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Hi Guys

Got a 2001 RAV4 auto it had the problem of "banging into gear etc" intermittently I was always going to get it looked at next week if you know what I mean...... Garage said possibly ecu problem maybe. Wife just took the car out and it now will not go into reverse and when you drive forward is stuck in first or second gear. Do you think still ecu or possibly gearbox shot. Hot you can help. Thanks

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Hi Dave and welcome to you to the club

There has been problems with the ECU causing harsh changing around the year of your RAV.

This was often corrected, by a company called ECU Testing in Derbyshire, to the satisfaction of members on here. You had to remove the said ECU and post it to them. I seem to remember it was worth giving them a bell beforehand to give them the number on it and they would then tell you if they could help. They are listed on the internet.The cost is about £200 and they give a discount to club members if you quote the name of Don

It has been pointed out however, that prolonged use after this harshness is noticed could lead to expensive damage to the transmission, lets hope that has not happened yet! For myself I would spend that money on mine, old as she is

At the top right hand corner of the page you will see a box marked search, type in harsh gear change and ecu and you will find loads of information on this

Here's wishing you good luck on the outcome of this

Again welcome,you will find there are members on here who will always help in any way they can.

One more thing it would be a good idea to enter the word auto on you profile to save you having to say so every time

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  • 2 weeks later...

Would anybody be interested in buying my Rav4 with the harsh gear changing but now will not go into reverse and when you drive forward is stuck in first or second gear Due to my financial position at the moment I just cant afford to take a chance on paying out a couple of hundred pounds on the ECU Its Silver, Leather Interior, 3 doo, MOT till September, Taxed and drove perfectly until this problem. Engine perfect. Make me an offer?????

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If you do wish to sell the Rav, post a topic in the For Sale section and provide an indicative price of what you're hoping to get for it.

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