I think the five speed shifter differs. Wait and listen. When I hook the cables back up, I can move the shifter side to side but doesn't go into any gear. When I went to go home the car would not go into netrual with my foot on the brake so I could not start the car. all were within their respective specifications. I would neutral roll down hills in push it into gear when it would start to incline, or id shift into neutral before a light and have to shift it back into gear before I could stop fully. Oct 8, 2017 · Care, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting. Nov 27, 2011 · Crunch is probably the third gear syncro but the smt can go a good bit without them, if it's matching right the crunch won't last long enough to actually be a crunch, more like a loud click. With my old MG, there was no synchro ring on first gear. 30 Answers. Oct 27, 2005 · Basically, while i drive, the smt light would come on, and i would be stuck in whatever gear i'm in (happened once in 3rd, other times in 5th). 5 in sub. on a 20 mile journey in 4th and 5th gear it seemed like clutch slip a couple of times,but this did not occur again on the return journey. When the gear box was in pieces inside the relearn always started after just disconnecting the battery. it will not shift into any gear and stays in neutral, it also makes this pumping sound to the left of the engine. The SMT will not go into reverse unless engine rpm is below a certain level. Toyota failed to recommend changing the fluidIt is mind boggling! I LOVE SMT! I drive it to work in stop-and-go traffic, so regular manual is not an option. I rebuilt the trans a little over 20k ago with new input and output shaft bearings as well as 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear synchros. SteveFL; Apr 6 Jun 17, 2023 · Just don’t go into reverse! Actually, I’ve never tried it and think I won’t. So I replaced it. Apr 22, 2006 · Anyway, I have an 85 MR2 and it's stuck in neutral. Broken or dislodged transmission linkages. Codes will also help some of the more knowledgable point you in the right direction. If I wait a whiile, it will. It's the cover where you put in the oil. Just figure a way to get the wobbly piece slid onto the shifter shaft. May 10, 2005 · I find that I don't like to be caught in the wrong gear when approaching a stop light, so I downshift. Another owner that had a similar problem said he had to put his spyder in neutral and then push it down his driveway. Apr 24, 2023 · When I went to turn it on it says it's in 4th gear and won't shift. I got my codes checked and its throwing a P0715 or Input shaft speed sensor circuit malfunction code. You say this is the first time it happened and you were in a hurry? Here's a theory. Nov 11, 2013 · In southern Cal. I tried disconnecting the battery to reset the computers . The gear light has a code stored that will give you insight on what’s going on. That, of course, should generate a 820 code. Just replaced transmission fluid today. Mar 6, 2017 · I bought the car with the gearbox issue , car runs but wont go into gear, checked the smt fluid bottle is ok at right level , the red light is on when I start the car but it wont move , will select gears but wont move, thought the brake switch might be gone but thinking either the neutral switch or the transmission ecu. May 23, 2017 · Okay, I'm extremely frustrated. I checked the smt fluid and it was slightly lower than it should’ve been so I topped it off. Looking for an SMT expert for advice please. Intermittent SMT red wheel and different problems with gear changes - most frequent problem has been shifting up to 3rd gear usually before reaching full operating temp, the smt just won't find the gear, solved by changing 2 to 4 until warm when necessary. Care, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting. Sometimes SMT light not on but still won't go in gear. Aug 18, 2012 · The symptoms are the usual stall out when coming down to a stop. Shut the car off and started it again, still not able to shift into any gear with the clutch all the way to the floor (clutch had about 50% tension, from the way it usually feels. I start the car and it won't go into gear. I have a 2002 mr2 with an smt and a few weeks back it just stopped shifting. Switch on the ignition, but do not engage the starter. No matter where I move the shifter it won't change at all. If you notice this also happens in between gear changes. IF it does, gently rock the car so a gear tooth won’t get aligned and block the shift. If they don't, it is the fuse or the brake switch. Jul 9, 2013 · I then started the re-learn process to see if I could get it to go into gear and it failed to complete the shift into the first gear of the learning pattern. thanks in advance Aug 9, 2016 · My 2010 JKU wont go into gear (manual transmission) the clutch pedal feels the same as it did before and there are no leaks or low fluid levels. Oct 12, 2012 · Doesn't do it every time, but I'm sure it will fail completely tomorrow when I go to the British car show 35 miles away from home. There in CA. PLEASE HELP! I just sold my jeep for something more efficient and it won't Jul 21, 2008 · I have a Y reg MR2 MK3 with a SMT gearbox. Engaging a gear while at a dead stop is not forgiving. I stopped to get something from home and left the jeep running, when I returned the shift knob felt rough to go into 1st and when it went into 2nd it just The issue is that it won’t shift into gear. Sep 18, 2022 · While driving it made a metallic sound, then after i stopped to check what was wrong the car wouldn't go into gear without yanking the lever. Sometimes I'd shift to neutral then back into the SMT so that it'll land into the appropriate gear. Once it was in neutral it would not go into gear (either 1st gear or reverse). Still nothing. What was odd was it then hung rotating about 5-10 degrees back and forth trying to either get into or out of the gear and it would not stop trying even when the car was turned off - it was Feb 22, 2003 · The next day i started it no smt light but wouldnt go back into gear, so i let it run for 20 mins and went to try it SMT light back on. (overdrive is ON btw) Sometimes I have to keep my speed at 60kmh, then it goes into 4th. 2001 low mileage, mods: K&N 57i gen 2, toyosports manifold and Cobra twin exhaust, unichip. Reverse became hard to get into, then I lost it totally. This only seems to happen once the car is warmed up. The fix was to pull the shifter back into second gear, then forward into first gear. Then a few days ago during acceleration the car could completely lose power for a full second then return to normal. so I decided to start looking at the solenoids. It was a small fortune, but I can't wait to see what the 6 speed is like. Go to salvage yard get a 5speed manual and do a swap: or go to salvalge yard, get a working SMT, then use the car for awhile till you find a replacement and then sell the car. The car has Apr 7, 2020 · Smt Gear Lock Release One of our members had or still has a problem with his shifter gate locked in the 1st gear position, I had this problem a few months ago and thought id write this up for those who may encounter there shift gate locking up. PRICE AS TESTED $25,726 (base price: $25,000) Jan 22, 2016 · I tried putting it in each gear including reverse and it won't move and it drove perfectly like two seconds prior. The SMT fluid was never changed nor added. Sep 14, 2022 · As the title states, out of nowhere while driving the car started to refuse to be put into gear. Why will the car sometimes go into gear with engine on perfect and then all of a sudden it's impossile to get into gear?? Oct 11, 2013 · I have a 2003 mr2 spyder with an SMT transmission. Dec 4, 2022 · Power steering came back but SMT and ABS are on. Jun 10, 2010 · Bummed me out pretty good, I was off to hit a brand new skatepark about an hour away with a friend. Jump to Latest Follow 21 - 38 of 38 Posts. Colour coded side vents and spoiler. (Daily Driven Mr2) I go to put the car in Reverse and well. So far I've gone through boards here and found the same problem and how they fixed it. I've had similar issues before, but that was because one of the Feb 1, 2010 · The diagnosis is that the TCM needs to be replaced, and there is a pressure leak somewhere inside the transmission. I did as plebian suggested to me, and changed the sensor , number 84210-12040, cost of $38. Driving it to work, it was difficult to get any speed and when "shifting", stick or from the steering wheel, it seemed to have a difficult time "catching" and sometimes you hear a loud bang. i can rev but the clutch does not try to engage. May 30, 2017 · I had to replace the brake switch on my neighbors car when a similar problem occurred when she could not shift into Park and could not remove the key. If I try to downshift from 4th to 3rd, forget about it. It’s almost like when your car won’t shift into reverse and it gets stuck but instead of reverse it’s first gear. Then 3rd gear went, so I had to shift 2nd to 4th. Jun 18, 2019 · I bought my 2003 with 146-kmiles. It will sit in neutral just fine, but when I try to put it into 1st gear the neutral light will just flash. This was not a Toyota. My girlfriends sw20 won’t go into first gear it just goes into third instead. Aug 15, 2015 · Here's an update. It’s fine when I first start driving, but then I lose 2nd after a few minutes. 5spd 165000km. It’s possible for the linkage between the gear shifter in the cabin and the tranny unit to dislodge. Difference between gear selected and gear engaged Difference between engine speed and anticipated wheel speed Nov 30, 2010 · Its been a while since I've done an SMT relearn, and I can't seem to find a conclusive answer to the question of what the procedure actually is. A situation has come up twice in about 3 months. May 8, 2014 · ok fist off Im new to spyder chat and I just recently bought a 2002 mr2 off a coworker , the car drove fine then sumone stole the indash and battery , he replaced the battery but didn't replace the stereo , the car starts and runs but wont go into gear and is stuck in neutral (its a smt tranny) Nov 18, 2019 · It does appear at times the car doesn’t want to stay in 2nd gear. Nov 23, 2023 · Red SMT Gear is persistent on dash as well as a blinking ABS light. This is for safety reasons and to prevent tranny damage. MR2 though has helical cut and synchros on all forward gearsso listen to Cap. The car has Jan 24, 2014 · Background - 2001 SMT (bcos I'm in Oz) bought about 20 months ago, no history. One the "R" is in the dash display the car will move. Won't go in from fourth to third, although managed it a couple of times. 2002 Toyota MR2 won’t shift gears I was driving my 2002 Toyota MR2 to go run some errands and parked the car as normal in front of the store. Toyota will not sell any component parts of these expensive components. Nov 30, 2010 · The next day i started it no smt light but wouldnt go back into gear, so i let it run for 20 mins and went to try it SMT light back on. I have heard of this fixing wacky SMT issues. You will need to explain to them what and where it is on the car because they won’t know. Any inputs on the fix you mentioned about GSA and Pin how to check that out. I have not crawled under the car yet. 5,4,3,2,1,R. Dyno Tuning Services; SMT System Repair Jan 3, 2021 · I have not really had transmission problems with any car before so this is somewhat new territory for me. Open the cover of the automatic transmission basement and X hose manifold. The only previous transmission problem I've had is that it would grind if downshifting into 4th too quickly. Below are the dealership's diagnostic notes (they simply always want to replace entire assemblies and not the affected piece-parts - very very expensive way to go) IF ANYONE HAS IDEAS OR HAS HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH SMT - Please let me know. The instructions that came with it instructed you to bleed the system by depressing the clutch 20-30 x's then opening the bleed valve similar to bleeding a brake system. I'm not the best troubleshooter - but trying to think it through Light will come on when the system senses a mismatch between sensors, or a pressure out of range. I checked the master clutch cylinder and it is full of fluid. SMT Apr 5, 2022 · The SMT pump seems to turn off when the door is opened in about 30-40 seconds but when the car is turned on an cycling pumping sound can be heard alongside the smt pump, sort of sounds like the clutch is being engaged and disengaged as the car tries to switch into gear although I am not sure. Jul 16, 2002 · Read this 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder SMT review and road test from the auto experts at Sport Compact Car Magazine Charge into a second-gear corner in third, slap the shifter forward a click, and Apr 12, 2020 · Hi guys I've got a 2002 MR2 Spyder with a 6 speed, my SMT fluid is too low for the car to go into gear, luckily this happened at home!! Do I just top it up with dot 4 brake fluid? Oh I'm down under LOL Dec 12, 2007 · I just got a SMT throttle body from www. if i keep it in selected reverse the engine will stall The transmission won’t shift when accelerating; Strange sounds when shifting to drive mode – the gears won’t change, yet the RPM increases. Jun 10, 2012 · Hi Alex. Aug 21, 2023 · 5. I guess that is a safety feature built into the SMT. When I turned the car off YES it would go in all 5 gears, just not when the car was on. I just typed a long message and then lost it ! Basically. Tags hpu smt. Care, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting SMT light on shifter unresponsive car won’t start resets itself when it cools off. The clutch master cylinder is hidden to the driver side of the brake booster, the lines run along the fuel tank which should have covers underneath it that would catch fluid. Thanks for the replies, anyway, I was just looking for a reason besides starter failure to explain this problem. I may be in 5th gear, or pressing the brake (neutral) with the 4th or 5th gear selected - this results in the car accellerating in 5th gear. Nov 17, 2008 · I left the car in S1 and turned off the engine . Recently my SMT would not shift and left me stranded at work. Aug 24, 2008 · i have a 2003 mr2 with smt transmission,the gear selector wont go into s1 or reverse,the green N just blinks when i try put it in S1 or R. I spend another weekend putting everything back together. Jun 27, 2011 · TCU replaced,*Car Fixed*Replace everything *****Update 15/05/2012***** Sydney City Toyota now have a Diagnostic Technician (Expert) working on the the slipping gearbox problem, and now advise that it COULD be related to the after-market cruise control. As long as the Gear Position light is out and the SMT warning light is on the vehicle will not drive. I always thought it was due to the straight-cut gears (on 1st gear only) failing to align. Nov 30, 2010 · As the title states on my way home approaching a stoplight I was downshifting when the car put itself into neutral. *tt Sep 25, 2017 · This is the video of my clutch in action. SoCal MOC Status Not open for further replies. Care, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting SMT Spyder stalls when put into gear. Using a conventional launch, the SMT MR2 is, on average, 1. It is irritating if not dangerous. i noticed right away the car wasnt going in any gear. After 2 maybe 3 efforts it wouldn't go in, and had to pull onto the shoulder. MWR 2ZZ Swap Engine and Trans Quality; MR2-S 2ZZ swap; Celica GT 2ZZ swap; MR2-S Honda K20 K24 Swap; MWR In-Shop Services. Mine won't go into gear until 1,400 rpm or lower. Do I just need to buy a new sensor or do you think theres still metal in the trans fluid. As in, you couldn't move the shifter to the right past the mid-point. Sep 10, 2017 · Vehicle wouldn't go into second gear so i thought I missed the opening and tried again. The pedal feels like there isn't as much resistance when i push it to the floor. Then then green neutral light should Nov 3, 2017 · MR2 Spyder Forums. If it sinks and doesn't return that's 100% air in the system. Nov 13, 2015 · It engages the two gearshift actuators. Go below the Toyota engine area. USA Regional Forums. Mar 28, 2024 · If that does not resolve the total resistance problem, then you can cut the plastic cover plate off and disassemble further to do a more thorough cleaning. Easy fix 2 hours and 198 bucks unless someone has a used one. Sep 1, 2002 · SPECIFICATIONS. com. Jul 29, 2015 · Otherwise, it will bounce off of the gear when I let the clutch out, and grinds horribly. Jun 10, 2014 · I am having a probles with my 2002 Toyota Mr2. Sometimes downshifting from 5th to 4th, 4th does a tiny little grind but goes into 4th. bled the clutch since the pedal was to the floor. Get to a shop or get a scanner that can get into the transmission control system and scan the codes then go from there I reinstalled it, filled it back up, and still same problem (it still wont go into reverse but i wanted to fix one problem at a time) throwing same P0715 code. built up pressure and clutch is good. I Dec 6, 2012 · Dark Mode; Light Mode Mar 18, 2005 · Regional MR2 Owners Club Forums. Okay so that is the problem now for some background: Bought the car in Sept w/ ~64k mi on it. There wasn't a lot that drained out. Seems like when SMT light not on ABS is. Outputshaft on trans feels great, no excessive play. Jul 20, 2015 · Care, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting. I had problems before and the problem would seem to fix itself. The price they quoted for a new TCM is $770 and a whole new tranny, including TCM, was $10,000. WE BUY OLD SMT PARTS!! MR2-S SMT->MT Swap; MR2-S SMT Repair/Maintenance; Transmissions – Lotus/Toyota C60 and C-series; MR2-S Single Upstream O2 Sensor; MWR Engine Swap Tech. The transmission slipped out of gear and he was fine. 1,2,3,5,R all work fine, wont shift into 4th gear for anything, even with the car off. I did it once with a short piece of wooden dowel, whittled to fit into the bolt hole. just really hard especially My Mr2 spyder with a smt transmission will suddenly not go into gear. Feb 28, 2015 · Just had my clutch replaced at a shop. I can engage the clutch, move the shifter into first and disengage the clutch, but it won't go into gear. It will just bounce off and Dec 4, 2011 · I would take off the side cover. if i get lucky and it goes in reverse it acts normal. Oct 7, 2007 · About less than a year ago I purchased a 2003 spyder for an awesome deal. A couple methods are listed above will work as will installing a clear tube off nipple and extend up into engine bay. Jul 31, 2010 · Ok first the fluid used in the SMT Trans is GL5 75W-90 and you can buy it at most parts stores for like 11. SMT Spyder stalls when put into gear Dec 23, 2019 · To change fluid you do not need to disconnect the Batt. You can not bleed clutch like brakes in Mr2 as the slave will suck in air on the backstroke. I did, but of course it was not fixed. 1 Jun 4, 2022 · It's a smt mr2 transmission doesn't have a clutch peddle When u move the gear knob to first the slave cylinder or something won't ingauge it into first but when u roll the car a bit u can get it to work and then drives perfect Feb 15, 2006 · missed a 4th gear shift tonight, no grinding or anything, just didnt wanna go into gear. Granted the car still has the TCU for the SMT in it and also the throttle body for the SMT. Recently, the smt light comes on quite often, however, i'm still able to drive normally (switching gears etc) when the smt lights are on. Jump to Latest Follow Mar 6, 2023 · You shouldn't exactly be developing an air pocket like that, but if you do the clutch simply won't disengage. Jul 20, 2009 · It's almost as if the SMT was an afterthought, and they pulled in a somewhat complete unit from another vehicle into the design. I got valvoline brand worked great! Jan 13, 2015 · I have an 03 SMT with 116,000. Nov 29, 2016 · Light comes on, engine stalls out, won't shift. Our quarter-mile testing illustrated the dramatic difference between the SMT and five-speed MR2's acceleration times. To get it to neutral, it takes the system to disengage the gear physically on the transmission, and a signal from the shift lever position sensor to tell the SMT ecu that it's at the "N" position. Will go in sometimes at higher revs shifting second to third. every gear, including reverse and 1st and it wont go INTO GEAR at ALL. Initially it wouldn't go into 1st gear (or any odd numbered gear) & I drove home using 2nd & 4th. Feb 3, 2015 · After about 30 mins i finally realeased the neutral lock out in the console under that little trap door thingy. Feb 26, 2005 · Still, the slow upshifts can't be ignored. Nov 22, 2021 · If you’re saying, the transmission won’t go into neutral when driving in gear, then there might be a problem with the shift lever position sensor since you’re getting good shift pressure. Any gear. But the gear box is brand new and nothing wrong with it self. Has a short throw that we are gonna replace but I don’t think that’s the problem. I drove it maybe a half a mile and when i decided to turn around, in forth gear it went into neutral and started to blink at me. Clutch fork is fine. We were essentially 20 min away from destination, when I took it out of 5th gear, went to put it back into 5th and it wouldn't go in. Yesterday for some unknown reason, I went to start the car and it would not let me go into gear. Hasn't helped. Dec 5, 2015 · i've recently bought a MR2 Spyder and have experienced symptoms such as difficulty starting the car and smt transmission problem (both smt light and cel comes on and car just died). May 13, 2009 · I'm having a same problem car stalled when changing from 2nd to 3rd gear Post then after towing to home. The only problem was that it was an SMT. The shifter shaft needs changing and a reverse blockout is needed, otherwise gear selection is chancy. I put a little light grease on both of the wear surface. The SMT warning light along with the MIL light come on and the vehicle will start and stall and not go into any gear. Techstream showed no codes available to pull for Jan 8, 2020 · Plugged both into day and the key turns, accessories, hvac etc turn on but the thing won't start. 1 5 of 5 Go to page Jul 20, 2017 · MR2 manual brackets and cables fit from there. no shifting problems. If I do the slam thing, it goes into gear no problem, no grinding most of the time. 02 SMT won't go into reverse! Ok, heres the story. i just replaced the front to back shift linkage 2 weeks ago. Jan 18, 2016 · MR2 Spyder Forums. On initial key on the car will get the Green N light, will go into reverse (Or at least make a sound like it is shifting into reverse) and will start beeping and will go into S1 with a duller engagement noise compared to going into reverse. Is this the first time you've had trouble shifting? How old is the transmission? Customer: it’s the original smt transmission that came in the car is a 2003 Mr2 Spyder Mechanic's Assistant: What's the approximate mileage on your 2003 MR2? Dec 28, 2021 · Most likely problem is that you have not bled clutch fluid correctly and still have entrapped air. BUT, during constant highway speed (100kmh), it dropped back to 3rd and start to shift back and forth from 3rd to 4th and 4th to 3rd before it stays back again at high gear. 2002 Toyota Spyder SMT. It was also having trouble going between 1st and neutral, so I had to leave it in 1st at stop lights. I'd double-check the fit of your bulb/socket. This also hapens if I hold the brake and touch the gas. I NEED HELP! P0715 IN MEMORY. May 18, 2012 · I'm not sure about the block acting up, but what you're describing is nearly identical to when my shifter cables broke about 2 years ago. I got the manual 5sp when I had mine-which I no longer own. And how do I go about the reverse problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I then came back started up the car without issue and tried putting it in reverse and stepped on the gas and heard a loud roar. ) Sep 17, 2019 · I have a 2002 toyota mr2 with a SMT and it will start but stalls after 2-3 seconds and wont move when I put it on reverse or on 1st gear, I scanned it but doesnt have any codes, also the indicator on the dash does not show anything, the only thing that occurs to me is to start looking into the shifter if there is an electrical issue with it but have no idea since Ive never encountered this Nov 2, 2007 · But it might not be your SMT ECU. Since the fluid is hypersonic it absorbes and should the change fluid every 50,000. Think you need a 6 speed MR2 Spyder manual shifter. The car itself is beautiful, clean, and in great shape. Dec 30, 2017 · On my drive to Atlanta today, my 2002 MR2 (manual, not SMT or SMT conversion) was suddenly very difficult to shift into every gear. Would replacing the ECU be something to consider? Some of the posts I've read talk about starting with replacing the ECU then the TCU then If still broke fix or swap to manual transmission. And, your good SMT may not be so good anymore, after sitting for however long. Mar 5, 2012 · On my MGB, it would occasionally do this. Sep 7, 2007 · The solution is pretty simple:- Car will not start if it's in gear. Naturally the manual says take the car immediately to the local dealer. Not certain. The Gear Position Indicator light goes out too. The display that shows what gear I am in doesn't show what gear I am in. Also, after replacing a sensor, I would suggest performing a "self relearn". recently purchased an 2002 mr2 with sequential gearbox since the cold weather car wont change gear till its warmed up, been looking around the net & found that the car has a small reservior under the airbox that contains smt hydraulic fluid, reading between the lines this stuff is very expensive to replace & i have seen a few coment that it can be May 11, 2012 · my 2002 mr2 spyder with the smt tranny all of a sudden wont go into reverse. If the resistance doesn’t change and it won’t manually go into 4th gear, then that’s a clear indicator that it’s in wrong. Now won't go into third gear. the gear light with the (!) stays on. May 20, 2023 · MR2 Spyder Forums. VEHICLE TYPE Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe. I’m able to move around the stick freely but when I try shifting through the gears nothing pops up on my dash. the hpu charges up when i open the door and i checked level i … read more Apr 2, 2011 · In the SMT conversion ( if you did not change the Body Harness ) you will have to ground that Black/yellow wire . Nov 8, 2021 · Customer: Hey, my Mr2 won’t shift into gear Mechanic's Assistant: Hi there. I also tried swapping the cables as well and it did not change anything. I had to shift into second gear at a stop, then shift forward into first gear. Oct 30, 2019 · THEN, connect the battery and switch ignition on but don’t crank the engine. If the bearing is bad it wont mesh up the gears properly. SMT SMT stuck in first gear for two years - desperate for ideas!!!! SMT stuck in first gear for two MR2 Spyder Forums. not forgetting the ICE Install, stock sony head unit, sony xa300 aux input, bluetooth connection, 4 channel hertz digital amp, 2 channel hertz ep2 amp, mb quart components, hertz 10" subwoofer in the bins and UD JL 6. The N is steady and the ECU and TCU thinks that everything is fine. about a week ago my car was hesitating while under acceleration so I pulled the code P0715 (input shaft speed sensor malfunction) I took it home, went on vacation for a week, came back and it wouldnt even go into reverse. Behind the gear is some bellow gears make sure there okay and the bearing there isn't bad. , bought a 2003 Mr2 Spyder with the SMT 8 months ago, 68,000 miles and now have some sort of transmission issue. California MOC. This also the case for reverse and any other gear. It is simple - get everything into neutral. If you want to pull more miles on it I would look into the APPS mod, anything to reduce shifting time will decrease the duration of that crunch. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Apr 26, 2013 · Ok so this morning I get in my car to go to work. It could be something as simple as a worn clutch or a bad shift solenoid. That's normal. revelent. 99 a liter. Oct 15, 2022 · If it was the HPU fuse, then yes, but the pump is running so that fuse is good. Oct 7, 2009 · This is not a problem that I have experianced but there is a small cover on the SMT plate you can remove and stick a screw driver in and it pops the transmission into neutral. I need some advice and/or information to rectify the problems I am having with it. This can happen both on manual and automatic May 4, 2015 · HI, I also have this problems, when i start the car, it can goes any gear, after i drive about 15mins and always change gear between 1 to 3 about 60KM/H, it can't change gear to "R" and it will stalls, and start the engine again, it can go forword but "R" can't, if i switch off the car about 15mins, it can go any gear include "R" May 22, 2010 · I have a 2002 MR2 Spyder with SMT transmission. Seemed it only went into 1 gear which could of been 3rd and that's it. Went out for a cruise last night and when I pulled up to a gas station something felt wrong, when the car was off and I'd go to put it into 3rd, 4th, or 5th it would feel like it didn't want to go in all the way. the hpu charges up when i open the door and i checked level in the hpu and it is fine. The shifter moves and the pedal doesn't feel any different. I pull off the road and it won't go into any gear. So it will not Ground it. Sep 29, 2012 · Here's another thread about the SMT gear indicator backlight, although it won't say much that we didn't say here. will not immediately restart. I drove it around yesterday with no problems. Customer: toyota mr2 spyder, after driving for about 30 min stalls when stop, put in neutral, and engage parking break. If the HPU master solenoid isn’t sending fluid pressure to the GSA or the shift and select solenoids aren’t firing (as Cyclehead pointed out), then the shift won’t happen but you should still be able to shift manually at the selector shaft at the transaxle. Feb 4, 2010 · I've heard nothing but problems from the SMT equipped MR2 Spyder. The dealer has quoted you either a new Gearshift assy (GSA), or a new hydraulic pump assy (HPU). Not this time. Apr 20, 2021 · (however, it would go into reverse without any issue). May 28, 2007 · Never had this problem. Could be a cheap source for the SMT ECU. Jun 10, 2011 · I have an 02 SMT that if you shift it into R while car is running after about 10 sec it will automatically shut off, ECU is giving me P1646 & P1647. So after having the car unusable for about a month I finally get it all together. Then the cable finally broke and left me sitting still in fifth gear at a dead stop. Dec 9, 2017 · The crossgate I'm able to move back and forth but the shifting lever doesn't really move or go into any gear. I could never seem to enjoy my spyder as much as I did with my manual spyder. The issue is that it won’t shift into gear. An extended slave rod won't work, they're hard af to install if you've bled with a regular length, and if you bleed with one the rest point of the slave just ends up further back. Dec 25, 2015 · MR2 Spyder Forums. Something in the SMT system has gone awry. When I first started the car, I had the cables switched by accident. I suppose that you can do without the shift buttons and the gear display. I turn the car off and try to shift in ANY gear and it doesnt seem to go into ANY of the gears 1,2,3,4,5, OR Reverse! Dec 3, 2012 · Hi folks new to the forum with a problem. May 16, 2013 · You could always try sucking out the old SMT fluid and replacing it with fresh SMT or Dot4 Brake Fluid. May 12, 2012 · MR2 SMT Stiff Shifter I have had a 2002 MR2 for 2 1/2 years and the car so far has been legend (touch wood). There’s no neutral light and the gear number display won’t show. The warning light comes on when it won't go into gear. Sep 1, 2011 · No matter how I do I can not get the relearn to start. 85 MK1 May 29, 2014 · Pedel is rock solid. 2 seconds slower through the quarter mile. Even just converting your SMT box would require most of this. Jump to Latest 2002 stuck in first gear - won't start. SMT 2002 stuck in first gear - won't start. 21 . But I don't think that is exactly what you are describing. You may need to replace seals, and you would want to do that before a leak destroys the stroke sensors. Recently the gear lever for the SMT has been not shifting smoothly, especially up and down shifting in forward is really stiff, into neutral and reverse not so bad. Each of those parts are roughly $3000 new. If i stop (in 5th gear), the engine stalls (obviously). Jan 2, 2017 · Then it started going into relearn mode with the clicking noises, and the HPU running for 10-12 seconds every 10 or so minutes. Currently the car goes into all gears as usual while the engine is off & both the clutch pedal & shifter feel 100% normal. Jun 7, 2011 · In first gear and only first gear the acceleration would pause for a split second. All 5 gears were like this. It wasn’t doing that when this started happening. its as if there is a wall preventing it from going into gear. Behind that is a gear make sure the bolts didnt shear off. But it still would not go into neutral and therefore wouldn't start. Jump to Latest Follow 81 - 92 of 92 Posts. Car had sat for a year prior. It would not go into first gear at a stop. Install the Toyota Service tool if you have it. The ECU might refuse the request so now I’m curious but not enough to try it. Using the stick or the buttons to down/upshift doesnt work, and the car still drives fine. Jul 22, 2020 · P0860 P0896 and P1646 2nd 4th and 6th gear are unavailable. The car has 300 whp, I've always though these transmissions were pretty strong. WHILE it’s doing this, gently rock the car back and forth so it won’t get stuck on a gear tooth. the SMT ECU will take this wire to Ground, if it's willing to let the Car Start. IF it finishes the process, the neutral light may blink. Start up in (N) and into (1st) and let off the brake and the jerking is when the clutch grabs. Dec 22, 2007 · 2002 toyota mr2 spyder nhtsa* tsb technical service bulletin number: 633879 bulletin date: 20-jun-2002 other some vehicles equipped with sequential manual transmission (smt) may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with diagnostic trouble code p0780 accompanied with a complaint of transmission engaging 3rd gear when shifting to 2nd gear. An extended pushrod won't solve the actual issue which is a lack of travel in the clutch system. The neutral, drive, and reverse lights as well as the gear indicator will not light up. Even if adding which you shouldn't have to do unless you have a leak. That didnt work real well either. This will be where the Black/Yellow Wire comes back from the Body Harness. They said they took it are off the car in there lot. Sep 13, 2011 · 2003 smt 98k miles clutch was done 20k miles ago no slipping issues of any sort (no clutch issues) my problem is with reverse gear when i shift into reverse (at complete stop) i can hear the gear go in (engage), the reverse light ( edit: on the dash) goes on but the reverse beep does not. Reverse works but when I try to move from Neutral to S it's not going to first gear and move. I'm going to ask the tech to do a cold test and selectively heat (with a heat-gun or hair dryer) the transmission ECU, then the ECM. car will go in all the gears. When I tried to drive again the car would skip and hop and shudder and only be able to move by using a lot of revs and letting the clutch out quickly. when the sensor burned my car wouldn't shift out of neutral because it didn't know how fast I was going or if I Sep 9, 2006 · with the smt tranny. I remember doing something along the lines of accelerating to a certain peed in one gear and then coasting for a bit, then changing gears and doing it again, but I don't remember the details. After doing research I replaced the SMT Actuator as that seemed like the main fault, however I’m still having the same issue now. Also have to mention that the car not wanting to stay in 2nd is an issue that’s developed. Have someone see if the brake lights work. as you're coming to a stop or slowing down for a turn downshifting to the appropriate gears requires mutiple shifts ie. The engine rpm needs to be around 1400 or low, or it won't go into neutral. synchronized manual transmission warning light comes on momentarily, check engine light comes on and stays on, gear indicator light flashes back and forth. Often, I find that the light will change just as I'm approaching. Frank 2015 Rav4 XLE AWD with 20143 miles Jul 27, 2015 · Hi, Out of the blue, I can not get the car into gear when I push the clutch pedal in. Tried to do a relearn with Techstream - it seemed to go through it ok, but I could not get the SMT indicator to 'flash' at the end ??? Also after the relearn, it started to try to go into 5th gear when I turned the ignition to 'on' and pulsed the shaft continually until I shifted to neutral Sep 12, 2019 · IF you’re lucky the car will automatically go into “self relearn” and begin clicking through the gears 5,4,3,2,1,N. Do you know what ca … May 10, 2009 · I drove it pretty hard, but not any more than I have before, I did a couple launches and spun the tires a bit. When I first got my SMT, I would often go into neutral cruising to a stop but there really isn’t any need to do so and then you’re just a click away from reverse. Mar 7, 2010 · i have a 2003 mr2 with smt transmission,the gear selector wont go into s1 or reverse,the green N just blinks when i try put it in S1 or R. Oct 21, 2018 · I've been through this shit on my SW too. Fix for Automatic Transmission Cable Issue. Turned off and back on and it went into gear. Start the car and drive slowly in 1st gear until blinking ceases. It will shift and move forward just fine and the car will shift gears R, N, 1 &2 at stand still fine but wont engage the clutch in reverse for some reason. It is unbelievable the SMT system still operating given the fluid is DOT-3 based. Mar 15, 2020 · But it wont go into 4th gear. . I did hook up the clutch switch and pushed that in. Can’t remember what year the car was but they said it was a 6 speed. Care, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting SMT PROBLEM WONT GO INTO GEAR. I dropped the pan, and measured the resistance of each solenoid from the connector to the transmission case ground. wait about 5 minutes car will go into neutral and start but check engine light stays on. There really is no good guess because multiple issues could cause this. On the dashboard the SMT light is lit up and the ABS light continually flashes. The key fob also doesn't work. I tried turning it on and it tried and shuddered off (probably since it's in 4th?). The system should go into a self-relearn sequence where it will shift through all the gears. Wont go I to gear is most likely the shift switches. 5>4>3>2. now, before the rebuilt, the tranny was good; everything worked. drives good forward. My best advice - do not take the car to the dealer. new clutch and a few other little things. kpautoparts. I went for a test drive and found that the car went into reverse too easily, and did not go into 5th or 6th gear. This is a 93+ tranny with lsd, no more than 40k on it. While driving downshifting the SMT warning light as well as check engine light come on flashing. SMT. While checking the slave cylinder I didn't get it aligned properly and blew the piston out of it. got the engine back in last night, hooked everything up. They just weren't there. Mar 16, 2022 · You would also need the SMT wiring harness and the SMT controller. Any thoughts on what would cause this gem to not want to go into neutral while the motor is running? I searched this forum for a long time but most issues listed the smt would come out of neutral. Clutch disk is a 6-puck unsprung. After topping it off I started up the car but still nothing. Oct 13, 2016 · There's no adjustment. I’m working on my brother’s 2003 MR2 Spyder and need advice on what my next steps should be. I never had to go this far, and I'm basing the following method according to the BGB. Oct 23, 2021 · To check whether the sensor is in correctly, put a multimeter on the sensor terminals and check that the resistance changes when manually moving the trans selector between 3rd and 4th gears. Dec 2, 2013 · Hey, I converted my 2000 spyder about 3 months ago to a manual with intensions of later doing an engine swap etc due to a private matter I had to sell the car, but I still have the fully functioning actuator with all parts and accessories (including even pedals and shifter) to complete either a SMT conversion, or to replace parts im not asking an arm and a leg either just because the Apr 6, 2011 · i dropped my motor a couple months ago. replaced every seal/gasket on it minus the head gasket. Car seemed to figure that out on the way home and would just skip those gears. Thanks! Apr 10, 2009 · However when I turn on the vehicle and drop it to the ground with the wheels intact, I can't put it on gear, it grinds. With the car off, it will go into every gear. The MT ECU does not use that yellow Wire. So, I downshift. Aug 17, 2014 · 2002 mr2 smt under 80,000 I was treating my smt like a mt and it burned out the speed sensor(s). Apr 17, 2019 · Shifting gears while in motion, the dragging clutch will not be noticeable since there is already relative motion between the two gears, 1-2, 2-3 etc. Because hard to get a proper mechanic who has experience in SMT gearbox. anybody have any suggestions or experience with this trouble ? any help is very appreciated. If not, it's not a huge deal. or even when coming to a complete stop it engine brakes until you come to a complete stop. I have a 2002 MR2 Spyder with SMT transmission. car wont go into gear. Jul 12, 2012 · Then I went on vacation. mxoqoj sjguxxw vway kjlayw pqx jzp atiha xtxy vudko wjvkoj
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