Don't waste your time, call us right now if:
- at the beginning of the movement, when the brake pedal is released, the car, being on a horizontal surface, does not budge;
- untimely gear shifting, both up and down;
- clutch slip occurs;
- sudden knocking out of the gear in a neutral position;
- the appearance of noise in the transmission;
- bumps when shifting (most often when shifting from second to third gear);
- oil leaks detected.
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Diagnostic "robot" Toyota.
The Toyota robotic gearbox combines the comfort of an automatic transmission and the price of almost a manual transmission, moreover, it is quite reliable. Problems with the robot are most often associated with the peculiarities of operation and driving. Most breakdowns of the robotic gearbox are determined using computer diagnostics of the manual transmission. According to the codes received, malfunctions of the electrical part, as well as problems in the mechanics, are detected.
Diagnostics of the robot Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris includes:
- visual inspection;
- checking the performance of the robot box in various modes;
- reading fault codes from the gearbox control unit;
- viewing the operation parameters of all electronic and electrical systems of the gearbox in real time;
- control of the transmission fluid level and the presence of small metal particles in it, indicating wear of the box parts;
- checking the operation of the gearbox actuators.
Comprehensive diagnostics allows you to accurately determine the nature of the malfunction and determine the most effective type of repair for a Toyota robotic transmission.
Toyota robot repair service cost
Toyota Robot Clutch Replacement
Our experience, gained as a result of numerous repairs, indicates that the weakest point of the robotic gearbox is the clutch. With significant wear on the driven disk or basket, release bearing and its guide, a replacement will be required, which includes:
- computer diagnostics;
- clutch kit replacement
- prevention of the clutch release actuator;
- initialization of the control unit;
- necessary computer settings and adaptation;
- throttle body cleaning (if necessary).
The installation of a new clutch kit is usually accompanied by an oil change in the transmission. New parts after the first lapping quickly change their position, therefore, after replacing the clutch kit (basket, disc and release bearing), we recommend re-adjusting the actuator and initializing and training MMT no later than after 5-10 thousand kilometers.
Adaptation of a robotic gearbox
Replacing the clutch with MultiMode must necessarily be accompanied by the adaptation of the robot Toyota Corolla, Auris, etc., during which the electronic control unit receives the necessary data about the installed parts, since the thickness of the new disk and the height of the basket have changed. Any repair or even disassembly-assembly of the transmission for the purpose of diagnostics, must end with the adaptation of the robot, which can significantly extend the period of uninterrupted operation of the unit. The procedure for setting up and initializing a robotic gearbox for Toyota vehicles is recommended to be performed every 10 thousand kilometers.
Clutch engagement point adaptation is performed using a special scanner and Toyota Techstream software. Carrying out the procedure regularly makes driving comfortable and reduces fuel consumption.
Typical MMT malfunctions and their elimination
If you own one of the Toyota Corolla, Prius, Yaris, Auris, or Aygo vehicles manufactured between 2005 and 2008, then you may have encountered the following problems:
- jolts and jerks when shifting gears;
- delays in upshifting or downshifting;
- jerks at the start and the inability to move smoothly in reverse or forward gear (the car starts to move only at high engine speeds).
The occurrence of these symptoms due to a malfunction of the control unit of the robotic box, it will need to be replaced or repaired. There is an express replacement option when you purchase a remanufactured control unit with a warranty, the cost of which is significantly lower than the price of a new unit.
The most common a mechanical failure specific to Multimode is wear on the clutch parts, which appears as a result of prolonged use or an aggressive driving style. At the same time, the box goes into emergency mode; for its repair, you should immediately contact our service center.
Intensive car use Toyota Corolla, Auris, Yaris, Aygo or Verso with a robotic transmission leads to wear of the brushes, the appearance of pollution, an open circuit in the electric motor circuit of the actuators, as well as to wear of the gears of the drives. The malfunction manifests itself in the form of jerks when starting to move from a place, it can be eliminated by carrying out appropriate repair work and replacing worn parts.
The importance of timely repair and maintenance
If the first symptoms of a malfunction appear, you must immediately contact the service center. Postponing the solution of the problem “until better times” always leads to more serious MMT breakdowns, the elimination of which costs the car owner much more. Do not forget about preventive measures, scheduled maintenance and adaptation of the clutch of the robot box is the key to reliability and long-term operation.
Professional repair of robot boxes for Toyota Corolla, Auris, etc. in the "Automatic Transmission Master" Service.
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The new tenth generation Toyota Corolla appeared on our market in February 2007. The success of the previous model could not but affect the sales of the new Corolla. The desire to "manage the dream" took possession of more and more motorists. But already the first tens of thousands of kilometers of operation disappointed many of them. The new Corolla was not without flaws.
Transmission
It all started with the transmission. Along with a manual transmission, they also offered a new robotic MMT (MULTIMODE). In fact, this is the same mechanical gearbox, but with drives controlled by electric motors. The modes and algorithm of the box have found positive feedback from most owners of the new Corolla. However, already after 10-15 thousand, problems began, manifested by rough gear shifting, an increase in engine speed without switching to the next gear, the lack of assistance at the start and the transition to emergency mode with a further failure of the box and complete immobilization of the car. Rare owners of cars with MMT drove more than 50-60 thousand without malfunctions. The average mileage before the first problems was 30-40 thousand km. Toyota boxes, moving in large cities in the “gas-stop” mode, with numerous intersections and traffic jams, “died” especially quickly. Boxes often overheated, the clutch disc wore out quickly.
The mass complaints of the “toytovods” did not go unnoticed, and the search for a problem began. At first they tried to solve the problem by replacing the clutch and clutch release with better ones, but the failures continued. Then Toyota engineers began to look for the cause in electronics and work algorithms. As a result, the box control units were replaced on warranty machines - first to version 291, instead of 290, and then to 292. The computer itself is located behind the glove compartment. The block number, or rather its last three digits, is the version of the "firmware". After replacing the block and installing the clutch, the manufacturer declared a resource of at least 100,000 km. In reality, it barely exceeds 50-60 thousand km. If the replacement of problematic elements has not yet been made, then this can result in a tidy sum for the new owner. In 2009, the installation of robotic boxes was completely abandoned. Instead, they began to install an old, reliable, time-tested 4-speed automatic transmission. No complaints so far.
In addition to automatic boxes, Corollas were also equipped with 5, and later 6-speed manual boxes. They received no particular criticism. The clutch disc is enough for more than 60,000 km. Among the shortcomings, one can note the complaints of some owners about the creaking of the clutch pedal and the shift lever drive. It is eliminated by lubricating problem areas with WD-40 or similar preparations.
The appearance of twitches while releasing the clutch pedal with a simultaneous increase in gas in 1st and 2nd gears, and sometimes when reverse gear is turned on, is a sign that the clutch pedal needs to be adjusted.
Some Toyota Corolla owners note an increase in noise levels when driving in 1st and reverse gears. In fact, this is not a defect, but only a specific feature of working in these modes.
Engines
The car received two engines 1.4l (4ZZ-FE) and 1.6l (1ZR-FE). The first was inherited from the previous model. Engine 1.6 designed almost from scratch. Later, 1.4 was replaced by 1.33 liters. The 1.6 and 1.33 engines are equipped with the DUAL VVT-i system, which provides good driving performance and fuel economy. All mToyota engines have a reliable chain-type timing drive.
A feature of the 1.6 engine is the presence of an extraneous knock until it warms up. As the temperature increases, the knock decreases, merging with the general noise of the warm engine. This knock is barely audible, and if you do not listen, it is almost indistinguishable.
With a run of more than 40-50 thousand km, the water pump often wedges. A sign will be increased noise from the drive, and the appearance of traces of coolant leakage on the pulley or dried drops splashed across the engine compartment.
The engines are very economical, even with a brisk ride, you will not need to spend a lot of money on gasoline.
Chassis
Suspension Toyota Corolla E150 is well balanced in terms of comfort and handling. Its components staunchly resist bad Russian roads. The picture is spoiled by the stabilizer bushings, nursing about 30,000 km. In the future, it is recommended to change them to reinforced, with a large resource. The front supports made of plastic were also weak. He starts knocking after 30-40 thousand km. Further measures were taken and the material of the support was improved and the number of complaints was reduced.
The steering was also not up to par. After 30-40 thousand km, both the steering shaft and the steering rack fell under the replacement. A sign - knocks and recoil in the steering wheel when driving through bumps.
Body and interior
With the onset of cold weather, and especially in winter, the owner's ardor was sometimes cooled by drops of water from under the ceiling lamp. They appeared when the cabin warmed up after a long stay in the cold. The reason is a poorly designed structure between the ceiling and the roof, as well as insufficient measures to prevent the formation of condensate. Perhaps this was also facilitated by poor sizing of the windshield, since the disadvantage also surfaced after visiting the car wash. Car services struggled with a defect by sizing the roof with sound insulation.
Interior trim materials used are not the best. Hard plastic when the temperature drops (especially in winter) begins to creak and rattle on uneven roads. Most often, the front panel and rear shelf are noisy. The problem is solved by sizing with soundproofing materials. The radio tape recorder was also disappointing, already in the first year of operation its glass became cloudy. Defective devices were replaced under warranty.
Adds discomfort and creaking or "clicking" of the driver's seat. Sounds occur at the time of embarkation and disembarkation, as well as during abrupt starting and stopping. Dealers remarks accepted with reluctance. The problem disappeared after the complete replacement of the chair with a new one. Apparently, the manufacturer knew about the defects, but already mired in recall campaigns, he was in no hurry to treat sores that required multimillion-dollar costs. In addition, there were cases of failure of the driver's seat heating system, the cause of which was the failure of the heating elements inside the seat.
The noise insulation of the cabin is good, but when the engine is spinning up more than 3000 rpm, the buzzing of the motor begins to penetrate.
The plastic used for exterior trim is quite easily deformed under the influence of external adverse conditions: the front mudguards bend, with a further separation, as well as the trunk lid overlay above the license plate. There have been several cases of spontaneous cracking of the rear light.
Other problems and malfunctions
Winter operation revealed a number of shortcomings. In severe frosts (below -20 -25º C), due to temperature differences and moisture ingress on electrical contacts, it is difficult to start the engine. Often in winter, the right headlight washer jet freezes. The reason is the ingress of moisture and souring of the drive (return mechanism). It is treated with a "magic remedy" - WD-40.
Often the heater fan does not withstand harsh operating conditions. Its operation at maximum mode in a still cold machine leads to wear of the shaft on which the impeller sits. As a result, the blowing efficiency decreases. Drivers note the insufficient power of the ventilation system for blowing the windshield due to the design features and the wrong direction of flow onto the glass.
Conclusion
When buying a used Toyota Corolla E150 series, copies with MMT should be avoided. Everything else is “childhood illnesses”, which were practically cured when undergoing maintenance in official services.
On the Yaris and Echo cars, Toyota for the first time massively used an interesting device - the Freetronic automatic clutch - TFT (Toyota Free-Tronic).
1. General device.
The TFT-Freetronic drive, at the commands of the MMT unit, controls the amount of fluid pressure supplied to the clutch master cylinder, turning it on and off.
Sensors mounted on the gearbox determine the current position of the gearshift lever, the speed sensor measures the speed of the gearbox input shaft. Limit switches on the lever proactively inform the unit that the driver is about to engage the gearshift lever.
The indicator warns (flashing) that there is a malfunction in the Free-tronic (TFT) system or that the driver is trying to attempt an incorrect shift (solid).
2. Drive.
The electrically driven radial piston pump constantly maintains high pressure in the hydraulic accumulator (diaphragm type with a cavity filled with compressed nitrogen), so that the stored volume is sufficient for several clutch releases.
The pressure in the accumulator branch is controlled by a sensor - when the pressure drops, the unit activates the electric pump, and when the pressure again reaches the nominal value, after a few seconds the unit turns off the electric pump.
To redistribute fluid flows, a spool valve driven by an electromagnet is used. The pressure reducing valve bleeds fluid when the pressure is too high.
3. Hydraulics.
The spool valve operates in three modes, corresponding to the decrease, increase and retention of pressure in the GCS.
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5. Operation
· When engine off, the channel between the drain and the GCC is constantly open and the clutch remains engaged.
· launch. When the ignition is turned on (if the gearshift lever is in neutral), the MMT unit disengages the clutch, after which the engine can be started.
· Start of movement. When the lever is switched to the 1st, 2nd or reverse gear position, the corresponding signal enters the MMT (Freetronic - TFT) control unit. When the accelerator pedal is pressed, the throttle position signal is also transmitted to the unit. After that, the unit puts the spool valve into pressure reduction mode, engages the clutch and the car starts off. The position of the spool changes gradually to ensure sufficient smooth engagement of the clutch. When the speed of the crankshaft and the gearbox input shaft are aligned, the block completely opens the GCC channel to drain and fully engages the clutch.
· Gear shift. When the gearshift lever is moved and the accelerator pedal is released, the corresponding signals are sent to the MMT control unit, which determines the need to disengage the clutch, and connects the GCC channel to the accumulator line. After the block determines the moment of the end of the shift (by the signal of the neutral sensor and the limit switches of the lever), the clutch is switched on again.
· Stop. When the vehicle is braked, when the gearbox input speed drops below a set level, the TFT control unit disengages the clutch.
· At opening the driver's door the corresponding signal enters the Freetronic control unit and it activates the electric pump to accumulate fluid pressure in the accumulator.
· If a car is in gear, then after turning on the ignition, pressing the brake pedal and moving the gearshift lever, the Fritronic control unit turns off the clutch, as a result, the lever can be easily transferred to neutral.
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Buzzer used to warn the driver in some situations:
- if the engine is running, the lever is in a position other than neutral and the driver's door is open;
- in case of an error during the downshift (for example, at a sufficiently high speed after the 5th gear, the driver tries to turn on the 2nd);
- if the driver tries to start the engine with the gear engaged;
- if the driver tries to start from a gear higher than 3rd;
- in case of excessive load on the clutch (for example, during prolonged operation with a partially engaged clutch);
- if the brake pedal has not been pressed for a set period of time with the gear engaged.
original source : http://autodata.ru/article/all/toyota_free_tronic/
On cars of the brand Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Toyota Corolla Verso 2005-2009 with a Fretronic robotic gearbox, a malfunction of the MMT control unit is quite common.
The cost of repairing the electronic unit of the Freetronic robotic gearbox removed from the car is 7,000 rubles (removing and installing the unit from a Toyota Auris, Corolla, Corolla Verso car - 1,000 rubles, for a Toyota Yaris car - 3,000 rubles).
We offer you a new service for replacing the MMT unit within an hour! We replace your faulty unit with our remanufactured one, after the replacement we initialize (adapt) the MMT box. The cost of this procedure is 11,000 rubles (Toyota Corolla, Corolla Verso, Auris) and 13,000 rubles for Toyota Yaris. The warranty for the replaced unit is 6 months.
ATTENTION NEW SERVICE - replacement of the clutch with subsequent adaptation of the gearbox - 8,500 rubles (the cost of only work, without spare parts, the car is accepted by appointment for 1-2 working days! Ordering spare parts at the Freetronic gearbox is also possible!).
Replacing the clutch actuator with subsequent adaptation - 2,500 rubles (by appointment!).
Our technical center can provide you with any spare parts for your Toyota Corolla, Yaris, Auris and Corolla Verso, call us!
The Freetronic robotic manual transmission (sometimes referred to as Multimode or simply MMT) was developed from the traditional manual transmission by adding actuators shifted by electric motors. By adding an electronic control system, both automatic and manual gear shifting became possible.
The photo shows the interior of a Toyota Corolla equipped with an MMT gearbox.
Information about the position of the actuators is read by proximity sensors and sent to the control unit (TCM) of the robotic gearbox. Three electric motors take part in the gear shifting process: one is responsible for the operation of the clutch (squeeze), the other two are responsible for shifting gears along the X and Y axes.
The only plus compared to a conventional automatic transmission is the ability to manually shift gears using the paddles on the steering wheel and slightly lower (~ 0.5 liters) fuel consumption. At the moment, Toyota does not install this transmission, but it continues to work in a slightly modified form on Peugeot / Citroen cars.
The defect on Toyota cars (Toyota) with an MMT robotic transmission manifests itself in the loss of assistance when starting off, when gas is added, the car twitches (manifested when starting to move and when starting forward and backward). With computer diagnostics, this error can be detected (sometimes there are no diagnostic errors at all!):
P0810- general clutch position error
P0900- error in the clutch actuator circuit
The disease is present on cars, the MMT transmission control unit numbers end in "0" or "1" (cars before 2008, by the end of 2008 Toyota began to install new units with the number "2" at the end, where the problem was fixed once and for all ). In 2009, Toyota decided to abandon this transmission in favor of a conventional "automatic".
Numbers of control units to be repaired (if there is no number from your unit among the numbers, it does not mean that it cannot be repaired. Call!) :
89530-12250 25 Toyota Auris
89530-12290 (Aisin 324811-11900) 29 Toyota Corolla
89530-12291 29 Toyota Corolla
89530-12220 (Aisin 324811-10770) B Toyota Corolla (2003 - 2006 release)
89530-64031 (Aisin 324811-12301) 31 Toyota Corolla Verso
89530-52140 (Aisin 324811-11640) 40 Toyota Yaris
89530-52090 (Aisin 324811-10220) 90 Toyota Yaris
To diagnose the above-described malfunction of a Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Toyota Corolla Verso 2005-2009, you can drive up to our car service. The equipment used by us in the diagnosis is dealer and allows you to most fully and accurately identify the malfunction of the car.
After repairing your unit, it is imperative to initialize (adapt) the MMT control unit. You can do it with us. The cost of initialization after repair is 1500 rubles (in terms of time, the procedure usually takes 10-15 minutes).
We also offer you spare parts for sale for your Toyota car (Toyota) under the order from 2 to 7 days:
Clutch actuator assembly (new original)
Clutch for Toyota vehicles with MMT robotic transmission (Corolla, Auris, Yaris, Corolla Verso, Aygo)
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MMT gearbox TOYOTA, is not an automatic, as many users and buyers of YARIS, AURIS, COROLLA cars think.
This box is a mechanical, or more precisely, a mechanical robotic gearbox. Its value lies in the fact that the on-board computer itself selects the optimal mode of gear shifting depending on engine speed, which improves the driving performance of the car, the durability of the components and mechanisms of the engine and gearbox, and fuel economy. The car control system adapts to the nature of driving a car given by a person, i.e. has a self-learning function.
MMT provides a smooth ride, convenience in that the driver does not need to be distracted at the moment of shifting gears while the car is moving. Cars equipped with this gearbox are more suitable for women, as evidenced by the positive feedback from the female half. The box is convenient for both beginners and older drivers, it is much simple and easy to drive, does not require additional effort and attention when driving a car and is cheaper to maintain than an automatic transmission.
For drivers who are accustomed to mechanical, it will seem dull and slow. Yes indeed, especially when MMT not yet warmed up, it shifts with noticeable braking, in order to reduce this phenomenon, you should move to the “M” position and shift gears manually, while the box slows down less and behaves faster.
Another property not in favor of the MMT is that as the clutch discs wear out, and let's say, a failure in the training program, which is hardwired into the gearbox control unit, the car starts to twitch. To do this, periodically, if this problem occurs, call in at the dealer's service station and initialize the gearbox, which brings all the data of the training program to the factory settings and the gearbox starts to work like on a new car. By the way, this procedure on warranty machines is done completely free of charge. Well, if you have a warranty, then you have to pay. And the more you drive, the more often.
Another very interesting feature of the box is the “Es” sport mode, in which your car will work more in lower gears, which will entail additional fuel consumption and wear of engine and gearbox components and mechanisms. Therefore, the sport mode should only be used in emergency situations, such as when overtaking.
Also, if you need to pick up speed sharply, then you should do this; first release the gas pedal, and then sharply press the pedal to the floor, and you will feel how the car will abruptly switch to a lower gear, thereby picking up speed sharply. But at the same time, you will notice all the same failure in driving your car.
In general, we can say that you need to get used to everything. And I'm sure that after driving a car with MMT gearbox, with all the existing disadvantages, you are unlikely to want to transfer to mechanics.
