 Automatic transmission '97 Celica GT, shifting problems |
 Jan 16, 2012 - 12:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '08 From Fort Worth, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I'm having some trouble with the auto transmission in my '97 Celica GT, which by the way has been a great car for the three years I've owned it. The car has about 155,000 miles on it and runs great. However in cold weather the transmission won't shift into the highest gear (OD) until after the car has warmed up for a while. I've not had this problem in warm weather. I can get in, start the car, and pretty much just go. I'll get on the highway, and once I get up to about 40 or so (I haven't paid enough attention to the exact speed) it shifts into high gear. In cold weather no such luck. I have to start it, and knowing about the shifting problem, I let it run for 5 or so minutes in the driveway before I go on. If I were to just start it and go, it won't shift into high gear once I get on the highway. Has to warm up first.
Any thoughts?? Thanks, Brad O'Brien Fort Worth, TX 1997 Celica GT |
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Jan 17, 2012 - 8:34 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Correct, that is normal operation. If the thermostat hasn't been replaced, replace the thermostat to get the engine up to operating temp faster. That made a HUGE difference for me.
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brad4804 Automatic transmission '97 Celica GT Jan 16, 2012 - 12:54 PM
Spider77 As an auto owner myself (sad, I know) I have the s... Jan 16, 2012 - 1:19 PM Smaay change the fluid, replace some of the solenoids. u... Jan 16, 2012 - 1:33 PM stephen_lee mine does too. i think its programed to not go int... Jan 16, 2012 - 1:46 PM trdproven like smaay said, change fluid and filter, check fo... Jan 17, 2012 - 12:00 AM Galcobar To prevent damaging the transmission internals, O/... Jan 17, 2012 - 1:37 AM
mandrek yes this is a similar situation that most OEM syst... Jan 17, 2012 - 6:48 PM |
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