Q: Is a new transmission really needed?
I scheduled my 2006 4Runner for an oil change and the day before, I needed to drop the car off at the shop and the "check engine" light went on. Switching from 1st gear to 2nd gear was difficult at times with car.
I paid for the diagnosis which was about $150 and they gave me the following codes: P0771, P0774, P0938. Can someone explain why they are recommending transmission replacement for $4,000?!!!
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