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Harsh during downshifting

Old Jul 13, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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Hi. I have gs430 2006
a few days ago I noticed that during slow down from 3rd to 2nd there is jerk and from 2nd to 1st the jerk became very hard
i check camputers evrey things good I also change the flued and filter but still the problem exists

any suggustion ?
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 02:12 AM
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Some of the solenoids fail on those 6 speed transmissions. I had an IS250 at work the other day that would pretty much lock the wheels on downshift from 2nd to 1st.
One of the solenoids was a shift solenoid and the other was the lock up solenoid. Speak to an auto trans shop, they should be able to sort it out.
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 02:45 AM
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I already check the valve body its fine and the problem still exist��
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 12:14 PM
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Ever figure out the problem??
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Old Jan 6, 2018 | 11:58 PM
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i have a 2006 lexus gs300 with the same issue with 208,000 miles on the odometer after searching around, it may be related to the ecu. Any updates on your vehicle?
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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 06:48 AM
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My 2006 GS300 had the exact same symptoms. I ended up finding the root-cause within the ECM and was able to fix it by repairing various solder-joints on various SMD components. Here's a full write-up with details in case anyone else is experiencing the same issue: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ft-solved.html
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