₦airaland Forum

GAZZUZZ:
I'll give it a test drive on sat, give me a call then

Control7:
Op, is like you didn't read this part of the post as you have decided to go with your Mech. What if it doesn't go as expected, who bears the loss? You, the mechanic or the seller?

ScepticalPyrrho:
I finally drove the car last night after the gearbox was replaced. The error symbol on the dashboard which appeared when the problem started last week Thursday has disappeared, even before the engine was turned on.

The only difference I noticed was that the transitioning of gear is very noticeable. When it changes from one to the other gear, any observant person can feel it, although there is no thumping or jerking, just a push accompanied with an increased rev. I was told by my friends that this was normal and the engine will correct itself gradually.

I hope they are right.

Cc. Gazzuzz,

emy77:
Which transmission oil was used for the new gear?

GAZZUZZ:
You will not like what I have to say.


There is a slim chance they gave you and arrangee transmission.

10 pin gear with a 13pin harness on the outside.

Scan the car, if you still have 2 permanent transmission codes and an inability to downshift then you have been duped , and your check engine light doctored .

ScepticalPyrrho:
I finally drove the car last night after the gearbox was replaced. The error symbol on the dashboard which appeared when the problem started last week Thursday has disappeared, even before the engine was turned on.

The only difference I noticed was that the transitioning of gear is very noticeable. When it changes from one to the other gear, any observant person can feel it, although there is no thumping or jerking, just a push accompanied with an increased rev. I was told by my friends that this was normal and the engine will correct itself gradually.

I hope they are right.

Cc. Gazzuzz,

DelTel:
I am not a mechanic so don't take my word completely but I strongly suspect they blocked the error symbol to deceive you because all error symbols in all vehicles should show before engine fully turned on.

Cc. Gazzuzz

GAZZUZZ:
You will not like what I have to say.


There is a slim chance they gave you and arrangee transmission.

10 pin gear with a 13pin harness on the outside.

Scan the car, if you still have 2 permanent transmission codes and an inability to downshift then you have been duped , and your check engine light doctored .

ScepticalPyrrho:
Assuming it was a 13pin gear box, this push normal? Will it correct itself eventually?

GAZZUZZ:
There should be no push. Check well push is between 1-2? 3-4 no push.

Also count the gear changes do you have 4 or 5. (No scanner required for that)

ScepticalPyrrho:
It showed the notmal error codes before ignition.

I was with the mechanic every step. He isn't that sophisticated.

ScepticalPyrrho:
Update....

I took the car for a drive along the highway. When I go to a place without vehicles ahead, I stopped and started to count the gear transitions, at over 100m/h closer to 120m/h, the gear switched to the fifth gear. Surprisingly, the push thing vanished after I slowed down again. I drove around town a bit, and the system worked normal (like before it got spoilt).

I appreciate you guys, especially Gazzuzz who is always willing to share his expertise for free. His advice guided me and was very very useful.

From a lay man's perspective, I believe the gear system normalised after achieving the fifth gear which it hadn't connected with all the while.

Anyways, I'll still observe closely to see if it remains stable.

ScepticalPyrrho:
Update....

I took the car for a drive along the highway. When I go to a place without vehicles ahead, I stopped and started to count the gear transitions, at over 100m/h closer to 120m/h, the gear switched to the fifth gear. Surprisingly, the push thing vanished after I slowed down again. I drove around town a bit, and the system worked normal (like before it got spoilt).

I appreciate you guys, especially Gazzuzz who is always willing to share his expertise for free. His advice guided me and was very very useful.

From a lay man's perspective, I believe the gear system normalised after achieving the fifth gear which it hadn't connected with all the while.

Anyways, I'll still observe closely to see if it remains stable.

GAZZUZZ:
Matter is solved.


Oya do give away, I de tulips


I came with my scan tool, so you get a free scan

Mayor555:
It will run fine, but the pick up is slower than that of 13pin

The pick up won't be sharp like that of 13pin.

afesco:
It won't be able to ascend hill quickly n even a scrab danfo or old beetle car will overtake you when ascending hill.

GAZZUZZ:
Matter is solved.


Oya do give away, I de tulips


I came with my scan tool, so you get a free scan

ScepticalPyrrho:
Sorry, I left Asaba on Sunday . But I'll do something, make I balance small.

See ScepticalPyrrho de disguise

GAZZUZZ:

See ScepticalPyrrho de disguise

GAZZUZZ:
The 2005/6 Camry 4cylinder is matted to the U250E 5 speed transmission unit.

It is a very sensitive transmission unit that will not entertain any form of contamination .


One of the reasons this particular transmission fails is because most technicians work in environments that can easily facilitate contamination .

Major cause of failure is sand/dirt getting into the transmission from 2 places .

1. CV axle

2. Refill port

Another place that could cause failure in this transmission (and many others) is a damaged air vent which is located on top the transmission housing. The air vent I usually extended via a plastic joint and a rubber pipe, and raised to the level of the height of the dipstick, or close to the vehicles head cylinder. The reason the vehicle manufacturer raised the Vent that high was to limit the possibility of water entering into the transmission during driving in wet conditions that might involve water levels that would possibly submerge the transmission which is very common on most Nigerian terrains. When the plastic joint gets damaged it is easy for fluid from external sources to contaminate transmission .


Now to your present situation.

Vehicle is produced with a 5speed aka 13pin transmission which is currently failing.

What is recommended is a 4speed 10pin transmission .

The vehicle will move (the wonders of Toyota/Lexus) but when wiring it up installer has 5solenoid connections and 4 solenoids.what happens is vehicle will always skip a gear that will not be connected . The vehicle will no longer be able to downshift, and on every cycle of transmission shifts you will notice an uncomfortable thump.


I understand why most technicians avoid the U250E transmission, this is because in this part of the world we are not very smart, the engine sellers remove the CV axles from the transmissions and leave them bare which also is a possible cause of contamination , and because it is already a sensitive transmission the technician is already setup for failure before he starts the job.

My advice contact the transmission seller to supply and install transmission . He will provide part, oil and installer , and will give you a guarantee on work done , he will also replace transmission as many times as required until it works.


Good luck.

Gazzuzz

08033910382
Googlemechanic
Non-Monk
Edible catering

ndcide:
TOUCHÉ!!!

Mayor555:
200k+