003, 09:07 PM

I'd start with changing the transmission fluid and see if that helps.

rich p · 09-23-2003, 03:02 PM

Didn't help. I noticed some solenoid valves mounted in the back of the trans when i had the pan off. Maybe one is sticking.

***lotust*** · 10-20-2003, 04:58 PM

humm yes i saw them on mine when i changed my fluids i noticed them solenoid valves also. I have no problems with my tranny at all. *Knocks on wood*

Weird thing is after i changed the tranny fluid I can hear the solenoid valves clicking sometimes where as i never heard them before.