Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Transmission Shifting Extremely Hard When Downshifts To Make A Pass

The transmission is shifting extremely hard when it downshifts to make a pass.

Any other time it shifts fine, this is the only scenario it happens in.

It is pretty violent, shifting with a bang.

It is a 2010 corolla, auto, with 70k miles, I have never changed the fluid, and I don't think it has anything to do with it.

The tech said it might be the battery, as it was going bad. I put a new battery in, and it didn't seem to do it for two weeks or so, but is now back doing it again.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 Transmission Shift Hard From First To Second Gear?

My Toyota corolla 2011 started to shift a bit hard from first gear to second gear and sometimes it feels a bit like choking since November of last year after I started to commute about 38 miles to work. It happens when I am taking off and going straight and it doesn't happen when I am turning left or right. I have taken it to the dealer once, they reset the transmission computer, but it still felt the same and the way the other gears shift felt a bit differently.

I have seen a similar complaint about the same issue of gear shift from first to second in the NHTSA website and another forum with the same issue with a 2009 corolla with a seemingly loose motor mount.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Drive Shafts Are Stressing The Final Drive Bearing On Transmission

My mechanic just informed me that because of my extreme drop, the drive shafts are at an angle that is stressing the final drive bearing on the transmission. I am leaking very small amount of fluid, he said it might not be a big deal.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Transmission Seems To Slip When It Is Shifting From 3rd Into 4th

Car - 2011 Corolla S - Auto Transmission

My transmission seems to slip when it is shifting from 3rd into 4th. The second that it shifts into 3rd gear the rpm drops and shifts into 4th (This is when i have light to medium pressure on the pedal). If i push the pedal down 3/4 of the way once the transmission shifts into third then the rpm rise for at least 4-5 seconds (which seems more normal). In addition the shifts are a bit rough when the transmission is shifting up or down.I am looking for some insight before having a dealership jerk me around.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: RPM Drops Twice When Shifting From Second Into Third Gear

2011 Corolla S 1.8L 4 speed a/t

I have noticed that when my car shifts from second into third gear at around 50 km/hr that the rpm drops twice. It shifts (almost seemingly to a 2.5 gear) and the rpm drops and then a second later it's like it shifts again and the rpm drops again, is this torque converter lock up I am experiencing?

This also usually happens when I give it light throttle and not when I am heavily accelerating.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Transmission Rough When Shifting

I just bought a 2013 Barcelona Red Corolla S in Manual transmission. Already, I've noticed how rough the transmission is when I shift. But it's only roughy when I first step on the clutch. But if I keep the clutch pedal down, all the gears shift smoothly, until I release the clutch and press it down again, then the first shift is really rough. Especially REVERSE, when I shift into reverse, it's so rough that it shakes the car. There's no grind, just very rough. It sounds like someone cocked a shotgun. Everything is smooth when driving tho, only happens at full stop.

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Sonata NF (2006-10) :: 2009 - Starter Grinds When Shifting From Drive / Park?

2009 Sonata, 4 Cylinder, Auto. 80K mileage, runs well.

I have noticed intermittently that when shifting either out of park to drive, or drive to park that the starter begins grinding as if it is being engaged. The last few times I have jiggled the key and this stopped it.

Googled and found some folks saying it might be the ignition switch selector but am really unsure right now.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: RPM At 3 When Drive At 70 - 75 On Highway?

I just recently had an oil change yesterday to be exact. I have never looked at my RPM when I drive, but at every oil changes the dealer always does the "Multi-point inspections", of which I do not like since the tech may ruin something that's not broken or does not put something back together correctly and may cause problems down the road. Anyways, I usually drive at least 80 on the highway. Yesterday I drove home, and I noticed that around 70-75, the RPM was at 3, and a bit over at 80. I've driven other cars and the RPM is never over 3.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Car Jolting / Transmission Shakes When Shifting From P To R

On older cars I've owned, this has never happened. But ever since day 1, my car has been jolting everytime I shift from P to R. (Yes I'm backing out). Is this normal? If not, what should I do?

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Sluggish Shifting From 3rd To 4th Gear In Winter

I have a 2011 Corolla S Automatic with approx. 22,000 miles. This winter it is not wanting to shift from 3rd to 4th gear when it's cold (35 degrees F or lower). After I've driven about 1/2 to 3/4 mile it will finally upshift. It did not do this last winter.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Wobbling Drive After Getting Some Camber

I had a bud of mine make shims and gave me some negative camber in the back, and in the front, I maximized the camber bolt on my bc coils, this is per alignment stage. when I drive, the car feels a lil wobbly, is this normal? and will alignment fix the problem, or is this just part of the lowered/cambered life?

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Sonata I45 (YF - 2011+) :: Transmission Lurch / Shifting Hard Into Drive

So my car has recently begun having an issue shifting hard into drive after it warms up. It doesnt shift weird in any other gear or while driving. I had the trans temp sensor replaced last year under the tsb due to it shifting weird in all gears and a CEL. I was thinking either the fluid level or another bad sensor.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Toyota VVTI 1.8 GLI - Acceleration Delay While Shifting

I currently own a Toyota Corolla VVTI 1.8 2009 GLI. I have been racing this car here at our auto drome for over a year. Last race it starting giving me real bad issues with shifting on the track. I can be a 5,900 RPM and shift to a higher gear and the car will choke and drown and it takes forever to recognize I'm accelerating. I know this is because of the computer and the electronic accelerator it comes with ( I can't remember it's name in English). My gas pedal is Denso and I understand there is an adaption that can be done to the cable to trick the computer.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Shifting At Higher RPMs During Break In Of Engine

Had a quick question on if there is a right or wrong way to break in a brand new engine?

I have a 2011 Corolla S, Manual Transmission...Since ive got it i shift gears at 3,000 RPM's, I have a buddy who shifts every 3,500 RPM's. Is There any benefits to shifting at higher RPM's during the break in of the engine?

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: While Shifting Vibrations Through Steering Wheel And Vehicle?

I have a 2009 Corolla LE. I've had these issues since buying the car last year. Issue #1 : when initially accelerating from a stop through 1st and 2nd gears, there's a slight vibration felt through the steering wheel and vehicle. If it's just a gentle acceleration it typically doesn't aggravate the issue as much as a quicker acceleration. Issue #2 : This car is very sensitive to varying types of road conditions. One patch of road can seem smooth as silk. Then another patch will feel rough and bumpy. The road appears to have no bumps or imperfections. I just put brand new tires on the other day, and its still doing this. And I feel all of the road imperfections the most through the steering wheel. I'll briefly take my hands off the steering wheel to see if I feel it in the cabin, and its not as bad as it is through the steering wheel.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Lever At Trans Moves Smooth In Every Gear Except Park

2009 corolla le won't shift into park. Disconnected linkage and works good. Lever at trans moves smooth in every gear except park.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Running Rough When Idling In Drive

My 09 corolla is running rough when idling in drive. It doesn't happen in park or neutral.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Rough Idle When In Drive At A Red Light?

Lately I would be stopped at a red light and my rpms would drop to 600. And when I turn my headlights on the rpms go up and the rough idle stops. Should I check it out if so what should I check? My corolla has 49.5k.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: When Shifting From First To Second Gear Car Makes Whistle / Whine Noise

I bought a new corolla 2009, automatic transmission (Not Robotic!) From the first day, when shifting from first to second gear the car makes an unnatural noise, like a whistle or a whine. (during shifting and sometimes a little bit before).

It only happens in the transition from first to second. It does not depend on the RPM at the moment. When the engine is cold, in the morning, the sound is still there, but weaker, when the engine warms up, the sound keeps appearing for the rest of the day. (I live in a country with a hot climate)

I have been told, 2009 model has the same transmission just as previous models, is it true? or there have been some changes in it?

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