Hi, I have a 2000 honda accord the has a delay in shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and if I step on it will hang on until I let of the gas.

 

This is a typical problem with the B7XA transmissions. The clutch pressure control valves in the valve body can leak fluid and cause a really weak 2nd gear shift. Your unit will need to be rebuilt based on your description of the problem. There are a few aftermarket kits that replace the spools for clutch pressure control, the 2nd accumulator spring, and also a pilot drill for 1-2 fluid exhaust (highly recommended you do this). The valve body spacer drilling allows the clutch apply fluid to drain faster, and allow the gearshift to feel more positive. The internal cone filters will also have a lot of debris that will affect shift pressure and feel.

The B7XA does have some natural "odd" performance issues. At light throttle, the shift will be premature and "stiffer", which is acceptable performance. If you have over 40% throttle it will wind out to 3200-4000 rpm and shift "lazy". Aftermarket kits correct this behavior.

Changing the fluid at this stage will also certainly result in increased 2nd gear slippage due to the decreased friction of the fluid (suspended clutch material aids in friction).

 

Thanks for the info,it really help a lot.

 

OP, your rebuilder needs the rebuild kit here https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...build+kit,8512

and then the upgrade kit here as well, he needs to use these parts to upgrade so you don't have the same issue you are having again

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ement+kit,8532

you can get a new torque converter from Florida Torque Converters

and a filter

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ic,filter,8600

 

I'm doing the rebuild myself in my home garage.

 

awesome, Hiram Gutierrez has a lot of great vids on youtube and even one on your transmission so you have a lot of resources

 

Hello, in need of some help. Ive recently started to experience problems with my transmission. It only goes into two gears and will not go into reverse. Whenever in reverse and sometimes parked it will make a grinding noise, not sure why. As well whenever I start it up I can't drive in D4 anymore, so I manual shift it but it'll only go into 2 gears, 1st to start and drive then I can change to 2nd but it still stays as if 2nd isn't there. Then I can't shift to 3rd gear, however it won't accelerate but at a very slow speed and has high rpms while on the gas. Then you can shift it to 4th and it doesn't go anywhere, as if there's no 4th. Question is though why reverse and park make a grinding noise under the hood, and why am I only have two gears and not very good performance. Need some help though because I want to take it on long trips, just not sure how she'll do with these problems. Thank you!