Hi my prelude started by slipping out of gear, and was losing transmission fluid. Not it will not go into to gear at all, and I am hoping against hope that it is not a replacement gearbox I need. Since it was losing fluid, could it be a problem with low pressure, due to a leaking seal or something?
I have also seen some post suggesting solenoid problems, and torque convertor problems? Might these be the cause?
I got local garage to look at the car, and their verdict was that the box needed to replaced, although they gave no explanation as to why - I think they're experience with this car was not great.
Just on another note, when I topped up the transmission fluid, I used an ATF fluid supplied by the local Motor Factors, and not genuine Honda Fluid. Would this have any bearing on the problem?
I own a 1999 Honda Prelude base model with a automatic sequential tiptronic trans. If your willing to try a couple of things you might get lucky a save your trans. If my suggestions doesn't help your trans
performance then it time to pull out the pocket book. Drain the trans
fluid. Flush the cooler. Remove the 2 solenoid right by the starter motor. Most likely the 2 metal screens are plugged up. Clean them up with parts cleaner. Then wire the solenoids to a battery so when you spray into them with the parts cleaner you can energize the solenoids while spraying cleaner into the 2 ports. The purpose of this is to free up anything that could be making the solenoids stick. Reassemble the
solenoids back onto the trans. Fill the trans with 3 Qts. of OEM Honda fluid. Run the gears through the gears. Then drain that fluid. Do this one more cycle. On the last fill pour a bootle of Lube Guard Additive to condtion the fluid. Good Luck
what happened is when you run low on fluid, your transmission will start to slip. first it will slip the third gear then the second, then the drive and finally the reverse...until you can't shift no more
there are bans in the transmission that needs to be in fluid at all time or they will wear out really fast resulting in gearbox failliure.
so to get at that point you had to have a leak somewhere...
but you can always have your transmission rebuilt.
I too have this issue and i have a 98 honda prelude with this same problem but it only did it today after it seemed hot maybe the trans cooler isnt working right and i may need to get new fluid. sucky thing is i just got this car a couple of day ago. any other solutions?
Raywithem28 have you figured out what the problem is on your 98 Prelude, i also just recently purchased one with he same problemRaywithem28 have you figured out what the problem is on your 98 Prelude, i also just recently purchased one with he same problem
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My honda accord drives brill but occasionally when slowing down i get a clunk from the gear box just before i stop its a tiptronic box my accord is 1999
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If it's the S model, it *should* as it has a F22 motor in it.. the Si and SE has a H23 motor, and the VTEC has a H22 motor. I have heard of people using the F22 transmission on a Prelude motor for longer gearing at highway speeds (per Honda-Tech.com), but I haven't tried the combination myself
have you tried changing the transmission fluid? a new transmission fluid may ease up the shifting. it really trips when you have a fried transmission fluid.
Hi there. Although the Dealer has changed the oil, did they do a 'Stall Test' whilst the gearbox was cold and again when at normal running temperture? If not, that's what they must do firstly. This will identify whether you have a slipping clutch/s. The Honda autobox also includes what is known as accumulators - these control how each clutch is engaged during acceleration. For example, if you are accelerating slighly/smoothly, you want each gear to be engaged gently and smoothly, whereas, when accelerating hard, you need the gear engaged quickly and hard to aviod clutch slippage. Thus, the fact that you are experiencing a hard engagement might mean that an accumulator/s is seized. If that's the case, it will mean that the autobox will need stripping, cleaning and be checked for worn components. Hope this helps, Scottech.
the trans will actually bolt up to the engine..but it will not work properly without the pressure switch plugged in to the harness... if u notice, there is a hole with no threads in the prelude trans..u couldnt even thread a 3rd gear pressure switch in the trans case..trust me ive seen it b4 at the dealer where i work.. i even went as far as installing the trans and when going back together, saw the difference when trying to plug the harness in...its not the same..i laugh about it now, but was very mad at myself at the time for assumeing the parts guy brought me the right part..the guy with the prelude was about to install my accord trans in his prelude ...luckily i was able to stop him b4 he installed my trans in his prelude...i laugh about it now
No quick fixes, once it slip the transmission is pretty well done due to damage to the clutch packs, pull the pan and see how much debris is in there, if it is allot then an overhaul is needed, I would suggest that all the shift solenoids be replaced during the fix, also make sure th connector to the tran is in good condition, no loose pins or damaged connector locks.
Check transmission fluid, our cars are pretty low and unfortunately automatics transmission sit pretty low so its possible you have a leak below or are just running low on transmission fluid.
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