auto tranny on its way out?
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the lone outdoorsman
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auto tranny on its way out?
I got a 94 accord ex 4dr with auto, 163k on it tranny and motor are original. The previous owner took really good care of the car and got all scheduled maint done at the dealer, and ive owned it since 128k and done the best i can. At 150k i changed the tranny fluid and all is good.
Recently, the car has began to rev freely when shifting from third to fourth, but this only happens when the engine is cold. For a while i thought it was my short ram intake, but i put the stock airbox back on and it still does this.
Is this maybe something like a sensor? That is the only thing i can think of and hope for.
If the tranny goes i wouldnt mind doing a auto to manual and swapping an f22b dohc but if it indeed is going i need to at least keep it running till october when i have to smog so i dont gotta pay someone (**** ca)
in 06 im moving to eureka, ca where they dont have smog, only if you sell the car so since eurekas kinda close to oregon id probably try to find a buyer from up there to get around that.
Recently, the car has began to rev freely when shifting from third to fourth, but this only happens when the engine is cold. For a while i thought it was my short ram intake, but i put the stock airbox back on and it still does this.
Is this maybe something like a sensor? That is the only thing i can think of and hope for.
If the tranny goes i wouldnt mind doing a auto to manual and swapping an f22b dohc but if it indeed is going i need to at least keep it running till october when i have to smog so i dont gotta pay someone (**** ca)
in 06 im moving to eureka, ca where they dont have smog, only if you sell the car so since eurekas kinda close to oregon id probably try to find a buyer from up there to get around that.
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hows the fluid level? also have you checked the kick down lever?
i know the feeling personally, my 94 EX auto tranny went out at 120k, but i cant really fault it as i really abused it especially w/ the nitrous usage. im glad im converted to stick, whatever you do never get the auto tranny rebuilt.
i know the feeling personally, my 94 EX auto tranny went out at 120k, but i cant really fault it as i really abused it especially w/ the nitrous usage. im glad im converted to stick, whatever you do never get the auto tranny rebuilt.
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the lone outdoorsman
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the only mods i got is short ram intake and an axle back exahust so i dont think ive really abused it ... hell ive only been to the 1/4 track with this car once, and maybe street raced like 5 times other than that ... ive had the car since dec 03. Anyways how would i check the kick down lever?
Sounds like i should make a trip to good ol AA mco .... e3nine you seriously think the busted wastegate is what it is? Cause like i said this only happens when the cars cold.
Sounds like i should make a trip to good ol AA mco .... e3nine you seriously think the busted wastegate is what it is? Cause like i said this only happens when the cars cold.
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So if this only happens when the car is cold, why not simply let the car warm up before driving. Letting you car warm to operating temperature before driving prevents unnecessary wear and tear on your engine and drivetrain. Hondas, especially accords become quirky sometimes when they get on up in age. I'd start there if i were you.
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Originally Posted by Melt
I got a 94 accord ex 4dr with auto, 163k on it tranny and motor are original. The previous owner took really good care of the car and got all scheduled maint done at the dealer, and ive owned it since 128k and done the best i can. At 150k i changed the tranny fluid and all is good.
Recently, the car has began to rev freely when shifting from third to fourth, but this only happens when the engine is cold. For a while i thought it was my short ram intake, but i put the stock airbox back on and it still does this.
Is this maybe something like a sensor? That is the only thing i can think of and hope for.
If the tranny goes i wouldnt mind doing a auto to manual and swapping an f22b dohc but if it indeed is going i need to at least keep it running till october when i have to smog so i dont gotta pay someone (**** ca)
in 06 im moving to eureka, ca where they dont have smog, only if you sell the car so since eurekas kinda close to oregon id probably try to find a buyer from up there to get around that.
Recently, the car has began to rev freely when shifting from third to fourth, but this only happens when the engine is cold. For a while i thought it was my short ram intake, but i put the stock airbox back on and it still does this.
Is this maybe something like a sensor? That is the only thing i can think of and hope for.
If the tranny goes i wouldnt mind doing a auto to manual and swapping an f22b dohc but if it indeed is going i need to at least keep it running till october when i have to smog so i dont gotta pay someone (**** ca)
in 06 im moving to eureka, ca where they dont have smog, only if you sell the car so since eurekas kinda close to oregon id probably try to find a buyer from up there to get around that.
dude thats a pretty cool avatar.
Is that your ride with you camping next to it?
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the lone outdoorsman
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Originally Posted by /^Blackbacca^\
So if this only happens when the car is cold, why not simply let the car warm up before driving. Letting you car warm to operating temperature before driving prevents unnecessary wear and tear on your engine and drivetrain. Hondas, especially accords become quirky sometimes when they get on up in age. I'd start there if i were you.
dude thats a pretty cool avatar.
Is that your ride with you camping next to it?
Is that your ride with you camping next to it?
