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UPDATE: back on the road about $3k later had to replace torque converter, pump, and a few other smaller parts involved with taking down the front of the transmission. I really don’t know how else the pump would’ve ran dry since I followed the steps outlined in many forum posts for a full fluid...

Update: After taking down front of transmission that shop showed me that my pump gear was sticking likely due to me running the transmission between filling increments of ATF to pump out of return lines. I did this at 2quart increments. He said it is likely that the pump drained the pan too...

Update: Transmission shop I took it to has just informed me that the rear speed sensor in the transmission is not rotating and that he believes that the input shaft is the problem. I gave him permission to drop the tranny and take it down to the point of failure. Fingers crossed it is just the...

No that’s a good theory. I will definitely put in the list I present to the transmission tech. BLUF: Toyota transmission failures are so rare nowadays they do not have trans techs at the dealer anymore unlike Nissan or ford for example. Really the tech I talked to was a very knowledgeable guy...

Yeah no power to wheels in any gear. Fluid is clean as a whistle and the fluid that was exchanged was worn at normal levels without indications of major issues (I.e. metal chunks)

UPDATE: Alright so after speaking with the tech that looked at my vehicle. Software is not throwing any codes whatsoever. T-case and diffs = fine, drive shafts= fine. torque converter= no codes. The tech tells me because all of those things check out and the computer isn’t throwing a code the...

No I didn’t buy it new but is in immaculate shape and everyone who has ever looked at it from a mechanical perspective has always commented to me about how good of shape it’s in.

Toyota just called me and said I need to replace the transmission and offer no clarity or reason other than the symptoms I described. I will be going down there to speak with them today and will update y’all.

I will for sure still no update from them

No I have not experienced that.

Was their Tcase manual or automatic?

The pump is a good theory or the loss of trans fluid in the radiator also possible but the low fluid isn’t really possible I checked the ATF return line I disconnected during flush and no leakage checked pan and plugs no leakage. The underside of my truck is completely dry so unless the...

No it’s just me the only driver and never in 4WD unless off-road. I am Heavy though RTT steel skids decked system awning etc. so I think I’d be safe to say I am hauling weight all the time.

Yes RPMs respond to throttle input but no turning of wheels

I drained and filled rear diff And checked T case and front diff both were nowhere close to needing to be changed. Yes I was in 2H on blacktop when this happened. I would be really surprised if the transfer case is part of the problem 4H and 4L both seem to be engaging with no problem aside from...