Toyota automatic transmission markings are usually indicated in the following places:
* Vehicle Passport (PTS): Column “Gearbox number”.
* Automatic transmission plate: Attached to or near the automatic transmission housing.
* Automatic transmission control unit: Can be located under the hood or inside the cabin.
* Under the hood: Near the automatic transmission or on the engine mounts.
* Vehicle VIN number: Using the VIN number decoder, you can obtain information about the transmission, including the type of automatic transmission.
Toyota automatic transmission markings usually consist of letters and numbers indicating the following:
* First letter: Automatic transmission type (for example, A – automatic, M – manual).
* Second letter: Number of gears (for example, T – 4-speed, F – 5-speed).
* Third letter: Additional designation (for example, B – with electronic control, L – with lock-up torque converter).
* Fourth letter: Drive type (for example, E – front-wheel drive, R – all-wheel drive).
* Numbers: Code indicating a specific automatic transmission model.
For example, the marking “A650E” means:
* A – automatic automatic transmission
* 6 – 6-speed
* 5 – electronically controlled
* 0 – front-wheel drive
* E – specific automatic transmission model