1uz and 3uz 5 speed A650 VVti shifter - how it works.

[@billygreenhorn9275]

The '98 and '99 Lexus GS 400 also have paddle type buttons on the steering wheel to play with as well ;) Great info Kelvin

[@CartuneNZ]

Hello Billy. The paddles are also an interesting topic. Cheers Kelvin

[@JeiceNismo]

Indeed .. brings me to an important question regarding the e-shift on the aristo ecu. For my swapped GS300, how do I get the e-shift to work without the buttons on my steering wheel? If not then at least get 3rd when shifting away from D position. Would be nice to add that one more toyota's 90s ahead of its time feature. Thx

[@usmansafax1345]

Tons of knowledge, you belong in the makings of this stuff ! Hop the right eyes catches your wealth of knowledge!

[@CartuneNZ]

Thanks

[@raphaeluugwanga2112]

@@CartuneNZ hi Kelvin do you perhaps have a whatsapp number?would like to send you something

[@CartuneNZ]

[phone]

[@vwbeetle5578]

I'm learning more as I go along with my project. Got it changing gears all on its own now. Currently trying to make up a trans cooler system. Good stuff Kelvin 👍

[@CartuneNZ]

Well done Michael. Thats awesome news. Cheers Kelvin.

[@callummcleod6362]

I've got the a340e with a manualised loom. The ucf20 style shifter is mint for burnouts can go from 3 to 2 without moving gates

[@CartuneNZ]

Using stock gear can give great results when applied correctly. Cheers Kelvin

[@yesnomaby]

Shot, you doing a good thing making these. There super helpful for all us uz-fe loving peoples. Keep it going mate. Big ups from down here in chch 👍

[@CartuneNZ]

Thanks for the compliment. Cheers Kelvin

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

I swapped a few wires and now 1 right of d gets 4th and 1 back from d gets 3rd makes gear selection really optimal if I need to go a lil fast or downshift for engine braking bump it right if I want vvti bump it 1 back ring it out and then grab 4th

[@CartuneNZ]

ok. They work well when set up correctly. Cheers Kelvin

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

@@CartuneNZ yes but the switch for d-4 burned out so I used the 2-l switch I messed up getting the wires switched but I liked it after driving a minute so I left it

[@saulhernandez1953]

Good video I noticed that my 3uz 2002 gs when idling in park when I press the brake pedal I hear a clicking sound inside the shifter and my brake pedal gets stuck doesn’t return after braking

[@cristianbotten5998]

fantastic info!! thanks a lot from Chile South America.

[@CartuneNZ]

Thanks for the compliment. Cheers Kelvin.

[@emmanuelb110]

So this is why i have some issues with my 1gz-fe v12 swapped 2001 gs300 😅

[@Javii96]

I just picked up a megasquirt with ms3X. I have been researching the a341e and how it is controlled by the ECU. Pretty simple to command it, but for controlling line pressure and shift timing automatically, do you know what inputs the stock ECU needs to command the transmission as expected? I would think obviously ecu needs tach, tps, and maybe some other sensors to calculate load? My goal is to use megasquirt as standalone for the engine but retain factory ecu for the trans.

[@ishsiriram8286]

Thank you for sharing. Can you please shed more light on the switches when the lever is moved in the side ward direction in the 5 speed vvti A650 box for example (1st gear and 4 /5th gear). How do these switches talk to the ECU? I am trying to develop a push button shifter using Arduino and servo motor, My aim is to have a + and - button so that I can up shift through 5 gears, but still go through the ecu so that all the built in safety measures in terms of speed and rpm still remain operational. I am using a 5 speed vvti with the factory ecu. - South Africa

[@CartuneNZ]

Hello. This is all I will be sharing on this topic for free due to both time constraints and that my income if from selling wiring information. Cheers Kelvin

[@ishsiriram8286]

Hi Kelvin, Thank you for the response. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I am prepared to pay. I will drop you a mail. Kind Regards Ish

[@saulhernandez1953]

Mine it’s hard to move it to the side from D to the left side

[@aquamatt]

Mine as well , I was wondering if that was an issue.

[@SamotoParts-tr5ks]

Man you are top class. Now I have a question. I'm doing a 3uz motor and box conversion in my t7 ranger. I want to use the rangers autobox shift lever and "straight pattern" panel with the Lexus unit underneath . The point is to have it looking oem. I will only need to use park, reverse, neutral and drive. Is this still possible. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, have a good one

[@jacospeedyroos]

Ive connected the L and 2 switch on mine since I want to hold the gearbox in 1st gear for offroading. However, for some reason it still gears to 2nd irregardless of the switch going on. Any tips on this?

[@tiaankoekemoer5867]

I have the same problem

[@CartuneNZ]

Have you confirmed the gear inputs into the ecu?

[@tzeshenlim]

Ever changed bearing of a650 inside extended housing is it straight forward. Or need disable the whole box?🙏🏽

[@CartuneNZ]

rear housing bearing is easy, anything in front of that requires the transmission to come fully apart. Cheers

[@DingDongDrift]

Is it possible to still manually shift the transmission with a standalone ecu?

[@CartuneNZ]

Provided the aftermarket ecu can control the transmission and supports manual mode then yes.

[@DingDongDrift]

@@CartuneNZ so the lever and switches do nothing without an ecu? You can't just drive the car from L and shift up as you go?

[@CartuneNZ]

The lever and switches provide signals to the ecu. Without proper solenoid control the 5 speed transmission does not change gear correctly

[@DingDongDrift]

@@CartuneNZ damn, i wish some sort of manual control shifter existed for these transmissions

[@CartuneNZ]

I have a mate that made one years ago similar to my manual shift box but it was for his own use only

[@929rass]

hi, my car is bmw e39 convert 1uz vvti 5speed auto. My problem is that my gearbox runs full auto D, there is no option to change gear 1,2,3 manually, only fully press the gas pedal if you want to cut, there is no button hold power/sport/eco (can be made to and how). so when going down a high hill it's quite dangerous because the gear can't be dropped manually. I have to use the brake a lot. I hope you can give me an opinion. thank you

[@marqwall3677]

Hi I got a a650e trans that reverse stop working acts as its parked and neutral moves car for second before it engages other gears work fine, any suggestions on my problem?? Great channel definitely subbed!

[@CartuneNZ]

hello. If you arent getting reverse its normally a pretty bad sign. Often the trans has expired. Check fluid , sometimes a service , new filter and flush can save it. Cheers Kelvin

[@keepamag2977]

Hey kelvin, i have a problem with my a650 transmission i wont let me move the shifter with out pressing the override button. How i can solve this problem?

[@azzielbub1381]

good time. is it possible to swap automatic transmission A341E to A650E/A750E to 1uz-fe non vvti (uzs131 1990)? thank you in advance

[@CartuneNZ]

Yes absolutely possible provided a suitable transmission management solution is used. Cheers Kelvin

[@DefinitelyNotJamez]

whats the cheapest thing i can do to make my 00 vvti ls400 faster ?

[@CartuneNZ]

sell it and buy a LS430. Headers help but not many options yet , Ive got that on my list. Ensure AVIS is working is important, ensuring all maintenence is up to scratch.

[@DefinitelyNotJamez]

@@CartuneNZ Have you seen xatracing.com ? they sell a cam kit for the 1uz vvti

[@WHOISTRANE]

Hi! Do you have some info about 3UZ wiring, immo bypassing and anything about it? Thanks!

[@CartuneNZ]

Absolutely. I provide a service removing 3uz immo and sell wiring instructions for the 3uz as well. Lots of info due in next couple of months on the 3uz.

[@WHOISTRANE]

@@CartuneNZ it will be in future videos? awesome! will wait for that! :)

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

@@WHOISTRANE every one wonts it free lol i may ask him fer a fee n see if it fair at some point or if i go with manual trans ill use microsquirt ecu

[@hishamkamal101]

What happens if you flick the D-4 switch while you are not in D??

[@CartuneNZ]

I don't quite understand. When set up correctly D-4 can only be accessed from D or when coming from 3rd into D-4 position. If anyone wires it wrong they are silly as the ecu wont like getting two gear inputs. When wired correctly shift selector on side of box supplies voltage to D-4 switch to prevent issues.

[@kaidem1749]

Can u convert these 5 speed autos to 4x4 the same way you can with the 4 speed ones?

[@CartuneNZ]

The 5 speed auto have a large one way clutch assembly in the tailshaft housing so require a different adaptor and the output shaft is a different size so more involved in the 5 speed.

[@stevenagel6096]

2 Questions, excuse the dumbness of them I'm still learning auto. 1. SO on these auto boxes you can manually shift every gear? Or select Drive and it does it all on its own? And 2, Where does the Eco/sport change over come into things?

[@CartuneNZ]

Is that just two questions today? Haha. Provided the shifter is set up correctly each gear can be shifted through however it limits the maximum top gear. So in third if you floor it the ecu will shift to second. Eco/sport alters the shift timing either earlier or later depending on mode selected. Cheers Kelvin.

[@stevenagel6096]

@@CartuneNZ Thanks again. Is there a way I can contribute towards your channel? I feel there will be many more questions once I have saved up to buy my motor and I don't like taking life knowledge and experience for nothing.

[@CartuneNZ]

@@stevenagel6096 Hello Steve. I sell wiring instructions if using stock ecu and am even more helpful to purchasers. If you have a big list of questions then I do ask for some payment for me time. I've been considering doing a question time livestream with a small fee for questions so will look at that in the future. If you want to make a donation i have paypal or even sharing some of my videos onto platforms of other interested groups is helpful. Cheers Kelvin

[@DanWeinbrand]

Can an A650 be swappedinto an earlier model LS400 equiped with an A340? whats required?

[@CartuneNZ]

Absolutely, provided the A650 has suitable management and ideally shifter they can be swapped over and work really well. Cheers Kelvin

[@stevejenks23]

Hey Kelvin, is there any way to reconfigure the a650e so when the selector is in last two positions it selects 1st and 2nd instead of 2nd and 3rd?

[@CartuneNZ]

Ive never tried as I'm happy with the lowest position being 1st and 2nd and the next one being 3rd. This way we have all the gears being selected nicely when using the shifter manually. Cheers

[@lexuslife]

The power switch next to the shifter on a 92 LS400 what dose it do

[@CartuneNZ]

It alters when the trans changes gear. Power with shift up later and kick down earlier. Giving the feeling the engine has more power. Cheers Kelvin

[@lexuslife]

@@CartuneNZ hay can you answer me one more question? The button under the gas pedal on a LS400 what dose it do?

[@izayoiaifuyu]

Absolutely stupid question, but I'm going to ask it anyways. I'm going for a big power build, and from what I've seen, the A340e is much better suited to tuning, but I really don't like the stock shifting.... Whatever you call it. I'm doing this in a 93 SC400 (toyota Z30 chassis), with the thick rod 1uz. Is it possible/reasonable to swap that in?

[@CartuneNZ]

Yes its possible to swap in the A650 provided you have a way to control the transmission as it is computer controlled. Cheers Kelvin

[@steventaylor9016]

Hello, is the gs300 and gs430 shifters the same? I was needing one for my 3uz out of a gs430 but we only have gs300 in the salvage yards, i was reading the throttle pedal and shifter are the same on both? Thanks.

[@CartuneNZ]

If they both ran the A650 trans then I interchange them fine

[@steventaylor9016]

Awesome! And the throttle pedal would be the same too i imagine? thanks im still learning love the videos!

[@CartuneNZ]

Yes. Should interchange fine.

[@naeemsathar4791]

Hi I would just like to find out on my 1uz vvti stock ecu will I be able to run a stand alone TCU through the stock ecu?

[@CartuneNZ]

If running a standalone tcu then it would normally take place of the stock ecu. Maybe I need more info. Cheers Kelvin

[@neilohlson5708]

hi sir what is the wire code for the six speed shifter pls

[@CartuneNZ]

That info is included with my wiring instructions and there are different options depending on vehicle model

[@user-gb1ne5jj8v]

Hey mate I have a 1998 Lexus GS400 so I have 6 positions ????

[@CartuneNZ]

There is a 6 speed which is normally later but its not an exact rule. I'd like to see some photos of yours. Cheers Kelvin

[@user-gb1ne5jj8v]

CartuneNZ it’s on my page buddy go check her out shes a beauty !!!

[@damianhernandez2479]

How can I make my 2001 ls430 vv-ti faster?

[@CartuneNZ]

Reflash ecu. I have videos on this

[@jonathangofast559]

Can you make a video on how you would make the shifter manual for offroad applications, thanks for the great content

[@CartuneNZ]

I have more 4 speed offroad shifter control. I sell a unit so the exact details wont be shared for free. Cheers Kelvin