View Single Post
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 10-12-2007, 08:54 PM
mc71454's Avatar
mc71454 mc71454 is offline
Supporter
 
My Garage
N/A
My Details
Last Online: 11-04-2009 12:51 PM
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 338
Rep Power: 5
mc71454 is on a distinguished road.
mc71454's Photo Albums
Default Re: Transmission Fault Identified?

Quote:
Originally Posted by reidsworks View Post
Rather than continue on the six speed transmission thread that just closed. I thought I'd try to start a new thread with positive information. Mine is a difficult situation that began with brand new Tundra Double cab with transmission rumble @ 32-35 mph and 1200 rpm under acceleration. Already have one transmission replacement waiting for second round.
Dealer Service Director calls today to tell me a brand new Transmission is in route. More importantly, they think they have identified problem causing rumble. Toyota is still testing and compiling data using serial number tracking etc. Right now it appears there is an issue with how the torque converter is assembled and held in place in the transmission housing. Toyota has already implemented the change to correct the problem in new production transmissions. Supposedly, the way it is supposed to work, Once a fix is implemented all in stock units that have already been distributed are recalled and blocked from dealer use.
I am not sure I can express the exact details provided me by the dealer. Suffice to say his explanation made sense and it sounds like my truck will be soon on the road to recovery.
Most importantly I have rekindled hope and confidence in Toyota's exemplary reliability and fine service.

I have been noticing a rumble on acceleration just the last couple days. I will be checking it out to see what RPM and mph I am when it happens to see if it is consistent at a certain point.

Thanks for the post...helps with the confidence.
__________________
Tom B.

2007 - DC TRD 4x4, Slate, 5.7 SR5, Toy-Tech 3", 285/75/18 Toyo's Open Country AT , Bedrug, Truxedo Tonneau, N-Fab Nerfs, Eclipse NAV, MB Quart, RFosgate, etc., Snow-Way, TRD Sway Bar
1971 Chevy Monte Carlo Street/Strip - 10.31 @ 130
1970 Chevelle 454 LS6 Power
1987 Olds 442 - Stock
Racing Web Page
Reply With Quote