Jump to content


Gear shifter rough changes?

Evo7
 Share

Recommended Posts

Evo7 Grand Master

Evo7

Posted
Posted

Hey guys,

as you all know, i had recently had my car serviced, and asked Toyota to fix this problem... well, it didn't fix it to my liking, so here is my problem:

when i am sitting at traffic lights waiting, i leave it in N. when i change the shifter to 1st gear, it feels 'rough' and sort of like there isn't any lubrication in the gears, same with 2nd to 3rd etc... i have had the gearbox oil changed... but i think its to do with the pivot ball joint underneath the interior. What i want to know is can i smoothen the gears shifting back and forth and how do i do this/ what do you think i need to re-lubricate it?

Thanks guys :D

Evo

Blind Kid Seeks Grand Master

Blind Kid Seeks

Posted
Posted

oh... your car's auto..........

did they change the trasmission oil?

I dont know anything about Auto Boxes but i bet there are some decent transmission mechanics in the yellow pages you coulod try.

DJKOR Grand Master

DJKOR

Posted
Posted
oh... your car's auto..........

Evan's got a manual.

You said they didn't fix it to your liking. Is it currently the same, better, or worse than before you dropped it in? What kind of feeling is it like? Is it something you can narrow down to the shifter or the gearbox? If it's the shifter pivot joint or something like that, you should be able to feel it out of whack by changing through the gears with the engine off.


Evo7 Grand Master

Evo7

Posted
  • Author
Posted
oh... your car's auto..........

Evan's got a manual.

You said they didn't fix it to your liking. Is it currently the same, better, or worse than before you dropped it in? What kind of feeling is it like? Is it something you can narrow down to the shifter or the gearbox? If it's the shifter pivot joint or something like that, you should be able to feel it out of whack by changing through the gears with the engine off.

Yes, it is easily noticable with the car off... so i am pretty sure its underneath the centre console bit, where the pivot ball is...

it doesn't 'glide' sort of roughish...

and BKS, my car is a manual lol :lol:

So what should i put in it to try and smoothen it out?

Evo

DJKOR Grand Master

DJKOR

Posted
Posted

I'd be looking at removing the centre trim so you can get nice and close to the mechanism itself so you can visually inspect it to see if anything seems out of place. If you can't see anything broken or getting in the way, you can try to spray some lithium grease into the moving parts of the joint.

Depending on your available time, if it were me, I'd be taking the whole shifter assembly out and dismantling it, then cleaning it, then lubing it up and putting it back in. Sometimes visually inspecting things don't reveal any broken bits, but when you take it apart, if something falls off that shouldn't, then you can usually identify the problem.

Guest

Guest

Posted
Posted
I'd be looking at removing the centre trim so you can get nice and close to the mechanism itself so you can visually inspect it to see if anything seems out of place. If you can't see anything broken or getting in the way, you can try to spray some lithium grease into the moving parts of the joint.

Depending on your available time, if it were me, I'd be taking the whole shifter assembly out and dismantling it, then cleaning it, then lubing it up and putting it back in. Sometimes visually inspecting things don't reveal any broken bits, but when you take it apart, if something falls off that shouldn't, then you can usually identify the problem.

nothing like having a well lubed shifter.... haha.

Also, something else to check would be the linkages between the shifter itself and the gearbox.

Blind Kid Seeks Grand Master

Blind Kid Seeks

Posted
Posted

sorry Evo7.... thank god for my misinterpretation :)

what did you say to the dealership when you asked them to check the gearbox? just that it felt notchy??

is it a cluctch adjustment required?

wil_rolla Mentor

wil_rolla

Posted
Posted

hey Evo,,

i think i have the same problem as you do.. mostly happens in first 3 gears like you said..

does your gearbox make a squeaky sound??

Evo7 Grand Master

Evo7

Posted
  • Author
Posted
hey Evo,,

i think i have the same problem as you do.. mostly happens in first 3 gears like you said..

does your gearbox make a squeaky sound??

The gearbox doesn't really make a sound... but i have nice and squeaky clutch pedal... and it drives me nuts <_<

i will go out to the car and have a look, and post some pics to support what i mean...

Evo

Evo7 Grand Master

Evo7

Posted
  • Author
Posted
hey Evo,,

i think i have the same problem as you do.. mostly happens in first 3 gears like you said..

does your gearbox make a squeaky sound??

The gearbox doesn't really make a sound... but i have nice and squeaky clutch pedal... and it drives me nuts <_<

i will go out to the car and have a look, and post some pics to support what i mean...

Evo

i had a detailed look without pulling the shifter assembly out, and its something thats inside the shifter... the cables seem to be fine, and i did it slowly to see if it may be the gearbox, but thats fine as well...i will be pulling it apart and giving it a good clean. what grease do i use for the shifter? i would prefer to shorten the stick too, its sooo long :P

anyone know how i could DIY the shifter to be shorter?

Many thanks for the helps guys :D

Evo

Guest

Guest

Posted
Posted (edited)
hey Evo,,

i think i have the same problem as you do.. mostly happens in first 3 gears like you said..

does your gearbox make a squeaky sound??

The gearbox doesn't really make a sound... but i have nice and squeaky clutch pedal... and it drives me nuts <_<

i will go out to the car and have a look, and post some pics to support what i mean...

Evo

i had a detailed look without pulling the shifter assembly out, and its something thats inside the shifter... the cables seem to be fine, and i did it slowly to see if it may be the gearbox, but thats fine as well...i will be pulling it apart and giving it a good clean. what grease do i use for the shifter? i would prefer to shorten the stick too, its sooo long :P

anyone know how i could DIY the shifter to be shorter?

Many thanks for the helps guys :D

Evo

you could cut the top part of the shifter, but this isnt really going to do ***** to improve shift throw... maybe buy a short shift kit?

Edited by mick.wheelz
DJKOR Grand Master

DJKOR

Posted
Posted
...what grease do i use for the shifter?

As said... lithium grease.

Guest

Guest

Posted
Posted
...what grease do i use for the shifter?

As said... lithium grease.

baby oil :spiteful:

Dav0 Proficient

Dav0

Posted
Posted

wil, depending on the kms of the car and its enviroment. hate to say it... worn syncros esp if its first second third gears

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing



  • Join The Club

    Join the Toyota Owners Club and be part of the Community. It's FREE!

  • Latest Postings

    1. 18

      High idling on the 2zzge even when warm (solved!)

      i am in sydney, just got 1992 tarago, same problem, 2k idle speed when engine warm, changed the whole throttle body, ECU, still same, help pls in sydney 0405987988
      moxabest in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
    2. 5

      High RPM Idle after the engine warm up.

      i have same problem, already changed throttle body, ecm modle, help pls
      moxabest in Inside and Out
    3. 0

      Tow bar

      Hi guys, Just bought my new Landcruiser Prado yesterday. What is the difference between Onroad Towner and Off road Towbar
      Kiru in Prado Club
    4. 3

      Disconnecting winch, lightbar and UHF

      Generally, yes. In the 60s, and earlier, there were cars with positive grounds, so I'm always a bit hesitant to say the negative wire. It is always the one that bolts to the body. Herb
      ozieagle in Landcruiser Club
    5. 0

      2011 Land Cruiser 1VD-FTV Engine Won't Start After Overhaul

      Hi everyone, I have a 2011 Land Cruiser VDJ200 with a 1VD-FTV engine. I recently had the engine fully overhauled due to a blown head gasket. However, after the overhaul, the engine is not starting. It only cranks but doesn't fire. I've checked the following DTC codes: Internal memory EEPROM error Low rail pressure The actual rail pressure data shows: 240 bar during cranking 61 bar when ignition is off Based on these findings, I suspect the following potential causes: =Defective Diesel High-Pressure Pump =Leaking Piezoelectric Injectors =Diesel Fuel Bypassing to the DPF Circuit =Faulty Injector Drivers I'm hoping for some expert advice to help diagnose and resolve this problem I'm seeking expert advice on how to troubleshoot and resolve this issue. Any suggestions or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
      kevin200 in Landcruiser Club
    6. 3

      Disconnecting winch, lightbar and UHF

      Okay this might be dumb but it the ground the negative?
      citrus__grove in Landcruiser Club
    7. 3

      Disconnecting winch, lightbar and UHF

      Disconnecting batteries, ALWAYS disconnect the ground wire first. Doing this will also disconnect power, in general. Herb
      ozieagle in Landcruiser Club
    8. 3

      Disconnecting winch, lightbar and UHF

      Hey guys, I’m wanting to disconnect my current winch, lightbar and UHF as I have new plans. I’ve installed a winch previously on another car so I get it’s a case of following the cables and disconnecting from the battery, etc but but safety wise, should I start by disconnecting the battery so the cables aren’t live orrrr? And if so how do it go this haha?
      citrus__grove in Landcruiser Club
    9. 1

      Snapping wheel and axle studs

      Put a set of standard wheels on it and your problem will disappear. It is critical that the hole in the wheel centre is a snug fit on the axle boss (without wheel nuts fitted). If your wheels are sloppy on the axle boss this allows excess force on your wheel studs and they will break, as yours are doing. If you are unsure of what to do, go to a reputable tyre shop and get assistance.
      32V8 in Landcruiser Club
    10. 0

      2zz idle / roughness when accelerating past 3k

      Hey everyone was hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction with this issue I've been facing for a while now. My Celica's idle will drop down to almost 200rpm when stationery after hitting operating temperature. Pretty much feels like it's about to stall out but never actually does. When taking off from a set of lights it almost feels like it hesitates or is down on power and then all of a sudden it lurches forward and gets a boost in power again. Then again around 1,500-3,000rpm it feels down on power and in what I can only describe in the engine feeling scratchy. Past 3,000 rpm it gets a little boost in power again but still definitely feels down on power compared to what it used to be and still has that roughness. Note lift is also not working at the moment but I have changed the lift bolts, planning on cleaning the VVT and VVTL-i OCV's New engine mounts have been installed I changed the MAF sensor about 4 years ago albeit not OEM. After doing some research my main ideas now would be a New MAF this time OEM, TPS, IACV or Coil Packs (Changed plugs 50,000km ago) Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! :)
      ik04 in Celica Club
×
×
  • Create New...

Forums

News

Membership