Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

93 accord problem with tranny

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:54 PM
  #1  
joe's 93 accord's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Harlingen, TX, UNITED STATES
Default 93 accord problem with tranny

I AM HAVING problem with my tranny. drives fine just that my d4 light keeps blinking then it stays on the way it suppose to and the car will not change gears at all does any one know what is wrong or how to diagnos the tranny
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 08:04 PM
  #2  
cmrvi1's Avatar
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 268
Likes: 3
From: Fayetteville, NC, 28304
Default Re: 93 accord problem with tranny (93 accord05)

As many of you are aware, early 90's Accords regularly have transmission shifting problems (eg. S light flashing or on steady, D4 light flashing, trans takes off in 2nd gear). The most common cause of this is a burnt out TCM.
I have been rebuilding these computers for quite some time now and have some in stock ready for shipping, or I can rebuild yours.
For pricing, or more information, please email me at: cmrvi1@yahoo.com

Below is some info on how to check for codes, TCM location, and most IMPORTANTLY, how to check your TCM.


Behind the right hand corner of the dash on the passender's side (just below the glove compartment) you will find 2 connectors taped to the wire harness with blue tape ( unless someone previously removed the tape). One is a three wire connector (data link connector) the other is a two wire connector. By jumping the two wires on this connector, you check for engine and transmission codes.
With the ignition switch off, connect the two wires together. Have a pen and paper handy. Turn the ignition switch on. The S light (or D4 light if your car doesn't have the S light) should start to flash a code. Might be a combination of long and short flashes. A long flash stands for 10, and short flashes are 1. For example, if the light blinks: long-short-short-short, then that is a code 13. When you find out what code it is, post it and I can tell you what is going on. BTW, 90-93 Accords have a bad habit of burning out the trans computers. So sometimes you won't get a code. The light will just stay on steady when you jump the connector.
If the light doesn't blink when you jump the connector, then your TCM (transmission control module) might be bad.
To verify this, remove the TCM ( it's located under the rug on the passenger side bolted to the firewall. You will find two modules bolted to one bracket. The TCM is the smaller of the two, on the right.
To remove it, you'll need to remove the 4 bolts securing the bracket. Then, unplug both computer modules, and gently remove the bracket.
Next, unbolt the TCM from the bracket.
Remove the four screws that hold on the cover.
Look at the board carefully. If it is bad, you will find a burnt out resistor and a leaking capacitor. If this is the case, I can rebuild it for you.
Email at cmrvi1@yahoo.com and I'll give you more details.


This is the TCM



With the connector pointing down, the bad spot will be in the lower right corner



This is what the damaged part looks like up close


Reply
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 09:38 PM
  #3  
Schmitey's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,003
Likes: 0
From: Olathe, KS, 66061
Default Re: 93 accord problem with tranny (cmrvi1)

if you can fix that i am thoroughly impressed!

you resoder (sp?) them or what?
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2005 | 01:07 AM
  #4  
joe's 93 accord's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Harlingen, TX, UNITED STATES
Default Re: 93 accord problem with tranny (Schmitey)

thanks alot my emc is burnt do you know where i can get those parts so i can fix it? what do i ask for i know how to soder a bit by any chance would a 94 emc fit or not
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2005 | 07:20 PM
  #5  
cmrvi1's Avatar
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 268
Likes: 3
From: Fayetteville, NC, 28304
Default Re: 93 accord problem with tranny (93 accord05)

Unfortunately, repairing them involves alot more than just replacing the burnt components. There are traces that have to be repaired as well as other components that need to be tested. If not done properly, you can actually damage even more components than the original bad ones and then EVEN I couldn't repair it at that point. This is not a DIY repair.
And no, the 94 won't work properly if at all.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
waldo16
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
3
Apr 17, 2014 05:59 AM
bob10thanniv
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
1
Jul 13, 2011 04:28 PM
GO2FASTHONDA
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
6
Aug 17, 2007 11:06 AM
jjyellow
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
1
Jun 8, 2007 07:17 AM
rainman447
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
3
Mar 1, 2007 07:38 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:23 PM.