RussianGemini

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Well, seems like its time for the third transmission to die soon. Have noticed that 1st to 2nd gear is slipping. Got a quote from the dealership to get it replaced without any warranty. I was quoted $4.8k (worth same price as my car). Also called Acura customer relations and they told me I have to go through no warranty procedure which means I have to go to stealership, get it reviewed by a tech, and then reviewed by Acura.

I have also contacted a transmission shop about getting an 06-07 Honda Accord v6 tranny swapped into mine. They quoted me 2.5k at most depending on what needs to be replaced (that price doesn't include the tranny itself, just rebuilding and installation). If I decide to go this route I would have to buy a used tranny and have them rebuild and install it. Still looking over $3k.

What do you guys think I should do?

Seems like these transmissions only last 30-40k miles before crapping out.

MSG C5

It seems like you are having some bad luck or some poor rebuilds. My original tranny crapped out at 157K and I had it rebuilt. I have 201K on it now so thats 44K miles and going strong.

The math sucks because the Kelly Blue Book value for my 2002 Type S with 200K miles is only $3500 so if the tranny craps out on me again, I'm selling the car for parts. To me, it's not worth putting $3500 into a car valued at $3500.

RussianGemini

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Came across this while browsing 06-07 transmission on Ebay. Finally have a good explanation for why 2nd gen transmissions are poop lol

Since 1998 Honda and Acura torque converters have been failing product wide
Honda transmissions are failing due to frictions dissolving and tearing the unit up internally, as a matter of fact, most failures are mechanical in nature and you won't even get an diagnostic trouble code. It Doesn't not matter if it is an Accord, Odyssey, Pilot, MDX, TL. The torque converters are weak and are coming apart, clogging the internal filter and in turn, allowing the transmission to slip from lack of pressure.

Symptoms include:
flared 1-2 and 2-3 shifts,
long Park to Reverse or Park to Drive engagement times, or in extreme cases no takeoff in forward or reverse after start up.

Solution:
Increasing the pressure in the valve body to the torque converter so it lasts longer.
Update also includes heavy duty torque converter.

Ebay Links for Tranny:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390501491521...84.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-07-HONDA-ACCORD-REMAN-TRANSMISSION-ASSEMBLY-ALL-UPDATES-3YR-36K-WARRANTY-/330825981206?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d06c3dd16&vxp=mtr

Yikes

Don't waste your time with any TL replacement or rebuild. As you've already experienced, they will only keep failing. The truth is, besides the crappy torque converters, these transmissions (ever since the late 90s) have always had more than one way to fail. Another common failure is the valves in the valve body getting stuck in their bores, (primarily the reverse clutch pressure control valve and the main pressure regulator valve) and restrict transmission fluid flow. When this happens, the car often throws codes:

P0740 - torque converter clutch solenoid circuit
P0730 - incorrect gear ratio
P1750 - mechanical fault in hydraulic system

Long story short, save yourself a headache and get a decent low miles 06/07 accord v6 tranny and torque converter. Best of luck.

3.2TLc

IMO, A certified good used Honda tranny with low mileage would be a better value than this "rebuilt" tranny that they posted. You're paying for the warranty more than the tranny.

RussianGemini

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Decided to just go with a rebuild since I just need the car to get me through college and get a full time job. Then i'm done with it. Gonna enjoy it while it lasts for another 3 years hopefully. Spent 2k on rebuilding it with a 1 year warranty. Was planning on getting a new car but its not worth making car payments for the next 3 years if I can just patch my tranny for 2k and save the rest for a new car.

01tl4tl

a good used junkyard trans from an oddy is a good alternative
dont rebuild it- run it and enjoy
cost 500-750 parts and same labor

YeuEmMaiMai

no bad luck my car is 90% highway and my first trans croaked at 71K and the second one needs help at 122k

tc5280

sell it and buy an rl

3.2TLc

Yeah, they are nice cars...but really difficult to locate. Very rare breed !
Their quality is top notch, because the earlier models were actually assembled in Japan and imported here to the states.