FJ 80 Tranny problem

[Slik1720]

I have a 93 FJ80 - occassionally after driving awhile then put it in park for a few minutes (while running) I shift into drive and it it barely moves - being familiar with hydraulics I equate it to a bypass valve being partially open so the fluid bypasses the circuit.

In another related thread someone commented a solenoid could create a similar issue.

If anyone has any input to offer it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[voodu3]

Will it move if you put it in L instead of D? My guess is it’s the shift solenoids. Does the O/D light ever flash on your dash?

 

[Slik1720]

Will it move if you put it in L instead of D? My guess is it’s the shift solenoids. Does the O/D light ever flash on your dash?

Yes Sir, it will move in L. That is what I was thinking.

Any idea how involved that job is?

 

[voodu3]

It’s not bad @slow95z taught me how to do it in his driveway.

 

[slow95z]

Very easy and cheap. Can get the solenoid kit from eBay for about 30 bucks last I checked. Takes maybe an hour.

 

[Slik1720]

Very easy and cheap. Can get the solenoid kit from eBay for about 30 bucks last I checked. Takes maybe an hour.

Thanks for the input.

I see you have "always parting '80s" by your name.

Can you tell me if the only way to change out a stock right front fender flare is to remove the fender? Have some damage, a crack and I am debating on what appears to be the only way or repairing on the vehicle.

Thanks

 

[slow95z]

Thanks for the input.

I see you have "always parting '80s" by your name.

Can you tell me if the only way to change out a stock right front fender flare is to remove the fender? Have some damage, a crack and I am debating on what appears to be the only way or repairing on the vehicle.

Thanks

No, it can be done on the truck. Use a 10mm wrench to go in there and take the nuts off. You will need to pull the corner light to get to the front ones. The silencer for the air intake needs to also come out and moving the cruise control also helps. Like 20 bolts total and a few Phillips screws. Maybe an hour tops unless your flare studs are rusted and they turn inside the mounting tabs.

 

[Slik1720]

No, it can be done on the truck. Use a 10mm wrench to go in there and take the nuts off. You will need to pull the corner light to get to the front ones. The silencer for the air intake needs to also come out and moving the cruise control also helps. Like 20 bolts total and a few Phillips screws. Maybe an hour tops unless your flare studs are rusted and they turn inside the mounting tabs.

Great, thanks!

 

[mjosoba]

Make sure not to buy the solenoids from toyota. Get the Isuzu ones for the AW450 tranny. Super cheap. There’s threads out there.