Transmission shifting hesitation
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Transmission shifting hesitation
I have a 97 Accord with 238K miles and recently I've noticed that when I shift the car from park to D4, sometimes it will take it a couple of seconds or so to "engage" and take off. What causes it to hesitate like this? Thanks!
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Re: Transmission shifting hesitation
Possibly a pressure drop issue.
When was the last time the fluid was changed?
If never, change it. There is probably a build up of material in the sump that is blocking the sump.
When was the last time the fluid was changed?
If never, change it. There is probably a build up of material in the sump that is blocking the sump.
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Re: Transmission shifting hesitation
I do find that warming the car up for 3' in the morning, and in particularly, revving to 2000+ rpm for several seconds cures the problem. Right after I do this it shifts into D4 immediately and softly.
Because the tranny shifts fine otherwise, 'guess I have to put up with it and hope it hangs together until I can rebuild it.
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Re: Transmission shifting hesitation
Changing the fluid reduces the delay. If the transmission has a lot of miles there may be a buildup of clutch material in or near the pickup, blocking flow. Drain the old fluid, and refill.
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