I have a 2002 Civic EX with 65,000 miles. It has an automatic transmission. When I get in it first thing when its cold, it slips from 2nd to 3rd gear. It will do this until the car is warmed up and in normal operating temp. I have been told that it is due to a defective clutch pack carrier and that the part was designed to thin and that it ust desinigrates gets into the fluid and causes pump clogage then ultimately frys the tranny. From what I have heard they do know about the problem and are just taking it case by case and keeping it on the DL because a recal would cost millions. I go to the dealership religiously for oil changes and all scheduled maintainance. Has anyone experienced the same thing or know of anyone who has? Is there any documentation about this? Any help on this would be highly appreciated. Thank you so very much!

 

never heard of it before. perhaps just try getting the transmission flushed out and add some lucas treatment to it

 

haha. thats what all 7thgen auto's go with...they are all messed up to the limit. mine does it also everytime. cold or warm, no difference...im just hoping for it to blow so i can just swap to stick and sell it

 

shoulda bought a stick shift....

 

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That's not really helpful at all.