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#1 ·
Hey Guys, I have a 2007 FJ trdse with 185000 miles. Bought it new on DEC 2006 love it.
Last week the gear having trouble shifting, took it to the dealer and they said transmission is out. They are installing a new remanufactured one.

Im supposse to pick it up today, do you guys have any advise on what to ask the dealer? I just want to make sure that everything is good since it cost a lot to replace. They said it has 4 year warranty with unlimited milage on the new Transmission.

Thank you.
 
#3 · (Edited)
What StrangerRanger already said above. I would ask for documentation/paperwork etc with regard to the 4 year warranty with unlimited mileage and what are the maintenance requirements associated with the warranty (e.g...they wont honor it if you don't do...such and such). Without it in writing with legal documentation, it is just words that wont help you. I would also clarify which legal entity is providing the warranty? the dealer?, Toyota?, a third party insurer? It makes a difference because some corporate entities are known to go bye-bye or go through bankruptcy and then your warranty is worthless.

Future advice is to check in here on the forums before you shell out big money on repairs. I have certainly seen some situations where people where told the torque converter is bad, trans needs to be replaced, etc...and it turns out to be a simpler lower cost solution such as shudder fix and a trans fluid flush.

I am not saying that is the situation with your transmission, but the general thinking on the forum is that dealers are quick to jump to the expensive full replacement/rebuild solution and not look for a lower cost alternative that might be available. The same can be true for other repairs (not transmission related).
 
#4 ·
Just Picked it up at the dealer and it drives smoother and feels like more power. I love this truck a lot. Wish can buy a new one again.

You guys are right they said now and in writing the warranty is 1 Year unlimited miles. But the service guy is super nice. He took picture of old and new like he promised.

Thanks for the advise hope the truck last. Automotive exterior Vehicle Bumper Auto part Car


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#7 ·
Out of the blue when I reversed it has no power I think because its not going in to gear. Then when I drove it, it would down shift on its own on the freeway and makes a loud noise.

When I break I felt like I got rear ended. After that all lights came on. Then I took it to the dealer, thats when they told me transmission is done.

They explain about rebuilt and re manufacture, and I just dont want anymore problem with this. I check and call around before making the decision.

I paid $4600 for remac. $ 3000 plus tax for trans and around $1250 for labor.

So far so good drove it around 100 miles yesterday . But I really feel its smoother and more power because I applied the same pressure on the pedal and it peels now. I feel like I have to get use to a different truck. I really hope that it will last.
 
#13 ·
...I paid $4600 for remac. $ 3000 plus tax for trans and around $1250 for labor.
Wow, that'a a lot of dough for a factory trans, reman even. Reworking what you already have a local trans shop might have been worth checking into. Just a thought.
Sounds about right for a Toyota dealer though, I had mine replaced on warranty (the first time...) but the receipt they gave me had a reman transmission at $3,000 and labor was $1,100 with a 1Yr/10K warranty.
 
#10 ·
Wow, that'a a lot of dough for a factory trans, reman even. Reworking what you already have a local trans shop might have been worth checking into. Just a thought.
 
#11 ·
Too late now. I won't second guess you and that new tranny pic is a beautiful thing!! Enjoy your're smooth shifting rig for many more years to come, friend. Don't forget when problems do arise check in with your friendly forum buddies to bounce ideas and experiences back and forth. None of us will probably have an issue that another member hasn't already encountered or discussed...:bigthumb:
 
#14 ·
I'm glad it all worked out and you are happy with the result, but honestly that was a total burn job by the dealer or the "Stealer" as they have coined here on the forum. I'm so glad I can fix anything and have the tools to do it, although a dual post lift would be extremely useful!
 
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