Perdorian

My transmission is starting to slip. It has 136k miles. I am looking for another transmission. The transmission is an automatic. Would a 05 or 06 transmission work? Would the 06 transmission solve all the problems of an 04 transmission have?

Also should I rebuild, buy use or buy new? Thoughts. I am more towards buying new as I put a lot of miles on the car daily but it all depends on prices.

Thanks in advance,
Berto

TheChamp531

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Before you buy a "new" transmission, do a search regarding Redline ATF and 3rd/4th gear sensors. Do them and then get back to us.

ParaSurfer1979

I agree with my fellow member. Doing this could end up saving you a lot of cash. If these things don't help reduce the "slipping" then start looking for a tranny. To answer your original question, yes the 05-06 tranny would be a safer pick than another 04'.

Perdorian

Thanks for your comment but my slipping isn't within the 3 or 4 gear. The problem with my car is that when I come to a complete stop. My car slips 1 gear. It just revs as if I am in neutral even though I am in drive. Would these sensors have anything to do with this?

MEKO

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Then you need a new transmission.
Slip usually starts at 3-4. You notice it easily. If you won't change the swithes around that time... it will damage the 1-2 as time goes.
But what do you mean at a complete stop? You mean like it goes 2 to neutral whilw stopping? Not to one?
Than yeah might still be sensors.

I am not a pro on this but... just what I know

TheChamp531

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I mean it is worth a shot. $200 worth of stuff could save you thousands. Just something to think about.

It has saved a few members already.

Perdorian

I haven't noticed 3-4 slipping but will take it for a drive around the block to see if this is happening. And the scenario that I am talking about is when I am drive and I come to a red light/ stop sign . My car fell that I am neutral. I let go of the brake and then hit the gas to go and my rpms just ramp up. Sounding like it is in neutral and I am going nowhere. Eventually It will catch but not at the expense of a loud like shifting sound. This happens usually coming to a hard stop or when traveling between 0-5 mph. I avoided these situations for a while now and it would not slip but now when I shift from R to D my car is starting to shake a bit. In my mind the problem is getting worse.

Yes, I will take this into consideration. Maybe doing it. Seems like worth the gamble.

MEKO

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Fried had a problem with his Peugeot back in Europe..
His car wasn't moving with the 1st gear. I told him to start off with 2nd gear and he is using it like that since a year or so lol
His problem was mechanic. IDK what they are called but transmission wans't able to catch the teeths of the 1st gear.
Which means needs a new transmission. If he wants clean job.

Yours... the car cathes the 1st transmission but late...
That's not mecanic. Thats electric.
First I would say is let them put the car on to computer and check the ECU, if everything is how it suppose to be. If not, it might not send the signal proparly.

Since it sends it after revving, that was the first thing came to my mind. Not a problem with 1st switch.
If ECU is allright (I don't know much about ECU part)... if service says it's good, then it is the 1st switch and then change it.

If someone would approve my thoughts, that would be perfect but from what I read... that's all I could see.

Good luck. Keep us updated.

First check ECU... if it is OK... replace 1st switch (before harming the transmission)
If taking off with 2nd gear is normal... then use it till you fix the 1st one. Don't force it.

Perdorian

I went to an Acura dealer a few days ago and they said that if I dont have a check engine light or any light sensor going off then they can't do a computer diagnostic on it. All they said is that its a transmission problem.

I plan on going to a local shop of mine and seeing what they say. I will mention checking the ECU and the gear senors first. Hopefully this is just the problem.

Side note: Yesterday morning it happened again when at a red light. But this time I switched it to the sport shift and I shifted to 2nd gear and it worked. I though I found a solution but the shaking from R to D started last night so I am not sure if the sport shifting caused that as well. But this can support your theory that it has to do with the 1st gear sensor.

MEKO

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Ohh if that's what Acura said... forget them. They just choose the easy way. Was there for a flat tire, the guys are like I need a new tire. I know I don't need it. Just got a plug, inserted it and that's it. Idiots
Anyways..

Try the local shop defffinatly. I belive that is the problem.
I don't think it's the sport siftting. Still the same idea I mean after reverse, on D.. the transmisson is trying to find the 1st gear.

From 2 to 1.. it is okey but from R to 1 it becomes worse (since shakes the car)...
my thoughts

I would avoid R to D as much as possible
And taking off with 1st

Keep us updated on the local shop and at the same time look for the 1st switch.
Not sure how much they are but I belive like $70

Opel

Why on earth would you go to acura for a flat tire?

to the OP...it could be the torque converter

MEKO

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Happend on the way to Acura. Had a service and we were going to look at a RSX for a friend.

http://acuraofboston.com/Boston-Mass...k-Car/7779583/

They came down to 10,500 cash but we said no.
Still they can't sell it tho..

Perdorian

Local shop that I usually go to was busy. Made an appointment for tomorrow morning. Hopefully it isn't to bad of a news. I did already mention to him about checking my EDU as well as my gear sensors.

Perdorian

Damn, this morning I attempted to drive my car to the shop but none of my gears were working. I even left the car in the drive way all weekend. I had to call a flatbed to bring it over.

Now it is starting to look more like a transmission problem. Still waiting to see what the mechanic says.

jokelg4life

did you find out what other transmission fix the acura tl 2004?

Scottwax

The '06/07 Accord transmissions seem to be the hot ticket.

If you go the rebuild route, I'd say the Translab shift kit is a must, makes shift feel consistent through all upshifts, no more double bump 2-3.

csmeance

03-07 Accord V6 (non hybrid) fits with a swap of a range switch, cheaper to find rebuilds of these.

Aussum

I would love to know what the OPs problem was with his trans.

Mine dose the same thing after long (20 miles or more) highway trips.

csmeance

More than likely low fluid pressure, when is the last time you had the fluid changed? Transmission filter changed?

Dawn Fox

The transmission went out of my 04 last October and we put in a 2006 or 2007 Accord (non hybrid) transmission and have had no issues whatsoever for the last year. We bought it with low miles from a wrecked Accord for $800 and my husband installed it. He said it was a pain to install, but it is done now.

Torreselizalde

Does the accord transmission fit? On the 04 tl? Because the accord engine is 3.0 instead of the 3.2

Dawn Fox

The transmission boeltd right in. There was one small electrical plug -in that my husband had to change. I believe he cut it off and wired in the one from the old transmission. Several years later now with no issues. I would do it again. The shifts are a little more crisp. The Acura transmission is meant to slip and be gentle, which contributes to why they go out. The Accord is not that way and is said to have great internals. My car now has 301,000 miles and going strong. No engine work ever... Other than routine maintenance. 😊
Good luck to you.. Dawn

Torreselizalde

so nothing else needs to be change? Like mounts. Axles. Idk anything else? I wanna make sure before buying one. Mine is a 04 tl..

Dawn Fox

My husband said it all bolted up easily except for one plug that you needed to use from the old transmission and one sensor that you reuse. All the mounts, axles and everything else are the same. Transmission housing appears identical but the internals are different (better). Mine is also an 04 TL. It's a lot of work and time, but worth it. He said to tell you the whole front suspension has to come out. Good luck to you.

horseshoez

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Correct, the Accord transmission is externally identical to the TL's transmission; it is the internals which are better.

FredO4TL

Sorry to bump a year old thread but as for interchangeable transmissions that bolt up to the 04 TL 3.2

Would only 06-07 3.0 Accords bolt up?
Or would 03-07 also line up?

My trans may be going out soon and want to do this instead of a 5MT Swap later on in the future

horseshoez

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I'm not entirely sure I understand what the question is; but I'll try.

• All 6MT transmissions from all 2004-2006 Acura TLs will bolt up.
• The 6MT transmissions from the 2007-2008 Acura TL Type-S will not bolt up, but you can reuse the bellhousing from your 2004 and then these transmissions will work as well.
• Accord V6 6MT transmissions from the Gen 7 accords will bolt up, but they will NOT have the LSD.
• I have no idea what you are talking about regarding a 5MT swap.
• What makes you think your transmission is going out?

FredO4TL

Im sorry , for the confusing question

Im going from auto to auto

But instead of a TL i want to use the accord transmission

Only if its true that it may work a bit better - less prone to sudden failure , this is my second 04 TL with a rickety trans




The reason i believe my trans is failing is because sometimes i will come to a stop and my transmission will be operating as if it is in neutral after downshifting.




Then i pop it back into neutral (it jolts going into neutral when this happens)




Then back in Drive and can continue operating my vehicle after this , at every stop i inch forward to make sure the issue is not happening at that moment. Especially before turning.

horseshoez

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Ahhh, then look no further than an Accord V6 transmission from the 2006-2007 model year; earlier transmissions will bolt up, however, they are the older model of the 5AT and as such, not as reliable.

FredO4TL

Thank you
That answers my question 100%

As for my trans issues at the moment
Should i try replacing the 3rd and 4th gear switches

Is there also a transmission range sensor that would cause this issue or simply just worn internals?

Should i buy the solenoid(s)?

And also when i replace my trans finally , will these sensors and solenoids also be transferrable if needed?
From TL trans to the 06,07 accord trans

This board is great, i always read from here hours at a time
Had to finally resolve a few questions of my own , now that im beginning to have this issue.

horseshoez

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Now you're asking questions a bit above my pay-grade (I'm a self professed Manual Transmission bigot); hopefully someone more versed in automatic transmissions will chime in here.

thoiboi

This master thread should answer all your questions

https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...n-swap-905115/



Honestly i wouldn't bother spending money on the switches and just replace it with the tried and true AV6 from an 06-07 Accord.

NoNutin

I was told that Odyssey trans will work in my 04 Acura TL. Just want to know what years are compatible. If someone could help me I’d appreciate it

zeta

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Just curious, is the reason you are partial to an Odyssey trans. versus the better alternative in the form of an 06-07 Accord V6 auto trans. is its availability / cost to you?

TheSauceBoss

If you happen to have a BYBA serial numbered transmission from an 02-04 Odyssey lying around, that's what you want. You can read more about someone whose done it here https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...dyssey-993850/

Otherwise, I would definitely look for a BAYA 06-07 Accord V6 non hybrid trans, just for the sake of having much more documentation around these parts for the swap. Not to mention it's an updated/newer transmission compared to the BYBA

NoNutin

I work at salvage yard and we have a couple odessey vans. We have accords but not right year.