I just bought a 1988 FJ62 last week. It has the A440F automatic transmission and it drove great for the 12 mile test drive. Now, when the transmission is cold and in 'D', It won't shift from 1st to 2nd unless I move the shifter to 2nd. When I do that, it bumps pretty hard into second. If I cruise for a few blocks(in 2nd) and then kick it up to 'D', it will shift to 3rd and OD. I have to repeat the above procedure until the tranny warms up, then I can leave it in 'D' forever. Also, when I go from park to reverse, there is a hesitation and then a hard bump when it goes in gear. Funny thing that it shifts great infinitely after that warmup time.
I've let it warm up in 'Park' for 15 min with no success.
What could be the problem? Solenoid? Valve? Sensor? Linkage? Vacuum?
Any help would be greatly appreciated b/c I'm a newbie to cruisers, trannys, and this bulletin board.
Thanks,
Leo in Mississippi
I've let it warm up in 'Park' for 15 min with no success.
What could be the problem? Solenoid? Valve? Sensor? Linkage? Vacuum?
Any help would be greatly appreciated b/c I'm a newbie to cruisers, trannys, and this bulletin board.
Thanks,
Leo in Mississippi