1998 Honda Accord sensor in trans

1998 HONDA ACCORD
83,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARK NORTH
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when i push pedle down and reach 20 to 30 mph the car jerks pretty hard when slowing sown at about 20 mph and a little lower it also jerks is this the result of a sensor in the transmission, that has burned out or maybe worn out?
Nov 8, 2010 at 8:39 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi mark north,

Symptoms indicates excessive shock 1-2 Or 2-1 Shift

Possible causes are :

• Shift Control Solenoid Valve "C" Defective
• 2nd Clutch Pressure Switch Defective
• Foreign Material In Separator Plate Orifice
• Shift Valve "C" Defective
• 1st Accumulator Defective
• 2nd Accumulator Defective
• 1st Check Ball Stuck
• 2nd Check Ball Stuck
• 1st Clutch Defective
• 2nd Clutch Defective

Testing would have to be performed and for some of the items listed, the trans has to be disassembled to check/repair/replace.
Nov 9, 2010 at 8:55 AM
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