Car runs great, it will drive less than a few miles and then........
No tranny response at all! No CEL on, turn car off and will move some then go right back to Neutral.
Checked fluid level it's good, no leaks.
Any help or ideas?

 

204 views and no help?
Did pull a ECT 6 code tried changing sensor but broke the darn thing!
Easy out tommorow see if it cures it

 

To be clear, with the transmission in gear and the clutch pedal released the car does not move? Is there any history of grinding noises or issues like that recently? If not I would say its most likely an extremely worn clutch disc.

Either way, you are going to have to drop the transmission, so get to it. When the transmission comes out, first thing you come to will be the clutch. Inspect it and see if its worn out. If not it could be a bigger issue.

*Also, while dropping the transmission, be sure to inspect the axles. It is possible that an axle slipping out of the tranny, or a faulty axle could cause this problem. However, from what you described, I highly doubt it.

 

Is this an automatic, or standard? What you're describing sounds like automatic clutch pack heat failure.

 

Oh yeah, good call. I automatically assume everyone else's civic is a manual just because mine is, ha ha ha. If its an auto, he is probably right.

 

It's an automatic. I can turn the thing off and it "resets" . Could a bad alternator cause it?

 

No. When the car refuses to move, does the D4 light come on and/or blink?

 

No it gives all indication everything is good but no movement D4,D3,D2, or R.
Time to get rid of her ?

 

Get rid of the car? No, just replace the transmission.

 

Same problem. Desperate for an answer! Did a full rebuild and same problem. Its been suggested as a pump failure and a tcm failure. Im no quiter. But im desperate for a solid no guess answer. Ive got a very good transmission shop im calling first thing in the morning on the 2nd for advice. Il poat what they say for you. Happy new year!

 

Did you do the rebuild? The clutch packs have to be rebuilt within spec.

 

I would think you could pick up a used auto transmission for super cheap. I would look into that before paying a mechanic to work on it.

 

What causes it? Damn thing drives great and bam nothing!

 

I did a full soft parts rebuild. Everything within spec. Driving me nuts as this is what I do for a living and my own damn tranny is the first to flat out stump me

 

What if I just overfill the damn tranny?

 

What does your dipstick say after a warm up?

 

Transmission oil pump not flowing? meaning the torque converter probably didn't seat properly into the oil pump gear.

 

It's in the top end of the marks

 

I just don't wanna do a tranny swap and then it be something else.

 

Tranny forrsure

 

I have the same issue with my 1998 Civic. A mechanic advised me to replace the transmission control module. I will up-date you guys if the TCM will fix the problem.

 

Hey, Lost on a Honda - it will probably takes me sometimes to replace the TCM because I need to go around the junk yard area to find the parts. But if you can try to replace it before me, please let us know if the TCM fix the issue. Also, I replaced the Automatic Transmission Solenoid but it didn't the problem.

 

The tcm is part of the ecu, also check the linear solenoid and shift solenoid. I notice when I had a loose connection to the linear solenoid the tranny would limp. I did throw a code though but the issue seems similar so look through the helms repair manual and look up the troubleshooting guide on there.

 

Did the ECU last week, shift solenoids on top of transmission. Looking at linear solenoid and noticed there is another set of solenoids next to the Linear. Checking all connectors etc etc.
I'm about to throw in the towel!

 

Problem Solved!!!!!

Sold it and made $150