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auto trans indicator stuck

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by rafael, May 27, 2012.

  1. May 27, 2012 at 8:13 AM
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    only displays ' P ' ?
     
  2. May 27, 2012 at 11:54 AM
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    Do you mean the shifter won't shift out of park?
     
  3. May 28, 2012 at 9:44 AM
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    Do you mean the shifter won't shift out of park?

    no - it shifts fine ;
     
  4. May 28, 2012 at 9:48 AM
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    only displays ' P ' ?

    but shifts , ok .
     
  5. May 29, 2012 at 4:48 PM
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    It is possible that the indicator is broken in the shift mechanism. Take the cover off and have a peek and see if it's something that is easily fixed. I have a spare one, brown, that I might sell.

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  6. May 31, 2012 at 8:12 AM
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    a switch , outside the transmission itself ?

    may be , where the disconnect occurred ;

    thanks for sharing .
     
  7. May 31, 2012 at 8:18 AM
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    thanks for the heads up , dude . . . you are seriously smart .
     
  8. May 31, 2012 at 8:24 AM
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    ( thinks it is on the side of the trans. )

    must i drop trans , to get at it ?
     
  9. May 31, 2012 at 8:28 AM
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    No, and if it were malfunctioning it would throw a code (you check engine light would be on). Do what Hossmaster suggested.
     
  10. May 31, 2012 at 3:57 PM
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    the physical link from the shifter to the transmission is on the side of the trans, if there was a problem with that it would be apparent.
     
  11. Jun 1, 2012 at 10:54 AM
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    ( on passenger side ):| only a switch connector - at the top ;

    that cable joins another , that connects to Ox sensor but driver

    side only , has shift linkage ; where can i get auto trans diagram ?
     

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