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Transmission not shifting

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CVega91, Mar 24, 2025.

  1. Mar 24, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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    CVega91

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    Hello all,

    I'm having issues with my Tacoma's automatic transmission. It's a 2016 TRD Sport with the V6. The issues are very intermittent. Sometimes on the highway it will rev up real highway and not shift into the proper gear. If I pull over, put it in park, then start driving again it will work flawless. Or sometimes when I'm starting from stopping at a light or stop sign. It revs up but doesn't shift into gear. If I keep giving it gas it eventually will but obviously that's not ideal. So I ease off, go to park and back and it works fine.

    It threw a code only once and my buddy's scanner said it was clogged sensor. But I was a fool and didn't write down the code and had him clear it. Hasn't come back since.

    I'm not familiar with transmissions at all but I was thinking maybe a solenoid of sensor is going bad. Hopefully a cheap easy fix. It's at 120,000 miles now. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
     
  2. Mar 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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    Spuds509

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    Has the maintenance schedule been followed for trans services?
     
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    Any mods or rodent activity?
     
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  4. Mar 24, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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    I bought it used a few years back. All I've done is routine oil, belt, brakes and tires. Is there something I need to get doen?
     
  5. Mar 24, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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    No mods that I know of. No rodents lol
     
  6. Mar 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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    trailmeisterjoe

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  7. Mar 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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    Thanks for that link! I'll keep that info handy l!
     

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