1991 Accord Shift issue
#1
1991 Accord Shift issue
I just bought a 1991 Accord LX, 4 door, auto tranny.
When the car is cold, it doesn't want to shift out of first gear. Once it is warm, it shifts fine. I can manually shift from 1 to 2 using the gear shifter, but in D3 or D4, it just stays in 1 until warmed up.
Fluid is fine--bright red, no burned smell or anything. Fluid level is good.
Any idea what I should look at?
By the way, 159K on the clock.
When the car is cold, it doesn't want to shift out of first gear. Once it is warm, it shifts fine. I can manually shift from 1 to 2 using the gear shifter, but in D3 or D4, it just stays in 1 until warmed up.
Fluid is fine--bright red, no burned smell or anything. Fluid level is good.
Any idea what I should look at?
By the way, 159K on the clock.
#2
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Re: 1991 Accord Shift issue
Probably a stuck valve or sensor in the tranny. Me personally, I would just manual it until it's warmed up every time. Seems like very little hassle to avoid changing the tranny, which would probably be cheaper than getting that one fixed. Especially if it is a non-issue once winter is over.
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Re: 1991 Accord Shift issue
Thanks for the reply.
That's kind of what I was thinking. It only takes about 5 minutes tops to get to the point of shifting properly.
Coming out of 1st, it shifts around 3K, but other than that, it seems to be fine.
That's kind of what I was thinking. It only takes about 5 minutes tops to get to the point of shifting properly.
Coming out of 1st, it shifts around 3K, but other than that, it seems to be fine.
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Re: 1991 Accord Shift issue
it wouldnt hurt to change the fluid with honda z1. unless u know its already in there. i had a prob going into drive. it would take a really long time. also make sure ur lines arent kinked
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Re: 1991 Accord Shift issue
The owner's manual recommends Dexron II. Can I still use the Z1?
If so, where do I find it? I'm sure auto parts stores carry it, but I've never actually looked for it so i don't know for sure.
Thanks.
If so, where do I find it? I'm sure auto parts stores carry it, but I've never actually looked for it so i don't know for sure.
Thanks.
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