How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? - Car Talk (2)

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Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by Dozieson(m): 4:50pm On Dec 05, 2021

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Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by olenyi: 8:11am On Dec 06, 2021

Brooks5:
I paid N350K and was told it's a 13 pin gear but my check engine light won't go off after installation and the gear always has a revving sound when am accelerating and does hard shifting especially when I downshift. I became afraid when someone told me that they can buy a 10 pin gear and convert it.

How do I know if it is a 10 or 13 pin gear?
Also, are you in Abuja?

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Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by patrick100(m): 1:08pm On Sep 08, 2022

Exactly what just happened to me now.
I changed my shaft and the next day, I couldn't drive smoothly. Now they are telling me that the gear has packed up. I am being advised to change to a 10 pin transmission.

Freshlook46:
Really? I don't know why the 13 pin is sensitive. My transmission was good and working perfectly until a mechanic worked on the shaft. I was driving home that day from his work place my car refused to move and the next thing I heard was loud noise from the gear that was how it spoiled. I will buy the 13 pin gear as you said .. thank you

Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by Dozieson(m): 1:53pm On Sep 08, 2022

patrick100:
Exactly what just happened to me now.
I changed my shaft and the next day, I couldn't drive smoothly. Now they are telling me that the gear has packed up. I am being advised to change to a 10 pin transmission.

No change o. Stick with 13pin to avoid more troubles. Money is the issue here. Those yeye mechanic has contaminated your gear with their dirty work environment

Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by Baldmarv(m): 9:22am On Jul 10, 2024

My 2006 Toyota Camry i4 has a shudder with the following characteristics:
1. Vibrations start at around 50m/hr or 80km/hr.
2. Happens only on light throttle.
3. It goes away if I let off the throttle or press Down and it shifts to a lower gear.
4. Only happens after 5th gear when the rpm drops below 2000.

My suspicion is a faulty torque converter for the following reasons:
1. If I turn off Over Drive, limiting the transmission to 4 gears it never vibrates.
2. I’ve dropped the pan, cleaned and actually flushed the transmission fluid with T-IV. And it made no difference; so I know it’s not a fluid issue.
3. My tires are new and balanced
4. Car runs smoothly at same speed it usually vibrates when I turn off OD.
5. My engine mounts and shafts are tight with no clucks when I engage drive or reverse.

Please gurus am I on the right track? Your contributions will be greatly appreciated! If I am on the right track, how do I know a good replacement TC?

Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by jadekusibe: 2:11pm On Jul 28, 2024

It is doable to convert 13-pin to 10-pin gear box provided your gear mechanic is an expert... It is what we have been doing in our workshop without return jobs..... Like they say knowledge is power...It is very simple... Certified okay 10-pin gear box, separate TCM, it depends on your car model e.g we can use 2AZ or 2GR TCM, engine coolant temperature sensor, wiring harness with connector, and some wiring work will do the magic......

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Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by ApcBacteriafonj: 3:15pm On Jul 28, 2024

jadekusibe:
It is doable to convert 13-pin to 10-pin gear box provided your gear mechanic is an expert... It is what we have been doing in our workshop without return jobs..... Like they say knowledge is power...It is very simple... Certified okay 10-pin gear box, separate TCM, it depends on your car model e.g we can use 2AZ or 2GR TCM, engine coolant temperature sensor, wiring harness with connector, and some wiring work will do the magic......

After mounting the sluggish 10-pin gear will the Speed be fast like 13-pin gear huh

Answer this question if you think you are smart

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Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by HocusPocus: 3:31am On Dec 30, 2024

jadekusibe:
It is doable to convert 13-pin to 10-pin gear box provided your gear mechanic is an expert... It is what we have been doing in our workshop without return jobs..... Like they say knowledge is power...It is very simple... Certified okay 10-pin gear box, separate TCM, it depends on your car model e.g we can use 2AZ or 2GR TCM, engine coolant temperature sensor, wiring harness with connector, and some wiring work will do the magic......

You’re sure this won’t overwork the engine?
I’m having same issue
I’d like to know your location
Maybe we can chat by morning

Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by Kennism: 9:17am On Apr 14, 2025

Good morning house, this 13 pin gear issue seems to be attached to changing of shaft.. because I changed my sienna 13 pin gear box in December and it perfectly worked for like 2 months but always hear and feels this gig sound whenever I put the gear on reverse (R) but drives smoothly until I complained to the gear expert that told me it’s the shaft. We have changed the shaft following due protocols (parking the car overnight). Then the gear revs and doesn’t change from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3 respectively with heavy jerking, the gear rewire worked on it and it worked for like 2 weeks but not as smooth as before. Then I heard the gear is burnt and now more than 3 different gear experts are advising to convert to 10 pin.

Now, my question to the experts with new tech here is.. does this shaft issues also affect the 10 pin gear and what is your advice please?

Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by Sherifastro(m): 5:34pm On Nov 18, 2025

I sold my sienna 2003 model and bought 2005 as an upgrade everything was working fine and i noticed ABS light, TPMS(Tire pressure light), Brake light are all on.. I thought it will be an easy fix until i use a small obdii scanner to scan and we got to notice 2 brain box and some cut wires my rewire to me the gear has been converted to 10pin from 13pin.. And seeing those light on am not comfortable.. Any help pls the gurus @jadekusibe

Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by Sherifastro(m): 5:48pm On Nov 18, 2025

ApcBacteriafonj:
After mounting the sluggish 10-pin gear will the Speed be fast like 13-pin gear Answer this question if you think you are smart

Fast? Abeg where person wan speed to? Life no be fast and furious o

Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by senator2k9(m): 9:13pm On Nov 21, 2025

Pls do not convert. Replace with same transmission

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Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by Babatundehy: 4:06am On Nov 22, 2025

Kennism:
Good morning house, this 13 pin gear issue seems to be attached to changing of shaft.. because I changed my sienna 13 pin gear box in December and it perfectly worked for like 2 months but always hear and feels this gig sound whenever I put the gear on reverse (R) but drives smoothly until I complained to the gear expert that told me it’s the shaft. We have changed the shaft following due protocols (parking the car overnight). Then the gear revs and doesn’t change from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3 respectively with heavy jerking, the gear rewire worked on it and it worked for like 2 weeks but not as smooth as before. Then I heard the gear is burnt and now more than 3 different gear experts are advising to convert to 10 pin.

Now, my question to the experts with new tech here is.. does this shaft issues also affect the 10 pin gear and what is your advice please?

Improperly done driveshaft replacement has been the cause of death of many automatic transmissions, this is across all brands and not a Toyota thing only, if you do need a driveshaft replacement, take your time to find a very competent mechanic, one who has a proper workshop (clean), the skill required, and not careless, any mistakes during installation of the new driveshaft will not be forgiven by the transmission.

Re: How Do I Convert My Gear From 13 Pin To 10 Pin? by senator2k9(m): 2:58pm On Dec 03, 2025

Conversion is never advisable ...the driving feel will never remain thesame

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