Accord Transmission Solenoid - Waste of Time??
#1
Accord Transmission Solenoid - Waste of Time??
Theres a few posts here about cleaning or replacing the tranny solenoid on 98-02 Accords. Unless someone actually experienced success with this fix, it appears this fix does not correct the 1-2 tranny shift issue.
Also, none of the posts indicate which solenoid they replaced. In looking at the diagrams, there appears to be several solenoids identified. So which one is the culprit?
I have a 2000 Accord V6 with a some harshness in 1-2 shifting when accelerating fast but shifts smoothly when accelerating slowly. I am trying to see if there is merit to this solenoid fix or is it just a waste of time.
Also, none of the posts indicate which solenoid they replaced. In looking at the diagrams, there appears to be several solenoids identified. So which one is the culprit?
I have a 2000 Accord V6 with a some harshness in 1-2 shifting when accelerating fast but shifts smoothly when accelerating slowly. I am trying to see if there is merit to this solenoid fix or is it just a waste of time.
#2
Just me but no. With this gen accord, I might pull the solenoid and clean it....change the fluid with Honda trans fluid and then drive the car, with its issues, as far as it will go.
If and when the trans gives out, be sure to get a rebuilt unit with the proper upgrades to prevent another/further failures.
Again...just my opinion.
If and when the trans gives out, be sure to get a rebuilt unit with the proper upgrades to prevent another/further failures.
Again...just my opinion.
#3
Just me but no. With this gen accord, I might pull the solenoid and clean it....change the fluid with Honda trans fluid and then drive the car, with its issues, as far as it will go.
If and when the trans gives out, be sure to get a rebuilt unit with the proper upgrades to prevent another/further failures.
Again...just my opinion.
If and when the trans gives out, be sure to get a rebuilt unit with the proper upgrades to prevent another/further failures.
Again...just my opinion.
My tranny has the new Honda synthetic tranny oil. I have 2 cases of them so all my Accords have them on it.
#7
Worth a Shot
A sticking solenoid may cause some shifting problems. Although they don’t usually wear out, debris from the transmission can get in the solenoid. These solenoids can be removed, cleaned and reinstalled. The solenoid seals are molded out of rubber usually include a screen. The best way to clean the solenoids is to spray brake cleaner and WD40 into the feed and exhaust holes and then bang the sealing surface that bolts against the transmission against a very hard surface. Do this about three or four times to make sure it gets clean. Unfortunately, even if this works, you’ll likely have to do it again, because whatever clogged it the first time is likely to clog it again. It’s worth it to try this as the only other alternative will probably be to replace the tranny.
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