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Milky Transmission Fluideeepeeejackson - 1997 Honda Civic - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 11/4/2012My car has always jerked a little when it upshifts, but recently it has been jerking really bad during the upshifts and the downshifts. My coolant hose recently busted and water was sprayed everywhere under the hood. I noticed that the transmission fluid o-ring ...-
11/4/2012 Joe BoulayHello
It is possible that your transmission cooler in the radiator has failed, leaking coolant into the transmission. This will cause a milky appearance. The transmission fluid will need to be completely replaced and hope that the transmission is not ruined. Transmission shifting is determined by sensor inputs to the TCM ,engine RPM and vehicle speed etc Hope this helps.
Joe
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Milky Transmission Fluideeepeeejackson - 1997 Honda Civic - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 11/4/2012My car has always jerked a little when it upshifts, but recently it has been jerking really bad during the upshifts and the downshifts. My coolant hose recently busted and water was sprayed everywhere under the hood. I noticed that the transmission fluid o-ring ...
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11/4/2012 Reaper AutomotiveThere is water in the trans. Having said that, water will disintegrate the seals and clutch papers. You can have the trans flushed and you may get lucky and it be OK, but I wouldn't count on it. The downshifting is controlled by the trans.
11/4/2012 eeepeeejacksoncan water get into my transmission fluid any other way than by the loose seal around the dipstick?
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My question is, I have a 1997. Honda Civic Ex... It will start up and then shut off!! What's the problem???!gbaby - 1997 Honda Civic - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 11/2/2012It's starts then shuts off . In the summer it never did it but now it's winter and its going crazy . I gave it to an auto body shop and then didn't find the problem because it didn't act up in front of them, only with me!!!!-
11/1/2012 HouseCallAutoProbable bad ignition switch, electrical portion only.
11/1/2012 gbabyYea but everybody I take it too can't figure it out because it doesn't happen in front of them; they say its not a battery thing because it actually comes back on . It could either be a computer glitch, it needs cleaning in some area like its clogged so it chokes OR its just a cold nature car which is absurd -
11/2/2012 HouseCallAutoJust have the ignition switch replaced and you have a high probability of solving what you detailed here.
11/2/2012 gbabyOk thank you. But if its the ignition switch, how come it acts up sometimes but not always . It's weird
11/2/2012 HouseCallAutoThe ignition switch on Honda vehicles is a pattern failure during the 90's and the #1 symptom is stalling while driving and a start and stall. You *may* find that if you keep the key turned forward ever so slightly (not enough to keep the starter engaged) that the engine often continues to run. This is not always but very often.
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Went i engaged the automatic transmission to Drive it will jerked before engaging.papadelta - 2001 Honda Odyssey - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 11/2/2012 -
What does the trany solenoid do?if its bad would the car start jurking in an out of gear,auto trans.mohrtorque - 1992 Honda Prelude - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 10/28/2012 -
Does a front-seal transmission fluid leak have to be repaired if there are no other issues and I keep it full of fluid?Julia - 2007 Honda Odyssey - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 10/15/2012The van has 126,000 miles There are no current transmission function issues. I am about to drive cross-country, possibly hauling a trailer.-
10/9/2012 rickI hate to say but the question your asking is a loaded one . But here we go . This is only what I think ! First how bad is the leak ? Can you keep up on the oil in it ? Also pulling a trailer the oil will get even hotter and thinner and maybe want to leak faster . Next is where is the leaking oil going and how much ? It's blowing back under your car . If I remember right that is where the HOT muffler and tail pipe is . Catch on fire ? Maybe . And also what does it cost to fix right now at home ? Out on the road at some shop that will never see you again the price might be 5 X's that . I won't say don't drive it but I will say be ready for the worst too . -
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10/15/2012 JustAGirlYou don't want to be on the side of the road in the middle of no-where with a blown front seal (i.e. no forward or reverse). Get it fixed now before you go.
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What causes rough idle and how do you fix it?jc - 2008 Honda Civic - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 10/15/2012When sitting at a stop light I noticed it idles rough when I put it in neutral it stops when I put it back in drive it continues and it gets worse. -
Car makes grinding noise while rollingRudy - 2000 Honda Accord - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 10/12/20121992 Nissan stanza automatic engine swap to a manual transmission-
10/11/2012 Joe BoulayHello
Your car makes grinding noise while rolling? What speeds? Rolling slowly in a parking lot? Does it get worse at highway speeds? Are your tires choppy ,worn uneven?
Joe
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What does it mean to have a vowel in transmission?dom123 - 1999 Honda Accord - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 10/12/2012The car jerks and its slows Down when it goes up to the 4, .5 gear -
TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT: COSTNimbus - 2007 Honda Odyssey - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 10/9/2012What is the PRICE range for replacement of timing belt?
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10/9/2012 CVOSee these links and request for an auto repair quote, the AutoMD staff will call the local shops and negotiate for you so you won't over pay for auto repair......
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10/9/2012 HouseCallAutoTiming belt, water pump, tensioner for the timing belt, accessory belt. All genuine Honda parts this job is about $800 to $900 total without sales tax.
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My 2003 Honda accord will vibrate when I accelerate anywhere between 30 and 60 mph. What do I need to do?Vstam390 - 2003 Honda Accord - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 10/9/2012My foot on the gas will vibrate as well as the steering wheel. Not necessarily shaking, but a vibration feeling. It doesn't feel like a smooth drive.-
10/9/2012 rickWhat have you tried ? Things like balance the tires or rotate them . That should be the first steps . After that and if it keeps doing it then we look at things like a bad wheel bearing or a CV joint going bad . Start simple and work your way up .
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10/9/2012 Joe BoulayYes I would have to agree with Rick. I had a similar symptoms with a Honda Odyssey van. It ended up being both inner joints were worn on each axle. Make sure you use new Honda OEM axles.
Hope this helps.
Joe
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Fault reading - PO740 - Torque converter clutch circuity open. Any ideas?Rich Saalfeld - 1996 Honda Odyssey - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 10/8/2012
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I have a bearing noise coming from my manual transmission. I get the noise with clutch engaged and vehicle rolling. ???Mr.Fixit - 2004 Honda Civic - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 10/8/2012I replaced the clutch about a year ago, but the noise showed up about 6 months later. When I push in the clutch the noise goes away. I can here the noise through every gear at this point. I even hear it if the clutch is disengaged and the vehicle is rolling. -
I believe that the rear end bearings or something needs replacing in the rear end.pasturchio - 2000 Honda CR-V - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 10/5/2012I have a 2000 Honda CR-V AWD with Manual transmission. It was suggested to replace the fluid in the diff. (twice). I am wanting to know the correct procedure so I don't mess anything up. I personally think it is the rear bearings. the noise get louder (from the ...-
10/5/2012 Joe BoulayYou should start by replacing the rear differential fluid( Dual Pump Fluid) You simply drain it and refill it. You will want to do this procedure on a hoist. You may need to replace it twice. You do also want to check the towing capacity of your CRV before you continue to tow with it.
Hope this helps you (:
Joe
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How do I check the transmission fluid when it is incased? How do I know its low or needs changing?TeresainFla - 2001 Honda Passport - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 10/5/2012It started to skip last month when I excelerated or when I put it in gear, is this due to the lack of fluid or something more serious?-
10/5/2012 Joe BoulayThe trans fluid needs to be checked with the vehicle running on a hoist. Has two plugs in pan, when the one at the top of the pan is removed there should be a trickle of fluid coming out. Do not remove the plug on the very bottom of the pan. I do not think that the transmission fluid is your issue. Is the check engine light on? Hope I helped
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10/5/2012 TeresainFlaThe check engine light has been on for at leaset 3 yrs now. I took it to get serviced as my gas gage wasn't working either but was told both are sensor problems & it would cost me more to get them fixed than to just watch my temp gage & go off mileage on the gas guage.
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