Automatic Transmision start in 2nd gear

Hello Guys,

I have a Toyota Prado 2007 with 4 cylinder 2.7 engine, automatic transmision with only 53,000kms. (TRJ120L - 4 Cylinder 2.7 - 2TR-FE) This engine is exactly the same as the Tacoma.

I am the first owner and I have never tow a trailer or engage the 4 wd. My wife only use this car as a regular comuter.

Just recently I found that "sometimes" when I am at a complete stop, when I acelerate to start moving, the car transmision start in 2nd gear intead of 1st gear.

I note this because the car move slogggish............. Some times I need to press the gas pedal several times to the floor in order that the gear kick down and the trans go into 1st gear.

This thing only happens sometimes but then the car shifts as regular.

I check the ATF oil level and is OK. I have not smell it or check the color.

What can be the problem? Do you think I need to change my Transmision ATF filter and ATF oil to cure this problem?

Any advise?

Thanks for your time and help

Isaac

 

Failing TCC solenoid in transmission but I could be wrong.

 

Hello Steves104x4,

This last weekend I flush the ATF with Valvoline MAX ATF. So I cant say yet if this has cure the problem. If this thing keep with the same problem, the next thing will be changing the 3 solenoids in the trans.

Rgs,

Isaac

 

its a computer controlled transmission . a scanner is your only answer .scan for codes and post back

 

Hey Guys,

I have a WiFi OBD II scanner and I just need to get a APP in order that this thing works with my iPhone.

1) What AAP you recomend me to get?
2) Do this WiFi OBD II + AAP will read if I have a transmission code?

THX

Isaac

 

I'd recommend torque, but you need a better phone for that app.

 

I have a iPhone 6, do Torque AAP will work OK?

THX

Isaac

 

AUTO ZONE scans for free .