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My 2021 Trd off road transmission is acting up!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by smuggiesrider, Dec 11, 2021.

  1. Dec 11, 2021 at 12:36 PM
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    smuggiesrider

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    So today on m6 way to work (9 miles) at 62mph my trans felt like it just slipped out of and back into gear instantly.
    Then continued to happen at all speeds with or without accelerating.
    Really violent jerking, didnt feel real safe to drive.
    Of course it happens when everyone is closed and I have to wait 48 hrs to call Toyota dealership!
    Well see on my way home tonight at 9pm.
    5775 miles and never mistreated.
     
  2. Dec 11, 2021 at 1:05 PM
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    DTaco18

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    Hopefully it's something simple like low tranny fluid.
    You should probably try to get a video of the tach jumping (assuming it is) to show the dealer.
    Unfortunately, if the dealer can't reproduce it, they'll probably just send you on your way.
    Maybe with a video they'll at least do some investigating.
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2021 at 1:26 PM
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    Yeah its pretty obvious.
    Almost feels like someone is rear ending me.
    Not ecstatic about it.
     
  4. Dec 11, 2021 at 5:51 PM
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    Started the truck to go home and immediately the check engine light came on with the message of
    Drive Start Control Malfunction, see dealer

    I drive it the 9 miles home and it acted totally different.
    This time no transmission slip but it wouldn't shift past 4th gear.
    Guess I'll be getting it towed Monday morning. FML
     
  5. Dec 11, 2021 at 5:51 PM
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    Fer sure dealer time
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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    Off to the dealer.....20211213_130821.jpg
     
  7. Dec 13, 2021 at 11:09 AM
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    Not good. I'm all ears on this one. Keep us posted please.
     
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  8. Dec 14, 2021 at 8:45 AM
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    Rest easy, false alarm on any Toyota issue.
    Looks like some mice ate some wires.
    Gonna cost me $400 since it's not covered under warranty.
    :annoyed::spending:
     
  9. Dec 14, 2021 at 8:54 AM
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    I have a salve for that....


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  10. Dec 14, 2021 at 9:48 AM
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    How much do you have to pay for this Toyota service?
     
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    I've had that happen twice with other vehicles. I don't take stuff back to dealers. The transmission shop charged me $50 for 1/2 hour labor to put shrink wrap over the exposed wire.
     
  12. Dec 14, 2021 at 9:55 AM
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    It's an expensive option but I rolled it into the small amount of financing I did on the purchase. I'm a little pissed now, though as Toyota is considering charging $80/yr to maintain the service. o_O
     
  13. Dec 14, 2021 at 9:57 AM
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    I've never had an issue with this.
    Live and learn and spend.
    Yup 1 hour diagnosis
    Probably hour and half labor
    And $20 wiring harness
    $400
     
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  14. Dec 14, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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