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  1. 4.3 Mechanical
    Yo guys im new here, im currently removing my 2008 RAV's transmission(bolted to the inline 4) to swap out with a new one bc it blew up on the highway. I was wondering if anyone knew if i can use the transmission from a 2007 or 2009 rav 4 to in place of my old one? I would love to be able to use...
  2. 4.1 Faults & Fixes
    1998 full-time 4 wheel drive, manual 5 speed, 249k. About two thousand miles ago fifth gear quit working. I was in the middle of a trip and the mechanic said Don't worry, just use fourth. I asked him if the other gears would start Going Out and he said no. That information was wrong. Now it is...
  3. 4.2 Faults & Fixes
    I have a problem with false code P0765 i replaced the whole valve body from another car with no problems, can anyone help or give an idea? The car goes from first to third gear without problem but doesn't go to 4 gear and when removing a leg from the gas pedal rpm goes to 1000 like in N(neutral...
  4. 4.3 Mechanical
    Like the title says, curious to see if anyone has ever done this PCM reprogram from the TSB? Supposedly changes the shift logic to avoid the famous torque converter noise at 20-40 MPH.
  5. 4.4 Mechanical
    Hi! I recently bought a 2014 RAV4 XLE AWD with 95k miles from Carmax and was inspected by a Toyota dealership right after purchase. The inspection went well with no issues with the powertrain. Unfortunately, I have been experiencing a 2-3 second delay mainly when shifting from reverse to drive...
  6. 4.3 Mechanical
    Last week the traction control light started coming on randomly, and the brakes were being applied while TCS light was lit (dry pavement, heat wave, gridlock traffic). Today I had it towed by a USAA contractor. The tow truck operator lifted the front end off the ground, put dollies under the...
  7. 4.4 Mechanical
    Hello, everyone! I want to preface this with: I know my way around cars enough to change a tire, swap out oil, air filters, and sparkplugs on older (80s-90s) cars, and other relatively easy tasks like that. I have a used 2015 Rav4 LE (AWD) that I purchased in February 2022. It had just under...
  8. 4.2 D.I.Y. and Modifications
    Hello everyone! I am looking to change some fluids and I have not been able to find much info about the transfer case location and the fill and drain plugs... I have a 2003 Rav4 4WD - Manual 5spd - 2.0 Engine First Picture: Is the transfer case the one circled in blue? (Marked the Rear Right...
  9. 4.5 Mechanical
    I frequently hear a loud clunk when i shift into reverse in my RAV4, it'll go away sometimes, but comes back. Doesn't matter if its cold or hot climate, it's about the same with both climates. I always come to a full stop when shifting into reverse too. I never shift it into reverse while going...
  10. 4.5 General
    I have a RAV4, manufactured in northern America from the past 6 months of writing this post, here are some problems I am facing- 1) The shift from park to drive is very hard now, when I took it to Toyota of Richardson in Dallas, they said it's because of the cold weather and said I have to wait...
  11. 4.3 Mechanical
    Hey all! I have a Toyota 2010 Rav4 with 147k miles. It’s the base model with a 4 cylinder. About 3 years ago we noticed that when going in reverse, if you gas it a bit, there is a hesitation. I can’t quite put my finger on what it is but the feeling you get is that the car is going over a...
  12. 4.5 Mechanical
    I have a 2021 RAV4 LE with auto start/stop. I've noticed that when I shift into park, I'm not pressing the break as hard because I don't want the engine to stop and then start up right away again. Can this do any damage to my transmission? The vehicle is fully stopped when shifting, but it seems...
  13. 4.2 General
    Couldn’t find a thread that covered this, but I need to replace the transmission on my 2005 RAV4 4WD with automatic transmission. From my research, it has the U140F transmission that should be the same as the 2001-2003 Highlander, 1999-2003 RX300 and I think the 2009-present Matrix. All of them...
  14. 4.1 Faults & Fixes
    I bought a really beat-up 1996 3DR AWD MANUAL RAV4, and I don't know what to do now. I was really impulsive and it was a good idea at the time but I'm starting to regret my decision. The fifth gear pops out and both airbags are blown out, I know both of these issues have a solution but I'm not...
  15. 4.5 Mechanical
    Update: Link to the sound SndUp | Post info Hello all, I'm not sure I use the right word for the sound, but it's kinda woo woo woo, especially when AWD is active. If I keep the same speed the sound lengthens and resonates to make it very unpleasant. This happens in ECO and NORMAL driving...
  16. 4.4 Mechanical
    At around 120 K miles, my 2013 RAV4 Limited has started to show signs of delayed engagement when I shift from Park to Drive or Reverse to Drive. It also jerks a bit when the gear is changed. I have had regular oil changes at every 5 K miles, replaced the spark plugs and ignition coil with OEM at...
  17. 4.3 Mechanical
    Hi all, My name is Tom. I recently purchased a used (private party) 2011 RAV4 with 119K on the odometer. Car is relatively in clean shape. I am building out a camper conversion as we type in hopes to get to Utah by year-end and use it for ski trips, camping trips, etc. Plan is to drive...
  18. 4.4 Mechanical
    Hello, new member here. My Fiance and I just purchased a 2015 Rav4 with the 6 speed automatic. According to Carfax, it was a one-owner vehicle and had the engine oil changed every 5k miles at Toyota, and also had the front and rear differential fluids changed at 45k miles and 75k miles. The car...
  19. 4.2 Faults & Fixes
    G'day all, My Rav has been making a whirring noise in the seconds after I engage forward or reverse drive the first time after I start the motor. I've looked around online a bit and asked the mechanics at the Toyota service centre to look into it during the last service and have had no luck...
  20. 4.3 Mechanical
    I just replaced the fluid and filter in my 2014 XLE. I know there are some videos for just the fluid, but I also changed the filter at the same time. Here’s my video for the process: 2014 RAV-4 Trans Filter AND Fluid Change
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