No 4th Gear !@$#
07-07-09, 08:41 PM
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No 4th Gear !@$#
So I just got my 02 rx300 back from AAMCO, long story shore vsc+check engine light = replace solenoid D
After they finished the work, lights came back on and they saying they tested the new solenoid its fully working
but the computer is not telling the tranny to shift into 4th gear.... suggested I take it to a dealer and have them do a computer scan.
Anybody know ball park how much a computer scan will cost and if there any DIY remedies to resolve this ???
Also mention a software update may resolve this is the dealer the only place to get computer updated ???
After they finished the work, lights came back on and they saying they tested the new solenoid its fully working
but the computer is not telling the tranny to shift into 4th gear.... suggested I take it to a dealer and have them do a computer scan.
Anybody know ball park how much a computer scan will cost and if there any DIY remedies to resolve this ???
Also mention a software update may resolve this is the dealer the only place to get computer updated ???
07-08-09, 06:31 AM
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From your post it sounds like before Aamco worked on your trans, they or someone else read the code and it pointed to a shift solenoid. After replacement the CEL is back on and trans won't shift into OD. Now they are telling you the ECU is not letting the trans shift into OD and to get the code read. This is reasonable for there are some engine related codes that do exactly this. My problem with this whole thing is if they read the first code that pointed to the solenoid, why can't read the code again and tell you what it is?
Bottom line is you need to get the current code read. Maybe even reset it and read it again. You can buy a cheap scanner and do it yourself (Harbor Freight is one of many sources). Also most AutoZones will read it for free. Or find whatever sources are available locally. I would stay away from the dealer at this point unless you are looking for convenience and don't mind spending major $$.
My bet is you are going to have some non-transmission related engine type code that needs to be repaired. Once repaired, the ECU will let the trans shift into OD. But until the current code is read you are shooting in the dark.
Bottom line is you need to get the current code read. Maybe even reset it and read it again. You can buy a cheap scanner and do it yourself (Harbor Freight is one of many sources). Also most AutoZones will read it for free. Or find whatever sources are available locally. I would stay away from the dealer at this point unless you are looking for convenience and don't mind spending major $$.
My bet is you are going to have some non-transmission related engine type code that needs to be repaired. Once repaired, the ECU will let the trans shift into OD. But until the current code is read you are shooting in the dark.
07-09-09, 12:00 AM
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From your post it sounds like before Aamco worked on your trans, they or someone else read the code and it pointed to a shift solenoid. After replacement the CEL is back on and trans won't shift into OD. Now they are telling you the ECU is not letting the trans shift into OD and to get the code read. This is reasonable for there are some engine related codes that do exactly this. My problem with this whole thing is if they read the first code that pointed to the solenoid, why can't read the code again and tell you what it is?
Bottom line is you need to get the current code read. Maybe even reset it and read it again. You can buy a cheap scanner and do it yourself (Harbor Freight is one of many sources). Also most AutoZones will read it for free. Or find whatever sources are available locally. I would stay away from the dealer at this point unless you are looking for convenience and don't mind spending major $$.
My bet is you are going to have some non-transmission related engine type code that needs to be repaired. Once repaired, the ECU will let the trans shift into OD. But until the current code is read you are shooting in the dark.
Bottom line is you need to get the current code read. Maybe even reset it and read it again. You can buy a cheap scanner and do it yourself (Harbor Freight is one of many sources). Also most AutoZones will read it for free. Or find whatever sources are available locally. I would stay away from the dealer at this point unless you are looking for convenience and don't mind spending major $$.
My bet is you are going to have some non-transmission related engine type code that needs to be repaired. Once repaired, the ECU will let the trans shift into OD. But until the current code is read you are shooting in the dark.
08-01-09, 06:10 PM
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OK so I got the rx300 back from the lexus dealer, the techs there told me they couldn't find any issues with the computer that they thought the issue was a foreign body in the valve body and wanted $500+ to just check the valve body.
Took the Lex back AAMCO were since there the one's who were suppose the check the vale body in the first place, there now telling me they cant find any
problems with the valve body that they did find some small metal fragments in the pan and I want to rebuild my tranny for $3800.00.
Do get I pay another fee at another shop and hav them check the valve body or let aamco do the work. So frustrated here feel like AAMCO is trying to make buck off me cant afford 500+ dollars from the dealer not sure what to do here.
Took the Lex back AAMCO were since there the one's who were suppose the check the vale body in the first place, there now telling me they cant find any
problems with the valve body that they did find some small metal fragments in the pan and I want to rebuild my tranny for $3800.00.
Do get I pay another fee at another shop and hav them check the valve body or let aamco do the work. So frustrated here feel like AAMCO is trying to make buck off me cant afford 500+ dollars from the dealer not sure what to do here.
08-01-09, 09:30 PM
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I feel you should get the codes now. If it is the shift solenoid code, and you have metal, than run, not walk away from AAMCO and find a reputable independent tranny shop with good references. Ask them to check it and if it needs rebuilding ask them if they are going to put the steel planetary gear carrier in when they rebuild it. According to my local tranny shop that is what they do on all of these trannies as that is the main failure. I think you are being sucked dry by AAMCO or at least get them to cough up the diagnose money that you spent the first time towards the rebuild. me, I would run, I dont trust those guys.
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08-01-09, 10:44 PM
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I feel you should get the codes now. If it is the shift solenoid code, and you have metal, than run, not walk away from AAMCO and find a reputable independent tranny shop with good references. Ask them to check it and if it needs rebuilding ask them if they are going to put the steel planetary gear carrier in when they rebuild it. According to my local tranny shop that is what they do on all of these trannies as that is the main failure. I think you are being sucked dry by AAMCO or at least get them to cough up the diagnose money that you spent the first time towards the rebuild. me, I would run, I dont trust those guys.
08-02-09, 06:06 PM
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I feel you should get the codes now. If it is the shift solenoid code, and you have metal, than run, not walk away from AAMCO and find a reputable independent tranny shop with good references. Ask them to check it and if it needs rebuilding ask them if they are going to put the steel planetary gear carrier in when they rebuild it. According to my local tranny shop that is what they do on all of these trannies as that is the main failure. I think you are being sucked dry by AAMCO or at least get them to cough up the diagnose money that you spent the first time towards the rebuild. me, I would run, I dont trust those guys.
Lexus had to read the code when you had it there. Call and ask what it was. You could get lucky and it may be an engine related code preventing the trans from shifting into OD. But if it is Lexus should have known that. Or if it is a solenoid code you are going to need a trans rebuild. How much did Aamco charge you the first time? Will they subtract that from the $3800 if you let them rebuild the trans? If not go somewhere else.
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I'm willing to bet he has a knock sensor code (P0330) that's not letting it shift to O/D. My 2000 RX300 is at a Toyota dealer now getting them replaced ($1000). Blueridge knows about P0330 and no O/D
08-03-09, 12:00 AM
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Lexus had to read the code when you had it there. Call and ask what it was. You could get lucky and it may be an engine related code preventing the trans from shifting into OD. But if it is Lexus should have known that. Or if it is a solenoid code you are going to need a trans rebuild. How much did Aamco charge you the first time? Will they subtract that from the $3800 if you let them rebuild the trans? If not go somewhere else.
Lexus had to read the code when you had it there. Call and ask what it was. You could get lucky and it may be an engine related code preventing the trans from shifting into OD. But if it is Lexus should have known that. Or if it is a solenoid code you are going to need a trans rebuild. How much did Aamco charge you the first time? Will they subtract that from the $3800 if you let them rebuild the trans? If not go somewhere else.
) by Spaamco. There have been people who have posted that they have had the overhaul done by mom&pop indie for a lot less than that.
08-03-09, 04:44 AM
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08-03-09, 05:47 AM
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Mikey- I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw the whole company and everybody that works for them. I've known too many people who have been (violated ) by Spaamco. There have been people who have posted that they have had the overhaul done by mom&pop indie for a lot less than that.
) by Spaamco. There have been people who have posted that they have had the overhaul done by mom&pop indie for a lot less than that.
