1990's Honda Accord 2.3 VTEC Auto Trans. Shifting Problems...and how to solve them!

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  • @hotrod4d
    @hotrod4d  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for all the views, please subscribe! If your transmission does go out, the video link of how to replace it is in the description!

  • @jayporter5846
    @jayporter5846 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you! Bought a 98 honda accord that wouldn't shift. Did the trick.

  • @johnc7431
    @johnc7431 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A lot of good information. I haven't looked to see if you change the transmission out or not I would like to watch that one

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yup, sure did! Here's the link th-cam.com/video/i9oOF9BZVfI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qHeVTEPzQMemoMaC

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

  • @gfriedman99
    @gfriedman99 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The other thing you must check on these cars is the front motor mount. Those almost always are broken. When that happens the engine is going to eventually snap the passenger half axle due to excess movement under torque. Oh wait, and also check the top of the front subframe. It's usually rotted out cause they decided it was a good idea to drain the AC condensate right over it.

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! Both very good things to keep an eye on

    • @WoodworkingforAnyone
      @WoodworkingforAnyone 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much

  • @MonteEdmunds
    @MonteEdmunds 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hello, you also have to change the transmission oil filter.

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MonteEdmunds is there an external filter I'm not aware of? The only one I know of is internal and you have to split the case to even get to it

  • @wesayyestogunstv7644
    @wesayyestogunstv7644 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think you should show us what the car doing so we will know if it’s we have the same problem on what our car doing

  • @studousdesign
    @studousdesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The third item you had in your hand is not call a solenoid its call a speed sensor for the countershaft and main shaft

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the info! Who knew I never went to school for this lol 😆

    • @brianhenry2134
      @brianhenry2134 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Actually that is a shift solenoid B & C and here is their part numbers 28400-P6H-003 28400-P6H-013. Had the same problem with my transmission and replaced it and still had the jerky shifts. I will try cleaning the solenoids next. Also when your transmission fluid is that black it causes more problems cause you drained all the clutch material out of it. The torque converters are also known to slip causing even more clutch material inside those screens and inside the internal filter to get gummed up. I installed a in-line filter on the hose next to the lock up solenoid so that will help as well. Use the 2.4L. element/accord transmission filter.

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@brianhenry2134 great idea with the inline filter!

    • @isnowyazn
      @isnowyazn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@brianhenry2134By which solenoid did you install an in-line filter at? Have you seen any better fluid life or less debris going around, by any chance?
      I was planning on helping someone rig up a trans cooler for the 4AT (B7XA) in their 01 Accord V6. That trans is a hell of a lot more defective in design, and the added power/torque capacity from the engine sure didn’t help.
      I change the transmission fluid in these things even more common than I change the engine oil. Lol Assuming you do 5-7k mile engine oil changes, it would be best to change out the ATF the same exact interval. At most, I would let the trans fluid go maybe 10-15k miles tops, and that’s equivalent to just about every OTHER engine oil change.
      I started running Valvoline Max Life, since Dexron VI/Mercon LV is backwards compatible with the 😮Dexron III, Mercon V that the OEM Honda Z-1 ATF is equivalent to. Multi-vehicle low viscosity (LV) ATF’s are usually full synthetic, whereas the standard viscosity multi-vehicle ATF are usually more commonly conventional or semi-synthetic.
      ATF+4 is like one exception of a general auto trans fluid that comes full synthetic by default, but is more of a standard viscosity ATF by it’s oil weight. You can also run this ATF as well, as it’s basically as thick or a tiny bit thicker than Mercon V, and will prevent the ATF from shearing down; not to mention the really nice additive package.

  • @jahsehrodrigues3310
    @jahsehrodrigues3310 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I rebuild my transmission , and the transmission selenoids are new as well , but it’s still giving me shifting problems while it’s gonna shift it jerks . Any clue on what it can be ? I’m thinking it might be the shifting cables but not sure .

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jahsehrodrigues3310
      Check this out, maybe it'll help you're problem honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/1998-accord-4-cyl-slipping-transmission-3165864/

  • @Mgh101590
    @Mgh101590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My car was fine showed little to no signs of trans issues once in a while would rev up shifting from 3 to 4th gear codes p0700 and p0740 came up I replaced the Torque converter clutch solenoid within days of the codes showing up. Now none of my gears will engage after replacing the torque converter clutch solenoid. Now code p0730 has shown up after solenoid replacement and trans fluid change. I put my old transmission clutch solenoid back on and took off the new one i had installed. Could replacing the other sensors help with my issue or do you think my trans is gone.

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like your trans might be going unfortunately, if you're finding clutch material in the fluid and filters your bands are probably toast

    • @Mgh101590
      @Mgh101590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hotrod4d thank you for the reply . The trans fluid was dirty but no metal attached to the plug . The transmission was actually installed exactly last November. I'm probably in denial lol I just can't believe that overnight my trans went out

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mgh101590 of course, I appreciate the comments. It won't look so much like metal shavings just a silvery sludge that accumulates in your shift solenoids and makes it start slipping like crazy. Unfortunately these transmissions don't have an easily accessible filter to help extend their life

  • @dleebox2268
    @dleebox2268 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a 2001 accord 2.3l vtec, same car, the tranny shifts very violently in reverse, upon moving 4ward, it slips between 1rst & 2nd gears then gradually slams in to gear, i got a P1750 code, can this be the the 2nd gear clutch pressure switch?

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah that's probably the correct term for what I'm just calling "shift solenoids" in the video

  • @mohamedamami2779
    @mohamedamami2779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i have a question, i have a 4 speed automatic transmission, same car as the video, when it shifts to 2nd gear it automatically reshifts back to first gear.

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like your shift solenoids could be clogging up. I have a video on how to fix that and a video on how to replace the transmission

  • @82Devilz
    @82Devilz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    (?)”What size is that bolt that takes the aluminum crush washer’s ? “Thank you

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      17mm I believe

  • @LuvRainKinnyaani
    @LuvRainKinnyaani 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What sizes are the crush washers that you needed to replace?

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@LuvRainKinnyaani I believe they are 18mm

    • @LuvRainKinnyaani
      @LuvRainKinnyaani 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hotrod4d ok thank u!

  • @arksrandom5968
    @arksrandom5968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've got a 96 sohc l4 accord that has been sitting for about half a year because the transmission was slipping, where did you find the replacement transmission? Im not sure where to look for one

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I live in Colorado and picked mine up at Best Foreign Auto out of Colorado Springs. Also try car-part.com to search salvage yards in your area. Thanks for watching, please subscribe!

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also, if you end up replacing it, I have a video on my channel of how to do that

  • @lukasscott2970
    @lukasscott2970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Super helpful video! Quick question: You mention the mechanic at the transmission shop talking about the clutch degrading. What did you ask or have him check to find that out? Is that a generic transmission shop diagnosis and they find that out? (Have never had to go to a transmission shop *knock on wood* so not sure what to ask in order to look for that)
    Thanks in advance!

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! When I described the symptoms to the guy and how I had cleaned so much material out of the solenoids each time he said that was what most commonly happened on those models if the fluid isn't kept changed.

    • @lukasscott2970
      @lukasscott2970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hotrod4d Awesome, thank you again so much! This will be next up on the to-do list

  • @pokemonquartz04
    @pokemonquartz04 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does mine need rebuilding now cause mine won’t shift to 2nd gear anymore and sometimes it won’t even go to 1st at all do you think this would help ?

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว

      it would probably help solve them temporarily until you can get a new trans lined up

  • @nathancoachman5314
    @nathancoachman5314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Just clean solenoids and replace the filter in trans works every time if you haven’t revved the engine high and bombed out the gears 😂

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Good idea in part, except you have remove the transmission and crack the case to change the filter in these

    • @We_sayyestoguntv
      @We_sayyestoguntv ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a question when you smelling Burnt transmission fluid (82000 miles on car ) do start a problem with your car driving

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@We_sayyestoguntv it could, if it smells burnt, changing it is always a food idea in that situation

    • @mandybaker8544
      @mandybaker8544 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@hotrod4dhow do you do that? Do you gotta video?

  • @vaREss33
    @vaREss33 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope this is what’s wrong with my Honda, it starts off very very slow and shifts a lil hard then speeds up(but still very slow) and then if I’m going up a hill( and it could be a small one) the acceleration drops dramatically. someone told me the alternator but I didn’t believe that. This sounds very very close to my problem 😅 so I really hope this works

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it feels like the car will grab the gear, accelerate weakly then drop the gear. You'll know when you pull the filters and you find all the clutch material

    • @WoodworkingforAnyone
      @WoodworkingforAnyone 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't ever take advice from anyone who says alternator. All that does is keep the car running(essentially). If it isn't shutting off on you it isn't the alternator. Slap that idiot

  • @gavilangaragellc
    @gavilangaragellc ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Could've shown the before and after view on the filters.

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good point, they were filthy with clutch material!

  • @MechaniclifeJDM
    @MechaniclifeJDM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    7:00 that ratchet sitting so close to the positive battery terminal was giving me anxiety 😦

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha no worries, I never jumped a terminal on accident yet! Thanks for watching!

  • @LeStatLioncourte-lb7pz
    @LeStatLioncourte-lb7pz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what kind of transmission fluid did u refill it with

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honda brand atf straight from the dealership

  • @debabrate69
    @debabrate69 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ah theres a 1998 ex v6 with 160k on it for 5k should i pull the trigger

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe see if you can talk them down on the price a bit but the v6 models are still great cars. I only prefer the 4-cylinders for ease of maintenance

    • @debabrate69
      @debabrate69 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow thanks for quick reply ah I forgot to say I'm in Canada lol here everything overpriced buy will definitely try to do that but in your opinion daily driving her smart idea ?

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@debabrate69 of course, totally makes sense about the price now so not a bad deal if everything is in good shape! It will definitely make a good reliable daily driver, other than the transmission, I've only put in basic maintenance work for the last 60k miles into mine. Be sure to check that transmission fluid though, if it's automatic

  • @tonygSDWR
    @tonygSDWR ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did cleaning the solenoids help your shifting problem?

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it gave me about another 10k miles of life and enough time to find another good used trans before it finally died. So, it works to get you a few more miles, but the trans will eventually let go

  • @prcvideopro6339
    @prcvideopro6339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    great gonna try on my 2002 4cyl this weekend- rough shift 1-2

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It'd worth a shot! It gave me another 10k miles of life out of the old Trans before I had to swap it

    • @ishootoffscript
      @ishootoffscript 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Did this work?

  • @gloriacolpitts5134
    @gloriacolpitts5134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks am having same issue too

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully this helps! It got me another 10k miles and time to get a used transmission to swap in

    • @gloriacolpitts5134
      @gloriacolpitts5134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hotrod4d yes it helps 💯💙 thanks

  • @rubinlopez3747
    @rubinlopez3747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did u find ur transmission

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a place called Best Foreign Used Parts in Colorado springs. It had about 160k on it and cost me $450+

  • @Jaak77
    @Jaak77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @rosalindaabaoag2786
    @rosalindaabaoag2786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My problem to my Honda Accord is releasing when you drive it sel

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes mine would do this as well, like it would go in the gear for a minute then drop it again

  • @gemeinschaftsgeful
    @gemeinschaftsgeful 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My 1999 Accord calls for 2.6 quarts refill.

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the info!

  • @dallasleyva8310
    @dallasleyva8310 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My car won’t start now. Sweet

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you just do the process I talked about?

  • @gemeinschaftsgeful
    @gemeinschaftsgeful ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2.6 Quarts.

  • @davidsolloway9349
    @davidsolloway9349 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    like 485 !

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice!

  • @l-chopo-2004
    @l-chopo-2004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pààplk miss

  • @CrunkyOMan83
    @CrunkyOMan83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too bad this isn’t permanent fix

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah unfortunately it isn't, but I did a decent video of how to swap the transmission when it goes out

  • @gypsyvrod
    @gypsyvrod 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    your title say's 1990 not 98

    • @hotrod4d
      @hotrod4d  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gypsyvrod so tell me when I showed a clear enough picture of the title for you to read the year? Anyone with eyes can see this is a '98 and not '90

    • @gypsyvrod
      @gypsyvrod 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@hotrod4d Then why you don't just put 1998 Honda accord 🦧