I'm a 'new kid on the block' on this forum. I need help please. I'm having a problem with the automatic transmission on my 2006 L/Cruiser Amazon. Every time I come to a stop, it takes a couple of seconds for the gears to engage again. This also happens after a sharp turn. There have been occasions when the gear does not go up further than 3rd. The only way out of that problem is to stop, switch off the engine, wait a couple of minutes then start and proceed.
The mileage on the vehicle is 140,000km. A couple of days ago, I booked the car in for a major service at one of our reputable local Toyota dealerships (I live in Harare, Zimbabwe). I had spoken about the above mentioned problem to the service attendant. On receiving the vehicle back today, I was told that the transmission fluid was changed, but the problem remained. I was told that the problem may get better once the new fluid 'reaches' all areas in the transfer box. If the problem didn't improve, I was told the vehicle transfer box would need a complete overhaul.
The problem has gotten a lot worse and is occurring a lot more often than before. In other words, the fluid change seems to have made the problem worse! Do I really need a full overhaul of the transfer box? I am of the opinion that the 'overhaul' suggestion by the dealership is the easiest way of them saying 'We haven't a clue what the problem is, so just get a complete overhaul done'! It will also no doubt be quite expensive.
I will be taking my car to another Toyota dealership tomorrow to get a second opinion, but would also appreciate any suggestions from this forum please. Thank you.
The mileage on the vehicle is 140,000km. A couple of days ago, I booked the car in for a major service at one of our reputable local Toyota dealerships (I live in Harare, Zimbabwe). I had spoken about the above mentioned problem to the service attendant. On receiving the vehicle back today, I was told that the transmission fluid was changed, but the problem remained. I was told that the problem may get better once the new fluid 'reaches' all areas in the transfer box. If the problem didn't improve, I was told the vehicle transfer box would need a complete overhaul.
The problem has gotten a lot worse and is occurring a lot more often than before. In other words, the fluid change seems to have made the problem worse! Do I really need a full overhaul of the transfer box? I am of the opinion that the 'overhaul' suggestion by the dealership is the easiest way of them saying 'We haven't a clue what the problem is, so just get a complete overhaul done'! It will also no doubt be quite expensive.
I will be taking my car to another Toyota dealership tomorrow to get a second opinion, but would also appreciate any suggestions from this forum please. Thank you.