RPMs high when cold, not switching gears - Toyota Yaris Forums

donairs · 12-11-2006, 03:53 PM

Is just specific to my automatic Yaris or is this a global phenomena. When I start out driving after the car sits for a while, it revs quite high and seems like it doesn't want to come out of gear. The "cool" light is on and it is usually until this goes away that the car actually goes back to normal and the RPMs are normal. This has been a little more evident of course now in the colder weather, but it was like this in the summer too. I can't remember other cars doing this in the past, but maybe it's something to get used to in the Yaris.

Any ideas or anyone else experience this?

hystria · 12-11-2006, 04:10 PM

how high does it shifts ?

vodkalush · 12-11-2006, 04:13 PM

this is a normal thing for must automatics (cars atleast). Unless your talking about 5-6k range; inwhich case I would relax the gas pedelle a bit.

Another solution would be to start your car like 5-10mins before you go to leave; and this way it'll be all toasty warm and what not

Yarii · 12-11-2006, 04:32 PM

Yep, all automatics do this. It's probably more efficient to run the car at higher rpm to reach optimum temperature before lowering the engine speed.

BMGYaris · 12-11-2006, 04:55 PM

Yea, there have been a couple people on here..namely myself...who have gotten real worked up about high revs and sticking in second gear--sometimes not even seeming to accelerate properly. Alot of people seem to have this problem.

Also, dont listen to that guy who said to rev your engine high to warm it up...lol.

As to the 5-6 k range...how can we know WE DONT HAVE A TACH TO CHECK IT. i wouldnt really care about the tach at all if it werent for the sticky gears in cold wheather. Also, expect gas mileage to decrease the more you have this problem.

60 Somethings · 12-11-2006, 05:34 PM

We have a stick-shift, but I LOVE our ScanGaugeII and knowing the actual TEMP of the engine in cold weather, as well as the RPM when I elect to play around a bit.

Mileage computation is pretty accurate, too.

ECHOKnight2000 · 12-11-2006, 06:38 PM

Not to be rude but there have been so many threads with this topic...I thought we been over this before!

vodkalush · 12-11-2006, 07:20 PM

Thats why I suggested we create/update the FAQ section with information like this in it!!!

sorry, I just assume that everyone has a tach... and I know i shouldnt...

BMGYaris · 12-11-2006, 07:20 PM

YEA everything has already been covered...going to have to revisit some stuff if we want to keep the site alive:)

barryware · 12-12-2006, 11:31 AM

Yep.. The A/T stays in low gears until the "cool" light goes out. It turn off when the engine coolant temp reaches 130F.

Violin · 12-12-2006, 02:31 PM

It's a feature, not a problem.

barryware · 12-12-2006, 02:43 PM

Yea... I guess it would help the engine get to operating temperature faster on the cold days.

Until I put 2 & 2 together, I thought there may be a problem but it is engineered into the car.

12-11-2006, 03:53 PM	#1
donairs Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan - Flint Mica Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Posts: 10	RPMs high when cold, not switching gears Is just specific to my automatic Yaris or is this a global phenomena. When I start out driving after the car sits for a while, it revs quite high and seems like it doesn't want to come out of gear. The "cool" light is on and it is usually until this goes away that the car actually goes back to normal and the RPMs are normal. This has been a little more evident of course now in the colder weather, but it was like this in the summer too. I can't remember other cars doing this in the past, but maybe it's something to get used to in the Yaris. Any ideas or anyone else experience this?

12-11-2006, 04:13 PM	#3
vodkalush I drive a yarrrris View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan Polar White Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,009	this is a normal thing for must automatics (cars atleast). Unless your talking about 5-6k range; inwhich case I would relax the gas pedelle a bit. Another solution would be to start your car like 5-10mins before you go to leave; and this way it'll be all toasty warm and what not __________________ Docotrs say all the drikning has mesesd up my seplilng and radieng Get your YarisWorld.com stickers here!!! The Official Toyota Thailand Accessories Order Thread will work for parts

12-11-2006, 05:34 PM	#6
60 Somethings Old Folks View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB, 2006 4Runner V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, USA Posts: 222	We have a stick-shift, but I LOVE our ScanGaugeII and knowing the actual *TEMP* of the engine in cold weather, as well as the *RPM* when I elect to play around a bit. Mileage computation is pretty accurate, too. __________________ We are the proud owners YARI - He's a loaded Silver LB with ATTITUDE!

12-11-2006, 06:38 PM	#7
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	Not to be rude but there have been so many threads with this topic...I thought we been over this before! __________________ You may look good on the beach but in reality you're a pompus, egotistical jerk. "I was never on the beach with you..."and you never will.

12-11-2006, 07:20 PM	#8
vodkalush I drive a yarrrris View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan Polar White Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,009	Thats why I suggested we create/update the FAQ section with information like this in it!!! sorry, I just assume that everyone has a tach... and I know i shouldnt... __________________ Docotrs say all the drikning has mesesd up my seplilng and radieng Get your YarisWorld.com stickers here!!! The Official Toyota Thailand Accessories Order Thread will work for parts

12-11-2006, 04:10 PM	#2
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	how high does it shifts ?

12-11-2006, 04:32 PM	#4
Yarii Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 24	Yep, all automatics do this. It's probably more efficient to run the car at higher rpm to reach optimum temperature before lowering the engine speed.

12-11-2006, 04:55 PM	#5
BMGYaris Drives: Yaris 3dr Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 255	Yea, there have been a couple people on here..namely myself...who have gotten real worked up about high revs and sticking in second gear--sometimes not even seeming to accelerate properly. Alot of people seem to have this problem. Also, dont listen to that guy who said to rev your engine high to warm it up...lol. As to the 5-6 k range...how can we know WE DONT HAVE A TACH TO CHECK IT. i wouldnt really care about the tach at all if it werent for the sticky gears in cold wheather. Also, expect gas mileage to decrease the more you have this problem.

12-12-2006, 11:31 AM	#10
barryware Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 129	Yep.. The A/T stays in low gears until the "cool" light goes out. It turn off when the engine coolant temp reaches 130F.

12-12-2006, 02:31 PM	#11
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	It's a feature, not a problem.

12-12-2006, 02:43 PM	#12
barryware Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 129	Yea... I guess it would help the engine get to operating temperature faster on the cold days. Until I put 2 & 2 together, I thought there may be a problem but it is engineered into the car.

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