1995 Toyota Tercel Shifting adjustment

1995 TOYOTA TERCEL

TMAJ9447

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Transmission problem
1995 Toyota Tercel 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 155K miles

I just finished replacing the oil pan gasket, transmission gasket & filter, and the rear oil seal. put it all back together with out chilton manual (which i cant seem to find). So now my problems is no leaks but shifts late (i think) at about (20 and 55). Can you please give me instructions and steps to adjust it?

Thanks,
Tommie

Apr 11, 2010 at 4:23 PM

2CARPRO JACK

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First you will need to adjust the TV (throttle valve) cable from the trans to the throttle.This should take care of you problem

Apr 11, 2010 at 6:18 PM

TMAJ9447

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i will try this and respond with results soon, also i have a check engine light with a code that says (EGR restricted flow) i just replaced the EGR with a new one $$$. any input as to possible corrective action.

Thank you so very much, i love you guys!
Tommie

Apr 11, 2010 at 8:28 PM

2CARPRO JACK

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try applying the EGR valve with the engine idling.It should almost if not totally kill the engine.If it doesnt, the EGR passages are clogged and will need to be cleaned out

Apr 11, 2010 at 10:29 PM

TMAJ9447

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okay ! i adjusted it per instructions provided. itnow shifts at approx. 20, 40, & 45. if i step on the accelerator it shifts at 30, 50 & 55. sound right?

thanks so very much,
Tommie

Apr 14, 2010 at 3:10 PM

2CARPRO JACK

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There is no spec for speed of shifts, so if it feels right to you, like it did before then it should be fine.Those speeds sound about right

Apr 15, 2010 at 7:07 AM

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