blueyz22*

Help! I'm looking to buy a used 2001 Acura CL Type S and had no clue about this transmission thing until I read the threads- the transmission has already been replaced (the car has 80k now) and is under the 100k warranty. The front brakes have also been replaced- is this a risky buy??? I'm not wanting to have to be one of those 3,4 and 5 tranny suckers! Regardless of warranty!

ginzy

the dealer is going to replace the transmission in my 01 CLS with a rebuilt tranny. Is there any way I can get him to put in a NEW transmission? I requested a NEW transmission. He says only rebuilts are available.

aclura

The only car you "can" buy and expect to replace one or more trannies is an acura.

bladas

Here is my eexperience(s) with the auto trans. I have an 03 CL-S and supposedly it doesn't suffer from some of the concerns of years 02 and earlier although I'm not convinced yet.
I have 18,000 miles on mine so far and took it into my dealer a few weeks ago as I was experiencing a slight hiccup between gears around 30 mph while the car was warming up. Once warmed up this occasional hiccup does not happen. This happened during one tank of gas and hasn't happened since and never happened before. I also had the oil jet kit installed at 15,000.
I left it with the dealer overnight so they could test drive it cold and of course it didn't happen so they said the transmission is OK. In discussions they said if they do have to replace a transmission they order a "new" one. They don't fix them and they don't install rebuilts. I don't know if that is because my car is still well under the warranty or if it is regardless of the age and mileage of the car but that's what they said.
I don't know if that helps you but this is as of last week when I visited the dealer.

ktgumbo

INCORRECT, take it from a guy who has gone through 6 transmissions in 2CL's, and 1 TL. ACURA

bladas

I guess you didn't read the message real well. I don't have a 2001 CL and I haven't been through any transmissions yet. I'm telling what the dealer said to me so maybe you should call them and tell them their incorrect.

ktgumbo

I guess you didn't read the message real well. All I said is that is not the case. Ask anyone here, all they do is give you a broken one that was "fixed" from another CL.

chamkila

I just recently bought a CL-S but didnt do any research into this tranny problem till I found this site.. called up HONDA Canada since I'm from up north and was informed that here in Canada as well they extended the warranty to 7years/160,000kms as well... good to know..

clishous

Dealer told me that my 2001 CL type S would get a "new" tranny and a "new" computer. After reading in here, I'm not so sure.....

MikeS 18

Well that's 3 opinions we have. If we wait, I am sure we can get thousands more. I am not sure who to believe so I am not believing anyone.

But to the point: I do not think that they have fixed the core problem - to the best of my understanding. thus, what does it matter if it is a new or a rebuilt trans. Depending on your driving or your luck, the same flaws exist. I got mine to go 72,000 miles on the first trans. Pretty good in my case. I think it has to do with your driving type. Some get less, some get more. go figure.

If I move to Canada do I get the 160,000 km warranty?

CL-S_undance Gold

so is the tranny only covered to 109k IF you have an extended warranty???????


please help- confused

xBlur

I'm looking for that answer as well.

MACH3.2

FYI

Took my '01 CLS(purchased new in 06/2000) into Dealership on Thursday(10/02), with increasing occasions of tranny shift slip and certain non-engagement issues. I did the prescribed homework before, by running the VIN # and bringing down the maintenance records.

Acura/Honda over-nighted the reman. tranny and under the settlement warranty, replaced the pressure regulator(FP - 16740-PGK-A01RB), ECU(FP - 37820-PGE-315RM), Warranty A/T KI(FP - 06200-PGF-090RM), 5 QTS ATF-Z1. The prescribed work was done and picked up the CLS on Saturday(10/05). Honda/Acura will only issue reman. trannies under the settlement warranty and this warranty covers the "new" tranny up to 109,000 miles.

In the end, the experience cost me just to fill up the tank of the free loaner TL, while the work was done. 0 out-of-pocket cost for the tranny work.

I will say for us, as much as my wife loves the CLS and has been her utmost favorite, we will be trading up to something else sometime next year. The loaner TL we had, didn't hold a candle to our '01 CLS and since we have drove the RL, that vehicle would be the top choice for replacement from Acura to replace the CLS. She does have her eye on other makes also, so we'll see which it will be.

I hope this tranny experience is useful to all...

thai

160,000 km = 100,000 miles. in canada, they use metric system for speed and distance.

CptRoc

I have a 2003 CLS in my sights, with 56,000mi. I take it this extended warranty (7yr/100,000mi) follows the car? If I read this thread, along with the extended warranty information, correctly, a remanufactured tranny would be installed if the 2003 CLS has more than 3yr/36,000mi on it.

Thanks for looking out...AcuraZine members!

CptRoc

Is it true that the extended warranty only applies to CLs that are Acura certified? I have a 2003 CLS (less than 50,000mi) in my sights, but the Acura dealership representative stated that it was only covered for the 4 years.

JohnBlayz142

Yes, the 100k warranty follows your car, even if you sell it. Just check this website to see if you're covered by entering your VIN.

http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com

JohnBlayz142

No, it applies to all Acura CL's, assuming your VIN qualifies you - which it should if your car has a clean title. That dealer rep doesn't know what he's talking about.

See here if your VIN qualifies.

http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com

CptRoc

The Owner Link cite indicated that 'Your 2003 Acura is included in the 00-04 CL & TL A/T RECALL Campaign.' The status indicated 'Fixed'. I hope this wasn't a cruel attempt by that Acura dealership to buy the CLS from under me. Thanks for looking out, JohnBlayz142!

Newspimp

What has been the overall success rate of getting non-covered 2003 models, which have failed in the exact same way, to be covered?


About a month ago, my 03 started to buck, and slam into gear, and I stopped driving it. I ended up purchasing a 1990 Volvo wagon to get around, and the dealer I've been talking to says that even though the symptoms are recall-like, my vehicle isn't covered by the extended warranty, and thusly, I've got about a 50% chance of Acura not accepting it, and being up a creek without propulsion, so to speak.


Anyway, I know some have had success, and some haven't. I've been reading, and just wanted to know about how much chance it has of being taken care of?

Thanks!

BigJack75

Hey I just bought an 03 CL about 3 weeks ago and I checked my vin on the website. I am on the recall list. I have 82,000 miles on the car and the tranny feels good. Do I need to wait until I get a letter in the mail? Can I just take in on my own? Does this apply when buy the car used? Thanks.....

DarkSithCL

iTrader: (1)

This might be a BUT

the 109k warranty is only not on the tranny....

....its 109k on your odometer... so if you get a tranny at 108k on your ODO... you have just 1,000 miles until your warranty is DONE...

I know b/c my car is at the shop with its second tranny (got it at 58k) and now I have 126k on the ODO and Acura wants $4k to fix it...

CCColtsicehockey

Well my car is going in for a ATF change tomorrow as the dealer wants to do that first to see if it fixes anything since the fluid is brown and low when I checked and called them. However it may not even make it there now cause tonight I was driving and in drive and it just started reving and not going anywhere so I had to put it in d3 for it to move. So I might have lost final gear in it now but havent tried it again yet since getting home. Not sure if I am even going to trust getting it to the dealer now.

jplysy

i got my tranny replaced in october of 2007 and they said the warranty is good for up to 109,000 miles or 1 year, which ever comes first. Did honda just decide to do this recently? or is it something you have to purchase?

chtrcy

My tranny went out last week with 76k 03 CL-S. The tranny was either fixed or replaced by the first owner. Now David Mc David Acura in Austin called Acura USA on by behalf and got me a "deal" to pay them $500.00 for another transmission. When I mentioned that I have a letter some where around the house that tells me my car is covered to 100k he says "I would advise you NOT to call Acura because they might renige on the deal we made for you. WTF!

Bottom line...Does anyone know is the 03 auto is 100% covered? The link that was posted to Acura only states "fixed".

jplysy

the total amount that it would have cost was $3150, but I didn't pay a penny. They didn't fix it, they replaced it with a brand new one. They just left the original cover but all the parts are new. It would be a good idea to go back to acura right before the warranty expires and just say that it is slipping (even if it isn't) and if something is off, they will fix and adjust it at no charge.

DarkSithCL

iTrader: (1)

I am so glad they got ya fixed up... they may use new parts... but there is no such animal as a new tranny for our cars... they are all rebuilt...

Sideswipe

A brand new Acura tranny. Now that would be funny. Everyone's tranny would fail again in another few thousand miles and be right back to square one :shakehead


I'd much rather have a rebuilt tranny with the right parts instead of a brand new version of the same old shit.

Sideswipe

"I requested a NEW transmission."


"Yeah, sure pal we'll get right on it."

Sideswipe

The only car you can buy and get the tranny replaced for free is an Acura whether the tranny is a defect or not.

LightsOut

not true .. I have an Toyota corolla that had a tranny failure ... they replaced it with a brand new one for Free

DarkSithCL

iTrader: (1)

If Acura wasn't using 3rd party rebuilds, we wouldn't be in such a fix... a local shop rebuild with the rite parts is all love, but I have no idea who is doing them for Acura (SHADY TOWN pawn and trannys)... and you can ask until you are blue in the face and nobody knows a thing...

PS:...dont do the trans flushes and they will act like you brought a ford truck to the acura service dept... just FYI

pk-cl s

I am a newbie and just joined the forum today.
I was aware that there were some warranty existing but was not sure till I read this today.

I wanted to know that the warranty is still on. I have a 2001 Acura CL- S with me

Can any one please tell me??? I would really appreciate this

PK

fsttyms1

Write down your vin, Head over to Acura.com and look for owners link. Register there and it will tell you if your covered. (granted you are under the 109k mile limit. (warranty is 7 years 9 month, 109k)

pk-cl s

Thanks
I called them and they told me that they have already replaced my tranny by the previous owner.
and also my warranty for the remaining are all over

LP08

I just bought an 01 CL (not type s) with 88k miles on it....should I be less worried about the tranny failing because it is not the type s or equally worried? since I am not the original owner I don't even know if I have a warrantee and I am not at all in the position to pay for a tranny if mine breaks....should I just get rid of it while I can??? feeling dumb that I din't research this before I bought the car....any input greatly appreciated

stallion1381

2001 CL-S with 103k miles - My tranny just went out. The original tranny was replaced with 34k miles on the car. Am I screwed, or does this tranny fall under the warranty? Is the warranty 109k miles or 100k miles? I have seen both figures...?

Thanks for your help!

stallion1381

I'll update since I took the car in - it is covered since the warranty is up to 114k or 92 months.
Only had to pay for 2 motor mounts. Front and one side I believe.

RealityKing

my first post, hello everyone, being my first time here should be about pleasure not finding out the tranny will fail

anyway, I'd like to say thanks to all who contributed here, for all the great info, I registered mine online, looks like the first recall was done (the one inspecting the tranny and adding a jet kit or whatever is called ) so now I have an appointment with the local dealer to get my tranny looked at.

Just wondering, have ALL of you paid for the diagnostic? I didn't see anyone mentioning that but that's what the dealer told me, it starts at $65 and may go up...does this extended warranty NOT cover this part where they look at it?

LUTHOR-CL

i went to that site (in re: on your vehicle) how do i find out that if the tranny was done already? im the 2nd owner, thanks