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4th gear at 40km/h 20m/h?

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Old 08-08-09, 09:56 AM
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Hi guys

My 99 ES 300, with OD on goes to 4th gear as soon as I go over 40km/h or 20mile/h. Is this normal?
Old 08-08-09, 02:57 PM
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I;m not sure thats actually possible as the RPM's would be too low I think.
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Originally Posted by ASG14
I;m not sure thats actually possible as the RPM's would be too low I think.
X2!

And how are you sure it is in fact 4th gear and not second ... ?
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i feel it shifting 3 times. like the RPM goes above 2500, then drops to 1500ish. Is this possible? I think there' something wrong with the tranny. But I am not good with cars.
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Where abouts in Ontario are you located mcshen?
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Where abouts in Ontario are you located mcshen?
downtown toronto. near the beaches.
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Do you have a good mechanic you can take the car too for a road test? And is this problem you mention happen when the car is cold or at normal operating temperature.....or both?
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Whoa is my first reaction. I wish mine went into 4th at 40 :S
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sure its not some kind of partial or full lockup clutch engangement in 3rd gear?

if you have 4spd trans, going into overdrive at 20mph is going to be very obviousl. even more so if the lockupclutch is applied [in4th at 20mph]
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