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Old Feb 1, 2014 | 08:37 PM
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Ok so my lexus O/D light blinks? On top of that the car has a very slow take off. The RPMS goes up to about a 3 and stays at 40 if i go any faster it goes all the way around like to the 5. I can not tell if it changes gears or not because the engine does not sound like it rev. Also when i stop or sit in park at times the car shakes a little like you think its about to cut off.. Need a new transmission and tune up? or could trans make the car act this way?
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 04:37 AM
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Which engine ? 1jz, 2jz (ge or gte), 1uz ?
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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 04:27 AM
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not sure standard? 6 cyl
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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 08:07 AM
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Ok so the mechanic just told me that its 90 percent sure its not the transmission. he thinks its the ecu because it was replaced before about 8 years ago
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...then have it rebuilt or replaced. (Pro tip...don't buy it from the dealer)
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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 09:08 AM
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I remember reading a thread either here or supraforums about the cause of the OD light blinking but I don't remember what it was. Sounds like its not shifting at all and stuck in a gear. trying another ECU is simple enough but in the meantime, search here and supraforums and see what you can dig up.
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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 09:25 AM
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O/D light blinking means there's a problem with one or more of the solenoids in the transmission, there's 4 total. You can buy a set somewhere in the internet universe for like $350 or something last time I checked. While you're at it, you can change the transmission fluid strainer and flush the oil.
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