At WOT my transmission shifts at 4.5-5k RPM and will not wind out in 1st gear.

Later gears wind out to 6,000 RPM.

Unfortunately it seems to be leaving its power band too soon, making taking off from stops slow.

Any suggestions?

 

i have the same problem 50% of the time.

 

Problem is fixed, shifts at 6,000 RPM everytime.

Pimpwagon, just tighten your cable at the transmission, follow the instructions below.

If you tighten it too much you will get all the shift points you want in 1st, 2nd, 3rd but 4th will stop shifting until 50/60 mph. If that happens just start loosening by a few turns and testing again at WOT until 4th starts coming in around 40 mph.


On Honda Transmissions with a throttle valve cable “T.V. Cable”, it is important to synchronize the throttle cable and T.V. cable before the final adjustment or “Fine Tuning” is done. Cables that are out of sync can cause a variety of shifting problems because of the imbalance of pump pressure to throttle position.

Synchronize cables by first checking the throttle cable adjustment. Remove all of the slack, but DO NOT let the throttle plate come off of the stop. Then, remove all of the slack from the T.V. cable and adjust until the T.V. arm starts to lift. At this point, you are ready to fine tune the T.V. cable adjustment. Tightening the cable will increase pressure and extend shift points. Loosening the cable will decrease pressure and allow earlier shift points. If the cable is too loose the clutches may slip causing premature transmission failure.

 

very interesting. i do believe i'll be trying this tomorrow. where did you happen to pick up this bit of info? i'd like to learn more.

 

Very interesting!! I did not think about this!

 

I stumbled upon it on forums somewhere.

It appears to be out of a service manual, but just follow that procedure exactly and it works wonders.

It also made the transmission stop slipping, which was occurring randomly, and the car would go bump bump bump and the transmission would reengage while driving (very annoying)

Now the car shifts smoother, more firm, and no slippage. The gas pedal is also more firm and no longer feels squishy.

Good luck man, let me know how it goes.