I have a 99 Accord LX 4 cyl auto. i bought the car used and the transmission feels like it is slipping (check engine light is not on). I went to a local mechanic and ask them how much it would cost to fix and they said 800-1000 excluding labor for a used transmission. Can you give me some suggestions on what i should do, I really dont want to get ripped off. Can it be just a bad sensor? tourqe convertor? The transmission down shifts late, and take time for it to get into gear.

Thanks in advance

 

If you want to post or IM me your vin, i'll check to see if you fall under the extended warranty.... I doubt that you do, but it's worth a shot. There were some transmission issues that coerced Honda to extend the warranty to 100,000 miles.... and they are pretty flexible on that too.... goodwill 100% or a split or something to help you out.... it's worth a visit to the dealer to see if it can be remedied there. Otherwise, a used transmission is the cheapest option, and a reman is my only other recomendation. Expect to pay colse or over 2500 for a quality reman installed. Good Luck

 

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Well unfortunately... your A/T is not covered by the warranty extension... but you do have 2 open recalls... One for the ignition switch electrical portion replacement, and the other for the key interlock... minor recalls... but the dealer will do them for free. Good luck with the tranny.

 

Here's the original verbage from American Honda

"American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced it will provide extended warranties on approximately 1.2 million Honda and Acura models equipped with automatic transmissions due to problems that may result in premature wear or failure. The extended warranty will cover affected transmissions for seven years or 100,000 miles.

The standard bumper-to-bumper warranty for Honda vehicles is three years or 36,000 miles, while Acura vehicles are covered for four years or 50,000 miles.

Vehicles covered by the extended warranty include:

2000 - 2001 Honda Accord, Odyssey and Prelude
2000 - 2002 and some 2003 Acura 3.2 TL
2001 - 2002 and some 2003 Acura 3.2 CL

While only two percent of these vehicles have experienced these transmission problems, American Honda will provide extended transmission warranties on all potentially affected vehicles.

"Our priorities are making sure our customers are taken care of and reassured they can continue to depend on their Honda or Acura automobile for a long time to come," said Tom Elliott, executive vice president for American Honda.

There is usually plenty of warning to the driver that the transmission is not operating properly, such as slow or erratic shifting, giving them ample time to take the vehicle in for service.

American Honda will notify all owners of eligible vehicles via mail in the coming weeks. "
It could be worth a call, you never know

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