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Old 08-20-2001, 05:59 PM
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Is the 2001 CL-S having tranny problems...

Shoot! Don't tell me it is so. I am almost on the verge of trading in my Accord for the CL-S.....

Please please give me any feedback on this topic..
Old 08-20-2001, 06:02 PM
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This is one of those issues that doesn't seem to go away. As a percentage, the same percentage of Transmissions are probably failing on CLs that do on every Honda.

This is one of those coverage-induced issues. In FL, there was one shark bite that the media hyped up on. Now, every day it seems that there is a new victim. What they don't tell you is that the number of bite victims has stayed damn near the same - it's just a convenient subject due to people's interest to swim in the ocean in FL.

In other words, there haven't been that many people that have had failed transmissions. It's just the few that have failed have been pretty pissed - understandably so - about it.

Old 08-20-2001, 06:03 PM
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In general, NO. There are a few members who have encountered problems here, but there is not a real pattern to the failures, nor are they widespread %-wise.

Standing on the brake whilst revving it up from the line is a sure way to make it sick.
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Originally posted by Chrisbert:
<STRONG>Standing on the brake whilst revving it up from the line is a sure way to make it sick.</STRONG>
Most of us with failing trannies don't even race or torque brake.
Old 08-20-2001, 06:46 PM
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Originally posted by Rod:
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Most of us with failing trannies don't even race or torque brake. </STRONG>

I second that. I do drive fast however. Why else would I have purchased a car with 260HP stock?
Old 08-20-2001, 06:51 PM
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Originally posted by SidVicious:
<STRONG>I second that. I do drive fast however. Why else would I have purchased a car with 260HP stock?</STRONG>
Exactly.
Old 08-20-2001, 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by SidVicious:
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I second that. I do drive fast however. Why else would I have purchased a car with 260HP stock?</STRONG>
I would also have to agree!!
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Out of 5000 people that visit this site only 5 - 10 people have had tranny issues. I would say thats pretty good.
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Originally posted by WëbTðkér:
<STRONG>Out of 5000 people that visit this site only 5 - 10 people have had tranny issues. I would say thats pretty good.</STRONG>
Unless you are one of the 5-10 people, then it sucks!!!
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My Tranny is starting to act up a bit..
It shifts really harse in Auto and in second gear if i start off slow it feels like its skipping through aboput 1000 RPM'S..
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Remember the total sales of the CL and CLS and we are a SMALL BUNCH here ! I am concerned too ! My honda Accord coupe EX-V6 blew the tranny at 78K and I drive like granny ! Now I in the CLS with 33K and just wondering.........
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Originally posted by SidVicious:
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I second that. I do drive fast however. Why else would I have purchased a car with 260HP stock?</STRONG>
I agree Sid. When i took my CL-S in recently for my 15k service i told them about the severe brake shudder. The service tech asked me how i drove it, i told him "like it's supposed to be driven". He didn't ask me any more questions !
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StonedCL, I have the exact same symptoms as you do - concerning your tranny.
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I'm noticing some posts recently about CL tranny problems.

Originally posted by Eggplant-EX:
<STRONG>Shoot! Don't tell me it is so. I am almost on the verge of trading in my Accord for the CL-S.....

Please please give me any feedback on this topic..</STRONG>
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Originally posted by dmercado:
<STRONG>StonedCL, I have the exact same symptoms as you do - concerning your tranny.</STRONG>

Mine only happens in 2nd gear betreen like 3000-4500 RPMS and once in awhile it shift really harsh downshift and like jefk the car.
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