Can't get into Temp Check mode on 2016 TRD

Hi Everyone,

Did a ATF fill and for some reason my Taco wont go into temp check mode. Following the procedure of jumping 4 and 13 and the lights flash as they should. Moving from N to D and it seems like minutes go by and nothing.

Could I be missing something here? I have no error codes and no recent troubles with the truck. The fill is just due as my maintenance requires.

Any help is appreciated.

 

How fast are you moving the stick?

 

Did you follow the procedure exactly in this video between 3:50-4:30 in?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNqYpEpmUng

 

I am following the methods in the team oil drop video exactly.

 

Yep this video is what I followed. Not sure what it could be. Of it's cooler temperature outside would that make it hesitate to go into temp check mode? I know it would affect it reaching the temperature once in check mode for sure but...

 

I ended up buying a bluetooth obd scanner and paying for OBD fusion app to read trans temp

 

When I changed my transmission fluid I followed the above video but used my Ancel TD700 scan tool.

$140 ANCEL TD700 OBD2 Scanner Fits for Toyota Lexus Scion Engine Car Diagnostic Scan Tool All System Code Reader for Reading/Erasing Code,1996-2021

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLYXVR4K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

Yes that's an option, what temp range should it be?

 

doublecheck you have correct pins jumper'ed
Usually it takes 5-7 moves to get D come on and disappear

 

Transmission temp check range is 95-113 degrees.

 

Ya I'll double check, I'm sure I have the correct pins because I'm getting the sequence of flashing lights on the dash.

 

Try to follow these steps

 

Are you removing the jumper after the "D" indicator comes on after the N/D sequences?

 

The "D" doesn't change. With jumper in and lights flashing, the switching for N to D the D doesn't go and come back. The N& D adjust switch back and forth the D never clears

 

Are you 2016 as stated in your signature?

 

Yea

 

Do you have, or have access to an IR temp gun?
Point it at the bottom center of the trans oil pan, and add 5°
You'll be well within the margin of error.

 

I can borrow a gun yes ..that is an option as well. I'm just concerned that there could be something wrong if my truck won't go into temp check mode

 

You are far from the first person that's experienced trouble getting into temp mode.
There's no cause for concern, and I wouldn't consider it indicative that there's anything inherently wrong with the vehicle.

 

Why can’t I see the trans temp PIDs on my OBD fusion app? It’s super nice to have it on my CarPlay but really the only reason I got it was to see pan/converter temp, the rest is kind of an added bonus.