Hi,

I have a 2000 honda accord lx 4cyl automatic. I just got a new transmission put in about 3 months ago. Currently the car will rev about 500-1000 rpms before changing out of first gear. The car stops having power to the wheels during this time. this only happens in first gear. could it be my torque convertor is slipping?
I checked the tranny oil, and it is in good condition, and also is full.

Thanks for your time

 

sounds liek teh transmission is slipping, time for a rebuild,

 

6th gen FAQ https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=1

3. What's this I hear about the 6th gen trannies being crap?

Well to be honest they are at the same level of quality as the rest of the car. The two main problems are as follows:

a. Differential bearing failure- usually indicated by the axle seals leaking
b. 2nd gear clutch pack failure- usually indicated by lack of second gear, excessive slipping in other gears, car redlines before shifting, delayed shifting (car hold current gear way longer than it should.

Honda states that the failure rate is somewhere around 2% but in reality it is most likely more like 5-8%

4. Why are the auto trannies so weak and what can be done to fix them?

The problems with the 6th gen trannies is twofold:

a. Differental bearings were made from substandard parts
b. 2nd gear clutch pack does not receive proper lubrication

To fix them you really have only 2 choices, rebuild or replace transmission. There is a company out there that has a 6th gen that they guarantee will handle 500 crank HP and will easily outlast the Honda one. Just search on Dr Evil and you will find what you are looking for. Current price on DR Evil trans is $4000 (transmission only) + refundable $500 core.

5. I heard that there is a extended warranty on the automatic?

For all 2000-2001 cars the warranty is 7yr/100K on the trans. 2002 models are exempt from the extended coveratge as Honda states that the problem is taken care of.

For those of us who have a 1998 or 1998 accord V6, you will need to have maint records in hand before you call Honda of America and they will consider it on a case by case basis. It usually breaks down like this (based upon the responses of various V6 owners)

Low milage cars: Honda usually pays 100% for the repair

Medium milage cars: Honda usually splits 50/50 or you pay for labor and they pay for parts.

High Milage cars (excess of 100K) you are on your own.

It is also highly recommended that you put a transmission cooler on your car to prolong the life of the trans and at a minimum change the fluid every year or 30K. I drive about 12K in 1 year and I change my fluid once a year.

 

get the trans replaced. is your car under 100K if so Honda should swap it out for free.....

 

yeah, I just got it replaced by honda about 3 months ago with the warranty, its past 100k now

 

are ppl better off buyin manual transmissions in an accord then an auto.

 

only if it is a 6th gen all others are just fine............

 

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oookkkaaayyyyy.... So if you JUST got it replaced three months ago, then why are you not back at Honda... The trans they put in comes(at no extra charge) with a 3yr/36,000 mile warranty. I know you haven't driven that far in 3 months.