Automatic gearbox

[Lin Hunneyball]

My 3 litre petrol automatic is not changing up into 5th gear even when cruising on the flat. My local garage near Penzance Cornwall cannot fix it. I suggested it could be that we haven't changed the transmission fluid in a while, but they thought that was unlikely to be the problem. I've tried an automatic transmission specialist in Penryn and they say they can't get parts for it. It is an import with a 57 plate. Can anyone recommend a solution or a mechanic who's dealt with this kind of problem?

Thanks, Chris Hunneyball.  

[Rojie]

34 minutes ago, Lin Hunneyball said:

My 3 litre petrol automatic is not changing up into 5th gear even when cruising on the flat. My local garage near Penzance Cornwall cannot fix it. I suggested it could be that we haven't changed the transmission fluid in a while, but they thought that was unlikely to be the problem. I've tried an automatic transmission specialist in Penryn and they say they can't get parts for it. It is an import with a 57 plate. Can anyone recommend a solution or a mechanic who's dealt with this kind of problem?

Thanks, Chris Hunneyball.  

 

Hello Chris,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

Have you tried Dyernostics in Bodmin ?

Worth a call. He is a qualified Toyota technician.

 

He may do autos, or know someone that does.

 

Silly question, but you do have the gear shift in the correct position !

Not to the right when in D.