vishnus11

I've had y 94 accord coupe LX (auto) for almost a year now, and for the most part nary a problem, and it runs great (has 125k miles). However, ever since I got it, the torque converter never locked up at freeway speeds. Thinkin that this was normal of accord auto's, I never thought anythng of it until I was on the freeway a coupla days ago and it decided to lock up in fourth. Wow - what a difference in gas mileage! Went from 28mpg with no AC to 32 mpg with the AC switched on! Problem is yesterday, I was travellin again, and for the first 200 miles the thing locked up, but for the last 200 miles refused to do so. The weather got progressively colder if that means anything, but the temperature gauge showed everything to be at optimal temps. Any suggestions, as fixing this problem could save me a boatload on gas down the road?

Only thing I've found on google so far is that I might try a tranny flush.

vishnus11

http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/96240791.html

#48 on this list looks like it might be my problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

vishnus11

Found this on some website: basically list of things to wtch out for in honda civics. Since accords and civics probably share similar tranny this would proabably apply.

a sticky ignition switch that makes it difficult to remove the key (97009, Jan. '99; 97009, Feb. '97); a loose exhaust pipe that rattles or buzzes (98014, Feb. '98; 980014A, March '98); a loose rear package tray that rattles (97085, Dec. '97); an inoperative AC condenser fan (98028, Sept. '98); squeaks from the instrument panel (SN010197, Jan. '97); peeling paint on front and rear bumpers (MSG024, Jan. '97); torque converter does not lock up because a faulty thermostat keeps the engine from reaching normal operating temperatures in cold weather (97025, March '97); sagging headliner (97110397056, Nov. '97); loose inner fender liner (96043, Sept. '96); a clunk noise from the front suspension that might be traced to the front upper control arm (95052, Dec. '96); a rear suspension squeak that may be caused by dry or loose gusset bolts (961001, Oct. '96); timing belt noise that may due to the tension being too tight (96057, Oct. '96).

Looks like this would defeintely be my problem for a few reasons. My thermostat is screwed up an is stuck in open. I have a new on sitting in the car, just havent had enough time (cough....lazy.....cough) to insstall it. And as I mentioned in my original post the weather did get clder as I progressed further north and so this might have prevented it from locking up.