1996 Honda Accord shifting gears

PURPLEJZ

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1996 HONDA ACCORD

Transmission problem
1996 Honda Accord 4 cyl Automatic

MY 96 accord v-tech had a slight tranny problem before I changed the fluid. First, second gears worked fine, shifting into 3rd was a problem there was no gear( it sounded like a manuel tranny when u ngaged the clutch and accelarated the rpms would go really high.) Now that I changed the fluid I only have one gear and im not sure which gear that is, possibly 3rd. I also have a 94 accord, in which the tranny has only 2nd and 4th gears. Theres no passing gears and no down shifting. Please help in trouble shooting my problem.

Sunday, March 1st, 2009 AT 4:13 PM

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MMPRINCE4000

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Check the fluid level in the clutch MC and bleed slave, make sure the slave rod is moving the clutch fork, so the clutch is engaging/releasing. Make sure the shift cables are not loose, or any brackets/hold down clips are intact.

Other than that, if you have a gear or syncro out, you will have to have it checked out by a reputable trans. Shop.

If trans. Lube leaked out the axle seals and you ran it dry or near dry, it will mosy likely have to be either rebuilt, or a used trans. Installed.

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Monday, March 2nd, 2009 AT 6:44 AM

MMPRINCE4000

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OK nevermind the previous post (automatic, not manual) :)

Automatic trans. Malfunctions are classified in 5 major catagories:
Poor engine performance,
Improper adjustments
Hydraulic malfunctions
Mechanical malfunctions
Computer or signal network.

Check easy stuff first. Fluid level and condition.
Shift control cable adjustments
Throttle control cable adjustments.

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Monday, March 2nd, 2009 AT 8:25 PM