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Toyota has no recalls in Japan?

March 7th, 2010

Toyota Car Problems?

[/caption] You think we have it bad here in the USA with all of the Toyota recall issues. At least something is being done about it on our soil, but the whole issue stinks for all involved. I like to read The New York Times online [...]
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Toyota Rav4 Transmission Problems, TCU Problem?

March 2nd, 2010

Transmissions and transmission control units for cars

[/caption] Sounds like Toyota’s got another big problem on its hands. Around 120 2001-2004 Rav 4 owners have filed complaints with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration claiming a defect with Toyota’s electronically controlled transmission. Supposedly the control module may fail, [...]
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My 95 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Automatic Transmission is Overheating

February 27th, 2010

Puzzled by Automatic Transmissions

[/caption] Question: Hi. Today I was driving up a long grade in the mountains near Albuquerque, at about 9000 feet, in my 1995 4Runner SR5, and the automatic transmission overheating light came on. I stopped immediatly, and I there was a burnt smell about the vehicle, [...]
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Toyota Transmissions: Hybrid Synergy Drive Transmissions.

December 15th, 2009
This video demonstrates the various technologies in the Toyota transmissions called Hybrid Synergy Drive, showing how braking energy is stored, how the engine responds to slower speeds and sudden acceleration, and what this means to drivers who want to reduce emissions. The video tells more in a few minutes than a two thousand word essay. [...]
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Toyota Transmissions: Rav4 tranmsissions complaint…

November 17th, 2009
I was just reading a report about 120 owners of Toyota’s 2001-2003 RAV4 that have filed complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the numbers are sure to increase. Owners are upset and frustrated that Toyota is reluctant to acknowledge a defect with the electronically controlled transmissions. The reports are saying that the [...]
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Toyota Transmissions: Model A-140E for sale, very affordable prices.

October 25th, 2009
Of all the Toyota Transmissions, we are most likely speaking of the Model A-140E. It was the first front wheel drive overdrive transmission used by Toyota in abundance. Question: I have a 1987 Toyota Camry. It has a 4 cylinder engine with automatic transmission and 285,000 miles. It has fuel injection, P/S and A/C. I’ve been [...]
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2003 Toyota Highlander Transmission Jerking in low gears…

October 9th, 2009
Question: I recently had my engine replaced in my 2003 Toyota HL and within 10 miles, the lower gears would start “jerking.” It is fine when engine is cold (which isn’t long). Tranny fluid replaced. Toyota service (not where I had work done) says that I should drive the car for awhile (months) to “reprogram [...]
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