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03-15-2016, 01:36 AM | #1 |
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Time to say byebye to my Yarii - transmission problem
Yesterday, on the way home, a friend and I noticed that my car would rev higher than normal. The check engine light came on shortly afterwards I didn't think too much of it until this morning when I was running errands. The car goes from to 1st to 2nd gear, but no third :(. I took it to my mechanic to find out the codes. I don't have the specific codes on me right now, but it has to do with the shift solenoid in my transmission. I called around to get estimates for replacement. It ranges from 1k to 1.4k to fix with labor, depending on the quality of the transmission. I was intending on selling the car at the end of the year anyways, but I think my plans shifted much sooner than I hoped.
If you are wondering, the car is 2007 and has a little over 107k miles on it. I hear that's relatively low mileage for a transmission to go :( Edit: The codes that were showing were - P0997 and P0756. The first was the shift solenoid B control circuit "high" and the second was the shift solenoid B CKT performance or stock off. This is the info my mechanic gave me - I honestly do not know what these codes are in reference besides they have to do with the solenoid. Last edited by MyzticZ3r0; 03-19-2016 at 05:50 PM. |
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03-15-2016, 10:39 AM | #3 |
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that seems crazy expensive for the solenoid. Your trans is likely still in fine shape it's just a solenoid that has gone bad hence the high rpm and lack of 3rd gear.
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03-15-2016, 10:59 AM | #4 |
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My advice is have the work done and keep the car. As long as everything else is OK and you ve done the maintenance.
WAY cheaper than another car. You would be ahead long term. Yaris is worth the risk/investment.
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03-15-2016, 11:22 AM | #5 |
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Agreed! Plus, if you do get rid of it, you likely won't get much for it anyhow.
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Yea, besides a faulty solenoid, the actual car is in great shape. I was so disappointed to see that darn engine light come on. This car has been my baby from day 1 and I've seen friends treat their cars worse and still nothing major like transmission/engine goes |
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03-15-2016, 11:03 AM | #7 |
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^I second this. Even better, do the solenoid swap yourself for next to nothing.
A faulty electrical solenoid is in no way a reflection of the mechanical parts of the tranny...unless of course you thrash the car around every day. If you do end up scrapping it someone will be a very happy "new" car owner. A day working on the car and boom a Yaris w/ just over 100k miles on it good for another decade.
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03-15-2016, 01:02 PM | #8 |
i would look for junk yard trans out of a wreck and just swap it cos it dont take much time to do it .
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03-15-2016, 01:08 PM | #9 |
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Even on cars with reputations of high reliability and longevity, there is a certain amount of potluck involved with regards to random component failure here or there. Still, no need to throw out the baby with the bathwater, as they say.
Myself, I'm really interested in seeing how well the clutch holds up in my first Toyota. I never had a factory OEM Honda clutch go out on me, over a half-dozen different Honda/Acuras, even @ 200K miles on one of them. |
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In regards to the OP, if it ends up being just the solenoid (it likely is as the mechanical parts are bomb proof on the Yaris) then just swap that out for a new one even if you're selling at the end of the year. You'll get pennies for a car that is sold "as is" ie: doesn't run versus one that can go on a test drive flawlessly. I don't know about where you live but down here in TO. small eco cars are in decent demand due to young/student drivers needing a cheap reliable car so they tend to re sell relatively fast.
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03-16-2016, 05:43 AM | #12 |
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Well you made the right decision to fix the car but the wrong one to sell it. IMO. If you keep the car you ll save thousands.
With the money you save you can play the slots and make MILLIONS!
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03-19-2016, 05:47 PM | #13 | |
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True - any time you buy a new car you're investing a large sum into it. I just need something bigger these days. As for the update on my car, I got it back yesterday. The new solenoids are working like a charm. My uncle changed two solenoids, gasket, fluid, and filter for a steal. The solenoids themselves are a little expensive, but no big deal. I noticed there was a little oil on my driveway this morning so I'll take it in to ensure there's no leaks, but overall, the car is performing better. The shifting between gears transition much smoother than how it did in the past. I definitely missed my car - taking turns at a higher speed and the comfortability factor I've developed over the course I've had the car. I will miss the car indefinitely, but I just need something bigger with more options (also, I miss having an actual trunk). P.S. I've updated my original post with the codes that were showing. Last edited by MyzticZ3r0; 03-19-2016 at 05:49 PM. Reason: Necessary code info |
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03-19-2016, 06:22 PM | #14 |
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OK I guess it's time to move on. I'm glad we got you to fix it first!
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03-20-2016, 06:55 PM | #15 |
In respect to trunk, I find I've been able to fit way more in my Yaris with the rear seats down than any trunk car I've owned. It's basically a small wagon.
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