Tranmission problems

john26a, Nov 1, 7:15am
Hi,
I have a 1995 Toyota Rav 4 J Auto done 215445 k.
For some reason it will not change into top gear can any one have a clue on why this is doing this .
Thanks.

muzz67, Nov 1, 7:52am
Is engine temp up to normal?

tuttyclan, Nov 1, 7:54am
Could be the thermostat as mentioned with engine temp (above)

msigg, Nov 1, 8:35am
Ye our honda crv did that, changed the thermostat and all good.

monaro17, Nov 1, 8:43am
Have you inadvertently pushed the button that switches off the overdrive?

a.woodrow, Nov 1, 9:21am
They won't shift into top gear until they reach operating temperature, so if it is cold or thermostat/temp sensor faulty it won't shift. Also, seems obvious but make sure overdrive is switched on/switch is functioning

intrade, Nov 1, 7:05pm
ahh to early in the morning to read propperly .i was scratching my head and rubbing my eyes thinking what a thermostat has to do with a fully mechanical transmission.
Now top gear only could be what they state , a other thing it could be is your overdrive button working?
i assume you have the od button on the gear stick?

kazbanz, Nov 1, 8:54pm
John as previously mentions the obvious culprit is that it the overdrive is off.
With a car of that age the OD bulb may be blown but button pushed IN is OD on and out is OD off.

the-lada-dude, Nov 1, 9:49pm
these are also known as a . Bachman Turner

tamarillo, Dec 10, 10:59pm
Nice one Tina