Im new to this website and to Hondas. I started a thread a few day ago asking why the replacement transmission I installed on my girlfriends civic isn't working. Well with yall's help I came to the conclusion that it was the wrong tranny. To keep this from happening again im wondering if there is any stamped codes or numbers I can match to know it will work in my car. The civic is a 2000 EX d16y8. Thanks!

 

Forgot to mention its a automatic*

 

Bottom line --> You must use a 96-00 Civic EX auto transmission.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/96-00-transmission-compatibility-2863538/

 

That's good to know because both could be B4RAs and a junk yard dealer may not know that. Glad I didn't go off half cocked and run down to the local you-pull-it and buy one.

Would the transmission serial number reveal whether it's a DX or EX? If a transmission dealer doesn't bother to ask you for your VIN then they don't know what they're giving you?

 

car-part.com shows a difference, i think it all depends on the competency of the guy selling it.

 

The VIN # on the tranny should confirm what model it came from.

 

Sorry guys..I feel like im getting annoying but ive already been screwed on this once and want to make sure I get it right this time. I now know from this website that it must be from a 1996-2000 ex...my question is what if the tranny is just sitting there when I go to buy it. I don't wanna take someone's word for it again, so should the stamping on my tranny be exactly the same as the one im buying or what can I compare or check to see if the guy is telling the truth. Also been looking at the JDM option...are they called something else when you go that route because ive looked at many websites and mainly they describe them with a 4-5 letter/number code, not a year and model

 

A metal VIN label should be riveted to the front of the transmission. If the VIN contains EJ8, it's from a 96-00 Civic EX.

 

This forum is awesome.. thank u everyone, especially Ronj for the quick responses. Maybe now I can get this car going again.

 

Pretty sure I said check the VIN on the tranny.