Transmission Only Goes In Reverse
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My 2002 AWD RX300 with 220,000 miles only goes in reverse. I drained and refilled the fluid, put in a new solenoid and filter... still no help. I disconnected the negative battery cable to reset everything... still no help. Ideas?
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and the shift cable info here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ift-lever.html
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Fluid checked with engine running car on level surface? I have to ask.
The U140E and U140F (yours) is known to die at around 200,000 miles if poorly maintained.
The U140E and U140F (yours) is known to die at around 200,000 miles if poorly maintained.
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Visit to transmission shop is necessary and do the mental math to weigh put your options assuming the current transmission is toast. 3k-5k expense is looming.
Let them know that you have done the repair of cable at top end. They can confirm if the shifter in cabin is matching the shift lever at the transmission. If you have kept the drained fluid, take it along for analysis if required.
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Let them know that you have done the repair of cable at top end. They can confirm if the shifter in cabin is matching the shift lever at the transmission. If you have kept the drained fluid, take it along for analysis if required.
Salim
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Reman from Toyota may be available
https://parts.belllexusnorthscottsda...-48021-84.html
Above is reference only use your VIN to verify correct part number. From what I understand the U transmissions are easy enough to rebuild so yes consider going to a transmission shop hopefully one that routinely deals with Toyota's. Which could be harder than you think, from what I've seen not many are rebuilt or replaced when they die the entire car is scrapped.
https://parts.belllexusnorthscottsda...-48021-84.html
Above is reference only use your VIN to verify correct part number. From what I understand the U transmissions are easy enough to rebuild so yes consider going to a transmission shop hopefully one that routinely deals with Toyota's. Which could be harder than you think, from what I've seen not many are rebuilt or replaced when they die the entire car is scrapped.
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