My supra seems sluggish..

Animosity · 10-22-2008, 02:34 AM

Hi all. For the past week my supra has been SLOW. Its an N/A automatic and whenever i put it in drive, i can put the pedal to the floor then it sloooowly accelerates. Once it gets rolling she seems to be fine, but whenever i stop it picks up real slow. Any help you guys have would be appreciated.

dannydavi · 10-22-2008, 06:27 AM

Do you hear any sounds to go along with it? like putting/puttering? does it stall during pick up?

Animosity · 10-22-2008, 07:07 PM

No, i have been listening to it and it makes no sounds. I put the pedal on the floor and it goes to 2000/2500 RPMS max. Its killing me. I mean once it gets going and im on the open road its fine, but when i have to stop then continue going it WONT get up and go.

btwilson86 · 10-22-2008, 07:35 PM

Does it seem like it's slipping when it does this? If you put the Transmission in "L", do you get a clean start?

Animosity · 10-22-2008, 08:44 PM

That's what i was afraid of..
If i put it in "L" and step on it, it goes quicker than in drive.
If my transmission is slipping thats not a cheap fix is it?

btwilson86 · 10-22-2008, 08:51 PM

Typically, no... More than likely you'll probably need a rebuild. When I took my tranny in to get rebuilt, I dumped a little over a grand on it. It would have been an extra 500ish bucks if I left it on the car, but I pulled it myself.

You could try getting a used one (via eBay, this forum, Pick a Part junkyards), but if it works it'll only be a temporary thing because these transmissions are old, and it is inevitable that they will have to be rebuilt at some time

Animosity · 10-23-2008, 02:42 AM

Oh geez, well thanks for the info.

btwilson86 · 10-23-2008, 03:23 AM

You know, I was thinking today and completely overlooked one possible cause: How's the tranny fluid level? Low fluid would cause slipping...

Also, in the TSRM is a step-by-step diagnostic procedure on the A/T you should check out... It helped me isolate my problem to a faulty solenoid, saving me from having to pay for a rebuild (again)

2.5RHDsupra · 06-18-2010, 02:35 AM

Mine did the same thing, i took it to a transmission shop, the changed the fluid and filter, and now it doesnt do it anymore.

wstanek · 06-18-2010, 02:03 PM

Your TC could be shot! ?/\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\
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10-22-2008, 02:34 AM	#1
Animosity Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 10	My supra seems sluggish.. Hi all. For the past week my supra has been SLOW. Its an N/A automatic and whenever i put it in drive, i can put the pedal to the floor then it sloooowly accelerates. Once it gets rolling she seems to be fine, but whenever i stop it picks up real slow. Any help you guys have would be appreciated. __________________ Animosity

10-22-2008, 06:27 AM	#2
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	Do you hear any sounds to go along with it? like putting/puttering? does it stall during pick up? __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

10-22-2008, 07:07 PM	#3
Animosity Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 10	No, i have been listening to it and it makes no sounds. I put the pedal on the floor and it goes to 2000/2500 RPMS max. Its killing me. I mean once it gets going and im on the open road its fine, but when i have to stop then continue going it WONT get up and go. __________________ Animosity

10-22-2008, 07:35 PM	#4
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Does it seem like it's slipping when it does this? If you put the Transmission in "L", do you get a clean start? __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

10-22-2008, 08:44 PM	#5
Animosity Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 10	That's what i was afraid of.. If i put it in "L" and step on it, it goes quicker than in drive. If my transmission is slipping thats not a cheap fix is it? __________________ Animosity

10-22-2008, 08:51 PM	#6
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Typically, no... More than likely you'll probably need a rebuild. When I took my tranny in to get rebuilt, I dumped a little over a grand on it. It would have been an extra 500ish bucks if I left it on the car, but I pulled it myself. You could try getting a used one (via eBay, this forum, Pick a Part junkyards), but if it works it'll only be a temporary thing because these transmissions are old, and it is inevitable that they will have to be rebuilt at some time __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

10-23-2008, 02:42 AM	#7
Animosity Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 10	Oh geez, well thanks for the info. __________________ Animosity

10-23-2008, 03:23 AM	#8
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	You know, I was thinking today and completely overlooked one possible cause: How's the tranny fluid level? Low fluid would cause slipping... Also, in the TSRM is a step-by-step diagnostic procedure on the A/T you should check out... It helped me isolate my problem to a faulty solenoid, saving me from having to pay for a rebuild (again) __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

06-18-2010, 02:35 AM	#9
2.5RHDsupra Intake Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: calgary Posts: 40	Mine did the same thing, i took it to a transmission shop, the changed the fluid and filter, and now it doesnt do it anymore.

06-18-2010, 02:03 PM	#10
wstanek 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 178	Your TC could be shot! ?/\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ \| \| \| \| \| \| Last edited by wstanek; 06-20-2010 at 12:40 AM.

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