Automatic Transmision start in 2nd gear

[Turbo Boss]

Hello Guys,

I have a Toyota Prado 2007 with 4 cylinder 2.7 engine, automatic transmision with only 53,000kms. (TRJ120L - 4 Cylinder 2.7 (2TR-FE)

Not sure if you get this engine in your country but maybe you can help me.

I am the first owner of this car and I have never tow a trailer or engage the 4 wd. My wife only use this car as a regular comuter.

Just recently I found that "sometimes" when I am at a complete stop, when I acelerate to start moving, the car transmision start in 2nd gear intead of 1st gear.

I note this because the car move slogggish............. Some times I need to press the gas pedal several times to the floor in order that the gear kick down and the trans go into 1st gear.

This thing only happens sometimes but then the car shifts as regular.

I check the ATF oil level and is OK. I have not smell it or check the color.

What can be the problem? Do you think I need to change my Transmision ATF filter and ATF oil to cure this problem?

Any advise?

Thanks for your time and help

Isaac
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2007 PRADO TRJ120L - 4 Cylinder 2.7 (2TR-FE)

 

[ChiTown]

Sometimes the 1-2 shift solenoids get lazy or stick. It's not a complex operation to replace it but it is messy.

 

[Turbo Boss]

Hey ChiTown,

Do the solenoids go on the outside case of the transmision or inside? Is there is a DYI on how to replace them?

Thx for your time and help,


Isaac

 

[ChiTown]

They are inside the pan. For the 120 I don't think there is a write up but you should be able to use the factory service manual.