Yaris Auto Transmission shifting - Toyota Yaris Forums

g man · 08-22-2007, 05:10 AM

Hi

Does anyone have a problem with their Yaris not shifting into third or fourth when cold? In the morning I will have to get up to 50 or 55 KPH before my Yaris will shift to third. I hate to think of what this will be like in the winter.

Glenn

alhope34 · 08-22-2007, 08:56 AM

It's fine in the winter. No problems last winter at all, and this is what the yaris is supposed to do. Cars these days are made to warm up as quick as possible, staying in a lower gear helps heat both the engine and the transmission to regular operating temperature faster. it's just as bad for the car to run cold as it is to run hot, so it will want to heat up asap.

ECHOKnight2000 · 08-22-2007, 09:38 AM

^^^Yeah what he said. Its emissions reasons. My ECHO does it too. Its annoying but you get use to it.

YarisTom73 · 08-22-2007, 10:27 AM

Great post guys, I was wondering the same thing

g man · 08-22-2007, 10:44 PM

I feel a lot better now. I actually let it warm for 20 - 30 seconds and it has helped it shift a bit faster.

YANGSTER · 08-22-2007, 11:07 PM

Cool....welcome another guy from the hammer.

*kimona* · 08-22-2007, 11:09 PM

Normal as indicated above. Just drive it gently until it warms up and shifts into high gear.

voodoo22 · 08-23-2007, 08:00 AM

I know what you mean, it does this to me even on hot days if I don't go for a drive at lunch. It's a real pain because I'm half a kilometer from the highway and sometimes it's exhibiting this behavior when I'm trying to merge.

YarisTom73 · 08-23-2007, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voodoo22

I know what you mean, it does this to me even on hot days if I don't go for a drive at lunch. It's a real pain because I'm half a kilometer from the highway and sometimes it's exhibiting this behavior when I'm trying to merge.

I guess all you can do is leave 2 mins earlier and let it run longer before you take off, but it does seem wasteful

sherryberry · 08-23-2007, 12:16 PM

I never do highway driving to get to work.. always city so I haven't really had any issues. But I do know what you mean by that it doesn't shift until it's warmed up. Actually, I notice it doesn't do so really until after the little "cool" light is off.

08-22-2007, 05:10 AM	#1
g man g_man Drives: Yaris 5 Door Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 14	Yaris Auto Transmission shifting Hi Does anyone have a problem with their Yaris not shifting into third or fourth when cold? In the morning I will have to get up to 50 or 55 KPH before my Yaris will shift to third. I hate to think of what this will be like in the winter. Glenn

08-22-2007, 09:38 AM	#3
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	^^^Yeah what he said. Its emissions reasons. My ECHO does it too. Its annoying but you get use to it. __________________ 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.

08-22-2007, 10:44 PM	#5
g man g_man Drives: Yaris 5 Door Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 14	Thanks for the info guys I feel a lot better now. I actually let it warm for 20 - 30 seconds and it has helped it shift a bit faster.

08-23-2007, 12:16 PM	#10
sherryberry Drives: 07 Blazing Blue Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,305	I never do highway driving to get to work.. always city so I haven't really had any issues. But I do know what you mean by that it doesn't shift until it's warmed up. Actually, I notice it doesn't do so really until after the little "cool" light is off. __________________ Don't Milk the Cat! -Said by me during a game of Cranium.

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08-22-2007, 08:56 AM	#2
alhope34 Spool'd View User's Garage Drives: 07 yaris, 16 gen coupe rspec Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 161	It's fine in the winter. No problems last winter at all, and this is what the yaris is supposed to do. Cars these days are made to warm up as quick as possible, staying in a lower gear helps heat both the engine and the transmission to regular operating temperature faster. it's just as bad for the car to run cold as it is to run hot, so it will want to heat up asap.

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YarisTom73 46 and 2, just ahead... Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 533	Great post guys, I was wondering the same thing

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voodoo22 Drives: Yaris Sedan (auto) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 545	I know what you mean, it does this to me even on hot days if I don't go for a drive at lunch. It's a real pain because I'm half a kilometer from the highway and sometimes it's exhibiting this behavior when I'm trying to merge.