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Transmission Problem

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Ralstondad, Dec 31, 2015.

  1. Dec 31, 2015 at 9:54 AM
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    Ralstondad

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    I was driving about 40 mph when my automatic transmission suddenly disengaged as if it shifted into neutral. I could only go about 1 mph, so I was able to pull off the road, but no matter what gear i shifted into, even trying 4wd high and low, nothing worked. Once I turned off the engine and tried to restart it 30 minutes later it wouldn't even turn over. Any thoughts?
     
  2. Jan 1, 2016 at 12:22 PM
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    gray223

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    No check engine lights? And the engine wouldn't even crank? Like at all?
     
  3. Jan 1, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

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    How many miles are on the truck? 4 or 6 cyl? Year/model? Have you done all the regular maintenance for it?
     
  4. Jan 2, 2016 at 3:35 PM
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    Ralstondad

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    it's a 2001 double cab, V6, TRD with 216,000 miles. I'm the original owner. All regular maintenance has been down faithfully.
     
  5. Jan 2, 2016 at 3:47 PM
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    And no check engine lights? Prolly been answered already. You need to feed the TW beast, you didn't.
     
  6. Jan 2, 2016 at 8:48 PM
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    CodeSeven

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    sounds like a main relay of some sort. if not the ECU going out.
     
  7. Jan 3, 2016 at 6:06 PM
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    Ralston

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    F**k it dude, grab a 2015 before they're all gone! It's going to be a while before the 2016+ has the knowledge pool that currently exists. Thank you internet :bowdown: It may be worth fixing this problem before you trade it in though... Where is the truck now?
     
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  8. Jan 4, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    Ralstondad

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    it's in Aaron's hands, dude...I don't need a new one
     
  9. Jan 9, 2016 at 6:33 PM
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    What's the verdict?
     
  10. Jan 10, 2016 at 1:54 PM
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    Ralstondad

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    So my mechanic finally diagnosed by problem: broken flywheel. So the part alone will cost $350+...and then there's all the labor...but I guess these things can happen after 216,000 miles
     
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