just when i was driving my car it jerks when it goes to 2nd to 3rd what does that mean? also when i drive in tiptronic it does the same it revs really high before it goes it to gear but it jerks alot. What does this mean new tranny or can i just flush the tranmission fluid.

HELP ME PLEASE

 

Your transmission might be failing.

What year is your TL?

How many miles on it?

Are you covered by the extended warranty on the transmission?

If you're still under warranty, you should take it to your local Acura dealer.

Bob

 

Hi Bob, just posted a thread a few minutes ago, and mine is the same thing. I had a transmission guy drive it about 5 miles, and it didn't do it with him, and when he tested the code it read " TCC electrical", so the transmission guy said if it was a bad transmission it would do it all the time. I replaced the soleniod lock-up switch and it's still doing it, so the transmission guy said it could be wiring to the switch, what were the codes reading for your transmission?

 

ya my car is a 2000, i have around 129000 kms on it. and yes i just found out it is covered by the extended warrenty.

 

AV

when you say kms- do you own a Canada spec car?
The US extended warranty is 109 thousand miles
The US warranty is also different than Canuks get- from what I heard here- please advise of truth

If you are covered take it in, tell them keep it as long as they need, drive it to lunch whatever- just give you a loaner and call when its fixed

 

when i called acura they said it was only offering warranty up to 104,000 miles, and the guy said anything over 109 was normal wear and tear. How do you know if you are still covered under the warranty?

99 3.2 TL
163000

 

I think if you have any concerns at all go to your local Acura dealer and talk to the sevice people about it. I have a 99tl with 97,000 and 7 years 6 months, 7 years 9 months the limit. I talked to them about my transmission and concerns and today they have me in a loaner (06 TL) while they put a new transmission in mine.
They were great to deal with, very impressed and it was the first time I was ever there. I bought the car in December with 96,000 on it and was just worried about the transmission, now I don't have to worry any longer.
Just go talk to them , even if your your over the mileage or time it seems they can do something for you.

Dan

 

ya its a canada spec car

 

well i called acura here and they said it is covered under extended warrenty so i mine as well go do it

 

As long as the local Acura dealer said its still under warranty, get it into the shop right away.
BY LAW they have to write it as diagnose and advise with a 1.5 hour labor estimate.
As soon as prob is determined to be warranty then its no charge to you

Good luck let us know how it works out for you

 

ya see my car isnt doing it ne more thats so weird, it seems like it only does it when the car has been drivin for a long time what does that mean is it the tranny or what i can't explain it. can somebody tell what it could be

 

Ya Just Like To Thank All U Ppl Who Help Me And Gave Me Ideas About My Tranny Problem. I Just Got It Fix Today For Free It Was Under The Extended Warrenty. Thank U All For Your Support.
Thank God There Is A Site Like This Where Ppl Help U Out Its Amazing.

 

OK! That's great news.

Thanks for the update.

Bob

 

ya since they changed it, it still does it, it only does it when the car is warm or i have been drivin for a bit. now i have to go back again tomorrow. i have no clue whats goin on. if they fixed the problem it should be good right!! but i guess not if it is doin it still. well hopefully they fix the problem tomorrow i will keep u posted ppl how it goes.

 

Sometimes you get a bum unit just like any other product.
They are a bit complex and the dealer totally stands behind the replacement-
free loaner car and all- sorry sir- we will run your car thru the scratchomatic carwash for you too!!

I wonder is certain things are normal on mine, there are sometime slight engagement delays- and I have the cell phone number for the Service Manager, to bypass the writers and have it looked at anytime.

 

So I Went Back To The Dealership Today!!!! And They Are Installing A Brand New Transmission.. Lucky For It Was Still Covered... Does Ne Body Know If The New One Would Go Out Too .

 

There is some cautious optimism that Acura resolved the major reliability problems with some design/material changes made in February of 2005. Your new transmission would include all of those changes so you may have a very reliable transmission now. But only time will tell.

Bob

 

I just bought a 99 3.2 TL 2 weeks ago. I am so glad to know i am in the same boat as many of you. What is with the Tranny on these cars? Consumer report pointed it out as the one weak point but i thought at 163,000 km i would be fine. Now the engine light is on, dealer diagnosis brought up a code stating diff failure in the tranny. Lagging and wierd downshifts are apparent when cold. Luckily i have Global Warranty or i would be hooped. Any canadians out there with the same car same problem? Please tell me how much the work cost was.. parts and Labor. Thanks

 

this is wierd...some people are saying theyre covered when they have the same year car i do...mines a 99 with 92k and acura said i was outside of the extended warranty..is that correct??

 

A lot of the 1999 TLs have already lost the extended warranty coverage by exceeding the 7 year + 9 month limit. The warranty coverage is 109,000 miles or 7 years + 9 months, whichever occurs first. The time limit starts from the car's original in-service date.

My 1999 TL, for example, reached the time limit a few months ago. Next year at this time the same thing will be happening for the 2000 TLs, regardless of the mileage on the car.

Bob