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marvindrache47

Fortuner Gearbox Slipping Grinding

My 2009 Toyota Fortuner (gasoline engine, 186120 km) has the engine light on and a stored error. The gearbox is in emergency mode, slipping, shifting poorly, and grinding during gear changes. I suspect the transmission oil pressure sensor. Could low gearbox oil cause all this?

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rudolf_fischer6

I had a similar experience with my Toyota Fortuner. Your symptoms sound familiar. Did you check the oil level? Low oil can cause these issues by affecting transmission pressure.

marvindrache47 (Author)

Thanks, I appreciate hearing about your experience. Can you give me more specifics? Did the low oil directly relate to the sensor fault and the symptoms you saw?

rudolf_fischer6

Yes, low oil was the main problem for me. I first thought it was the pressure switch, but adding oil fixed it. Since you mentioned grinding, get it checked by a workshop to rule out mechanical damage. I paid 365€ to have mine checked and refilled.

marvindrache47 (Author)

Thanks for the help and sharing your experience. I'll get it inspected at a workshop. It sounds like low oil and maybe sensor issues need expert attention. Hopefully, my bill will be similar.

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