BARLOWMTNS Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Hello all. New to forums and need help. Due to heavy work load, my 91 Dolphin V6 has been sitting for almost 8 monthes, without moving. I was dying to go on a trip. Started it up and realized I had a problem. I put the tranny into drive and it seemed sluggish, I pulled it into 1st, it took off. When in drive from start it is apparently in third. I can shift manualy and everything is fine. Transmission was fine when parked. Also, the OD dash light blinks lightly. Any ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARLOWMTNS Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Changed filter and fluid today, just to make sure. No help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hello all. New to forums and need help. Due to heavy work load, my 91 Dolphin V6 has been sitting for almost 8 monthes, without moving. I was dying to go on a trip. Started it up and realized I had a problem. I put the tranny into drive and it seemed sluggish, I pulled it into 1st, it took off. When in drive from start it is apparently in third. I can shift manualy and everything is fine. Transmission was fine when parked. Also, the OD dash light blinks lightly. Any ideas ? It sounds like an ETC (electronic transmission control) problem they either work or they don't nothing half way. Check your fuses take a look at your Toyota manual if you have it and see if you can find an ETC fuse. If the fuses looks good pull it out for a few seconds and put it back in and see what happens. If that does not do any thing disconnect your battery and try it again. Beyond that you'll need some one to check it out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARLOWMTNS Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 It sounds like an ETC (electronic transmission control) problem they either work or they don't nothing half way. Check your fuses take a look at your Toyota manual if you have it and see if you can find an ETC fuse. If the fuses looks good pull it out for a few seconds and put it back in and see what happens. If that does not do any thing disconnect your battery and try it again. Beyond that you'll need some one to check it out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARLOWMTNS Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 I will check fuses tomorrow. I was also told it could be the shift solenoids. Any Thoughts? Thanx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I will check fuses tomorrow. I was also told it could be the shift solenoids. Any Thoughts? Thanx. Probably not they do fail but they are pretty tough and it seems to be across the board so all of them failing at the same time is pretty slim. The ETC controls the solenoids and the lockup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARLOWMTNS Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Checked all fuses today. All are good. Does anybody know where the ETC relay is located my 91? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm going to look in the morning seem to remember there's a way to check trans codes the blinking OD light could be something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARLOWMTNS Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 This is from factory manual trans Diagnostic codes there are five 42,61,62,63,64 all to do with Solenoids or 2 speed sensors, directions are(1)turn on ign,do not start eng turn on O/D (2) connect terminals TE1&E1 of the check connector located next to under hood fuse block (right side) from drivers seat. To read count flashes O/D light if normal will flash 2 times per sec. TomW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 This is from a different page I think this is without the jumper. (1) Turn ign ON. (2)The O/D off light will come on when the O/D is in off position. (3) When the O/D switch is set to ON The "O/D" light should shut off. If the "O/D light flashes when the O/D switch is set to ON, the electronic control system is faulty.I assume we're talking about the same veh Mine's a 91 one ton V6 the book is referring to AT (A340E) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARLOWMTNS Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 I will not have a chance to have the codes pulled til this weekend, but the light is blinking as in your second post. Still trying to find the relay, if there is one. Any ideas? Thanx Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARLOWMTNS Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 I got a chance to pull codes today, and showed clear. Saturday I plan on going back under and check voltage to solenoids. Still not sure if a relay is in play somewhere. I have not found correct one. Just an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARLOWMTNS Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Well we are back in business. A mouse decided to take up residence on top of my transmission. I was tracing the wires form the solenoids over the transmission, and felt a section missing! I pulled on the harness, and came back with a gnawed off end! Son of a XXXX! Well some butt splices and a few feet of wire, and we were shifting out fine. Went ahead and changed solenoids since I had purchased them. After new filter and fluid it seems to shift stronger than before. So thanx everybody. Hope I can help someone later with what i have picked up during the ordeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well we are back in business. A mouse decided to take up residence on top of my transmission. I was tracing the wires form the solenoids over the transmission, and felt a section missing! I pulled on the harness, and came back with a gnawed off end! Son of a XXXX! Well some butt splices and a few feet of wire, and we were shifting out fine. Went ahead and changed solenoids since I had purchased them. After new filter and fluid it seems to shift stronger than before. So thanx everybody. Hope I can help someone later with what i have picked up during the ordeal. Good find, be sure you do the best you can water proofing your connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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