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Transmission issues...
I have a lot of idle issues with my FR-S and have been waiting months for a fix. Aside from the idle issues, there are other problems my FR-S AT is having:
Some mornings it just feels like the brakes are dragging. There is drag somewhere in the drivetrain, it's quite noticeable between shifts. This morning it felt like the torque converter was acting up when I was stopped in traffic. As I let my foot slowly off the gas, the drive train 'thumped' which I could feel and as I applied the brakes it thumped again. It was not smooth at all, not like it any car should be with an AT. RPM's were steady as the car 'thumped' during the slow crawl in traffic.This happened many times and was still happening when I got to my destination. The 'dragging' feeling was also happening, the engine idle dip was happening at every stop and the car just overall felt like a piece of crap to drive. The thump issue is new though, there is something definitely wrong with my FR-S and I'm getting pretty annoyed with Toyota and this car. Other issues that I have: Condensation in right rear taillight - the only thing that can be fixed! Rear deck popping Rob |
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Could it be the idle issue causing the AT to act up?
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I don't know. In traffic I wasn't even touching the gas, just letting off the brake (to creep ahead) and it was thumping. I watched the idle and it stayed at 700rpm. I just got back from another drive and no thumping or dragging. The rpm dip wasn't as bad as it was this morning either, but still there (it always is). The car feels more sluggish and I don't think it's running as well as it should.. Mileage seems down too in the last month...
4400kms on the odo... I wish I had kept my 4Runner and not got this car. Rob |
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Status of xmsn fluid?
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Does it feel sometimes like the brake is being applied when you back off the throttle? Do you feel like you need to give it more gas all of a sudden?
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Rear deck is an easy fix. You can add that to your list.
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It has been reported here that vehicles have been delivered to buyers without fluid. This is a warranty service matter best brought to the dealer immediately. Dealer might want to arrange a tow in for inspection - you could call AND email for your record. |
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I have a 2012 4Runner TE lined up for a good deal, but the negative equity on the FR-S is killing me and I'm having trouble getting approved. SAME DEAL as my 2010 4Runner though, so I have no idea what the issue is. I really want out of the FR-S now. I fell down some steps 2 months ago (landing hard on my knees on concrete) and my knees have been hurting every time I get in and out of the car. I'm 45, so not a spring chicken ![]() Rob |
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