Wow,, lots of responses,, Cool deal,, 1st things first,, Tyrant,, your Trans is toast,let me contact Honda tomorrow and see about possible assistance,, need your E Mail adress Bro..Jschmid and Alpha,, Way cool cars you have,, Thanks for the welcome.. Smakdown,, Your trans dont give a hoot it you shift manually or leave it in Auto Mode..What is Does care about is proper maintence,, Change your fluid !! Often!! Its cheap,,It can and will save you money..Otherwise all of you are looking at a $2500 repair bill like Tyrant is.. Thanks for your questions and comments.