Shifting Problem (Automatic)

[FRSure]

Oh yea guys. Their insurance is still paying for my rental and fixing the transmission.
I choose this body shop myself. Things will get sorted out on Monday

They will start fixing it on Monday... But they can't fix it because they don't know what's wrong... They will show it to a high level Toyota technician..

[Blood]

Yes, the shifter not working is an issue with the electrical system in the car. This should be obvious since the car can be put into gear with the mechanical override and drives properly once it is in gear. I severely doubt there is any transmission damage.

Like I said in my post on the last page, it sounds like the shop missed wiring up some of the electrical stuff. Since you said you were not able to shift it right after being hit, it is likely that the wiring connected to the shifter/transmission may have broken from the impact of the accident.

I would wait for the Toyota Technician. If you are able to speak to the tech, ask him/her to test ALL electrical systems in the car. It may be more than just the transmission lockout and headlights that aren't working, and worst case scenario the shop will have to replace all or part of the wiring harness.

[FRSure]

Originally Posted by Blood

Yes, the shifter not working is an issue with the electrical system in the car. This should be obvious since the car can be put into gear with the mechanical override and drives properly once it is in gear. I severely doubt there is any transmission damage.

Like I said in my post on the last page, it sounds like the shop missed wiring up some of the electrical stuff. Since you said you were not able to shift it right after being hit, it is likely that the wiring connected to the shifter/transmission may have broken from the impact of the accident.

I would wait for the Toyota Technician. If you are able to speak to the tech, ask him/her to test ALL electrical systems in the car. It may be more than just the transmission lockout and headlights that aren't working, and worst case scenario the shop will have to replace all or part of the wiring harness.

In your opinion, how long would it take to fix the electrical system for the transmission and headlight once the problem has been diagnosed? They also told me the M mode works without over ride.

Asking because I have no answer until late Monday or early Tuesday..

[red_comet]

@FRSure Sorry to read about these issues, man. Good luck getting your baby fixed.

[Blood]

Originally Posted by FRSure

In your opinion, how long would it take to fix the electrical system for the transmission and headlight once the problem has been diagnosed? They also told me the M mode works without over ride.

Asking because I have no answer until late Monday or early Tuesday..

It really depends on the diagnosis. If it's just a few connectors that came undone? A day of work maximum, including testing. If all or part of the wiring harness needs replacing due to unrepairable damage, you'd probably be looking at a few days to a week. Possibly more depending on how long it would take to get the wiring harness, and how many other cars the shop has to do work on.

Definitely try to talk to the Toyota Tech and have everything tested so you know for sure when you get the car back that there aren't any issues that were missed or overlooked. Good luck! Hope you don't have to wait too much longer.

[FRSure]

Originally Posted by Blood

It really depends on the diagnosis. If it's just a few connectors that came undone? A day of work maximum, including testing. If all or part of the wiring harness needs replacing due to unrepairable damage, you'd probably be looking at a few days to a week. Possibly more depending on how long it would take to get the wiring harness, and how many other cars the shop has to do work on.

Definitely try to talk to the Toyota Tech and have everything tested so you know for sure when you get the car back that there aren't any issues that were missed or overlooked. Good luck! Hope you don't have to wait too much longer.

Currently the car is still in the body shop. So I'm not allowed to drive it or touch the car due to something about safety concern and insurance issue as the car repair is still incomplete.

On Monday, the body shop will drive my car to a Toyota repair place about 14 miles. How would I talk to the Toyota tech? the body shop told me they will deal with Toyota tech and take care of everything
Tldr : repair not finish, I can't drive the car.

Hopefully its just a few wire that got undone.. :/

Also, they did test the airbag and confirm they should work.

Sucks ass. Last time I drove the car was Jan 18
And the repair date finish is march 13..

[FirestormFRS]

You're letting the people that work for you dictate what happens. Stand up for yourself. You should be demanding stuff be done right.

[LavosTRD]

It's just a blown fuse.

[FRSure]

Originally Posted by LavosTRD

It's just a blown fuse.

What so you mean?

[LavosTRD]

It's not something drastic as a damaged trans or damaged harness
A blown fuse typically for the stop lights will cause this. I occasionally see it from time to time on tacomas

[FRSure]

Originally Posted by LavosTRD

It's not something drastic as a damaged trans or damaged harness
A blown fuse typically for the stop lights will cause this. I occasionally see it from time to time on tacomas

Hmm. I'll suggest that to them. But there was no electrical overload.. Just a rear end accident. How does that blow a fuse?

[LavosTRD]

your taillights were not damaged in the accident? there was no welding done on the car? fuses blow, why isnt so important as long as it doesnt keep happening

[FRSure]

Originally Posted by LavosTRD

your taillights were not damaged in the accident? there was no welding done on the car? fuses blow, why isnt so important as long as it doesnt keep happening

My taillight were crushed and the reverse light went out. But some led still lit up on the tail light.

[FRSure]

Now.. Waiting for Monday. I hope those people don't hoon my car driving there ...