Build High-Mileage 200 Baseline & Build

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The ole girl gave me her first code today. The dreaded P2714. At 319,XXX currently, and the motor is strong as ever. Had the dealership replace the valley plate seal a few months ago. Burns no oil and drives like a dream still until today. It drove normally with the 4Lo flashing, CEL steady, and TRAC off notification.

I am now digging into the next steps. Replace the valve body with a Nomad kit? Replace the transmission? Drain and fill, and cross my fingers?

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Regarding the transmission:

A rebuild is highly likely to be unavoidable.

1. If you can replace the transmission yourself, buying a Toyota official remanufactured transmission is probably the most cost-effective option. It saves time and money. Alternatively, you can order one online and have a shop install it for you.

2. Replace all the solenoids and the valve body (VB). Rostra solenoids are much cheaper. The valve body can be ordered online at a discount. If the problem persists, then a rebuild is necessary, but the solenoids and valve body can be reused. However, this process requires time for DIY work.
 
yeLwWm said:
Regarding the transmission:

A rebuild is highly likely to be unavoidable.

1. If you can replace the transmission yourself, buying a Toyota official remanufactured transmission is probably the most cost-effective option. It saves time and money. Alternatively, you can order one online and have a shop install it for you.

2. Replace all the solenoids and the valve body (VB). Rostra solenoids are much cheaper. The valve body can be ordered online at a discount. If the problem persists, then a rebuild is necessary, but the solenoids and valve body can be reused. However, this process requires time for DIY work.
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Thank you for the insight!

Its most likely that I'll just replace the transmission on this with a Toyota reman. I'd love to get this rig to 500k, so this is just part of it! Making calls now for quotes on the parts and labor. Will keep the thread updated!
 
You all have been very helpful and it is much appreciated!

I drove the LC today, running errands around town a good bit after resetting the code, and it drove perfectly normally so far. Still, I know the writing is on the wall, so I will preliminarily begin amassing the parts needed for a swap! I got this 200 for such a steal, it makes the most fiscal sense to keep it running for as long as I can. Replacing a transmission at 320k miles isn't unheard of, and I hope the next one lasts at least 180k more! My goal is to get this 200 to 500k...
 
This is a great thread for baseline my 2019 200 series with ~120k miles. I’ve seen multiple mentions of sites with Toyota OEM specials. Is there a preferred online Toyota dealership site with low costs or are most folks going to their local dealership? My list of OEM parts is growing and just want to make sure I’m following the great advice here on where to purchase. Thanks all!!

KB
 
Kboyd said:
This is a great thread for baseline my 2019 200 series with ~120k miles. I’ve seen multiple mentions of sites with Toyota OEM specials. Is there a preferred online Toyota dealership site with low costs or are most folks going to their local dealership? My list of OEM parts is growing and just want to make sure I’m following the great advice here on where to purchase. Thanks all!!

KB
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I typically like to look at Ourisman and Serra Toyota. They tend to have specials and sales on parts pretty often!
 
I'm in the same boat of looking for a new transmission with the P2714, but I'm being told there are zero 6 speeds in stock from Toyota (35010-60B80-84), with no ETA. May be a hot minute
 
nwfl4runner said:
I'm in the same boat of looking for a new transmission with the P2714, but I'm being told there are zero 6 speeds in stock from Toyota (35010-60B80-84), with no ETA. May be a hot minute
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May need to go ahead and get one on the parts shelf in the garage, I suppose...
 
Whilst I wait for my trans to give it up, I took the liberty of replacing the struts on the rear hatch. Not all that exciting, but hey, this is a build thread and the boring bits are just part of it sometimes. Bought from my local Toyota dealership. A very simple swap. Please disregard the state of my garage. Have only been in this house for a couple of months, and the garage is a work in progress.

I am happy to report that the new struts have quite a spring to them, and the hatch comes right up when the button is depressed.

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Talked to my local dealership today. Was quoted $6,335 for a new trans installed. The kicker being that they are backordered and could be 30-90 days before they could get their hands on one...

Thus, the search begins.
 
open country said:
That seems like a great quote, I'd lock it in unless you're doubtful they'll ever get the part.
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I called a bunch of other dealerships and found out there are 38 backorders for transmissions nationwide right now. Lead time is a complete guess as to when Toyota will start fulfilling them. Could be months, could be years.

I think I am going to source a low-mileage trans from a used 200 instead. I don't have the time to wait months, even for the 200 to be in service to the family again.
 
Found a transmission in Nashville and put a deposit on it. Will run up there next week in the F-250 to pick it up and bring it back for install. It's from a 2015 LX570, so the last year of the 6-speed. The donor truck has 150k on it but I got it for cheap. My hope is that, with proper maintenance, it lasts at least another 100k.

Can someone let me know how many quarts of fluid the transmission capacity is for the 6-speed?

Wish me luck! I'll keep the thread updated with progress.
 
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I ran up to Nashville a few weeks ago to pick up the transmission out of a wrecked 2015 LX570. It was in great condition, and I got it for a steal.

My wife met me at OTM Cruisers in Leeds, Alabama, in the 200 and I dropped the trans and ole girl with them. They are a killer cruiser/Toyota shop. I just wish they were closer to me. For such a job, though, I figured I'd want the pros handling it rather than a run-of-the-mill trans shop in my town. Their shop is fantastic and the yard attached is chock-full of great cruisers and builds in progress.

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OTM fit me into their schedule, and within about 10 days, the 200 was ready for pickup. I attached the trailer and made the hour-twenty-minute drive to pick her up. Had to add some air to the bags after loading it up to alleviate the squatting shown below. 200's are heavy.

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Made the drive home without issue and unloaded in the neighborhood safe and sound.

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