Toyota Tacoma Sticky Shifter Repair

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Toyota Tacoma Sticky Shifter Repair

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Күн бұрын

Toyota Tacoma Sticky Shifter Repair is the task for today. After struggling with a tacoma automatic transmission stuck shifter, I grab the tools and get to work. Although this may seem like a complex job, the process of how to oil the shifter cable on a tacoma transmission is actually pretty straight forward. I've worked on many cars and trucks over the years and it sure is nice not having to jack up the vehicle on jack stands before working on it. Locating the shifter cable that attaches to the side of the transmission is quite straight forward. It's on the driver side of the transmission and is housed inside a flexible rubber boot. With a few squirts of your favourite lubricant, part 1 of this job is done. Next you'll be up inside the truck taking apart the console around the shifter. This actually is quite easy as well.It will be clear as day where the shifter attaches to the shifter cable/rod as soon as the plastic covers are off and you'll be back to putting down a few squirts of lubricant. Once everything is all buttoned up, you're done! Easy peasy! Cycle the transmission shifter back and forth through the gears a few times and the oil will eventually loosen things up. Hope this helps!

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@BigPapa-o9x Ай бұрын

I have done this very thing a number of times but it kept returning no matter what stuff I used. About 6 months ago I decided to try something a little more permanent and it seems to be working so well I decided to add a comment here. The spray lube fix works good and fast but trying my modification could be more permanent. It took me about 20 minutes to complete the fix. I removed the nut hold the shifter cable to the lever underneath the truck...it takes a 13mm wrench. Once removed, use a wire brush to remove the rust and corrosion buildup on both sides of the lever, from the nit, and from the shifter level connector. Then put a good coating of lithium grease on both sides of the connector, the steel lever, and the nut. Then reassemble (making sure the connector screw fits all the way through the square hole on the lever) and tighten. It's been 6 months so far without any sticking.

@sawingwithsandy Ай бұрын

Thanks for passing that along to me

@Robyrob7771 2 жыл бұрын

Same boat with the frame. 2006 new frame in 2017. Tight shifter after frame swap. Lubed linkages underneath did the job for me.

@sawingwithsandy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it all fixed up Rob

@marcinpasnicki248 2 жыл бұрын

I think your problem is the neutral safety switch. With time it gets rusty and full of cra…Could be the reason of why it takes some force to move gear shift. It is on the other side of transmission.

@FlyingJolly 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help. I'm having the same problem on mine. I think this saved me a lot of time, and it got me started in the right direction on a fix.

@edpaine7982 Жыл бұрын

My gen 5 4Runner doing this. Glad I found all this good info.

@sawingwithsandy Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video Ed! Thanks for watching

@carolinianbushcraft206 3 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm!! Thank you!

@fquintani46 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, your video helped me a lot. I didn't have the money to pay for a mechanic.

@sawingwithsandy 8 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@denisd4050 4 жыл бұрын

Good day Sandy. Fun time lol I think you should keep you the problems with it have a good week

@sawingwithsandy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Denis. Hope your week is going well and you and your family are staying healthy with all the problems going on around right now

@leosalas41ify 6 ай бұрын

Same problem on RAV4. Just shot wd40 in the shifting plastic. Apparently the wife and kids spilled soda in it and created a sticky mess. Not able to tell from looking at it, but it turned out to be the problem.

@dillonkoch72 7 ай бұрын

I didn't even watch this whole video and I already knew you need a shifter cable

@hamedghadirian1512 2 жыл бұрын

It helped me. Thanks

@animaldw6996 3 жыл бұрын

My 2005 Tacoma did the same thing. It was the Neutral Safety Switch that's attached to the transmission. It needs to be lubricated as they get older or your cable will brake as mine did.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know. Thanks for passing that along

@liddell373 3 жыл бұрын

It worked!!!! Thank you!!!!

@spiralinglight 3 жыл бұрын

Mine started throwing codes for this today. Lubed the linking and reset. Fingers crossed. According to tacomaworld forum. There is a plug behind the kick panel drivers side that can corrode and cause the code light going to go digging in there next if the code comes back

@MyClutteredGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with my 2015 and also made a video. 👍

@lancelangdon7569 3 жыл бұрын

I Have the same problem if my truck has been sitting and it has rained. No issues if it's been sitting and it's been dry, which leads me to believe my issue is on the transmission end of the cable and rain water is getting down into that area.. I've noticed that if I sit there and just keep working the shifter back and forth through all the gears, it all starts working properly again. Thanks for the video. I plan to oil the cable and anything else I can get oil on down at the transmission. BTW, WD40 is not a long term lubricant as it will evaporate over time. Thanks!

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good point about WD40, thanks Lance and I hope the issue works itself out for you

@awbirnie Ай бұрын

WD-40 is not oil. Its basically a cleaner. Hit it with a good penetrating oil after the WD.

@sawingwithsandy Ай бұрын

Good point

@adamr8628 3 күн бұрын

Yep, waste of time and money using WD40 for this job. And a lot of the people that watch this video are going to repeat that!! Uggh.

@jamesbaxter2370 3 жыл бұрын

my 2009 taco is doing the same thing. That mechanism is bad for sticking up especially when it gets cold. I recommend using penetrating oil and graphite lubricant. I see a few people using grease and thru my experience i think that eventually compounds the problem once the dirt gets in. ive had to periodically lube up this mechanism and work the shifter from park to low a few times to let it loosen up. seems to be worse if the truck is left to sit for a few days. In my case the problem is definitely the in shifter mechanism in the cab and not at the transmission linkage, because once the shifter mechanism is lubed up it moves so nice! very frustrating when its stuck!

@adamr8628 3 күн бұрын

WD 40 is not oil. Its not a lubricant either. Temporarily it may seem like it

@DadsGotADeal 4 жыл бұрын

thanks! man, working in the cold can be tough. my fingers get all numb and the thick gloves are a pain.

@sawingwithsandy 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know what you mean. It’s about 30 Celsius today but I know in another few months it’ll be negative 30 oh well.

@clareyryan0001 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Sandy, I had the same problem and use Seafoam deep creep to lube the cable and where the cable attaches to the transmission shifter. After 5 minutes the shifting was back to normal.

@sawingwithsandy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that. I’ll give that a go next time I’m down there

@deviousdoses2012 2 жыл бұрын

My 05 4runner has similar issue. Shifter is so hard to shift as I let the truck sit for long periods, sometime I put so much pressure the cable pops off on the console and I have to tear it apart to re-attach. I had a shop lube the crap out of the PRNDL switch on driver side and it was smooth again. Now after letting the truck sit for the summer, it is soo stiff I cant even get it out of park. Should I focus on just the drivers side switch on the tranny, or should I also be lubricating the passenger side neutral switch as well ? I think I should replace both, this is happening too frequently now.

@linabalina6512 2 жыл бұрын

Would know where a Manuel transmissions cables would be??

@jimhill3546 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! I wonder if the cable itself is binding? Perhaps try lubing up the actual linkage on the transmission where the cable connects. This might help ease off the strain on the cable and allow it to slide easier..try using some good synthetic lubricant :)

@sawingwithsandy 4 жыл бұрын

I certainly have time on my hands at the moment 😉 so I’ll get back under there and lubricate some more

@Billymons 3 жыл бұрын

Did this ever solve the problem. Had the same issue on a 2009 Corolla. It kind of fixed its self after some force full shifts. One month later the trans went. I really think the shifting problem was in the trans.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully the fix works for a while

@larrykluckoutdoors8227 4 жыл бұрын

Try pouring a little maple syrup down onto the linkage for lubricant

@sawingwithsandy 4 жыл бұрын

Haha. If the maple syrup didn’t take so long to make the Canadian side of me would actually do that haha

@HappyLife272 3 жыл бұрын

or maybe a new linkage

@deanhann9805 4 жыл бұрын

You should have a good look at your Neutral safety switch...that might be your problem. Just a thought.

@sawingwithsandy 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a good point. I have checked it and it’s freely moving. Is there anything in particular i should check for with it?

@rosco9607 2 жыл бұрын

Neutral safety switch needs replacing.

@candoallthings6748 4 жыл бұрын

I need help, my car was running good then one moment I turn it on and the abs brake battery and slip light came on and I have no acceleration no power windows no headlights or hazard lights, ac works, reverse lights work, I replaced alternator, battery and throttle body and I need help

@sawingwithsandy 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I’m not too sure what it could be

@michaelbradley8508 4 жыл бұрын

WD40 is a great product - I use it all the time for a wide variety of purposes. In this case however, considering the amount of accumulated material in the consul, I would have started with graphite. The WD40 will remain oily and dirt will stick to it. Graphite dries and the dirt won't stick. I guess they don't have vehicle safety checks where you live. Michael from Alberta

@sawingwithsandy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I’m not familiar with graphite. Is that the name of the product? They have safety checks when you transfer ownership of vehicles in Ontario. Is it different in Alberta?

@michaelbradley8508 4 жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy Graphite is a 'type of product' - not a brand name. There are several manufacturers. It basically is ground up pencil lead. You can get it at any hardware store in the area that cuts keys. It is a favourite with locksmiths because it lubricates the lock but the lubricant is dry and does not attract dirt also the lubricant does not 'stiffen up' in cold weather. You can also find it a bicycle shops to use on bicycle chains. Years ago Alberta had annual safety checks but they stopped them. There is talk that they might bring them back. Michael from Alberta

@sawingwithsandy 4 жыл бұрын

That’s good to know. Thanks for the info.