2006 Toyota Tacoma Logo

Related Topics:

Posted on Feb 28, 2010

Tacoma runs through all the gears but won't shift into overdrive

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

  • Contributor 6 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 08, 2010
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Joined: Mar 07, 2010
Answers
6
Questions
0
Helped
3826
Points
12

Check the bracket where your throttle cable is connected to the engine. There should be 2 cables. One of them is the throttle cable, the other is what I call the "kickdown cable" which tells your shift computer when you punch it and tells it to down shift. It can also affect the shifting ability. It is possible that cable has come off or so loose its not functioning properly. Of course it is also possible that your bands are ate up and you no longer have overdrive anymore. Try manually shifting from drive to overdrive see if that helps.

5 Related Answers

Anonymous

  • 61 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 30, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 3500 TRUCK WON'T SHIFT OUT OF SECOND INTO 3RD OR OVERDRIVE

Their are a few possible causes of this. One their is not enough tranny fluid in it or the kick down cable is not hooked up properly. the kick down cable also runs the vacume to the transmission.

Check theese and give me feed back to further assist you.

Thanks, Charlie

Ad
shaggyrat

Christophe Thompson

  • 1224 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 06, 2008

SOURCE: 2003 chevy silverado will not shift into drive or overdrive.

transmission shift solenoid is stuck open this is a common vehicle issue in automatics and not particular to any make or model vehicle 15 dollar part and arm and leg for labor if taken in

heres an idea to try
take out the transmission filter and replace with new one make sure to take not of any metal debry in trans pan this indicates the trans had sheered its gears down and a trans rebuild is needed
the transfilter needs to be changed at a certain milage interval they can get clogged up
there is a kit you buy for your truck at any parts store
its an easy change hour of time unbolt trans pan unbolt trans filter and put new one in
kit comes with new seals less than an hour you can do it yourself

to overdrive you would feel a difference in shift badley if it was that something to keep in mind

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Dec 20, 2010

SOURCE: I have an 80 series

It seems like your "2nd start" button is turned on. The 80 series LC has a button next to the shifter which allows it to start in 2nd gear. If the button is not engaged then there could be a problem with the circuit, but that is not common

Anonymous

  • 6982 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 12, 2009

SOURCE: TRANSMISSION

sounds like either a bad speed sensor or controller. shift points are too high, should be at 2000 or slightly less. if fluid is good and clean and shifts do not flair, check those control units. Not sure about calibrate...could mean out of calibration...Id ask
another tech about that. (i don't know everything!)

Anonymous

  • 61 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 24, 2009

SOURCE: 2000 grand prix w/auto transmission wont shift into overdrive

some of the trannys has straps in them that sometimes needs to be tightened and that could be the cause of it

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

My Lexus RX300 will shift into overdrive once, and after slowing down it won't go past 3rd gear?

The Check Engine Light is on? Did you read the DTCs.

The second link has the answer, the first link says it is a known issue. It is times like this you need the Dealership or a good auto electrician.

Transmission won't shift to third until temp rise

ClubLexus https://www.clublexus.com > forums > 713188-transm...
Apr 1, 2017 - Transmission won't shift to third until temp rise ... The solution is to drive slow and keep rpms at 2.5k and 3k at max till the engine and transmission warm up.
Sometimes transmission wont shift from 3rd to 4th - ClubLexus
Aug 23, 2021
Won't shift from 3rd to 4th gear - Lexus Forum Discussion
Jan 25, 2011
RX300 not shifting into overdrive. - Lexus Forum Discussion
Jul 11, 2013
FIRST POST! RX300 no 4th gear a full year. Fixes? - ClubLexus
Jan 9, 2013
More results from www.clublexus.com

Owner of Lexus RX300 with 182000 miles. Recently the ...

JustAnswer https://www.justanswer.com > lexus > 3wsxt-lexus-rx3...
Aug 22, 2010 - Recently the transmission won't go into overdrive. Stays in 3rd gear like when you press the o/d button to do so. When car is cold (live in ...
1 answer · Top answer: Hello and thank you for using just answer! The check engine light is on correct?

https://www.google.com/search?q=Lexus+RX300+will+shift+into+overdrive+once%2C+and+after+slowing+down+it+won%27t+go+past+3rd+gear

..
0helpful
1answer

1995 chevy regular cab 4.3l v6 2wd wont go into overdrive

Sounds like it is stuck in second gear. Overdrive only drops rpm by a couple hundred. In third gears you should still be less than 3,000 rpm.

Second gear is a default gear when the transmission is in limp mode. Is the check engine light on? Does it shift if you manual shift through the gears with the gear selector?

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

1helpful
1answer

Automatic tranmission not working on overdrive, tacoma 2006

The knock sensor fault may be preventing the transmission from shifting to OD. The main engine computer also sends commands to the transmission computer. Your transmission valve body is controlled by electronics.
0helpful
1answer

My 99 tacoma 2.7 auto down shifted from overdrive to 2nd or 3rd gear while i was going 70mph. never happend befor. any ideas

One of the connectors in the wiring harness could have water in it causing connection problems.
0helpful
1answer

Can no longer shift gears in tacoma while running

Check the clutch cylinder and make sure you have no leaks and bleed it through good luck colin
0helpful
1answer

97 toyota tacoma v6 automatic when shifting into overdrive 45 to 60 mph shifts intermitiant until 60mph then goes away this is a hard type of shift .does not seem to hapen in low

Is check engine lite on? If so take to auto zone for code scan and they will give print out of code and what it needs,,,,,for Free
0helpful
1answer

2002 toyota tacoma 4 door prerunner def. lock. was told it is blowing oil it is on the spark plugs. starts shaking very bad between 45 and 50 mph but not in overdrive. stops shaking at 52 mph. was when in...

2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner, 3.4L, 4 door, 2WD, automatic transmission overdrive problem. It's not shifting to overdrive, overdrive button on shifter does not turn light on - on dash. Mileage is 115,xxx.
0helpful
1answer

2001 Toyota Tacoma Xtracab with 1st-2nd shifting problem

if it has a kick down cable that could be the problem look for a cable running from throttle to trans that can be adjusted in length
1helpful
1answer

Overdrive at highway speeds is jumping in and out of gear

Sounds like your pressure silenoid is going out in the transmission. This controls when the vehicle shifts
Not finding what you are looking for?

1,939 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Toyota Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

ROBERT GARCIA
ROBERT GARCIA

Level 3 Expert

926 Answers

Are you a Toyota Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...