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Transmission problems ONLY when wet!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by CarlMac, Apr 12, 2013.

  1. Apr 12, 2013 at 5:36 PM
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    CarlMac

    CarlMac [OP] New Member

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    Hello, long time reader, first time post.
    I was hoping someone might be able to offer advice on my problem.
    I have a 1995 Tacoma, auto, 2.7L with 215K on the clock. I maintain it well and regularly change all fluids and other maintenance items when scheduled. I have this problem which has just started.
    When driving in rain the trasmission doesn't work properly.
    - It will stay in 3rd when I slow down, stop and then start again.
    - It will intermittantly change down gears while driving on hwy.
    - Feel real "Chunky" / "Clunky" like it is trying to shift into/out of another gear.
    - Although, will shift no problem when I manually shift through the auto transmission
    After I let it sit and dry out for a few hours it is fine. Drives beautifully like nothing is wrong.
    I have checked what connections I can find and applied dialectric grease thinking that I am getting a short somewhere and no luck.
    Please can someone offer advice, we have had plenty of rain and more comming!!
     
  2. Apr 12, 2013 at 5:38 PM
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    2000GTacoma

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    Sounds like a connection somewhere is getting wet. Possibly naked wires? Crawl under and check the connections is what I would do.
     
  3. Apr 12, 2013 at 6:03 PM
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    CarlMac

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    I did. I checked and applied dialectric grease to what wire connections I could see. Maybe there are more which I can't see. There is very little room on top between trans and under body. I'll have to find a way to look further.
    Thanks anyway!
     

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