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  1. Jul 23, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    Hello Group!

    Lovin' my old horse of a 2002 tacoma that I owned for the past 16 years!
    Lately, I have had some hard shifting on the truck, and ended with a tranny flush at the dealership. Did not help much... The funny issue with this is that the hard shift occurs after the engine is warmed up enough about few miles of driving. In other words, the shifting is smooth on a cold engine. What is the deal...would appreciate some pointers. Took it to the dealership a few times, and they dont claim there is anything wrong...

    Thanks,
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  8. Jul 23, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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  9. Jul 23, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    Welcome to TW! Any idea when the trans fluid was changed before you had it flushed?
     
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  13. Jul 25, 2018 at 1:13 PM
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    Hi Y'all: Thanks for the welcome messages...

    Hi Boogie3748: The truck did not get any transmission service done until this dealership flush when the mileage read around 116k. Are the solenoid shifter the culprit? I am not sure because it seems temperature related...since it happens after the truck is driven for a few miles. Also, smell gas at stop lights/signs when idling (mileage is a crappy 15mpg)

    Just as an FYI about things I thought would help fix the problem...
    * replaced spark plugs
    * replaced the TPS
    * replaced the fuel filter/air filter
    * cleaned the Throttle body a couple of times in the past 6 months

    Another update (8/2/2018):
    * replaced spark plug wires...(NGK part)
    * coolant flush (drained the petcock underneath the radiator), refilled, and burped!

    Not a significant change...I still have a bad transmission shift (stays in lower gear) after the engine is operatiing temperature.

    Anyone? Any help?
     
    Last edited: Aug 4, 2018
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  14. Aug 4, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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    pungu01
    I just bought a fuel filter and its been a long time since I changed it the last time.
    So I feel like I am starting from scratch.
    What was involved in you doing that?
    I'm just figuring out what tools I will need, etc. before I set into it.

    I just noticed you have the 2.4L, wonder if yours is an apple and mine an orange.
    I have the 2.7L.
     
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  15. Aug 4, 2018 at 11:44 AM
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    I just found a vid on youtube... peace of cake!
     
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  16. Aug 4, 2018 at 1:37 PM
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    Mulepadre: Yes, indeed... hope you are seeing some difference in performance, because I didnt!! but it is a good ~100k preventive manitenance...

    Also, mine is a 3.4L, so there is an apple and an orange difference between your and mine, but maybe not when it comes to changing the fuel filter!!
     
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  17. Aug 5, 2018 at 7:28 AM
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  18. Aug 5, 2018 at 8:04 AM
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    ah...okay! yes, mine is driver side almost right underneath of the fuel door.
    Not much of a pain removing it, other than the little fuel spill (wear vinly gloves)
     
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  19. Aug 5, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    Toyota must have gotten a new chief design engineer for the 2003 2.7Ls.
    I am reserving my comment about his prowess or better lack there of.
    Why move it under the manifold beats me.
     
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  20. Aug 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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    Great! I appreciate your tenacity to follow this up with toyota after 15 some years...
    Dont reserve...go for it!!
     
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