"Sam" <rjaffri@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Thanks Jim for the information. I will get that coolant checked and
> CTS sensor ad air bled out of the system.
>
>
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> "Sam" <rjaffri@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> It is doing like you mentioned "But if the rough ****ftings come
>>> along with a harsh down****ft to first
>>> gear (when coasting to a stop) and the lockup clutch cycling (on and
>>> off at cruising speed) then the torque converter is defective."
>>>
>>> I talked to the Another Dealer, he told me that they dont just
>>> replace Torque Converter, because there is too much electronics
>>> there. He told me that I need to have whole Tranny Changed. Is
>>> this really true?
>>>
>>> All your advic is appreciated greatly.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>><bi241@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> m. ..
>>>> On Apr 30, 9:52 pm, "Sam" <rjaf...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have 2000 Accord, it has been great car. Recently the Car
>>>>> starting ****fting very rough. I had a talked to a honda dealer on
>>>>> the phone, they told me that in that year model it would be most
>>>>> likely Torque Converter, and it is inside the Transmission and it
>>>>> would roughly cost 700 to 800 dollars. Any one had this problem
>>>>> with their accords, any advice you can offer, and if you can share
>>>>> how much it cost to fix it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks So much
>>>>
>>>> Rough ****ftings can simply be the results of torn transmission
>>>> mounts. Check to make sure they are OK. Then check the fluid, drain
>>>> and refill if needed. Since your Accord is a 2000 model, you should
>>>> use Honda Z1 ATF.
>>>>
>>>> But if the rough ****ftings come along with a harsh down****ft to
>>>> first gear (when coasting to a stop) and the lockup clutch cycling
>>>> (on and off at cruising speed)
>>>> then the torque converter is defective.
>>
>> AFAIK,there's NO electronics in a torque converter;it's all in the
>> planetary gear ****ft solenoids.
>> fluid torque converters are just single stage hydraulic turbines.
>>
>>
>> you need to get that coolant level you mentioned in another post
>> brought up
>> to proper levels and air bled out from the system;the coolant temp
>> sensor(CTS) needs to be fully immersed or it gives wrong temp
>> readings to the ECU.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jim Yanik
>> jyanik
>> at
>> kua.net
>
>
>
I would also change the tranny fluid using Honda AT fluid.
it would be a bummer to spend a lot of money on repairs when it was just
some old,dirty ATF causing your problems.
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
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