Honda shift solenoids clogged symptoms.
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I am starting to wonder if adding 1 quart of redline racing atf might have similar benefits as lubeguard red. Redline racing atf does not have any friction modifiers and has a viscosity of 10 at 100c. Excellent pour points too and really at this point i dont care about mpg !
I am also wondering if it is a good idea to drain atf after the car has been sitting a day or longer. Will the junk in the pick up screen and filter drop down into the pan? If it does then it will be drained out. Have read somewhere that filters and screens get clogged as you drive around.
Clean anything you can - I think the cleaning of screens is better than any fluid add. We had an 01 4cyl accord years ago. It was low miles - like 60k-80k when we had it. Even then, it had the beginnings of a 1-2 flare. I resolved it eventually by just running 1 qt of M1 synthetic transmission lube with the 7 quarts of honda stuff. That firmed up all the shifts - making 1-2 bearable but not making 2-3-4 needlessly firm.
I'm not aware of trans filter in the 4 speeds? I've always read it's just rock catcher (screen). An external filter would not be a bad idea.
How many miles on it?
I'm not aware of trans filter in the 4 speeds? I've always read it's just rock catcher (screen). An external filter would not be a bad idea.
How many miles on it?
Unfortunately, the problem with these Honda transmissions is not the solenoids, but the clutch packs. Honda automatics are very different than every other company. They are basically a manual with a clutch pack on each gear instead of a syncro. When the clutch wears out for each gear, you will slip when it shifts into that gear. Only way to really fix it is to replace the clutch pack for that gear. They have always had problems with second and third gear, especially when they went to the five speed automatic. What a nightmare that was.
Originally Posted By: mightymousetech
Unfortunately, the problem with these Honda transmissions is not the solenoids, but the clutch packs. Honda automatics are very different than every other company. They are basically a manual with a clutch pack on each gear instead of a syncro. When the clutch wears out for each gear, you will slip when it shifts into that gear. Only way to really fix it is to replace the clutch pack for that gear. They have always had problems with second and third gear, especially when they went to the five speed automatic. What a nightmare that was.
He has a 2001. That's a known year for shift sensors that age out. I had to replace them on my 2005, soon after that they improved the sensors.
Unfortunately, the problem with these Honda transmissions is not the solenoids, but the clutch packs. Honda automatics are very different than every other company. They are basically a manual with a clutch pack on each gear instead of a syncro. When the clutch wears out for each gear, you will slip when it shifts into that gear. Only way to really fix it is to replace the clutch pack for that gear. They have always had problems with second and third gear, especially when they went to the five speed automatic. What a nightmare that was.
He has a 2001. That's a known year for shift sensors that age out. I had to replace them on my 2005, soon after that they improved the sensors.
WTR Transmissions will swap out a remain unit for your model Accord for around $1400, which includes a 3yr 100,000 mile warranty. They are in Buford, GA and can do it in one day. It would be worth the drive. I am planning on using them, too, for my Accord that has a failing torque converter.
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Originally Posted By: mightymousetech
Unfortunately, the problem with these Honda transmissions is not the solenoids, but the clutch packs. Honda automatics are very different than every other company. They are basically a manual with a clutch pack on each gear instead of a syncro. When the clutch wears out for each gear, you will slip when it shifts into that gear. Only way to really fix it is to replace the clutch pack for that gear. They have always had problems with second and third gear, especially when they went to the five speed automatic. What a nightmare that was.
He has a 2001. That's a known year for shift sensors that age out. I had to replace them on my 2005, soon after that they improved the sensors.
The pressure sensors or the shift solenoids? The pressure sensors are still an issue, have to replace those stupid things all the time still.
Originally Posted By: mightymousetech
Unfortunately, the problem with these Honda transmissions is not the solenoids, but the clutch packs. Honda automatics are very different than every other company. They are basically a manual with a clutch pack on each gear instead of a syncro. When the clutch wears out for each gear, you will slip when it shifts into that gear. Only way to really fix it is to replace the clutch pack for that gear. They have always had problems with second and third gear, especially when they went to the five speed automatic. What a nightmare that was.
He has a 2001. That's a known year for shift sensors that age out. I had to replace them on my 2005, soon after that they improved the sensors.
The pressure sensors or the shift solenoids? The pressure sensors are still an issue, have to replace those stupid things all the time still.
I had a 2002 Odyssey with that infamous transmission that had the "oil cooler" port added by the dealer before I purchased it used at ~87K miles. I dumped the ATF, did a cooler line 12 quart fluid replacement with M1 Synthetic ATF and added a Magnefine filter. A few years later, I discovered the OEM filter on top of the transmission and was able to get a Honda filter and replaced it as well. It lasted until 157K miles before with no issues before it started slipping so badly it was undrivable after a few miles (from a completely cold start). I got the blinking "D" of death.
It was a shame. The engine/body and the rest of the van was mostly fine and the wife would have driven it for a few more years. That was my first and last Honda.
It was a shame. The engine/body and the rest of the van was mostly fine and the wife would have driven it for a few more years. That was my first and last Honda.
Okay i have heard of presurre switches (2nd and 3rd) and shift solenoids. Where are these pressure sensors. How many? Nothing like that has ever been changed so thats good news if it is the pressure sensors.
Blinking "D" of death haha very funny.
Blinking "D" of death haha very funny.
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Are the pressure sensors shown above ?
1400 bucks for installation alone
or install with remanufactured transmission?
Install included. They only do Honda & Acura transmissions.
Are the pressure sensors shown above ?
1400 bucks for installation alone
or install with remanufactured transmission?
Install included. They only do Honda & Acura transmissions.
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When the sensors go, it is still completely driveable. Does not seem to affect shifting much.
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