traytray3372

Hey guys I have a 2002 Acura 3.2TL. It has about 110K on it. I was driving today doing about 40-45 mph and when i starting slowing down i realized the rpm's were spiking on me. when i finally stopped at the light and tried going again when it was green the car had issues with what it seemed like the gears catching. My check engine light came on and the D5 icon on the dash started blinking. Anyone got any ideas on what the issue might be? I live kind of far from a mechanic and I don't feel very comfortable at the moment driving the car.

nayaab88

That is the tranny my friend. Take it in ASAP before it starts downshifting itself into 2nd <<scary shit!

CG2PROJECT

lol your tranny is JACKED UP. haaaaaaaaaaaahaha mine's getting close.

traytray3372

damn im pretty muched fucked. lol. well does anyone know about how much the cost is for the repair jus to get this thing into decent shape so i can sell the some of a bitch?

fsttyms1

the only kind of repair to it is a rebuild. That will run any where from 2k to 4500 depending on where you go. Try going to the dealer to see if they will cover it since you are so close.

nhn23

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^ "so close" assuming that means so close to the extended warranty mileage

traytray3372

yea i already tried that too. imma just have to scrap the car then i guess theres no point of putting that much money into it if its bound to happen again sooner or later.

nhn23

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might as well part out the car and sell stuff in the BM. dibs if you got a lip kit tho =]

traytray3372

haha its stock as hell. question for you guys. This was the first symptoms i guess of the trans going out. how long til you think the car is done?

StonedCL

iTrader: (1)

Once the check engine lights come on then it's a matter of days it will 100% die!
Did u run the codes? It might be something else but very doubtful! I just got my tranny rebuilt for 3k and got 36k month warreny so I willride it till then and then sell it!
U can try flushing the ATF to get the tranny to last a little longer!

traytray3372

damn that fuckin sucks. Lotta money. You guys think its worth doing that US Fidelity Used Car Warranty? They quoted me $50 deductable. $139 Down payment and $110 per month no interest for 18 months. And they cover all lubricated engine parts, lubricated trans parts, and even electrical.

traytray3372

and by the way...ur rule of thumb for "Do not buy a 5 speed acura/honda tranny built before 2006". Does that apply to automatic and manual transmissions or is auto.

orbie

Check the codes. 4 days ago my check engine light came on and I was pissed...turned out to be the 02 sensor.

traytray3372

I just dropped the car off today at the mechanic he's gonna let me kno by tmrw morning

traytray3372

Was your car doing the same thing as far as the rpm spiking?

fsttyms1

So did you check with the dealer to see if they would work any thing out with you to cover part or all of it?

traytray3372

they won't cover anything at all...

niju321

did you speak with a service MANAGER? service writers aren't so useful in this situation, its the manager who gets on the phone with acura and tries to get some coverage....some business (even at lower acura reimbursement rates) is better than no business

Jaymon

Sure sign of an impending tranny failure.

Edward'TLS

But when the "D5" light is blinking at the same time, it is more than just an O2 sensor. It is the shitty 2G tranny failing.

traytray3372

codes came back. tranny went bad.

code is p0780 trans selenoid.....bullshitttttt

99TLhot

i hear that the dealer will cover any tranny under 114k

An Jing

i had the same problem a few weeks ago. the D5 was flashing and my 1st, 2nd and 5th gear didn't work. It ended up being the vtec soleniod. I guess i was one of the lucky one

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My Check engine light came up and then the VSA light came up. I checked the code and it was something about Torque converter solenoid. The car shifts perfectly fine and down shifts w. no problem. This is the 2nd transmission on the car. The 1st owner had the 1st one replaced years ago. The car has 98k on the clock. The vehicle is no longer registered and I don't think the dealer can do it anything to help me. Any suggestions?

R2D

I just had that happen to me mane! your tranny so gone! i just got a new one put it about 2 months ago and i only have 75xxx on an 03 tl