piaeagle55
RAV4 transmission slipping
Summary of the thread
A 2012 Toyota RAV4 with 55019 km is experiencing transmission slipping, rough shifts, and grinding noises, accompanied by check engine and transmission indicator lights. These symptoms, along with error codes, suggest a potential issue with the torque converter lock-up clutch. After consulting a mechanic, it was confirmed that the torque converter was indeed faulty, leading to an expensive repair. However, the repair resolved the transmission issues, and the vehicle is now operating smoothly.
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piaeagle55 (community.author)
Yeah, I've noticed a slight hesitation when accelerating. What happened in your case? Was the converter the problem for you too?
milalion1
Yep, converter fault was exactly the issue. I'd strongly suggest getting it checked out by a good shop ASAP. Better safe than sorry when it comes to the automatic gearbox.
piaeagle55 (community.author)
Thanks for sharing your experience. It really helped! I took your advice and talked to a mechanic. Turns out it is a defective torque converter lock-up clutch, just like I thought. The repair was as expensive as I feared. But the RAV4 is shifting smoothly again. I appreciate your help.
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milalion1
Hey, I have a RAV4 too. Sounds like you're having a rough time! I had similar symptoms a while back: slipping, weird noises, and the lights. Did you notice anything else, like maybe a slight hesitation when accelerating?