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2nd Gen Automatic Transmission Don't Shift Into Fourth Gear

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by Brix&Filip, Mar 6, 2020.

  1. Mar 6, 2020 at 5:43 PM
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    Brix&Filip

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    Hi,
    My '91 T4R doesn't shift into fourth gear. I have no codes on the OBD1 and O/D light turn on and off. Any ideas ?? Can it be a solenoid ?? Truck has 45K. Spent many years parked.
    Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks guys !!!
     
    Brix&Filip, Mar 6, 2020
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  2. Mar 7, 2020 at 12:00 AM
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    check your overdrive button. The light might be out and you might have the overdrive off engaged. Always start with the easy stuff first…
     
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  3. Mar 7, 2020 at 9:10 AM
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    You could also do a few drain and fills on the tranny. Fluid is probably very old. Also your 4Runner will not shift to 4th while the tranny is cold. Make sure you have it warmed up properly. Mine takes about 3 to 4 miles before it shifts to 4th.
     
    trlhiker, Mar 7, 2020
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  4. Mar 7, 2020 at 10:32 PM
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    I would buy a new solenoids off eBay, drop the pan drain it change the filter put all new solenoids in..
     
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