Transmission issue wont shift out of third sporadically
11-11-2008, 03:42 PM
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Transmission issue wont shift out of third sporadically
For the last two days about one in four starts my transmission does not shift past third. If I pull over and restart the engine all is well.
I had the fluid replaced today and it still happened.
Seems to me if it were a mechanical issue it would always happen and not go away with a "reboot" so I am thinking it is a software or sensor issue.
Has anyone else see this behavior?
I had the fluid replaced today and it still happened.
Seems to me if it were a mechanical issue it would always happen and not go away with a "reboot" so I am thinking it is a software or sensor issue.
Has anyone else see this behavior?
11-11-2008, 06:01 PM
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ok guys i'll take this one...
There is an ENTIRE section on this in a different part of the forum. I couldn't count the number of threads on this topic, so please use that helpful little search function at the top of the page.
And the short answer since I'm already here and ranting...your transmission has basically melted for lack of a more intelligent term and you need to get the whole thing replaced. And no, don't ask if there's a way around it because there's not. If your car is under warranty go to your dealer they'll replace it for basically nothing, check if your transmission falls under the recall and if all else fails start saving for a new transmission, factory will run you about 2,700 including installation.
And can a moderator please put this thread down...
There is an ENTIRE section on this in a different part of the forum. I couldn't count the number of threads on this topic, so please use that helpful little search function at the top of the page.
And the short answer since I'm already here and ranting...your transmission has basically melted for lack of a more intelligent term and you need to get the whole thing replaced. And no, don't ask if there's a way around it because there's not. If your car is under warranty go to your dealer they'll replace it for basically nothing, check if your transmission falls under the recall and if all else fails start saving for a new transmission, factory will run you about 2,700 including installation.
And can a moderator please put this thread down...
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11-11-2008, 06:07 PM
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ok guys i'll take this one...
There is an ENTIRE section on this in a different part of the forum. I couldn't count the number of threads on this topic, so please use that helpful little search function at the top of the page.
And the short answer since I'm already here and ranting...your transmission has basically melted for lack of a more intelligent term and you need to get the whole thing replaced. And no, don't ask if there's a way around it because there's not. If your car is under warranty go to your dealer they'll replace it for basically nothing, check if your transmission falls under the recall and if all else fails start saving for a new transmission, factory will run you about 2,700 including installation.
And can a moderator please put this thread down...
There is an ENTIRE section on this in a different part of the forum. I couldn't count the number of threads on this topic, so please use that helpful little search function at the top of the page.
And the short answer since I'm already here and ranting...your transmission has basically melted for lack of a more intelligent term and you need to get the whole thing replaced. And no, don't ask if there's a way around it because there's not. If your car is under warranty go to your dealer they'll replace it for basically nothing, check if your transmission falls under the recall and if all else fails start saving for a new transmission, factory will run you about 2,700 including installation.
And can a moderator please put this thread down...
Nice 18th post.
You are wrong.
If the transmission were as you say melted down, the issue would be permanent, there are no D4 or 5 flashing, no vsa, light, no cel.
I searched for sporadic issues and found nothing.
Mods please do not kill my thread.
11-11-2008, 06:47 PM
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Interesting, I never had that kind of issue before with any of my three transmissions.
I had it before where the transmission wouldn't engage into third, but that is kind of the opposite of what you are experiencing (that was a trans recall related issue, not lights ever showed up btw). I have to agree your issue does sound pretty unique, I don't remember reading up on someone having a similar situation, did you recently have a trans replaced?
I had it before where the transmission wouldn't engage into third, but that is kind of the opposite of what you are experiencing (that was a trans recall related issue, not lights ever showed up btw). I have to agree your issue does sound pretty unique, I don't remember reading up on someone having a similar situation, did you recently have a trans replaced?
11-11-2008, 07:04 PM
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The transmission was replaced in 2005. It has 100k on it. It shifts strong & smooth through all gears.
The issue has no lights and goes away with a restart.
The transmission shop that did the fluid change thinks it is a sensor. I am going back in the morning and they will scan for codes & look at the sensors.
The issue has no lights and goes away with a restart.
The transmission shop that did the fluid change thinks it is a sensor. I am going back in the morning and they will scan for codes & look at the sensors.
11-11-2008, 07:18 PM
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The transmission was replaced in 2005. It has 100k on it. It shifts strong & smooth through all gears.
The issue has no lights and goes away with a restart.
The transmission shop that did the fluid change thinks it is a sensor. I am going back in the morning and they will scan for codes & look at the sensors.
The issue has no lights and goes away with a restart.
The transmission shop that did the fluid change thinks it is a sensor. I am going back in the morning and they will scan for codes & look at the sensors.
11-11-2008, 07:47 PM
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yeah, definitely a sensor..
i would take it to a mom and pop transmission shop and ask them, acura will chop your head.
if it resets when you restart that means your computer is getting weird feedback from something.
i would take it to a mom and pop transmission shop and ask them, acura will chop your head.
if it resets when you restart that means your computer is getting weird feedback from something.
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11-13-2008, 09:07 AM
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Yes, totally normal operation until it does not go to fourth. When it happens I become aware when the revs stay up because it has not gone past third.
It did not happen all day yesterday (with the code reader in auto record mode) 10-15 trips very irritating (in a good way) Maybe it "healed"? lol
The transmission guy asked if it starts in first when I stop and start again. I don't know because I have pulled over and restarted the car every time immediately. I will find out next time it happens.
It did not happen all day yesterday (with the code reader in auto record mode) 10-15 trips very irritating (in a good way) Maybe it "healed"? lol
The transmission guy asked if it starts in first when I stop and start again. I don't know because I have pulled over and restarted the car every time immediately. I will find out next time it happens.
11-13-2008, 06:35 PM
#16
Happened again. No codes soft or otherwise, damn. This time I did not shut down until I stopped and tried again. It shifts down to first and that is as high as it goes.
Restarted all well five restarts and trips from 3 to 40 miles no recurrence.
Restarted all well five restarts and trips from 3 to 40 miles no recurrence.
11-14-2008, 03:52 PM
#20
Unichip off, no issues until I turned a corner with 3/4 throttle and all of the lights lit up and there was a decrease in power.
Unfortunately I did not have the scanner with me, I had to make a stop, when I started the car no lights.
Attached the scanner at home, NO CODES.
GRRRRRRRRRRR
Unfortunately I did not have the scanner with me, I had to make a stop, when I started the car no lights.
Attached the scanner at home, NO CODES.
GRRRRRRRRRRR
03-13-2009, 05:55 PM
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Who is this idiot, only 21 posts:
ok guys i'll take this one...
There is an ENTIRE section on this in a different part of the forum. I couldn't count the number of threads on this topic, so please use that helpful little search function at the top of the page.
And the short answer since I'm already here and ranting...your transmission has basically melted for lack of a more intelligent term and you need to get the whole thing replaced. And no, don't ask if there's a way around it because there's not. If your car is under warranty go to your dealer they'll replace it for basically nothing, check if your transmission falls under the recall and if all else fails start saving for a new transmission, factory will run you about 2,700 including installation.
And can a moderator please put this thread down...
There is an ENTIRE section on this in a different part of the forum. I couldn't count the number of threads on this topic, so please use that helpful little search function at the top of the page.
And the short answer since I'm already here and ranting...your transmission has basically melted for lack of a more intelligent term and you need to get the whole thing replaced. And no, don't ask if there's a way around it because there's not. If your car is under warranty go to your dealer they'll replace it for basically nothing, check if your transmission falls under the recall and if all else fails start saving for a new transmission, factory will run you about 2,700 including installation.
And can a moderator please put this thread down...
03-14-2009, 08:02 AM
#28
That is correct. Best I can figure. The tps was not accurately reporting the throttle state causing the computer for the transmission to freak out.
Of course it's a guess and based in no actual system knowledge.
Just as an fyi for anyone needing this Acura does not sell the tps they want you to buy the entire throttle body, if I recall correctly 265 from oemacura.com which was with a good discount. I got the tps for 50.00.
Of course it's a guess and based in no actual system knowledge.
Just as an fyi for anyone needing this Acura does not sell the tps they want you to buy the entire throttle body, if I recall correctly 265 from oemacura.com which was with a good discount. I got the tps for 50.00.
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