webmastir

So for 00+ (my '03) we still clean #9? says that's the linear solenoid gasket

Says #6 & #7 are the linear solenoid assemblies. Can smoeone who has done this on their 00+ let me know where to look exactly?

webmastir

So after looking again, I still cannot find one shown that looks similar to 99TL's pics, since older models have it in dif spot.

This it? Would love to try this shit before I go drop an ass ton of $$ for some guy to diagnose it w/ an expensive repair that I prob can't afford, whether that be inevitable or not.

tomf

So, is that the solenoid screen ? Do you happen to have the external filter installed ? Does the external filter replace the solenoid screens ?

ou sig

wow glad I finally read through this thread. my 99 transmission has been slipping and doing random things for years. I have simply learned how to drive it smooth as possible. the fact that is still works after about 70k miles of doing this makes me think it is just something random and small - possibly no need for a new transmission.
I will try this soon (once it finally cools off here!) hopefully it works - cant hurt

tomf

did it help ?

ou sig

still on the list but has not gotten checked off yet. funny how a wife and 2 1/2 year old adds to your to do list before each and every weekend...

jsloden

Does anyone know if this whole process applies to a 00+.
Thanks

bruistopher

Glad I found this thread. I actually cleaned the solenoid off. But I'm having a difficult time putting the solenoid back on. It's the middle screw and the screw to the rear of the engine. Very frustrating. I had to stop and will pick back up first thing tomorrow morning.

I guess I might have to remove the heater hose to access the rear engine bolt.

bruistopher

btw the solenoid was dirty as hell. Clogged with so much debris. I probably can see why fluid was restricted. And that particular solenoid activates the 2nd gear clutch pack. That's the problem I am having. I hope this cleaning solves it!

Carbuff

Have you tried holding the bolt to the socket with a piece of paper? That way you can get it started (can't remember if I also used an extension to guide it into place)

bruistopher

Thanks but I took the heater hose off to put the rear screw back in. It was hell putting it back in but managed to do it. Cleaning that solenoid solved the 1st to 2nd shift problem but now the 2nd to 3rd is acting up. I'm in the process to clean the other solenoid that someone posted above on this page. But again that pain in the ass black plastic tubing is in the way and blocking my way to accessing that bolt. Is there a way to remove that?

repnmytl

My 99 TL transmission was slippin bad too so I finally cleaned the shifting solenoid fiters just the pic shows. My car now shifts smoothly now, thank you for the help and I love this web site
Vic in the Htown

Insti Gator

Hey A-zine 2G team,

I read through this thread - good stuff. I can clearly see the first shift solenoid filter to clean on the first page.. But I have read that there are others,

Which solenoid screens should I clean? And where are they?

I went through the DIY list but only saw a link for the transmission bypass spin on filter which isn't what is discussed here.

Thanks!

CAB NY

so this is for 99 only anything for 03

SONIC357

I am new to this site and it did work have a 98 Honda Accord 1st transmission replacement and it started acting up like originally was posted cleaned the screens it was real simple and it did worked. Or let me just say it stopped doing what it was doing. I did afterwords disconnected the solenoid pack and the check engine light ,maintenance light, D4 light started blinking and mad a thud just putting it in revers. needless to say I think it was the problem to my P0730 code.

webmastir

SONIC357: What was it doing originally?

SONIC357

To answer the question it was doing what was original posted. But said to say it did not work. I am still working on it B4 buying my 2nd trans from the original so I think but buy disconnecting
the battery it took the trans out of limp mode cleared the code until it re read the code and goes back into limp mode and gives you the P0730 code. Car runs fine until it gets hot then and now it shifts erratically and now it seems its stuck in D3 on the highway. I will keep everyone posted but the screens were clogged at first and I do thank the author for stating a try this and a found a possible problem but as it stands so far no joy.

SONIC357

If and when I find the problem I will put it on the post the other solenoids there is no screen to clean but I don't have a meter to measure ohms or current at this time to see if they are or may be bad. The last JDM trans lasted a year + if i have to get another trans I will but its the LAST 1 then its buy BUy time for a new car ! And a lot of research B4 I buy it...

davewlee

Did this on my 1999 Tl with 280K Km and the results are great... Thanks a lots ... Great idea.

Black TL

Can i ask what problems you had with your tranny before and how it changed?

My transmission bangs into second and fourth gears when cold and slips into third and fourth as well. The banging goes away after 5 miles of driving but the slipping is still noticable (though much better when warm). Also the banging from first to second is there for the first few shifts but go away after that. The bang from third to fourth happens when i let go of the gas and then it shifts into fourth. Im not sure why it would bang under this circumstance only (i know to give it a little gas now right before it shifts to reduce the bang).

P.s. front/rear/side mounts were all replaced within the last 1k miles and did not help.

Thanks

Black TL

Also im still on the old fluid which is about 10k old now. Havent switched because im worried this will make things worse.

01tl4tl

take a 3 ounce sample of atf and send to blackstone labs
25 bucks gets a reading of whats in the fluid, excess clutch material or ok things

black- you on a rebuild with 10k? is it on the old honda zr1 or some other atf
get it on dw1

oe mounts? mount vac lines ckd for leaks
other things will make trans bang but slipping,,do you mean like a manual trans car clutch slipping feel- where it revs but doesnt go forward or faster?

Black TL

I still have the orig tranny - never rebuilt. The mounts were replaced with oem. The slippint causes the rpms to jump 500-1000 rpm before engaging

victus1

Clutch failure. Do your research now for a fix before you get stranded. Either find an Accord replacement (cheaper) or find a good shop for rebuild. I prefer to go the Accord route depending on the price.

davewlee

My Trans is Original 99.. Prior to fluid change it would shift hard and sometimes not shift into 4th. I changed the fluid with new Honda Trans Fluid and it helped along with a dose of Seaform trans tune (1/2 of the can)... This helped also as it helped to clean the gunk in the transmission. Then I clean the filter and changed the fluid after a week with the trans tune in there. Hope this helps

Black TL

What is it that causes the hard banging when falling into fourth gear with no gas whatsoever? It must be related to pressure buildup which is there when cold but not warm. Any ideas on what i could check?

SONIC357

WHATS UP People i can say so far that I have fixed my p0730 code at least so far and on my 1998 Honda accord . Replace A/T pressure solenoid and the A and B shift solenoid code has not reappear repair coast $220 would have coast less but did not have to replace trans and it may have been the problem before but live and learn 100+ miles so far.

SONIC357

will do a trans drain and refill this week

SONIC357

About 500 miles no code trans fluid drain and fill so far so good no p0730 code

01tl4tl

is this an accord car or just accord trans in a TL?

R3m1_1992

Hey guys, I have a Acura TL 99. I got into an accident, the whole front was damaged. I had to spend some money fixing it since the insurance didn't pay. But after I fixed it, my car has some problem shifting, specially when it goes from 1st to 2nd gear. the car takes a while to shift and when it finally shifts it does it with a lot of pressure. My mechanic said that I need to replace the Shift Control Solenoid. It cost a lot of money for me. Will the cleaning fix it? ... please let me know if I can save some $$$$ ... thank you

3.2TLc

There's never any harm in trying to clean the solenoid, if your mechanic feels as though that's the only problem with the tranny shifting.

Depending on the direction of impact from the accident, I'd be concerned that there may be other damage involved. Did the car's tranny have any issues prior to the accident ?

R3m1_1992

No, the tranny didn't have any damage prior to the accident. The car has the check engine light on thought.

3.2TLc

Find out what the code is, it may help.
If you had no prior issues before the accident, then something must of effected the tranny afterwards. Was the force of impact on the driver's side ? If so, that's where all the tranny's vitals are located. "OUCH"

SONIC357

It's a 1998 Honda Accord

258kTL

I just did this on my 1999 TL and did not notice much of a change. The filter/screen was about 60% blocked. We will see if anything changes over time.

I am getting a slip between 2nd and 3rd. Already changed the 4th pressure switch due to P1739 code (solved the code). Any tips?

-Mike

258kTL

3rd pressure switch was replaced (not 4th) sorry

webmastir

Get angry..

It's going to happen soon....

3.2TLc

Hey Webmastir, sounds like your talking from past experience, huh ???
Fill us in on the details of how things went down....if ya will. Thanks !

webmastir

If yours is starting to slip, 9 times out of 10, it's only a matter of time from then on. I was able to prolong the death of my 1st bad tranny by a year. Got it rebuilt by some dumbfuck who didn't know what he was doing with Acura transmissions, and then i had it done by an Acura guru that was well versed in its problems. It ran much better from then on, and I sold it shortly after.

edit: it just did the typical, slipping, revving when coasting in 1st, then pushingdown gas to go into 2nd (tho i think that was torque converter related), the slipping will get more violent over time. just start to save up is your best bet.