98_2.5_TL

About 2 times a week, when driving on the highway, I notice that on my 98 2.5 TL My transmission does not go into overdrive. It get stuck into 4th. I notice this around 60 MPH because at 60 MPH the Tach should read almost exactly 2,500 RPMs. When i notice that something is wrong, at 60 MPH it reads a cinch below 3,000 RPM. i try to shift down then back up to 4th, but it still doesn't shift into overdrive. This is very annoying, and it cuts back on my GAS MILEAGE a substantial amount.

Anyone Else Have this problem??? Tell me about it if you do. I'm going to ask a Tech soon what to do. I change all my fluids and do all maintenance regularly. I baby my TL.

Ken1997TL

Its based upon engine load and throttle position, so something in there is telling the torque converter not to lock up properly.

98_2.5_TL

Hmm. Now that you say that, Last week I did adjust the play on my throttle cord.

I did that because it had a lot of slack. I adjusted it to improve throttle response. Maybe i should step it back about a centimeter. I'll try that and tell my results.

TexasHonda

I have a 97 2.5TL that has a persistent failure of lockup clutch. It is apparently a hydraulic failure, but there are several possibilities. It sets a code regularly, and clears the code after a week of driving. The code is P0740. If you have the CEL set, check the code.

good luck